Category Archives: Review

Mini-Review: The Cold Room by J.T. Ellison

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Jenn

Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Mira Books; Original edition (March 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 0778327140 Source: Planned Television Arts Homicide detective Taylor Jackson has seen her share of disturbing murders during her career in Nashville.  She’s met her match with … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller | 7 Comments

Mini-Review:Echo Burning by Lee Child

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 576 pages Publisher: Jove (November 27, 2007) ISBN-10: 0515143820 Source: Self-purchase Jack Reacher is back on the road again after trying, unsuccessfully, to settle down. He’s hitchhiking in dry, hot, Texas when he is picked up by Carmen Greer, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review | 10 Comments

Mini-Review: Merlin’s Harp by Anne Eliot Crompton

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire (March 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 1402237839 Source: Publisher Back of the book summary: Nivienne never thought she’d be in direct contact with barbaric Humans-let alone help them  She’s only heard stories … Continue reading →

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Review & Giveaway: Numbers by Rachel Ward

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jenn

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: The Chicken House (Scholastic); 1 edition (February 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 0545142997 Source: Big Honcho Media Jem is a fifteen-year-old British teen who has an unusual gift; she can predict the timing of an  individual’s death simply … Continue reading →

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Review: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jenn

Hardcover: 480 pages Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (March 2, 2010) ISBN-10: 006172680X Source: Publisher Samantha Kingston has it all: the perfect boyfriend, the right friends, seemingly everything. It’s February 12, Cupid Day, and her only thoughts are of how many … Continue reading →

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Review: Beautiful Dead, Book 1-Jonas, by Eden Maguire

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire, March 2010 ISBN-10: 781402239441 Source: Publisher Four teenagers from Ellerton High have died in the past year: Jonas, Summer, Arizona and Phoenix. All have died under mysterious circumstances. Darina, Phoenix’s girlfriend, is trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sourcebooks, YA | 5 Comments

Review: The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Jenn

Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: Center Street (April 13, 2010) ISBN-10: 1599951967 Source: Publisher A serial killer has struck Denver and has already taken four victims. He’s called the Bride Collector by the FBI because of the bridal veil he leaves … Continue reading →

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Review: A Note From An Old Acquaintance by Bill Walker

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 360 pages Publisher: iUniverse (June 11, 2009) ISBN-10: 1440133336 Source: Author It has been two years since the horrific accident that killed Brian Weller’s three-year-old son and left his wife in an irreversible  coma. He’s lost everything, including his … Continue reading →

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Review & Giveaway: The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Ballantine Books; Original edition (February 9, 2010) ISBN-10: 034551095X Source: Publisher Henry Oades, his wife Margaret, and his children move to New Zealand temorarily after Henry obtains an esteemed accounting position there.  It’s the 19th century, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Harlequin Teen (February 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 0373210086 Source: Publisher One of Meghan Chase’s most vivid memories was of her father disappearing at the park.  She was six years old.  His shoes were … Continue reading →

Posted in Harlequin Teen, YA | 14 Comments