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Backroom Deals, Media-Created Scandals & Secret Cover-Ups…”Guilty Minds”, by Joseph Finder

Author, Joseph Finder, has accomplished many things, but being an American author of mystery thrillers seems to be his best niche in life. He has been a history teacher at Harvard, has been recruited by the CIA, and supposedly sang with Ella Fitzgerald, but most remarkably, is a New York Times bestselling author. His latest, Guilty Minds, is a theme that could be taken right out of current political playbooks, where a very powerful person can be brought down by professional character assassinators with carefully structured lies. It is a sad commentary to think that such people exist, but we know they do…….we have recently seen them in action.

Guilty Minds is the third in a series featuring super spy, Nick Heller, who has been called in to find the necessary evidence to defend a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court against the untrue accusations presented against him by a prostitute. Not only is this “escort” trying to defame him, but a sleezy website known for their lying gossip is supporting her with publicizing the lies. Nick is based in Boston, but is hired by many because he has a history of handling discreet and risky situations in his own way. He has just 48 hours to prove the allegation to be false, which seemed like an easy task to accomplish……..then, he found the prostitute murdered. The story – line then takes many twists and turns exposing political backroom “deals”, media – created scandals, and secret cover-ups!!! All proving that the secrets we keep and bury so deep, can never truly stay buried.

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Unspeakable Sins….”The Obsession”, by Nora Roberts

The New York Times bestselling author, Nora Roberts, has written another excellent novel that promises to give her fans the reading satisfaction that they have come to expect. She uses ordinary, relatable characters to draw in the reader, then gives a twist and turn to the story that is totally unexpected. She is best known for “painting a picture with her words”.

Naomi Bowers, as a young girl on the verge of turning twelve, discovers a hideous secret life that has been lived by her father, not far from the home she thought was safe and secure. Nothing could have been further from the truth. She saved a life on that stormy night, but lost her own identity as she had known it. In later life, no matter how close she got to happiness, she could not escape the sins of her father……… unspeakable sins.

Naomi became a very successful photographer, and changed her name to Naomi Carson. She has a very rewarding career and lives in a rambling, old house with beautiful views. Yet, that one, stormy night when she innocently, playfully followed her father into the woods, will forever be obsessively only a nightmare away for her. The Obsession is so compelling as a story of the terrifying evil that humans are capable of. Author Roberts mixes light and shadow like no other. After walking through all the darkness, The Obsession shows the human spirit as being capable of incredible strength and courage to thrive and survive.

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The Man Who Can Forget Nothing…”The Last Mile”, by David Baldacci

Author David Baldacci has written a new book, The Last Mile, that is a second book with main character, Detective Amos Decker……..the man who can forget nothing”. Decker gets involved in a case where a convicted criminal is within hours of execution, when another person confesses to the killing of his parents twenty some years ago. Decker identifies with the death row criminal, but it will demand all of his unusual brain power to help one of the two men to be set free of murder charges.

Amos Decker was a professional football player who had a career ending injury that left him with an almost perfect memory. Some reviewers felt that Decker was a more interesting character in the Memory Man, but that die-hard Baldacci fans will appreciate the different form of Decker using his Quantico unit to help solve the latest case in usual investigative style.

Baldacci lives in Virginia with his family where he and his wife work with their foundation, Wish You Well, in supporting literacy efforts across the country.

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In an Attempt to Catch the Most Wanted Elusive Felons…”The Job”, by Janet Evanovich

This is the third in the Fox and O’Hare series by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum series, Alexandra Barnaby series and the Lizzie and Diesel series) and Lee Goldberg (author of the bestselling Monk mysteries). In an attempt to catch the most wanted and most elusive felons in the world, the FBI teams up Special Agent Kate O’Hare with ex con artist Nicholas Fox. To the rest of the world, Nick is still wanted by the FBI and Kate is the agent in charge of capturing him. The reality is that they are working together formulating a con to catch a violent drug lord at the request of Kate’s boss and the Deputy Director of the FBI. They are given unlimited funds and unofficial permission to do what it takes to capture their mark without being caught. In this adventure Kate and Nick formulate an elaborate con to bring down the leader of a drug smuggling empire. Traveling around the world with their enlisted band of misfit accomplices, Nick and Kate work to execute their plan. Challenges include a psychotic bodyguard and a Portuguese enforcer among others. Kate’s father Jake, who is retired Special Forces and shares Kate’s deep love of impressive firearms is back again to help out a good cause. An ongoing flirtation between Kate and Nick, as well as the antics of their team keeps the book light and funny, while still delivering an impressive and well thought out plot. Be sure to read the first two novels to get the most enjoyment out of ‘The Job’. (The Heist – book one, and The Chase – book two.)

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There Is a Sinister Murderer on The Run…”The Steel Kiss”, by Jeffery Deaver

The Steel Kiss (Lincoln Rhyme #12) is the New York Times bestselling author, Jeffery Deaver’s latest offering. The new novel combines the talents of Amelia Sachs, not only the professional partner, but also the love partner of quadriplegic, forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme. There is a sinister murderer on the run, and it is up to them to stop him.

With the intricate mind of the latest serial killer, the pair are up against their most formidable opponent ever. Sachs and Rhyme find themselves racing against the clock and growing body counts to secure the identity of this maniac. He is known to turn common products used by his “Shoppers” victims, into murder weapons against them.
In reviews of The Steel Kiss, most reviewers applaud the new faces and complexities that Deaver included in this twelfth novel. When there are so many books about the same characters, sometimes the subject matter becomes monotonous, but according to several early readers, this book is not in any way monotonous. One reader described about four stories taking place in the one book.

