GOOD MONDAY ALL

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days , trying to get farm work done and battling the weather . Today we are going to review THE WIDOW'S SON A Rare Book Mystery by Thomas Shawver

                       BOOK BLURB

Sure to please fans of Lawrence Block, John Dunning, and Christopher Fowler, the new Rare Book Mystery plunges readers into a centuries-old struggle of blood, faith, family, and revenge. 
In 1844, Joseph Smith, the Mormon prophet, died at the hands of an angry mob who stormed his jail cell in Carthage, Illinois. Shortly after, a radical faction of Smith’s followers swore to avenge Smith’s death by killing not only the four men deemed most responsible, but to teach their heirs to eliminate future generations of the prophet’s murderers as well.

One hundred and seventy years later, rare book dealer Michael Bevan is offered a valuable first-edition Book of Mormon that bears a strange inscription hinting at blood atonement. Within days of handing the book over for authentication, the volume disappears and two people lie dead. Michael soon learns that his friend Natalie Phelan, whose only crime is her genealogy, is the likely next victim. One of her would-be murderers has fallen in love with her, another is physically incapable of carrying out the act, but other avenging angels remain on the loose.

When Natalie is kidnapped, Michael must venture into a clandestine camp of vengeful men hell-bent on ritual sacrifice. To save her life, the book dealer needs all his worldly courage, brawn, and wits. But to defeat fanatics driven by an unholy vision, a little divine intervention couldn’t hurt.


                           MY REVIEW
            This is the second book in the Rare book mysteries that I have read and I must say they never cease to amaze me . Michael  Bevan is back and this time he is offered a rare first edition OF THE BOOK OR MORMON. That has a very strange inscription in it . Within two days the book goes missing and people are dying. When Michael finds out that his friend is on the list of these bloody avengers, to schedule to die . He will do anything to protect her , even head into the lions den. This case a bunch of vengeful men who would are ready to do anything even ritual sacrifice . He is ready for anything and will stop them at any price . But will they both survive . You will have to read to find out .
   Thomas has built some great characters with Michael and Natalie as the two best friends . Michael is that guy you want in your corner when push comes to shove . He is a book worm but a very sweet book worm. He will do anything to help out his best friend . Natalie is the girl next door that is sweet and good looking . She has one of her kidnappers fall in love with her. She falls in love with him back. Michael and Natalie are like brother and sister that would do almost anything for each other . The supporting cast is a nice cross section of good guys and bad guys . You are like wth some of the way through. You will definitely hate the bad guys and love the good guys. You will also giggle at some actions these characters do and some of the predicaments that they get themselves into.
  The author takes us back to 1844 and lets us see the Joseph Smith  and the consequences and the repercussions of the select group of lets just say fanatics of the faith . And how those old ways come to play in today's  society . You will be taken for a ride especially at the end when everything comes to a head . There are twists and turns that will make you go hmmmm . Now why the heck did they do that. You actually will get invested in these characters and you will want them to live. Trust me I started this book in the early morning and had it read in one day . It really sucked you in and I couldn't put it down until I was finished . So if you want a interesting read for those long days at the lake . Put this book on your tbr list . Then be prepared to taken to the past and fight for the future .
 

Books to curl up with: well good Thursday all

Books to curl up with: well good Thursday all: Good Thursday everyone, two more days until the weekend and all I can say is woohoooo. Today we are reviewing A GENIE'S KISS by D.L. Col...

well good Thursday all

Good Thursday everyone, two more days until the weekend and all I can say is woohoooo. Today we are reviewing A GENIE'S KISS by D.L. Colon


                          BOOK BLURB

Roy Hudson is a time traveler scavenger. He travel from one time to the other, spending his time in tombs and caves, looking for long forgotten treasures. He live in different times. But never stays long in one time before moving on. On one such visit he stops at one of the usual bars he hangs out in to share his adventures.

Many see Roy as a dreamer since his tales are hard to believe and since there is no proof of his accomplishment. On this particular stop his friends, even though they don’t believe him since no one can time travel, listen eagerly as he shares this new tale of his adventures.

