As a reader, I have lists of authors that are favorite writers. Sometimes I like to discover authors that are “new” to me. Brad Thor is an old favorite. The last time I read a book by Mr. Thor was 5 years ago (my bad!). I returned to the world of Scot Harvath with Use …
I met K.J. Howe at an author event and bought her book based on her comments. I have no regrets on that purchase. K.J. is the Executive Director of ThrillerFest, held annually in New York City. This event is a gathering of writers who produce books in the thriller/mystery/adventure genre. These include Robert Dugoni, Steve …
I want to talk guilty pleasures, but I realized that I don’t feel guilty about anything that I read. The only time I feel guilty about books is when I waste time with a crappy book when I could be spending time with something awesome. But, there are books that other people try to make …
I have read 5 previous spy thrillers by Ted Bell (former head of Young and Rubicam, one of the world’s largest international advertising agencies). They were all page turners and highly enjoyable. Phantom is a welcome addition to his collection. Lord Alexander Hawke, hero of the series, finds himself in Russia searching for his presumably …
Have you ever wondered what the NTSB is and/or what it does? I did. I just finished Crashers, the first book in a series by Portland, OR author Dana Haynes that answers many questions about the NTSB and its “Go Teams.” (“Crashers” is the nickname for the “Go Team.”) In this first of at least …
Jack Higgins has been writing since 1959 but it was 1975’s bestseller The Eagle Has Landed that launched his reputation. He has written 35 mysteries and thrillers using the names Harry Patterson, James Graham, Martin Fallon and Hugh Marlowe and 25 more under the name Jack Higgins. Higgins, et al., is a very good storyteller and …
“I just met Special Agent John Puller Jr, Army CID, for the first time. He is the lead character in David Baldacci’s new novel, The Forgotten due for national release on November 20. 2012. Don’t expect to find this book in libraries or bookstores until that date. Mark your calendars. I have read a few …
