The Noise by James Patterson (Goodreads Author), J.D. Barker (Goodreads Author)

The Noise by James Patterson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When a rogue government agency attempts to weaponize the ability to connect people to the internet, thousands are infected and the perpetrators will stop at nothing to cover their tracks including having the infected massacred.

Two sisters are caught in the infected area Tennant who survives and her younger sister Sophie who even after death finds a way to connect with her sister. Together they bring the mastermind behind the infection down.

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Uhtred's Feast: Inside the World of The Last Kingdom

Uhtred's Feast: Inside the World of The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Learned more about the author and what motivated him to write Uhtred's story. Enjoyed the short stories immensely, I can never get enough of Uhtred and his fascinating life. The recipes were easy to understand I may even try one or two of them.

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Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It held my attention even with all the upheaval going on in my life.

Celaena meets Mort in the tomb.

Celaena and Chaol fall deeply in love but when Nehemia is murdered Archer manages to implicate Chaol in her death driving a wedge between Celaena and Chaol.

Prince Dorian discovers he has magic and uses it to keep Celaena from killing Chaol.

Missing her friend Celaena opens a portal to the underworld and after Nehemia warns her never to do it again Archer makes his presence known. Celaena realizes he had Nehemia killed and attacks him and something comes through the portal. Dorian is visited by Gavin (the first King of Adarlan) and told he needs to go to the tunnel in Celaena's bedroom to save her. Dorian gets Chaol and they hasten to the tunnel where they find a badly wounded Celaena being protected by her dog Fleetfoot. Chaol attacks the monster and Dorian tries to get Celaena to safety. But when the monster grabs Fleetfoot and takes her through the portal Chaol follows and Celaena uses the last of her strength to go after them. In the world through the portal, she is able to use magic to transform into her Fae body and defeat the monster saving Chaol and Fleetfoot. But once back on the other side, she is back in her frail human body. Realizing if anyone discovers Celaena's secret she will be executed Chaol hatches a plan to have her sent to Wendlyn the last stronghold of the Fae.

Chaol promises his Father he will return to Anielle.

Chaol realizes Celaena is Aelin Ashryver Galathynis, heir to the throne of Terrasen.



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Payback in Death (In Death, #57)

Payback in Death by J.D. Robb
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How far would you go for love? Would you kill someone?

When a retired IAB officer is killed Eve suspects it's linked to one of the cops he investigated, but which one? And why does the next-door neighbor who was enjoying a girl's night with the victim's wife set off Eve's spidey senses?

Webster retires from the NYPSD and plans to live off planet with his girlfriend Darcia and train other cops.

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Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden (Goodreads Author)

Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rosalie gives up on life when she is diagnosed with MS even though she has a handsome husband and a successful restaurant. Now she spends her days looking out her bedroom window to see what her husband is doing in the hotel next door. When she sees him kissing Christina she confides in her good friend Greta. And Christina winds up dead, her husband Nick Baxter is the chief suspect but nothing can be proven against him.

Then Quinn arrives after fleeing her husbands murder scene and is hunted by both the police and her older sister Claudia. Will Quinn still be alive when they finally find her?

The book is an easy read with lots of plot twists and interesting characters.

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The Traitor Among Us: An Elena Standish Novel by Anne Perry

The Traitor Among Us: An Elena Standish Novel by Anne Perry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very sorry this is the last Elena Standish novel as I enjoyed Elena and her family especially Grandpa Lucas immensely.

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The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is Sam and Celaena's love story. It's a story of friendship and courage.

When Arobynn Hamel saves Celaena's life the price he extorts in the end is too high. One can only wonder how Celaena will react when she finds out (if she ever does) that Arobynn Hamel was the one who had Ben killed, who had Sam tortured and killed, and was responsible for Celaena's imprisonment. All because she dared to fall in love with Sam and leave Arobynn.

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Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Prince Dorian rescues Celaena Sardothien from the Salt Mines of Endovier after a year of slavery. He comes with a deal enter a contest to determine the King's Champion and after 4 years as the King's assassin, she will be freed.

Chaol Westfall, Captain of the Royal Guard has the unenviable task of watching over Celaena and training her, and their friendship blossoms, but Prince Dorian also wants a relationship with Celaena and their friendship causes a rift between Chaol and Dorian.

