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Monday, December 31, 2012
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MERRY CHRISTMAS,
ALEX CROSS
BY JAMES PATTERSON
REMINDER ABOUT THE BOOK:
It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings again--a horrific hostage situation is quickly spiraling out of control. Away from his own family on the most precious of days, Alex calls upon every ounce of his training, creativity, and daring to save another family. Alex risks everything--and he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days. Alex Cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALEX CROSS will be a holiday classic for years to come.
REMINDER ABOUT THE AUTHOR (JUST IN CASE YOU DON'T KNOW HIM):
James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977, James Patterson's books have sold more than 230 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes fulltime and lives in Florida with his family. CRAZY ABOUT JAMES PATTERSON BOOKS?
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MY THOUGHTS/REVIEW:
When I saw that MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALEX CROSS was written solely by James Patterson AND an Alex Cross book, I was thrilled. I was not let down by this quick read featuring the trademark short chapters, cliffhangers, and action galore. While Cross wants so much to spend the holiday with his wife Bree, the children, and of course, Nana Mama, readers know he will not turn away from calls to help solve extreme crimes. Unfortunately, there are three that take the place of Alex’s peaceful Christmas with his family. The first is minor as a thief is caught stealing money from the poor box at a church. But as Alex rushes back home, readers all know there is more to come. After all, this is Alex Cross!
A whirl wind of two unrelated crimes follows. First when Alex is called away from his festive family celebration, he faces quite the opposite familial scene involving a domestic hostage horror show! Henry Fowler, once at the top of his game as an attorney, is holding his ex-wife and their children, her new husband, and an innocent neighbor, hostages. His life has spiraled out of control and he is now a down-and-out, heavily armed, drug addict. Alex, being a superb mediator, jeopardizes his own life by going into the house to talk the criminal out of his plan. After a risky ploy, following Alex’s skillful negotiating, the situation concludes with Alex able to leave behind another successfully accomplished assignment.
Now, it appears that Cross will be able to enjoy a long-delayed Christmas with his family. And indeed they do, for a short while. Things are barely cleaned up, however, before Cross is again called away. Tired but unable to say no to the FBI, Cross must deal with a terrorist plot that could put millions of people at risk including his own family. It involves a dangerous, radical group and a fanatic Cross has dealt with before, Hala al Dossar. She has been seen carrying a large suspicious bag among the holiday crowd at Union Station. With heart stopping action, Cross and Hala are pitted against each other in the early hours of Christmas morning. With a narrative that is far more involved that Cross can even imagine, the game plays out and Cross must become the victor or the results will be felt around the world.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALEX CROSS is one of Patterson’s most intricate narratives and in being a little too close to reality, one that will capture readers and stay with them for a while. The effect this battle has on Alex Cross makes him that much more of a real life character and one readers can relate to more than ever. I think this is one of Patterson’s best books in a long while and I found myself glued to the audio book CDs where ever I went!
A whirl wind of two unrelated crimes follows. First when Alex is called away from his festive family celebration, he faces quite the opposite familial scene involving a domestic hostage horror show! Henry Fowler, once at the top of his game as an attorney, is holding his ex-wife and their children, her new husband, and an innocent neighbor, hostages. His life has spiraled out of control and he is now a down-and-out, heavily armed, drug addict. Alex, being a superb mediator, jeopardizes his own life by going into the house to talk the criminal out of his plan. After a risky ploy, following Alex’s skillful negotiating, the situation concludes with Alex able to leave behind another successfully accomplished assignment.
