Martha Allen was a sharp tongued, stanch woman. Most women of the era were married long before they reached 23 years of age. Martha’s life was not an easy one. She worked on her cousin’s farm as a domestic. Thomas was an extremely tall Welshman...

Imagine living in an 11 x 11 foot room for seven years. The only connection to the outdoors is a skylight above your head, and the only connection to the world a small TV. There are no windows, and the only door is locked continually,...

This book is the 8th in the Bourne Series. I have not read the others, but I did see the first 3 movies. The book was about Jason Bourne, a spy formerly with an organization but now on his own, coming to terms...

In 2060, time travel has been invented by Mr. Dunworthy and practiced at Oxford University by a small group of historians that go back in time via drop points to investigate particular aspects of some event. Along with Dunworthy, there are several main protagonists, all...

I volunteered to review Christopher Hitchens CD’s because I agreed with his excellent writings. As an atheist I wanted a better understanding of him as a person. The why, what, where, how, and who that defined each person is what I ask guests on my...

Fans will be thrilled to know Aloysius Pendergast is back in his eleventh thriller. If you’ve never read a Pendergast novel you’ve missed out on one of my favorite heroes. Pendergast is an amazing FBI agent. He’s more than a bit wealthy. He is eccentric,...

In Ted Dekker’s latest thriller, FBI Special Agent Brad Raines is trying to capture a serial killer. The killer, aka, Bride Collector, aka Quentin Gould, glues his captives to the wall, drills holes in their heels and drains their blood. Of course this all happens...

Say You’re One Of Them is a collection of stories told through the eyes of children. Children are remarkable. They have a wisdom and strength that few adults can match. They can face agonizing situations and preserver. Each of the 5 stories is set in...

Michael Connelly brings back Harry Bosch in 9 Dragons. Harry and his partner Ferras are investigating the brutal murder of a convenience store owner. The investigation points to an execution by a Triad hit man. In the midst of the investigation he receives a video...

This is the first book in a new series by David Baldacci. The characters in this promising new series are Beth Perry, chief of the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police, and Beth's younger sister, Mace Perry, a former police officer. Macy was just released from...