Something is killing the other Champions in a gruesome manner Celene finds a secret entrance in her chamber and stumbles on the tombs of Gavin, the first King of Adarlan, and Elena, the first Princess of Terrasen, Brannon's daughter and Gavin's wife and queen. And Gavin's sword Damaris, Celaena also speaks with Elena, who demands that she defeat the evil in the castle and become the King's Champion. Elena also gives her a coin-size gold amulet to wear as protection.

Celaena also becomes friends with a princess from Eyllwe Nehemia. It's Nehemia's knowledge of Wyrdmarks that saves Celaena's life during the final competition after Kaltain poisoned her at the King's bidding. (The King and Perrington disavowed all knowledge of the poisoning and had Kaltain hauled off to prison). Chaol also stood by her at the duel and after it was over and Celaena was declared the champion Chaol killed Cain when he tried to stab Celaena in the back.

The King lets Celaena know that if she ever fails to do his bidding or fails to return to the castle he will kill Chaol and Nehemia.

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House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2)

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I hope Cormac isn't dead, but everyone assumes he died in an explosion he started.

Prince Cormac comes to town ostensibly to be formally engaged to Bryce Quinlin on the Autumn King's orders. In reality, he is looking for a young boy, his girlfriend's brother. Sophie died on their last mission and carried the secrets she discovered about the Asteri to her grave, but left a clue carved on her arm. Bryce finds the boy and gives him to her Mother and stepfather to raise. Bryce and Hunt are mates and she uses the Fall Equinox Ball to formally cement their relationship to the Autumn King's displeasure.

Ithan Holstrom (wolf) has been living with Ruhn and his friends and considers them his new pack. When Flynn summons him to help rescue Bryce, Ruhn, and Hunt he is unwilling to leave the Alph Wolf he discovered at the Astronomer's. Ithan discovers she is a lost Fendyr heir and Sabine wants to kill her before she can challenge her, he awakens her and talks her into coming with him. The fire sprites he freed earlier are already at Ruhn's home and the Dragon is living with the Serpent Queen.

Tharion (Mer)is also living with Ruhn and went with Cormac to create a diversion for Bryce, Hunt, and Ruhn so they can learn the secret of the archives and rescue Day. Tharion sold himself to the Serpent Queen after he ended his relationship with the River Queen's daughter. He managed to escape from the trap Rigelus laid for them.

Ruhn has been contacting Day with his mind and fell in love with her but is dismayed to discover it's Hypaxia's(Hypaxia is involved with Celestine but seems close with Tharion) sister Lidia (aka The Hind). Lidia tries to help Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt escape but in the end, is captured too. Baxian sacrifices himself to help Bryce escape (it turns out Baxian was mated to Danikia) The Asteria are from another planet and lured people with magical abilities to Midgard so they could feed off their first light. Hel managed to stop the invasion of their world and followed them to Midgard. Bryce escapes through a gate with this knowledge but instead of winding up in Hel like she was expecting she winds up in Rhysand's world.

Ruhn, Hunt, Baxian, and the Hind are captured by the Asteria




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Dead Mountain (Nora Kelly #4)

Dead Mountain by Douglas Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well, the long slumbering evil was a bit of a letdown as I was expecting something supernatural but this was an exciting read from beginning to end.

When two college students stumble on the remains of a Native American Burial Corrie calls Nora Kelly in to work with the local Native American Tribe. More troubling are the more recent remains suspected of being from the 2008 Dead Mountain incident. When the remains are verified as being one of the missing hikers the case is reopened and a troubling government cover-up is uncovered. But not content with the obvious solution Corrie keeps digging and discovers that a pharmaceutical giant experimented on his college friends without their knowledge leading to the Dead Mountain Tragedy.

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Identity by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author)

Identity by Nora Roberts
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Seemed similar to some of her earlier works. It's a sweet romance a bit sad about the roommate Nina who was murdered and the other victims of the serial killer. But the Nash women stick together it would be interesting if she did books on Morgan's Mother and Grandmother finding love, they were interesting characters and I would like to read more about them. I would also like to read more about Nell and the Sheriff.

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After Death by Dean Koontz (Goodreads Author)

After Death by Dean Koontz
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I am afraid I am going to have to join the camp of the didn't enjoy folks, the writing seemed stale and the character development was nil.