There were some statements from those early readers worth quoting……..”What a creepy and suspenseful book I have just finished”; “I will never look at a remote in the same way again”; “Cars, elevators, escalators, buses, trains, planes, the equipment I use at work……computers, microwaves, heating……..technology that surround those targeted by the killer”; DO NOT READ OR LISTEN TO THIS BOOK AT OR NEAR BEDTIME!”

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Is This All There Is?…”A Girl’s Guide to Moving On”, by Debbie Macomber

On February 23, 2016, author Debbie Macomber released her latest endeavor, A Girl’s Guide to Moving On. As for many other women in the world, the lead characters in the novel, Nicole and her mother-in-law Leanne, find themselves and their marriages broken and shattered. Their husbands, who are father and son, have led a cheating existence for years. Nicole lived under the false impression that she had a perfect marriage, but Leanne lived in denial for many years, although she knew her husband was leading an unfaithful life.

Nicole and Leanne both meet new men friends who are completely different than the men they first married. Both women show bravery and courage as they make their way from betrayal and sorrow to the eventual joy of redemption and reinvention. For anyone who has ever thought to themselves…..Is this all there is?……. the novel inspires hope and second chances.

Debbie Macomber is a nine-time New York Times #1 bestselling author, with more than 170 million copies of her books for sale worldwide. Her success has been amazing, with several novels becoming hit movies on the Hallmark Channel. “A Girl’s Guide to Moving On” affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path, believe in love, and fearlessly find happiness”.

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She Believes in Marriage and He…Not so Much…”The Choice”, by Nicholas Sparks

American born author, Nicholas Sparks, wrote another one of his many, outstanding novels, The Choice, that was published in 2007. If the reader is familiar with Spark’s other novels, The Choice is another story of love and sadness with beautiful characters who encounter some very challenging obstacles during the course of their relationship.

The two main characters, Travis Parker and Gabby Holland meet when she moves to Beaufort, North Carolina, where Travis lives. He has been living an ideal, all- American life, until Gabby moves next door. For Gabby, her move was to be closer to a long-time boyfriend. As she gets to know Travis, who is very popular and has had many girlfriends, she begins falling in love with him. She believes in marriage and he ……….not so much.

The Choice has been adapted for film, with the movie released on Friday, February 5, 2016. The main characters in the novel, Travis and Gabby are being played by Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer. One critic describes the book and the movie as…….”The writer (Sparks) of many romantic novels-turned-movies……..sticks to a pretty distinct formula about girl meeting guy, girl having childish banter with guy and pretending to dislike him, girl falling in love with guy”. That might sound a bit negative, but there are millions of Nicholas Spark’s fans who enjoy just that kind of novel…….enjoyment without a complicated plot. The Choice is actually two choices that characters Travis and Gabby must make.

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An Audacious Jewel Heist…”NYPD RED 4″, by James Patterson

American author, James Patterson, has added another novel to his NYPD RED series. To quote the description: “An audacious jewel heist. A murdered actress. A killer case for NYPD RED.” Patterson is the #1 bestselling crime writer 9f all time. Reviewers have said that it is great to pick up the latest James Patterson novel, and follow the lead Detectives in the elite force, Zach Jordan and his partner, Kylie McDonald.

NYPD RED #4, brings the detectives into multilayered cases,. A famous actress is myrdered, but before they can delve into that case, they must try to find out who is stealing every expensive piece of equipment out of hospitals in the city. Nobody knows how they are getting in. In the midst of the two cases, Kylue’s husband has gone off the deep end, again, and is back on drugs. So, Kylie enlists Zach’s help to track down her husband, which is not readily accepted by Zach’s new live-in girlfriend. Solving a murder, the robberies, and balancing their personal lives takes a toll on the two detectives.

Reviewers seem to love this fourth book in the series, and have given superior reviews. One reviewer had this to say, “Such a great story with twists and turns until the very end. Thankfully, it seems James Patterson has left room for another book in the series. I never want it to end!”

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After 30 Years….”The Force Awaken” (Star Wars), by Alan Dean Foster

Approximately 30 years after Return of the Jedi, comes The Force Awakens. It traces Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron and their battle with the Resistance. Led by veterans of the Rebel Alliance, they fight members who are decedents of the Galactic Empire.

“Thirty years after the destruction of the second Death Star, Luke Skywalker, the last Jedi, disappeared. The First Order has risen from the remains of the Fallen Galactic Empire, and seeks to eliminate Luke and the Republic.”
The Force Awakens was filmed in Abu Dhabi and Iceland, and other photography took place in Ireland and England. It premiered on December 18, 2015, which was more than 10 years after the release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sixth. The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, and others.

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Betraying Your Principles to Help Family???…”The Crossing”, by Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly, detective novelist, releases another in the series of Harry Bosch novels. Different than the nineteen that came before, Harry has just retired and is looking forward to that phase in his life, but his lawyer brother requests his help on one of his cases. Against his own instincts, he accepts the case and secretly enlists the help of his former partner. As they get closer and closer to the answers, Harry becomes a target himself. He has agreed to help his brother in a defense case, which is counter to all cases in which he participated. His colleagues would say he went to the dark side and question whether he was betraying the principles that he had lived by for his whole career.

Connelly has been called a master in building suspense in his novels. He is also noted for his success in writing crime procedurals. He step by step describes what actually happened in a case. The process is neither quick nor easy. Connelly is a one-of-a-kind author, deserving of the critical accolades he has received. Every Michael Connelly book is a highly anticipated read, and The Crossing will not disappoint.

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