How many situations can McKenzie escape from? In this one, he is tasered and kidnapped across state lines from MN to Libbie, South Dakota. He survives that ordeal, and eventually comes back to Libbie (as he needs to catch an imposter who took his identity and name). While there for the 2nd time, he is…
It’s 2008, and McKenzie is on a treasure hunt for “Jelly’s Gold”. Jelly was a criminal who died back in the 30’s, and may or not have stashed stolen gold. McKenzie does a lot of research on the criminal activities of Jelly and all of his associates. Along with McKenzie, there are others who are…
For the second time in Niko’s life, he has a “recital” in a few weeks. Last year, it was on Veteran’s Day, and he was sick, but we made him to go and perform and then afterwards, Nina waited around and took him home while my parents and I had breakfast tacos (see, I have…
What are best friends for? In this one, Bobby Dunston’s (a police officer) daughter is kidnapped and ransom is a million dollars (which McKenzie has). Without even thinking or even being asked, McKenzie gets the ransom for his best friend. Things happen, people are killed, McKenzie runs from bad people who are trying to hurt…
A few weeks ago, I read Iron Lake (the first book) and found myself a bit confused with all the characters involved and the overall plot. I did like Cork O’Connor as the main character (along with his flaws). Well, I read the second book, and Cork and company is growing on me. Cork is…
After a short break, I am back to reading Mac McKenzie. Mac is a former police officer who resigned after 11 years on the job after collecting a large amount of money on a bounty. Now, he is an ordinary citizen who just wants to help people. His best friend is Bobby Dunston, a current…
A few weeks ago, Niko asked me if he could have my Apple Watch. I originally purchased it around Thanksgiving of 2024. I used it to wake me up in the morning and keep track of my walking. Yeah, I could check my text messages and take the occasional call if my iPhone was not…
The new Alex Cross book by James Patterson is out, and if you’re anything like me, I couldn’t wait to dive in. Alex Cross has been one of the most reliable characters in crime fiction. Psychologist. Detective. Family man. Always exhausted. Always brilliant. Always walking straight into chaos. The books are fast. Chapters are short….
How can I be done with all the Joe Talbert, Max Rupert, Lila Nash, and Boady Sanden books? It feels like I just started The Life We Bury. Well, I hope Esken’s has more up his sleeve as I will be eagerly waiting and checking constantly for something new. For this one, Boady put himself…
This one should’ve been called The Stolen Hours (Lila Nash, #2) as it’s much about her than Joe. Lila was the victim a horrific attack years ago, and she actually solves it. How she gets there was pretty awesome, and I enjoyed being with her on it. Who else wants more Lila Nash books?
Well, I am sick as whatever Niko and Nina had, I got it. Friday was the worst for me as I just wanted to go sleep in my bed full of tissues. I had a few works calls, but told my boss after the last one at Noon, I am logging out and going home!…
I have read all of the prior Jesse Stone books, and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I can’t even tell you how long this one has been in my want to read list. I couldn’t wait to get it and see what happens to the Paradise, MA Chief of Police, Jesse Stone. My expectations were skyrocketing,…
I already knew of Boady’s current state, but reading about what happened when he was 15 years old, really surprised me. The plot revolves around race issues and Boady is front and center. You can definitely see where he gets his listening skills, his lawyer skills, and his skills to help others. Can’t wait to…
Joe is thriving, as his autistic brother, Jeremy, is doing well with Joe as his guardian and his girlfriend, Lila, is about to take the bar. One day at the AP office, where Joe is a writer, he is given a press release of somebody by the name of Joe Talbert has died. Could this…
So far, this has been my favorite Max Rupert book. I mean, we got Max, we got Boady, we got Lila, we got Max’s wife’s death haunting him, we got a murder, we got a murder trial (where the criminal also happens to be an attorney – it’s Boady), and we gots lots of suspense…
On Tuesday morning, and literally five minutes before Niko and I were leaving for school that morning, he complained that his foot was hurting very badly. Last year, we had this same issue and he had a walking boot for a few months and did rehab. He had a few instances in MN where it…
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s officially published. I actually didn’t even know about this book until I got an email from Netgalley promoting it along with the National Geographic logo. I was intrigued as I knew only of Amelia as a pilot and her last…
This one should’ve been called, The Guise of Another (The Rupert Brothers, #1), as it was more about Max’s younger brother, Alexander, who is also a police officer. Alexander is working in the identity theft and fraud area and he uncovers something big. His investigation takes him to NY where he meets with a police…
I actually started this book, and stopped about halfway through as it wasn’t resonating with me. I tried some other series, and they also didn’t resonate with me. I can usually tell quickly. But, a few days ago, I came back to this one, and finished it. I recently read all the Lucas Davenport and…
A month before we moved from Texas to Minnesota, I sold my little Honda Civic. Me and her had a really good run and I enjoyed riding her, but we didn’t want to tow it behind the big Honda Pilot. It was weird going to Carmax knowing that I would never see her again and…