Michael Mace is the only survivor of an incident at a research facility. When he awakens in the Morgue, he can connect to the Internet with his mind and manipulate it. This power will be used over and over to thwart the bad guys.

Not sure why Nina Dozier and her son John were added to the story they really don't offer much other than an interracial love interest for Michael Mace and a chance for Michael to show he can outwit John's biological Father who is the leader of a gang.

The main protagonist is Durand Calaphas the Internal Security Agency's most vicious agent. The man is sick and we spend most of the book trapped in his mind where he believes life to be some sort of video game. Kill enough people and you get to ascend to a higher level. Determined to kill Michael Mace and ascend to the next level Michael thwarts him by unleashing robot dogs on him.

On the way to rescue Michael the robot dogs witness a serial killer disposing of his latest victim. Another subplot that isn't really connected to the main storyline.

With John's biological Father and Calaphas dead John, Nina & Michael with new names go off to live happily ever after with a Golden Retriever named Lucy while Michael aka Superhacker exposes the bad guys on the Internet.

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House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

 

 Bryce Quinlan is half-Fae (her biological Father is the Autumn King) Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen Angel enslaved to Micah. Micah has plans to use the Horn to open the gates of Hel, but unfortunately for him when he blackmailed Danika (Bryce's best friend) into stealing the Horn from the temple for him she hid it away and refused to tell him where even when she was tortured by Micah and shot full of synth which caused her to kill her Pack and then herself.

Micah figures the one person who might know where Danika hid the horn is Bryce so he enlists her aid in hunting for the Horn, and partners her with Hunt.

Hunt and Bryce fall in love, but their love seems doomed when Hunt is imprisoned for planning to rebel against the Republic his co-conspirators are killed, but Hunt receives a lighter sentence because after falling for Bryce he tried to stop the rebellion. Micah finds the perfect way to punish him by selling him to Sandriel.    

Micah realizes that Danika had the Horn tattooed on Bryce's back (without Bryce knowing) and leaves the Summit in order to capture Bryce and use the Horn while everyone else who could possibly stop him is busy at the Summit. Bryce is able to secretly call Jesiba (her boss) who has the call broadcast to everyone at the Summit. Bryce is able to get Micah to confess to killing Danika and having the Horn stolen. They also watch in horror as Micah tries to use the Horn, and injects Bryce with Synth. With the extra power synth provides and Lehabah's help Bryce is able to rescue Syrinx and escape. Realizing that Bryce needs more time Lehabah (fire sprite), sacrifices herself so Bryce will have time to assemble the Godslayer Rifle that Jesiba keeps in her office and take the antidote to Synth. Bryce kills Micah and leaves the library only to realize that Micah was able to open the gates. She takes Syrinx home where the Chimera will be safe and leaves to help the humans in the Meadows.  

The rulers at the Summit refused to send help. Tharion (Mer) tries to send help but the best he can do is to get his people to take people under the surface. Hypaxia (Witch Queen) orders her people to send help and when Sandriel is distracted by Ruhn (Bryce's half-brother) Hypaxia removes the witch's ink that keeps Hunt's power suppressed allowing him to kill Sandriel. With Sandriel dead and the witche's ink removed Hunt is able to go with Ruhn & Fury to attempt to rescue Bryce. Bryce is able to use her Starborn powers to close the gates, but the Asteri try to kill her with Brimstone Missle Launchers. Only Hunt shielding her saves Bryce's life, but it cost him his. With Hunt dying Bryce begs for help and Danika manages to answer the call to be her anchor. Bryce makes the drop and the Gate gives her its blessing  ("The power shall always belong to those who give their lives to the city")  Bryce's Drop is fueled by all the souls who handed over a drop of their magic to make a wish on the Gate allowing her to reach higher levels then her magic which was near negligible would allow. The first light from her Drop is able to repair the damaged city seal all the Gates and heal Hunt. Hunt is able to keep Bryce alive (CPR) long enough for Bryce to make her ascent back to life fueled by LOVE.

Rigelus, the Bright Hand of the Asteri calls Bryce with his deal. Hunt is no longer a slave but they must never use their powers.

Jesiba has some sort of deal with the Prince of Hel, Aidas. And several times Aidas aided Bryce and Hunt. (Who is Hunt's Father?)

