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…
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…
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?
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…
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…
Of all the books I have read, this is the first where the crime is killing bees, and it leads to the some deaths, bad crimes, FBI, gangs, mafia, lots of bad people, and even a new identity for McKenzie (while he sorts some things out). The person responsible for the bee killing was not…
I like fiction crime police thrillers. I have recently finished reading all of the Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers books by John Sandford (they take place in Minnesota) and all the Elvis Cole ad Joe Pike books by Rober Crais (they take place in Los Angeles). So, I am looking for a new series, and…
Now that I have finished John Sandford Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers books and Robert Crais’s Elvis Cole and Joe Pike books, I am ready for a new series. Cork C’Connor was recommended in of my Facebook groups. Well, I read it, and found myself a bit confused with all the characters involved and the…
I have now read all of Robert Crais’s books, and I am a bit sad to say goodbye, but am really hoping a new book will be released this year. This one is about Officer Scott James, and his K9 dog named Maggie. One thing I like about Crais’s style of writing is he takes…
After I read Hostage by Robert Crais, I watched the movie. Although there were quite a few differences amongst them, I liked Bruce Willis as Jeff Talley (he plays a good cop in movies – Die Hard, as an example), I liked the opening credits scene, and I liked the action and suspense. Overall, I…