Now, it appears that Cross will be able to enjoy a long-delayed Christmas with his family. And indeed they do, for a short while. Things are barely cleaned up, however, before Cross is again called away. Tired but unable to say no to the FBI, Cross must deal with a terrorist plot that could put millions of people at risk including his own family. It involves a dangerous, radical group and a fanatic Cross has dealt with before, Hala al Dossar. She has been seen carrying a large suspicious bag among the holiday crowd at Union Station. With heart stopping action, Cross and Hala are pitted against each other in the early hours of Christmas morning. With a narrative that is far more involved that Cross can even imagine, the game plays out and Cross must become the victor or the results will be felt around the world.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALEX CROSS is one of Patterson’s most intricate narratives and in being a little too close to reality, one that will capture readers and stay with them for a while. The effect this battle has on Alex Cross makes him that much more of a real life character and one readers can relate to more than ever. I think this is one of Patterson’s best books in a long while and I found myself glued to the audio book CDs where ever I went!
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
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A HAUNTING DREAM
A HAUNTING DREAM
A Missing Pieces Mystery
BY JOYCE and JIM LAVENE
ABOUT THE BOOK:
The mayor of Duck, North Carolina, Dae O’Donnell, is a woman with a gift for finding lost things. Sometimes it leads her to lost keys or earrings—and sometimes it leads her to murder...
When her boyfriend Kevin’s ex-fiancée Ann arrives in Duck looking for a second chance, Dae suddenly finds herself facing certain heartache. And while her romantic life is in shambles, she’s even more concerned by the sudden change in her gift. After touching a medallion owned by a local named Chuck Sparks, Dae is shocked when her vision reveals his murder—and a cry for help.
Dae doesn’t know what to make of the dead man’s plea to “Help her,” until she has another vision about a kidnapped girl—Chuck’s daughter, Betsy. With a child missing, the FBI steps in to take over the case. But Dae can’t ignore her visions of Betsy, or the fact that Kevin’s psychic ex-fiancée might be the only person who can help find her...
When her boyfriend Kevin’s ex-fiancée Ann arrives in Duck looking for a second chance, Dae suddenly finds herself facing certain heartache. And while her romantic life is in shambles, she’s even more concerned by the sudden change in her gift. After touching a medallion owned by a local named Chuck Sparks, Dae is shocked when her vision reveals his murder—and a cry for help.
Dae doesn’t know what to make of the dead man’s plea to “Help her,” until she has another vision about a kidnapped girl—Chuck’s daughter, Betsy. With a child missing, the FBI steps in to take over the case. But Dae can’t ignore her visions of Betsy, or the fact that Kevin’s psychic ex-fiancée might be the only person who can help find her...
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
GIVEAWAY ENDED
VANITY FARE
VANITY FARE
A novel of lattes, literature, and love
BY MEGAN CALDWELL
ABOUT THE BOOK:
VANITY FARE is a charming tale of food, family, literature, and romance in which a 40-year-old newly single Brooklyn mother embarks on a culinary writing career and finds herself at the center of a deliciously tempting love triangle. Funny and sweet, Megan Caldwell’s charming romantic novel also includes five delicious recipes developed with the pastry chef from Union Square Café.
Molly Hagan is overwhelmed.
Her husband left her for a younger, blonder woman; her six-year-old son is questioning her authority, and now so is she. In order to pay her Brooklyn rent and keep her son supplied with Pokémon and Legos, not to mention food and clothing, she has to get a job—fast.
So when an old friend offers Molly a freelance position copywriting for a new bakery, finding romance is just about the last thing on her mind. But the sexy British pastry chef who's heading up the bakery has other thoughts. And then so does Molly, when she meets the chef's intimidating business partner—who also happens to have a secret that might prevent Molly from getting her own happily ever after.
Molly Hagan is overwhelmed.
Her husband left her for a younger, blonder woman; her six-year-old son is questioning her authority, and now so is she. In order to pay her Brooklyn rent and keep her son supplied with Pokémon and Legos, not to mention food and clothing, she has to get a job—fast.
