Joe Ledger Lives! Predator One by Jonathan Maberry

Predator One by Jonathan Maberry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay. Listen up. Jonathon Maberry is one of our ten best thriller writers writing today period. He is also an awesome guy who deserves all the success that comes his way. Saying that. If you have not read a book in the Joe Ledger series, you are missing out on one of the great series out there.
I already knew that Maberry was a master of horror with his Pine Deep trilogy, but then a friend introduced me to Joe Ledger #1 "Patient Zero" Which has one of the greatest openings I've read in the last 20 years. I was hooked. I try to get the new Ledger and save it for when I really need a good book, it never happens. It is always devoured quickly leaving me hungry for more.
In this the 7th outing for Ledger, Echo Team, Ghost, Junie, Church and others, there are no holds barred and everyone is fair game including a wonderful fight scene with Aunt Sallie (I wish there was more detail, but my imagination is pretty good). Maberry has some of the evilest villians in the game and "Predator One" is no exception. One we have met before who is just bugnuts crazy.
The only thing keeping you and me and my little dog safe is Joe Ledger.
Just trust me. Pick up Patient Zero and start today. You will be glad that there are 6 more in the series to keep you going.


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By Schism Rent Asunder by David Weber (Safehold #2) Awesome!!!

By Schism Rent Asunder by David Weber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 in the Safehold series was as good and in many ways better than Off Armageddon Reef, book 1 in the series. I am so glad that I stumbled into this series. It is hard to find a great epic set in a world you can get lost in with the detail that Weber has instilled in this book and series. It has everything you could hope for. Put this into your "To Be Read" list. You will not be sorry.
The detail and thought that went into this concept is astounding. There are many surprises in book #2, but, you will have to see for yourself. On to book #3!!

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Light of the World by James Lee Burke (Dave Robicheaux #20)

Light of the World by James Lee Burke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can you say that hasn't been said about James Lee Burke. He is truly one of the great crime fiction writers of his generation. His writing is descriptive, introspective and just plain beautiful. In this #20!! book of the Dave Robicheaux series, he may have created his biggest work yet with one of the most evil villians you would never want to encounter. Burke's genius lies in his ability to write about the human condition in a way that makes you ponder anew what it means to go through this life.
An example:
" At a certain age, you realize the greatest loss you can experience is a theft you perpetrate on yourself- the waste of days given us. Is there any more piercing remorse than the realization that a person has thrown away the potential that resides in everty sunrise?"

A whole book could be written of Burke's quotes in his various series. They are that brilliant and deep.

I know that may seem grandiose, but read Burke and you will understand.

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