Mark Shillingford is happy in his life as a race commentator. Most of all he loves getting to call races in which his sister is one of the jockeys riding a speedy Thoroughbred. All that comes to an end with the apparent suicide of his twin.
Race fixing, blackmail, affairs, threats, betting, and a behind the scenes look at what goes into producing a seamless racing program for the live television audience. All things combine for a face paced read that will make you gallop through the chapters.
This is the first novel I have read by Felix Francis and he does a good job of continuing the legacy of his father Dick Francis.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Killer by Jonathan Kellerman
Child psychologist Alex Delaware is offered what looks like an easy case in a child custody dispute between two sisters, with one saying the other is not a fit mother. Of course being a mystery novel nothing is ever simple.
Dr. Delaware has his life threatened, there is a murder, and Milo Sturgis, friend and LAPD detective becomes involved.
Medium paced novel that gets the reader to think, always a positive. The ending is interesting as all of Kellerman's books tend to be and leaves you wanting just a few more pages.
Part of a series but the books do not have to be read in order.
Dr. Delaware has his life threatened, there is a murder, and Milo Sturgis, friend and LAPD detective becomes involved.
Medium paced novel that gets the reader to think, always a positive. The ending is interesting as all of Kellerman's books tend to be and leaves you wanting just a few more pages.
Part of a series but the books do not have to be read in order.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
Hollow City starts with a dangerous escape from a secluded island that is being bombed by the Germans and things go downhill from there.
Miss Peregrine's loop has been invaded, the house is bombed, she is stolen, recovered, and off the children go looking for another loop and help to save Miss Peregrine.
Once again the vintage photographs make the story much richer, making the reader pause to pursue the pictures and enhance the story line.
A real page turner that leaves the reader wanting more. I just hope that Riggs is not taking vacations and is glued to the typewriter, or more likely computer, working on more peculiar novels.
Miss Peregrine's loop has been invaded, the house is bombed, she is stolen, recovered, and off the children go looking for another loop and help to save Miss Peregrine.
Once again the vintage photographs make the story much richer, making the reader pause to pursue the pictures and enhance the story line.
A real page turner that leaves the reader wanting more. I just hope that Riggs is not taking vacations and is glued to the typewriter, or more likely computer, working on more peculiar novels.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare
By. The. Angel! Okay, Magnus might not like that but this is an amazing collection of stories through a great period of time. Filled with Downworlders, Shadowhunters and even a few mundanes are there to tell the story of an adventures life. The glimpses into characters lives, past and present is very well done. Great job ladies!
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
Roman and Greek demigods are working together before Gaea, the Earth Mother can awaken. It is a good thing as the gods are confused and are at war with themselves, struggling between their Greek and Roman aspects.
You know the drill, a quest, fights against giants, monsters, etc. The best part though is the character development and the way things end for Nico made the book perfect. Pick it up and read it but of course it is better read in order of the series. ;)
You know the drill, a quest, fights against giants, monsters, etc. The best part though is the character development and the way things end for Nico made the book perfect. Pick it up and read it but of course it is better read in order of the series. ;)
Amber House by Kelly Moore, Tucker Reed, and Larken Reed
Sarah Parsons has never visited her grandmother's home but upon the death of her mother's mother she does. As with many good stories strange things begin to happen fairly soon.
Sarah "sees" things that have happened in the past, she is encouraged to "find the diamonds" and as always, there are two young men that seem to be after her.
A tale of despair, hope, paranormal events, and the fact that money does not solve everything. Very good reading enjoyable to the young adult reader and the older adult that still believes.
Sarah "sees" things that have happened in the past, she is encouraged to "find the diamonds" and as always, there are two young men that seem to be after her.
A tale of despair, hope, paranormal events, and the fact that money does not solve everything. Very good reading enjoyable to the young adult reader and the older adult that still believes.
Mirror Sight by Kristen Britain
Karrigan G'ladeon, Green Rider, has a lot of strange things happen to her but this is the strangest. Awakening in a vault which is being opened by a side show in her future. Swallow that and you will have your taste buds set for a very strange tale indeed.
As with all time travel there is paradox but the way this is settled is very interesting. Best of all Karrigan has some closure concerning a great many things on a personal level although in the end she has another great loss and sadness.
If this ends the tales of The Green Riders it is in a place that as a reader I am okay with it ending although I would hope that Kristen Britain continues to follow Karrigan as she rides for the King.
As with all time travel there is paradox but the way this is settled is very interesting. Best of all Karrigan has some closure concerning a great many things on a personal level although in the end she has another great loss and sadness.
If this ends the tales of The Green Riders it is in a place that as a reader I am okay with it ending although I would hope that Kristen Britain continues to follow Karrigan as she rides for the King.
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