(www.news-press.com, Nov. 9, Jay MacDonald)
Of course, you’ll find this tale, Connelly‘s best work in years, in your bookstore under its correct title, “The Brass Verdict” (Little, Brown, $26.99).
But for longtime fans of Connelly’s moody L.A. Detective Harry Bosch (this is his 14th case) as well as readers who only caught Connelly fever with “The Lincoln Lawyer,” the 2005 debut of his legal thriller series featuring L.A. (more…)
(Worldmag.com, Nov 29, Susan Olasky)
Here’s an exciting conservative novel: Counter-terrorism operatives Mitch Rapp and Mike Nash are up against a rogue offshoot of al-Qaeda poised to attack the United States. They also have to stop civil liberties activists and their Senate sympathizers who think the “bad guys”—Rapp and Nash—are too tough with suspected terrorists.
Flynn skillfully cuts back and forth between the terrorists relentlessly training for their attack, and the small band of Americans with the understanding, resolve, and talent to stop them—if liberals don’t hold them back. Flynn humanizes the Americans with frequent scenes of Nash interacting with his wife and children.
Get your copy of Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn at www.vjbooks.com today!
(John Hutchinson, Nov. 11)
I suppose you might grow tired of hearing how great Michael Connelly’s latest novel is. Every time he releases a new mystery, we tell our customers that this, his latest, is the best he has ever written. I must apologize. None of that was true, because in the recesses of his mind were the seeds of a book called The Brass Verdict. Previous tomes pale by comparison, and the world took notice as it climbed in short order to the top of the NY Times list.
I confess that I don’t have time to read every book that passes through my hands, but I somehow find time to read everything that Michael writes. Nearly two years elapsed since his last book, but it was worth the wait. Brass Verdict brings Mickey Haller (The Lincoln Lawyer) back is an amazing story of betrayal, intrigue and murder. With murder at play, a well-known homicide detective named Harry Bosch takes center stage. Even Jack McElvoy (The Poet) makes an appearance.
Read this book. You won’t be disappointed. I promise.
John
(bleacherreport.com, Nov 22, SM Napier)
Janet Evanovich
Best-selling author Janet Evanovich beat Chef Mario Batali by 57 points to win the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Celebrity Chase Tracker Title.
Evanovich started writing romances and after 12 books moved into the mystery genre. She now writes the Stephanie Plum series, Alex Barnaby series, co-authors a series with Charlotte Hughes, and all her romance books are currently be re-issued.
Evanovich’s win was the largest margin in the history of the third annual event. NASCAR is her favorite sport; she likes Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.; and she earned most of her points from picking Johnson.
She predicted Johnson to be leading the Chase standings from weeks three to 10 for 62 of her 167 points; and she got another 10 points for his Martinsville and Phoenix victories.
Evanovich, plus six other participants predicted Johnson’s three-peat, six other picked Kyle Busch; and four picked Carl Edwards as the 2008 Champion.
Seventeen celebrities and sports personalities participated in the third NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase tracker.
Here is this year’s list of personalities, including both Evanovich and Batali.
Janet Evanovich is one of my favorite authors. I like both her Stephanie Plum Series and her newer Alex Barnaby Series. She’ll get you hooked with her (more…)
(movieweb.com, Nov. 27)
One of the best horror films from the 80′s and destined to remain one of the classics. A groundbreaking horror from the wonderfully imaginative mind of Clive Barker. It is unique and original, something that is lacking in a lot of horror movies today.
If you are a fan of horror movies, this is a must see. The only thing wrong with the film is that you can tell it was filmed in 1987 because of the picture and sound quality. It obviously does not compare to what we are use to today.
Clive Barker is involved in the remake to begin filming in 2009. I think that will make the difference between a good and bad remake. I look forward to it.
(Journalinquirer.com, Nov. 24, Richard Tambling)
This chapter book (Science Fair) by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson is outrageously funny at times.
But of course it’s based on an outrageous idea: that a foreign agent might use the projects at a middle school science fair to bring America to its knees.
It’s a plot by Grdankl the Strong, leader of the country of Kprshtskan. One of his agents has schemed to trick filthy rich kids into unknowingly participating in his scheme by getting their mommies and daddies to obtain top secret technology for their projects, which can be hijacked for ulterior motives.
Through circumstance, average kid Toby Harbinger and his best friends Tamara and Micah must battle their way through humiliation, false accusations, and even danger to save us all.
Order your signed copy of Science Fair from www.vjbooks.com today!
(Free Lance-Star, Nov. 23, Laura L. Hutchison)
A volunteer at L.A.’s Bird Marsh gets a call he assumes is a prank. He’s told there’s something dead buried in the marsh.
But when one woman’s body, and then more, turn up in the marsh, it’s no laughing matter.
Homicide detective Milo Sturgis calls in Jonathan Kellerman‘s famous psychologist, Alex Delaware, in “Bones,” the latest in his series of more than two dozen crime novels.
Most of the dead women are prostitutes, but one, Selena Bass, who gives private piano lessons to a wealthy family’s musical prodigy, is suspiciously out of place.
A suspect quickly emerges, but the detective and psychologist aren’t willing to settle for answers that seem too easy.
Delaware is one of Kellerman’s great characters, and “Bones” is typically suspenseful. Many readers may suspect the true criminal early on, but the (more…)
(La Jolla Light, Nov. 25, Daniel C. Peterson)
Getting published is one thing, but selling books? Well, that’s entirely different. How do you get people to read your book when they’ve never heard of you?
Andrew Peterson is finding out firsthand, as he crisscrosses the country signing books and meeting readers, it’s a full-time job.
Peterson, who was raised in La Jolla and now lives near Paso Robles, has accomplished what very few authors ever do: his novel was purchased by a major publishing house. Leisure Fiction, an imprint of Dorchester Publishing, has picked up his debut novel, entitled “First to Kill,” and the paperback is currently for sale in Barnes & Noble, Borders and Warwick’s, and online through retailers such as Amazon.com and VJ Books. (more…)
(bellevuereporter.com, Nov. 14, 2008, Stephanie Small)
Bestselling author J.A. Jance is known for her mysteries. But there’s no mystery in her support of the World Association for Children and Parents (WACAP), which is holding its annual fundraising auction in Bellevue on Nov. 22.
WACAP is one of the premier child adoption agencies in the state – and United States. In fact, Jance, an Issasquah resident, is the grandmother of two children adopted from Chima through WACAP. One was adopted five years ago, the other two years ago.
“From the perspective of a grandmother, I hold a high opinion of WACAP as an adoption organization,” Jance said.
To help the organization, Jance is donating a home-cooked dinner for six at (more…)
(blogcritics.org, Nov. 18, 2008, Katie Tally)
In Dark Summer Johansen introduces us to Devon Brady, a veterinarian who is characterized by her love for animals and her desire to help others. She is on a disaster relief mission on an island in the Caribbean when Jude Marrock brings his black Lab who has a gunshot wound. Devon treats Ned the black Lab, but Marrock mysteriously disappears leaving the dog with her as well as a promise to come get him soon.
Through this Devon is inadvertently drawn into Marrock’s shadowy world of greed and suspicion where the body count is piling and even Ned holds an important secret. As Devon and those she loves become a targets she must (more…)