The Blue Zone Andrew Gross

Sadie Bell Says: Wow! Adding Andrew Gross to the short list of authors whose books I will purchase as soon as they come out without hesitation. This book is excellent. With so many twists and turns - it's like a roller coaster ride - and half of them the reader never sees coming!

Having read both this book and The Dark Tide - both excellent - I think what I like best about these "can't put down" books is that the premise of both books are not the usual "mystery/thriller" type of story.

The Whole Truth David Baldacci

Sadie Bell says: "Loved this book, read it in about 2 days - could not put it down. Baldacci ties everything together nicely in a plot that is believable, not too complicated - and thought provoking. Very, very thought provoking. Characters are interesting too - even the good guys have their flaws. All in all, highly recommended."

New Books to Read

Just arrived...Stripped by Brian Freeman and Charley's Web by Joy Fielding.

Currently reading The Whole Truth by David Baldacci...off to a good start, holding my interest.

Hold Tight Harlan Coben

Sadie Bell Says: Wow! Read this one in one day! Coben has outdone himself - this is a mystery thriller, but there are so many different levels! The mystery itself will keep you turning the page, but this is also a story about the lengths parents go to to protect their children - and the moral dilemmas they face.

There are many characters, but it's easy to keep track of them, and its amazing how Coben connects the dots.

Excellent!

The Dark Tide Andrew Gross

Sadie Bell says: Having just finished Gross's second book, The Dark Tide, I will quickly be purchasing his first book, The Blue Zone.

As I have said in an earlier post, I am not usually a fan of books that James Patterson co-authors with others. But Gross always has been the exception - he co-authored Judge & Jury (which I loved), The Lifeguard, The Jester, and others. So I gave this solo effort a try, and was not disappointed.

The premise itself is interesting: Explosion at Grand Central station, Karen's husband of 18 years is among one of the victims. Karen comes to terms with her loss, but it doesn't stop there...millions of dollars are missing from some very unsavory people, and the trail leads to her husband.

The book is fast paced, full of twists and turns - and the two main characters (Karen and Hauck, a detective who helps her (with baggage of his own) are both likeable and realistic. Gross does not get sidetracked, either.

All in all, an excellent book - can't wait to get The Blue Zone

Where Are You Now Mary Higgins Clark

I sometimes like Clark's books, other times I find them a little too predictable. This one was good, and not that predictable at all. Story keeps moving - Clark sticks to the plot and doesn't veer off course, which is one of the things I like about her.

Book revolves around a young man who has been missing for years, yet contacts his family every Mother's Day - a very brief phone call. From there it takes off!

Worth the read.

More New Arrivals

Just received

Where Are You Now: Mary Higgins Clark

Dark Tide: Andrew Gross

I am starting with Clark's book - simply because it's the one I picked up first, and her books are pretty quick reads. However, I am very interested in Dark Tide as I have not read anything by Andrew Gross before (other than his collaborations with James Patterson).

I normally don't care for the books Patterson writes with other authors - but I have likes the ones he co-wrote with Gross.