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"A bonding trip for Pendergast and his brother-in-law, Judson Esterhazy, turns violent. Before abandoning a mortally-wounded Pendergast, Esterhazy announces his …
Douglas Preston: Cemetery dance (2009, Grand Central Pub.)
Pendergast-the world's most enigmatic FBI Special Agent-returns to New York City to investigate a murderous cult. William Smithback, a New …
"At age 12, Gideon Crew witnessed the brutal murder of his father. More than 20 years later, Gideon gets his …
A top nuclear scientist turns homicidal, taking an innocent family hostage at gunpoint. Gideon Crew, a colleague of the scientist …
"The war between magically gifted Arcana and psionically talented Sharona continues to rage. The dragon-borne …
Not my cup of tea. First two chapters are a painful combo or fantasy SF and has to read/pronounce names. Just too much work...while I have enjoyed other Weber books as well as other SF, I will skip this series...
Allen M. Steele: Arkwright (2016)
"A contemporary of science fiction masters Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke, Nathan Arkwright was a seminal science …
Fast read, weak, uneven pace. Ended abruptly. Does not deserve the Tom Clancy moniker.
A very readable history! Definitely provides a different perspective on these presidents and the country during their times.
"Sophie Kohl is living her worst nightmare. Minutes after she confesses to her husband, Emmett, a mid-level diplomat at the …
The USS Vicksburg is returning home when the crew comes upon a lifeboat bearing a dead Somali pirate who shows …
