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Author: Mike Pihlman

  • Obama Wins!

    At last…..at long last….we have HOPE.

  • Three Quick Book Reviews

    Three Quick Book Reviews

    As I was long term subbing for the 7th grade class, I fell behind a bit in my reading and blogs. Here are 3 short reviews of the books I read while subbing. “The First Billion” by Christopher Reich 3 WaterTowers Jeff Gavallan is planning to take a new Russian telecommunications company public. Unfortunately, Gavallan…

  • “Fatal Care” by Sanjaya Kumar, MD

    “Fatal Care” by Sanjaya Kumar, MD

    NOTE: This is a preview rather than a review since I will proceed reading “Fatal Care” one story at a time over the next few months. As you know, I collect signed books. I have recently been lucky enough to receive a signed copy of “Fatal Care” written by Sanjaya Kumar an MD who lives…

  • Book Review: “K is for Killer” by Sue Grafton

    Book Review: “K is for Killer” by Sue Grafton

    Genre: Mystery Rating: 3.5 Water Towers Buy it! It is always nice to get my latest “Kinsey Millhone” fix. Sue Grafton has become my oasis (now that my all-time favorite’s Perri O’Shaughnessy have apparently completed the Nina Reilly series) in the book realm. A place where I can be with old friends, relax, and know…

  • Harry Potter Half Blood Prince Trailer

    This is not a book review, but, gee, it’s Harry Potter. See my review of the “Half Blood Prince” and enjoy the trailer that just came out today! UPDATE Jan 1, 2009…here is a new one: I don’t know about you, but, I am still looking forward to the movies even though the books are…

  • Book Review: “The First Commandment” by Brad Thor

    Book Review: “The First Commandment” by Brad Thor

      Genre: Thriller Rating: 3 Water Towers The action picks up in “The First Commandment” where it left off in “Takedown”. Scot Harvath is in the hospital taking care of Tracy when his boss Gary Lawlor visits with some news on the attack on Tracy. Some of the blood smeared on Scot’s door was lambs…

  • Book Review: “Pendragon Raven Rise” by D.J. MacHale

    Book Review: “Pendragon Raven Rise” by D.J. MacHale

    Genre:  Fantasy Buy it! Hobey-Ho! All Halla is breaking loose. Saint Dane has taken advantage of the mixing of territories and more than one territory is in danger of falling. Bobby has checked out as lead traveler and is helping the people of Ibara rebuild their civilization.  Alder has his hands full on Denduron as…

  • Book Review: “Pendragon The Pilgrims of Rayne” by D.J. MacHale

    Book Review: “Pendragon The Pilgrims of Rayne” by D.J. MacHale

    Genre: Fantasy Buy it! Hobey-Ho! The adventure continues with Bobby traveling to the idyllic tropical paradise of Ibara. As he arrives, he is greeted by a swarm of killer bees….quigs….who nearly kill him. Luckily, he is rescued by fishermen and nursed back to health by Telleo a very attractive young woman with a knack for…

  • Book Review: “Pendragon The Quillan Games” by D.J. MacHale

    Book Review: “Pendragon The Quillan Games” by D.J. MacHale

     Genre: Fantasy Rating: 5 Water Towers Buy it!   Hobey-Ho! Imagine living in a territory where you can play arcade games all day long. These arcades are huge, with flashing lights, loud music, and challenging games. There are huge flat panel displays on the tops of every building showing super exciting competitions that you can…

  • Book Review: “Pendragon The Rivers of Zadaa” by D.J. MacHale

    Book Review: “Pendragon The Rivers of Zadaa” by D.J. MacHale

    Genre: Fantasy Buy it! Hobey-Ho! Bobby, Loor (the Traveler from Zadaa and a Batu warrior), Saangi (Loor’s acolyte) and Alder (the Traveler from Denduron) match wits with Saint Dane to try to save Loor’s home territory of Zadaa. Zadaa has been hit hard by a drought. The Rokador, who live underground and control the rivers…