Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Helpless by Daniel Palmer

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Kensington (January 31, 2012) ISBN-10: 075824665X Source: Author Former Navy Seal Tom Hawkins doesn’t have the best of relationships with his teenage daughter, Jill. Frankly, he has no relationship with her, thanks to his ex-wife. When she dies, apparently … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Defending Jacob by William Landay

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. The featured book this week is Defending Jacob by William Landay Hardcover:432 pages Publisher:Delacorte Press (January 31, 2012) ISBN-10: … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime Fiction, Delacorte Press, Frightful Friday, Mystery/Suspense, Random House, Review | 5 Comments

Audio Book Review: King of Plagues by Jonathan Maberry

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jenn

Listening Length:16 hours and 7 minutes Version:Unabridged Publisher:Blackstone Audio, Inc. Release Date: April 7, 2011 Source: Personal copy After his last mission left Department of Military Science agent Joe Ledger emotionally broken, he decides to “unofficially” retire from his duties. However, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobook, Horror, Paranormal Fiction, Review | 3 Comments

A Month in Review: January

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jenn

I realized it’s been far too long (since October!) since I have published a month in review post. Admittedly, I do these posts for myself than anyone else. I like to reflect on all the books I’ve read that month. Additionally, keeping … Continue reading →

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Prime Suspect/A Face in the Crowd by Lynda La Plante

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jenn

To celebrate the re-release of the Prime Suspect series, I’m pleased to present you with reviews of the first two books in this series. Paperback:288 pages Publisher:Harper Paperbacks (January 17, 2012) ISBN-10: 006213437X Source: Publisher New female Detective Chief Inspector Jane … Continue reading →

Posted in Harper Books, Mystery/Suspense, Review | 3 Comments

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jenn

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week. It is hosted by Sheila from One Person’s … Continue reading →

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TSS: Catching Up on Life

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jenn

I’ve been traveling a bit for work (two trips in two weeks) so I feel I’ve been missing out a bit on life. I don’t have to travel again for another week and a half so I’m hoping to catch … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Feel free to grab the button & join in! This week’s featured book is Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare … Continue reading →

Posted in Frightful Friday, Horror, Review, Tor Books, YA | 2 Comments

Review: Taken by Robert Crais

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 18 and up Hardcover:352 pages Publisher:Putnam Adult (January 24, 2012) Source: Publisher Krista is a first generation Hispanic-American.  When she goes off on a trip with her boyfriend and doesn’t return when planned, her mother doesn’t worry. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Putnam, Review, Thriller | 6 Comments

Review: The Baker’s Daughter by Sarah McCoy

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Crown (January 24, 2012) ISBN-10: 0307460185 Source: Publisher (via Netgalley) Germany, 1945: Elsie Schmidt is relatively secluded from the dangers of the world, thanks to a high-ranking Nazi officer who wishes to marry her. On Christmas Eve the facade … Continue reading →

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