Roy tells them a magnificent story of when he found a genie lamp and what came out of it wasn’t your average male genie like the stories always say, but instead is was a rare female genie. Rare because there are no tales about any. The catch is, she only grants one wish.

What did Roy wish for that he is so eager to share with everyone? 


                          MY REVIEW
 Let me introduce you all to Roy Hudson , he is a time travelling scavenger or rare treasures . He has seen a lot and when he comes to his favorite bar , he recounts the tales to anyone who will listen . This tale is one of when he met the Genie in the lamp.
  This is the third book and the first novella for D.L Colon. He has taken to time travel now , which he does with a passion. The story is a fun read . You are transported to a place that will make you laugh. Especially when the gang is sitting there listening like a group of kids. They are enraptured with Roy's stories.
  The characters are well written and you want to know what I going to happen as Roy unfolds his tale . Roy is such a fun character to read, he is from the future but you want to hang with him and listen to his  stories. The gang of friends are just your normal every day type of guys. They are sometime rude and crude but you still love them anyway.  The genie is a mystery and I hope that we get to hear more about her.
  This is a fun light read , much lighter then his first two books . The author may be young but he is maturing as he writes. I really hope that this is the first installment of the Roy Hudson series . I for one would love to hear more about where he goes and what he does . This would be great as a serial and be like episodes on tv. So if you want a great afternoon read while at the pool with your kids . Check out A GENIE'S KISS  you will want to read more . I know you will it will suck you in.

Books to curl up with: GOOD TUESDAY ALL

Books to curl up with: GOOD TUESDAY ALL: Good Tuesday morning everyone, hope you day is going well and you are getting your summer reading lists lined up. Today we are reviewing WIT...

GOOD TUESDAY ALL

Good Tuesday morning everyone, hope you day is going well and you are getting your summer reading lists lined up. Today we are reviewing WITCHES PROTECTION PROGRAM by Michael Phillip Cash


                     BOOK BLURB
Wes Rockville, a disgraced law enforcement agent, is given one last chance to prove himself and save his career when he's reassigned to a 232 year old secret government organization. The Witches Protection Program.

His first assignment: uncover a billion-dollar Cosmetics company’s diabolical plan of using witchcraft for global domination, while protecting its heiress Morgan Pendragon from her aunt’s evil deeds.

Reluctantly paired with veteran witch protector, Alastair Verne, Wes must learn to believe in both witches and himself.

Filled with adventure, suspense and a rousing good time, Michael Phillip Cash creates a tongue-in-cheek alternate reality where witches cast spells and wreak havoc in modern day New York City.


                    MY REVIEW
     
    Meet Wes Rockville a disgraced police officer and the son of the head of the department, After an debacle that had him charmed by a witch. When he is transferred he is thrown into the lions den so to speak as he is to save Morgan Pendragon. A cute witch that needs help to survive her aunt and expose the world to some shady going on. With his new partner Alastaire Verne will they save Morgan , and the world and will Wes start to believe in witches and in case himself.
 
     I fell in love with this author when I read his first book and kept on reading everything he has written . So when I found out he wrote a book about witches . I of course couldn't wait . This book is different from the rest as it is a tongue n cheek look at New York , where witches are running amuck and we have an elite team that makes sure witches are safe and unexposed in the world . They are set up to protect the good witches from the bad and the bad are really being bad . The author uses some steam punk references for the weapons they use , but it isn't slammed pack with it . I laughed out loud a few times and giggled the rest of the way through.

   The characters are all strong but also flawed which are the best characters to have . Wes is a young man, who is disgraced and has a reading problem. Which makes him work harder at trying to be good at his job. He has a hard time believing but as he works through it. He becomes a very strong kick ass character . Who actually finds love at the same time.  Morgan Pendragon is the witch in trouble . To me she starts off as a scared little mouse, when she is up against her aunt and the other witches that work for he aunt . But as you read you see her grow and when you see the spark between her and Wes. You see her become the strong independent woman / witch that will move the earth to save the man she loves.  Alastaire is the old gruff partner that is partner to Wes. Trying to teach him the ropes and he is so nonchalant as he does it . He is so funny in some parts and there is so much more to him . We find out about as we read. Him along with Junie will keep you in stitches . Junie is a ugly witch with a magic mirror that makes her beautiful. She makes a pretty mean stew , lets just say it glows and you can see the future in it .  She is quaint essential witch that will make you giggle . Over all the cast of characters will keep you giggling all the way through the book.

