Monthly Archives: May 2018

It is 1945, and the war in Europe has only recently ended. Two young British teens have been told that they are going to be cared for by a guardian since their father, emotionally damaged by the war, has gotten … Continue reading →

This psychological thriller was written with a fine hand, using an exceptional choice of vocabulary to describe scenes and evoke images in superbly descriptive ways. The images will come alive in the mind of the reader because of the juxtaposition … Continue reading →

There are many reasons why this book received so many accolades, the foremost, I believe, is because it is about current political issues. It attempts to present the plight of the immigrant, emphasis not on immigrant, or illegal immigrant, but … Continue reading →

Amos Decker is on vacation with his partner, Alex Jamison, at her sister Amber’s home in PA. They are both there to get some R & R and to celebrate the 6th birthday of Alex’s niece Zoe. Sitting outside, while talking to Zoe, Amos notices flickering lights in the house behind theirs. … Continue reading →

I have enjoyed reading the author’s previous books, but this one left me a bit cold. I did like it, but only as a beach read, or perhaps chick lit, which I do not prefer. This novel is billed as … Continue reading →

I enjoyed reading this book. I kept wanting to pick it up again, each time I put it down which is a sign to me that the book is calling my name, but, if truth be told, I had to … Continue reading →

If you like the writing style of David Cornwell, better known as John le Carré, this book is worth the read. It is a well organized exposé of a past espionage operation, that was a thriller, rather than this novel … Continue reading →