HM Book Review: Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs

A very detailed, descriptive book. I am sure I have retained some knowledge in forensic science after this. I sure hope I will never need it though. The storyline was captivating well.

HM Book Review: Gravity by Tess Gerritsen

This has to be the best one yet by Tess Gerritsen. Gravity is an amazing book. The storyline, the plot, the characters, the whole nine yards was simply captivating. I know it deserves a second read down the line.

HM Book Review: Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts

I was excited when I started reading this book as it had a little bit of everything: romance, mystery, magic and vampires. It was interesting enough to capture my attention until just about half way through the book. Then it dragged on with too many flashbacks without really moving forward with the story. Then, the big shocker...there was no ending. I guess being the first of a trilogy, I've got to read the other two books to get to the big finish. But I'd expected some sort of ending for this after it dragged on for so many chapters. A bit of a let down for me.

HM Book Review: The Midnight Club by James Patterson

It's my second James Patterson book within this last week and what a fantastic read The Midnight Club was. A fast paced, intriguing race to catch the elusive Grave Dancer who manages to be ten steps ahead of everyone. The budding romance between the lead characters adds an endearing twist.

 

HM Book Review: Cradle And All by James Patterson

I don't know if it's a new record, but it only took me a couple of days to complete this book. That's because James Patterson is a masterful writer and has written Cradle And All as simply as possible, without sacrificing the elements of love, suspence and an apocalyptic nightmare.

HM Book Review: The Thing On The Shore by Tom Fletcher

I guess my lucky reading streak had to end at some point. It is not that the storyline was uninteresting. It just took its time getting to the point. I prefer a fast paced book with twists and turns that keep coming at rapid succession, which this book lacked. I guess with a title like that, I expected more.

HM Book Review: The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly

I can't seem to lose. Another good book. Following the hunt for The Scarecrow with journalist Jack McEvoy and FBI Agent Rachel Walling was exciting. Even more interesting for me, personally, was realising how exposed we truly are in this age of the internet, where predators like The Scarecrow like to hunt.

HM Book Review: Bloodprint by Kitty Sewell

The third book I have read for the year and again, a winner. In the beginning I was doubtful that I would really get into the book, but after the first few chapters, I was hooked. The bond between mother and child across generations, not withstanding the trials of time, distance and seperation. The family traditions you try to run from, but to which you inevitably turn to in times of need. I too could use a charm or two...

HM Book Review: Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris

I quiet enjoyed this book after the previous one as it was a rather light read for me. The story was interesting enough and well written. The fact that someone could sense the dead kept you turning the page to see what's next. I have a couple more books from this author and I look forward to those too. 

HM Book Review: The Expats by Chris Pavone

This is the first book I read in 2015, and boy, was it good. The Expats by Chris Pavone was a delight to read at so many levels. The story line was fantastic. I loved the mystery, the double life, the juggle between the female characters' various roles as wife, mother, friend and career woman. I especially could relate when she questioned the domesticity of her role as homemaker. Last but not least, the description of the characters travels around Europe as a family was simply amazing, that I was left with a great desire to want to visit these places someday. I must reread this book someday.