So when an old friend offers Molly a freelance position copywriting for a new bakery, finding romance is just about the last thing on her mind. But the sexy British pastry chef who's heading up the bakery has other thoughts. And then so does Molly, when she meets the chef's intimidating business partner—who also happens to have a secret that might prevent Molly from getting her own happily ever after.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Megan Caldwell grew up in a remote town in New Hampshire where she devoured every book of fiction in her well-read parents' library. An English literature major at Barnard College with double minors in political science and religion, Megan wrote and edited reviews for a music industry magazine for fifteen years. Eventually, she became editor-in-chief and went on to develop conference programs for the industry. Now she is the community manager for Heroes and Heartbreakers, a romance novel website, where she blogs daily as Megan Frampton about the fiction she reads. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.
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PRAISE FOR VANITY FARE:
“...a charming winter read...”
“It has everything I could ask for in a book, a brilliant plot, brilliant characters, witty writing (I LOVE witty writing), it’s snarky, it’s just plain fantastic. Do pick up Vanity Fare, it will surprise you — in the best way possible.”
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PRAISE FOR VANITY FARE:
“...a charming winter read...”
— Romantic Times Bookclub
“Caldwell’s light intrigues and bevy of supporting characters cast an old-fashioned spell on her modern Brooklyn romance.”— Kirkus Reviews “...readers will identify with [Molly’s] attempts to rise from the ashes.”— Publishers Weekly “It has everything I could ask for in a book, a brilliant plot, brilliant characters, witty writing (I LOVE witty writing), it’s snarky, it’s just plain fantastic. Do pick up Vanity Fare, it will surprise you — in the best way possible.”
— Chick Lit Reviews
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
GIVEAWAY ENDED
RECIPE FOR TREASON
RECIPE FOR TREASON
A Lady Arianna Regency Mystery
BY ANDREA PENROSE
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A diabolical traitor who’s always out of reach...
England, 1814. Lady Arianna Hadley and her husband, the Earl of Saybrook, want nothing more than to savor a quiet life embellished by the occasional cup of the finest chocolate. However, when they receive orders to travel to Scotland and capture an elusive traitor, they feel their duty to the Crown must come first.
In a laboratory in Scotland, they discover the coprse of a chemistry professor—and cryptic papers hinting at a dangerous new discovery now in enemy hands. Racing against time, Arianna and Saybrook pursue their most cunning and dangerous adversary yet through a complex network of intrigue involving exotic chocolates, daredevil aviators, a missing inventor, and a secret recipe that must be recovered at any cost...
INCLUDES CHOCOLATE RECIPES AND TRIVIA!
England, 1814. Lady Arianna Hadley and her husband, the Earl of Saybrook, want nothing more than to savor a quiet life embellished by the occasional cup of the finest chocolate. However, when they receive orders to travel to Scotland and capture an elusive traitor, they feel their duty to the Crown must come first.
In a laboratory in Scotland, they discover the coprse of a chemistry professor—and cryptic papers hinting at a dangerous new discovery now in enemy hands. Racing against time, Arianna and Saybrook pursue their most cunning and dangerous adversary yet through a complex network of intrigue involving exotic chocolates, daredevil aviators, a missing inventor, and a secret recipe that must be recovered at any cost...
INCLUDES CHOCOLATE RECIPES AND TRIVIA!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Books have always been an important part of my life. I have always been a voracious reader, and I have always had a very vivid imagination . . . so much so that I think at times it worried my parents that I was so happy in my own little world, drawing pictures and creating stories. My teachers will also tell you that I was the class history geek, even in grade school. I don’t really know why, but I have always been fascinated with the past.
As an undergrad at Yale, I majored in art—though I took enough history courses to have majored in that subject as well—and went on to get a MFA in Graphic Design at the Yale School of Art, concentrating in publication design. So I guess you could say I have always had a left brain-right brain sort of love affair with the printed page.
So why did I choose the Regency time period for my mysteries? I love the era because it was such a fabulously interesting time and place—it was a world aswirl in silks, seduction and the intrigue of the Napoleonic Wars. Radical new ideas were clashing with the conventional thinking of the past, and as a result, people were challenging and changing the fundamentals of their society. For example, you had Beethoven composing emotional symphonies, Byron composing wildly romantic poetry about individual angst, J.M.W. Turner dabbling in impressionistic watercolors and Mary Wollstonecraft writing the first feminist manifestos . . .
