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cross

It’s getting hard to keep track of all of James Patterson’s Alex Cross novels. One thing is for sure–I always enjoy reading them and this one was no different. At this point, I’m pretty sure that I’ve not read these books in any kind of order, but it doesn’t seem …

dead reckoning

This was the latest book from Charlaine Harris, whose books inspired HBO’s True Blood series. On one hand, I wasn’t as into this book as some of her others. On the other hand, I tore through it pretty quickly. It did serve as a warm-up for season 3 of the …

predator

This was a novel by Patricia Cornwell. I’ve read some of her stuff in the past and it was ok, but I just could not get into this book. I was trying to slog through it because I got the latest Sookie Stackhouse novel for Mother’s Day and was anxious …

just one look

This book had the most convoluted plot of any book I have ever read. At first, it seemed like it was going to be interesting, but in the end, it was not. I still don’t get the ending–it made no sense. I think I’m going to stay away from this …

think twice

Another fast-paced book from Lisa Scottoline’s Bennie Rosato series. Her writing style reminds me of James Patterson’s–not that they are writing about the same subject matter, but she writes short chapters (seriously–there were 128 chapters in the 372 page book) that keep you engaged. Before you know it, you’re done …