A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4)

A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The best one yet. Nesta finds her calling as a Valkyrie leader and becomes friends with Gwyn and Emerie ( I really hope they get their own books and I am hoping that Gwyn wins Azriel's heart). Nesta also admits her love for Cassian and Rhysand promises them an elaborate mating ceremony after Nesta is able to save Feyre's life and the life of their child by giving her power back to the Cauldron.

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The Ferryman by Justin Cronin (Goodreads Author)

The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it.

Prospera's lucky citizens live in the lap of luxury until their health deteriorates, then they are sent to the Nursery where their memories are wiped and they return to Prospera as teenagers. But all isn't as it seems and as Proctor Bennett's memories start to resurface the slaves in the Annex are fomenting rebellion and salvation lies in Elise remembering the daughter who died on Earth.

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A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3.5) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

An easy read didn't advance the plot much but it's a nice feel good book.

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A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Feyre discovers that Rhysand is her mate and for a while, she is very happy with him and his "family". But they can't ignore the King of Hybern's threat to their home (Prythian), so they make plans to infiltrate Hybern and destroy the Cauldron.

Unfortunately, The King of Hybern had set a trap for them and Azriel and Cassian are badly injured. Feyre's human sisters Elain and Nesta are brought in by the Mortal Queens and traded for a chance at immortality. They are put in the Cauldron and turned into Fae. Elain turns out to be Lucian's mate. Tamlin has agreed to allow the King of Hybern to use his Court (Spring) to launch his attack against Prythian in exchange for Feyre. The King of Hybern severs the bond between Feyre and Rhysand. But Feyre used the opportunity to break the wards and set Rhysand and the Night Court free, and they escape with her sisters. Feyre stays behind with Tamlin in order to spy on Tamlin and the King of Hybern as she was more deeply linked to Rhysand than they knew and is THE HIGH LADY OF THE NIGHT COURT.

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The Fourth Enemy (Daniel Pitt #6) by Anne Perry

The Fourth Enemy by Anne Perry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Daniel and Miriam are married and Marcus has retired from his law firm due to his bad heart he appoints outsider Gideon Hunter as King's Counsel as Daniel is too young and inexperienced for the job, and he appoints Daniel's friend Toby Kitteridge as Head of Chambers.

Gideon gets the firm in hot water right away by prosecuting a well-liked newspaper owner with deep pockets for fraud. Vayne appears to be winning the case as the witness' against him suffer "accidents" but when Eve is injured and Miriam is kidnapped the tide starts to turn. Rose Hunter witnessed the kidnapping and was able to summon help right away. Her description of the kidnapper allowed them to guess where he was taking Miriam and Daniel and Ian were able to rescue her in the nick of time. The information they gleaned from Miriam's kidnapper allowed them to prosecute Vayne for murder instead of fraud and win.

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The Two Minute Rule by Robert Crais

The Two Minute Rule by Robert Crais
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed getting to know Max Holman, I didn't expect to like him as he was in prison for robbing banks and he was a druggie at the time he robbed banks. But he turned his life around when he was in jail and when you discover he was caught because he stopped to save a man's life it's easy to see how FBI agent Katherine Pollard fell in love with him and why she was willing to help him find out who killed his son.

The book also had many twists and turns in figuring out who killed Richard Holman, and why. It was easy to see how Max and Katherine thought it was one guy only to discover later that it wasn't him and that the real 5th man was someone they hadn't even considered.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A combination of Beauty and The Beast and The Hunger Games. Feyre (human) is kidnapped by Tamlin (elf) after she kills and skins one of his men who was in wolf form at the time. But Tamlin is playing a dangerous game Feyre must fall in love with him and break the curse before Amarantha's deadline or he and his people are doomed. But when the Attor visits the Spring Court and discovers Feyre Tamlin sends her back home to protect her.

Once Feyre is back home she realizes that Tamlin provided a life of ease and luxury for her family whose memories were altered to think Feyre was visiting a wealthy Aunt who was sick. But her eldest sister Nesta knew the truth and even tried to follow Feyre over the wall to rescue her. Feyre confides everything to Nesta and advises her to take the family and run at the first sign of trouble before she goes back over the wall to break the curse.