In so many ways, it was the birth of the modern world, and for me, its challenges, its characters and its conflicts have such relevance to our own times . . . and hey, who can resist men in breeches and boots!
In Lady Arianna Hadley and Allesandro de Quincy, the Earl of Saybrook, I've sought to create two individuals who embody the intellectual curiosity—and courage—of the times. They'll be setting off on some devilishly daunting adventures. So lace up your corsets, tweak the tails of your cravat and let's enter a world of glittering ballrooms and deadly intrigues. Read more about Andrea Penrose at her website HERE.
AN EXCERPT FROM REASON FOR TREASON:
CHAPTER ONE
A jolt of the coach bounced the open book in her lap, rousing Arianna, Lady Saybrook, from a fitful half sleep. Wincing, she shifted against the leather squabs and flexed her aching shoulders.
“Hell,” she muttered as the wheels hit another frozen rut. This was truly the Devil’s own journey.
Though instead of rolling through fire and sulfurous brimstone, they seemed to be entering a bleak realm of ice and frigid vapors. With each passing mile, the landscape looked more and more leached of all color.
Touching her numb fingertips to the page, Arianna couldn’t help but wish that the handwritten recipe for hot Spanish chocolate might transform from ink and paper into a pot of steaming, spice-scented liquid. Despite the fur throw wrapped around her, she was chilled to the bone by the damp cold seeping in through the creaking woodwork.
And the weather looked to be turning worse.
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“Hell,” she muttered as the wheels hit another frozen rut. This was truly the Devil’s own journey.
Though instead of rolling through fire and sulfurous brimstone, they seemed to be entering a bleak realm of ice and frigid vapors. With each passing mile, the landscape looked more and more leached of all color.
Touching her numb fingertips to the page, Arianna couldn’t help but wish that the handwritten recipe for hot Spanish chocolate might transform from ink and paper into a pot of steaming, spice-scented liquid. Despite the fur throw wrapped around her, she was chilled to the bone by the damp cold seeping in through the creaking woodwork.
And the weather looked to be turning worse.
...visit Andrea Penrose's website HERE to finish reading this excerpt!
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
THREAD ON ARRIVAL
An Embroidery Mystery
BY AMANDA LEE
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Embroidery shop owner Marcy Singer gets hung up on a tapestry that may lead to sunken treasure and be the motive for murder....
When Marcy’s friend Reggie, Tallulah Falls’ local librarian, asks her to teach an embroidery class as therapy for domestic abuse victims, she gladly agrees. One of the women wants to flee from her abusive husband but is afraid to leave her elderly father-in-law behind. And she thinks Marcy can help.
The elderly gentleman shows Marcy a tapestry his grandmother made, which he believes reveals the location of pirate treasure off the Oregon coast. He’ll move to a shelter—provided Marcy takes the tapestry to keep it safe. But when the police arrive the next day to escort him out, they find the old man murdered and the house ransacked. Does someone want that treasured tapestry desperately enough to kill for it?
When Marcy’s friend Reggie, Tallulah Falls’ local librarian, asks her to teach an embroidery class as therapy for domestic abuse victims, she gladly agrees. One of the women wants to flee from her abusive husband but is afraid to leave her elderly father-in-law behind. And she thinks Marcy can help.
The elderly gentleman shows Marcy a tapestry his grandmother made, which he believes reveals the location of pirate treasure off the Oregon coast. He’ll move to a shelter—provided Marcy takes the tapestry to keep it safe. But when the police arrive the next day to escort him out, they find the old man murdered and the house ransacked. Does someone want that treasured tapestry desperately enough to kill for it?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Amanda/Gayle lives in Southwest Virginia with her husband and two beautiful children, a boy and a girl. She’s a full-time writer/editor/mom/wife and chief cook and bottle washer, and she loves every minute of it. Okay, not the bottle washing so much, but the rest of it is great.
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