This is a small collection of short stories of which the most interesting is the last - the tale of robbery and smuggling where nothing is what it seems. I can't say much more without giving it away, so if you get the chance to pick this one up for free, as I did, take it. Recommended.
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Saturday, March 3, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The 7th Month by Lisa Gardner - Book 142
I'm a big fan of Lisa Gardner's work so I was prepared to enjoy this story of what detective D D Warren does while she is 7 months pregnant and on desk duty. In the 7th Month, a gig as a film consultant leads to the chance to solve a murder, which DD does in less than a day. Short and sweet, and a recommended read.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Short stories - Books 119 and 120
For a change, I decided to read a couple of books of short stories. The first, Dark Doses
by Todd Thorne, contains several pieces of short science fiction, of which the first and last stories are by far the best but still not that exciting. I won't be going out of my way to read more by this author. Not recommended.
In contrast,Take Five
by Renee Pawlish contains five excellent mystery stories, a few of them featuring the same main characters. I found it a great introduction to her work and will definitely be on the lookout for more from her, especially the Sarah Spillman stories. Highly recommended.
by Todd Thorne, contains several pieces of short science fiction, of which the first and last stories are by far the best but still not that exciting. I won't be going out of my way to read more by this author. Not recommended.In contrast,Take Five
by Renee Pawlish contains five excellent mystery stories, a few of them featuring the same main characters. I found it a great introduction to her work and will definitely be on the lookout for more from her, especially the Sarah Spillman stories. Highly recommended.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Second Son by Lee Child - Book 81
Second Son is a short story which goes back to Jack Reacher's childhood and previews the man he will become. In it, Reacher exhibits all the characteristics for which he is famous in the series of novels by Lee Child. He has an instinct for what lies behind problems and is willing to use both physical and intellectual levels to solve them. Although I enjoyed the story, I found that Jack Reacher seemed almost too grown up for 13, exhibiting a calm and unhurried approach to everything that seems almost uncanny. Still, the story of Reacher's move to a new base with his family and how he solves issues for himself, his brother and his father, make entertaining reading. Recommended.
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