When she arrives at the Spring Court she finds it abandoned except for Alis ( a servant who waited on Feyre) who tells Feyre as much as she can and agrees to take Feyre to Amarantha's Court Under the Moutain where all the Fairy Courts are assembled. Feyre is captured by the Attor and drug before Amarantha who asks her a riddle she can't answer and who offers a trade of 3 trials for Feyre's life in the full expectation that she will die during the trials.

But Feyre receives unexpected help from Rhysand who marks her as his to enrage Tamlin, and to provide Feyre a modicum of protection from her jailors. Having successfully completed the three trials everyone expects the curse to be lifted but Amarantha reneges as she didn't specify when the curse would be lifted and the prisoners freed Feyre just assumed that it would be immediately as specified if she could answer the riddle. As Feyre is dying the answer to the riddle comes to her and once she speaks the word "Love" Tamlin is freed and kills Amarantha. The High Lord's of every court give Feyre a spark bringing her back as a Fairy.

Everyone returns to their court and Amarantha's Court Under the Mountain is sealed.

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Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three stories beautifully intertwined and the relationships that draw them together and apart.

(Moth Love) Lusa is learning about the family she married into after her (Cole) husband's death. The cancer that is destroying her sister-in-law will bring her the unexpected gift of children (Chrystal and Lowell) and a way to keep the Farm in the Wildner Family.

(Predators) Deanna Wolfe's romance with a hunter (Eddie) that seeks her out in her isolated mountain cabin will plant a seed that Deanna thought was long past bearing fruit and have her leaving her mountain cabin to find a future with the woman who helped raise her (Nannie). Giving both a second chance at a family.

(Chestnuts) Nannie and Garnett will find comfort in each other's arms. And Garnett will find a way to welcome his grandchildren (Chrystal and Lowell) into his life.




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I Will Rise Again (Song of Hope With Sanskrit Mantra) Song by Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band

 

I will rise again, through rain and floods and wind Knock me down and I’ll stand up
Oh I will rise again.
Om Namah Shivaya
I will see again, through the darkness where I’ve been. The clouds will pass, the sun will shine
And I will see again
Om Namah Shivaya
I will love again, broken as I am. Life’s too short to close my heart Oh I will love again.
Om Namah Shivaya Hey Nataraja

Brown Pelican by Rien Fertel (Goodreads Author)

Brown Pelican by Rien Fertel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was lucky enough to meet the author at a book signing. Full of facts this book is easy to read although heartbreaking in places. It will definitely give you a greater appreciation for the brown pelican and all it has endured.

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In the House of Memory: Ancient Celtic Wisdom for Everyday Life by Steve Rabey

In the House of Memory: Ancient Celtic Wisdom for Everyday Life by Steve Rabey
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Parts of the book were interesting other parts were really boring and most of it seems to be his opinion with no documentation to back it up. He did have several practical suggestions on how you could use the "Celtic Wisdom" in your everyday life.

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Unnatural History (Alex Delaware, #38) by Jonathan Kellerman

Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When a photographer winds up dead Milo has too many suspects. Was it one of the Wishers (Homeless people Donny Klement invited into his home to photograph) or one of his half-siblings wanting a bigger slice of the pie?

When some of the Wishers start showing up in the morgue Milo leans toward it being connected to his photography of the Homeless, but a surprising tie to his millionaire Father leads Milo straight to the killer. Unfortunately, the killer finds Alex first.

Several of the books have mentioned how Alex saved Sean Binchy's life The Wedding Guest in this book Sean gets to return the favor.

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Encore in Death (In Death, #56)

Encore in Death by J.D. Robb
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When a famous actor is poisoned at the party he and his wife are throwing to celebrate their business ventures, Eve first has to determine IF he was the intended victim as the drink he consumed was intended for his wife. And while he was beloved by one and all his wife is frequently referred to as demanding.

With a suspect within her sights, Eve changes her mind about who the drink was actually meant for and the evidence against her new suspect just keeps piling up.

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The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz (Goodreads Author)

The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found it hard to get into as there is a lot going on in the first few chapters and I was trying to sort everything out. Katie has bought an island where she is the only inhabit after a tragedy has uprooted her from her former life. Her closest neighbors on a nearby island are a couple with a teenage daughter named Libby and some sort of government research facility on the largest of the three islands Ringrock. At the beginning of the book Katie is flashing back to the past (the tragedies that had her fleeing her former life) and the present. We also get Libby's POV. And we learn Katie's only companion is a fox she has named Michael J. who has domesticated himself.

