Tim Blake and his 17-year-old daughter have a disagreement at breakfast. That night she doesn't come home. Tim is doing everything he can think of to find his daughter. The police aren't especially helpful - until Sidney's car is found and there is blood on it from a man who was found murdered. His ex-wife isn't so sure that Tim isn't to blame but eventually, she sees that there are things going on that cannot be explained and she is also frantic to find their daughter. The more Tim works to find Sydney, the more complicated things become and the more convinced the police seem to be that Tim isn't as innocent as he claims.
This is my first book by Linwood Barclay. I will certainly be looking for more of his books. This book was filled with plenty of twists and turns. Sometimes, the police seemed to be unusually stupid and suspicious but all in all, Barclay keeps the reader intrigued. There is always the thought in the back of the reader's mind. What would I do if my child were missing and no one would help me find her?
Rating - 4.5 stars
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
OUT OF THE DEEP I CRY
Debba is certain that the immunization that her son received at the Miller's Kill free clinic is the cause of his autism. She's been protesting at the clinic and one day nearly gets arrested for an assault on the doctor. Clare has gotten to know Debba and is trying to keep her out of trouble. Clare has trouble enough on her own. The roof is leaking at St. Alban's and one of her parishoners is offering to break a family trust to help pay for the repairs. Unfortunately, the interest from that trust has been helping to fund the free clinic for years. As Clare gets more involved, she learns a hidden family secret that is tied to the current problems at the free clinic, especially when the doctor running the clinic goes missing.
I have become a big fan of Julia Spencer-Fleming. I love both Clare and Russ Van Alstyne, the local chief of police. It wouldn't seem that an Episcopalian minister and the chief of police would have much reason to interact but that doesn't seem to be the case. Especially, when the two have an attraction for one another that they are doing their best to deny. The characters in this book are lovable and very human. I can't wait to dig into the next novel!
Rating - 5 stars
I have become a big fan of Julia Spencer-Fleming. I love both Clare and Russ Van Alstyne, the local chief of police. It wouldn't seem that an Episcopalian minister and the chief of police would have much reason to interact but that doesn't seem to be the case. Especially, when the two have an attraction for one another that they are doing their best to deny. The characters in this book are lovable and very human. I can't wait to dig into the next novel!
Rating - 5 stars
THE DEVILS PUNCHBOWL
Penn Cage feels that he has failed in his mission to improve the public schools to resurrect his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi. He has been mayor for two years and he's not sure that he can ever reach his goals. He has tried to bring new businesses and jobs to the area. The gambling riverboats weren't really what he had in mind but they are bringing money to the town. One night, Penn is contacted by an old classmate who is a dealer on one of the boats. He tells Penn that there is widespread corruption, including prostitution and dogfighting. Before Penn can decide how to deal with this information, his old classmate is murdered, leaving Penn to work things out.
I have enjoyed nearly all of the Greg Iles books that I have read and the Penn Cages are my favorite. In this one, Caitlin Masters comes back to Natchez. This book was intriguing, filled with twists and turns. At times it seemed a little too long but overall, I really enjoyed it. Parts are quite graphic but the reader can't help but hang on for the entire ride!
Rating - 5 stars
I have enjoyed nearly all of the Greg Iles books that I have read and the Penn Cages are my favorite. In this one, Caitlin Masters comes back to Natchez. This book was intriguing, filled with twists and turns. At times it seemed a little too long but overall, I really enjoyed it. Parts are quite graphic but the reader can't help but hang on for the entire ride!
Rating - 5 stars
THE GIRL OF HIS DREAMS
Comissioner Guido Brunetti is trying to figure out how a young Gypsy girl could be found dead and that no one seems to be looking for her. He has also been asked to investigate a religious group that seems to be taking money from its followers. Through careful investigation, Guido is able to unravel the mystery.
This is the first book that I have read by Donna Leon. I really enjoyed Guido and his thoughtful and careful investigations. His wife, Paola, was fascinating, too. I listened to this book on tape and I do have to say that there were times I felt a little lost. I'm not sure if it was me or the book. For example, I never got a clear picture as to what was going on with the religious group. All in all though, it was a very interesting peak into life in Italy. I'm sure that I will try another book in this series.
Rating - 4 stars
This is the first book that I have read by Donna Leon. I really enjoyed Guido and his thoughtful and careful investigations. His wife, Paola, was fascinating, too. I listened to this book on tape and I do have to say that there were times I felt a little lost. I'm not sure if it was me or the book. For example, I never got a clear picture as to what was going on with the religious group. All in all though, it was a very interesting peak into life in Italy. I'm sure that I will try another book in this series.
Rating - 4 stars
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