 This book should be on your summer reading list . It is a great read that will keep you entertained while you are at the beach or at the lake . This a great twist on the witch story line and you will fall for the main characters and have a giggle or twenty. So if you want a great summer read check out WITCHES PROTECTION PROGRAM  by Michael Phillip Cash . You will not be disappointed.

Books to curl up with: HAPPY JUNE 1ST EVERYONE

Books to curl up with: HAPPY JUNE 1ST EVERYONE: Good Monday morning all, hope you all had a great weekend. Today we are going to reviewing DROP DEAD PERFECT  by Rick Murcer             ...

HAPPY JUNE 1ST EVERYONE

Good Monday morning all, hope you all had a great weekend. Today we are going to reviewing
DROP DEAD PERFECT  by Rick Murcer

                                  BOOK BLURB
A disturbing and gruesome serial killer is on the loose with a distinct calling card: after every murder, he stages his victim’s body with meticulous attention to detail—perfectly dressed, perfectly made-up, and pinned with the disconcerting message “NOT HER.” This serial killer won’t settle for anything less than perfection.
Forensics expert Ellen Harper is assigned to investigate the bizarre string of crimes. Reeling from a recent divorce, she channels her emotions and energy into protecting the women of Chicago from the deranged killer. To complicate matters, Brice Rogers, a good-looking detective with some issues of his own, is working the case at her side.
As the body count climbs, Ellen must attempt to conquer her own demons, piece together the workings of a mind born of hate, and find the murderer before he kills again. And again.


                   MY REVIEW
  Ok I will just tell you, don't start this book late at night. You will be sucked in and not be able to put it down. Then you will be suffering from a book hangover the next day .
  Let me introduce you to Ellen Harper, a forensic expert who is assigned to catch a serial killer . Who poses his victims and leaves the message NOT HER . She is working with a hot  detective with problems of his own . They have to conquer their demons and find the killer before he kills again.

   This is a very intense action packed thriller . The author grabs us by the seat of our pants from the very first page. The takes us on a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing all the way to the end . The action starts from the very first page and as you read you see the police department become more and more edgy about finding the murderer . The team works tirelessly to get ahead of the killer.
  The authors has made some really cool characters in this book. Ellen is a strong woman who is going through some difficult things right now , Her husband decided they needed to get a divorce and she has a problem with hitting. She is a hard working no nonsense woman. She is teamed up with a very cute and kind detective Brice Rogers and his partner Bella Sanchez . Bella is a delightful character that is so sweet. Brice is the hot detective that turns Ellen's head as they work together . But he has some problems of his own.  Both the main characters are very strong willed and very complex individuals.  You will either love them or want to slap each of them upside the head. Trust me there were a couple of times that I shook my kindle at them. Trust me there are parts of the book that you think are the good guys actually good guys or bad guys . It isn't truly black and white there are shades of grey all the way through the book . All the characters could go either way good or bad . You have to decide for yourself .
  Now I did the mistake of starting this book before going to bed one night . Boy I shouldn't have . I got sucked in big time . I was so engrossed I was reading until 4 in the morning . Than the gods that then next day was a day off cause after 4 hrs of sleep I had to finish it off . I thought I had the book figured out but boy was I wrong .  I mean the ending of this book will blow your mind and you will say WTH and oh my god I didn't see that coming . It will throw you for a loop and maybe throw your kindle. I don't condone kindle throwing but you might when you find out , who it was.  So can't wait for his second book to come out. I think I have found myself a new mystery author to read. So glad I did . So if you want a good suspenseful read for this summer check it out . You will be reading all night.