When the alien life form escapes Ringrock Katie and Libby are the only survivors of the catastrophe not only must they flee Molach, they have to flee Katie's island sanctuary in order to survive the nuclear blast that the government will trigger to contain Molach and then flee the government officials who will seek to silence Katie and Libby forever to prevent them from revealing the truth of what happened on Ringrock

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The Cabinet of Dr. Leng (Pendergast, #21)

The Cabinet of Dr. Leng by Douglas Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It picks up where Bloodless left off. Pendergast returns to New York but he is determined to follow Constance into the past. He succeeds in repairing the Time Machine and engages D'Agosta's companionship in traveling back in time with him.

Constance has set herself up as a Duchess and arranged to meet Leng. She was able to rescue her brother Joe from prison and her child self (nicknamed Binky) from the streets but hasn't been able to rescue Mary when things take a terrible turn.

Ferenc (the man Pendergast hired to repair the Time Machine) betrayed Pendergast and used the Time Machine in hopes of buying some rare coins. Unfortunately, he was captured by Leng and revealed Pendergast's presence as well as Constance's identity. Leng arranged for Binky to be kidnapped and sent Mary's ashes to Constance.

Leng demands the formula in exchange for Binky. Constance prepares to give it to him when one more surprise arrives Diogenes Pendergast... "I am come," he said, "as your Angel of Vengeance."

Books in the Leng Quartet: The Cabinet of Curiosities, Bloodless, The Cabinet of Dr. Leng and a 4th novel which they are currently writing.

There was a parallel story which I sort of ignored but Coldmoon was investigating a murder on an Indian reservation and D'Agosta was investigating a murder at the Museum, the two murders turned out to be tied together and Coldmoon and D'Agosta briefly worked together. When the murderer was revealed to be Armendariz ( I think he may also be Diogenes) Coldmoon followed Armendariz out of the country and D'Agosta partnered up with Pendergast. 
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Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1)

Still Life by Louise Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was at a loss as to who the killer was until close to the end. I think I figured it out about the same time Clare did. Really enjoyable characters that I am looking forward to getting to know better.

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No Plan B (Jack Reacher, #27)

No Plan B by Lee Child
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For the first time in a long time, I didn't have a clue what was going on until the end. When Reacher witnesses a woman's murder in Gerrardsville, Colorado, he is asked to help investigate by the only detective who believed his account of her being pushed in front of the bus and her bag stolen. His boss is content to rule the "accident" a suicide and move on. While looking into it he discovers the guy she was supposed to meet died suspiciously of a heart attack. Convinced he was murdered too Reacher joins forces with the man's ex-wife (thank God Reacher had someone to drive him) and they travel to Winston, Mississippi to uncover the truth. But the men behind the murders are on the lookout for Reacher and are determined to prevent him from reaching Winston.

Jed Starmer after learning the identity of his Father from his dying Mother and learning he is fixing to be released from prison is also on his way to Winston, Mississippi. The young boy has his possessions stolen on the bus and is almost kidnapped but never gives up.

Maurice the journalist is determined to uncover the truth and win a Pulitzer.

And Lev Emerson is determined to get revenge for his son's death.

Their paths will collide in a shocking and brutal way when the truth is revealed and Reacher has to fight to stay alive and rescue his companions.

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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliantly written born to an unwed Mother whose Father died before he was born Demon grows up dealing with her addiction until she Od's, with no family to speak of he enters the horrors of the foster care system until he works up his nerve to confront his Grandmother.

For a while Demon's future looks bright living with the Coach of the General's and a rising star on the football field until an injury derails his dreams and leads to an addiction that threatens his life, watching his friends die from the drugs that rule their life he finds salvation in his art and the woman he loves.

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Racing the Light (Elvis Cole #19; Joe Pike #8)

Racing the Light by Robert Crais
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Adele hires Cole to find her missing son, but this Mom comes with a lot of baggage, an overprotective ex-husband as well as several bodyguards.

Josh has stumbled upon corrupt government officials whom he intends to expose in his podcast, but his ambition has the body count rising and it's all Elvis can do, with the help of Joe Pike and Jon Stone to keep up.

Lucy and Ben are back and Lucy has decided to try again with Elvis Cole.

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