The Distant Echo

                                  

Finish The Distant Echo  by Val McDermid a couple of days ago. I really enjoyed this book it was the first one of hers I have read and it won't be the last.It was great reading for me as it all took place on my doorstep so I knew where  it all happened it was like reading a true story even  if it was'nt. As I said this is the first book I have read of this author and will be looking for more. She does tell a good tale with good characters and great discription. I will give this one 8/10.    

The above picture is of Bishop Hill which is blamed for signal lose on mobile phones, this is the hill featured. I think my friend Jan (Serendipity) will remember that bit.

                                                         Wishing you happy reading,

                                        Joan.

A is for Alibi Sue Grafton

Have been sitting outside the last few days as the weather has been great therefore I have finished the very first Sue Grafton novel it was called A is for Alibi. I have read books that have been written later than this one in the series and I think she has improved as she has gone along. Enjoyed this book but I must admit I was a bit fed up in places. Maybe its just me just now so I am going to leave her alone for a while and go back to a Martina Cole. A is for Alibi gets a 6/10.

Tags: Books, Sue Grafton

Blindsighted Karen Slaughter

I have been reading the first in the series of books about the inhabitants of Heartsdale. Karin Slaughter has now written five books in this series. I read 'Indelable' first which I said at the time was a mistake but now I have all the rest sitting, with the exception of the one she has just released as it is only out in hard back so I will wait till the paperback comes on sale I have enough anyway to keep me going. Back to Blindsighted this was a great thriller with great twists and turns, very scary in places but a great read. You really find you are getting to know the characters. One thing I do like is Miss Slaughter does not waste words she gets on with the story. Can recommend this book 100% but as its says don't read this alone don't read this afterdark but do read it.
You may have noticed in my other journal in the sidebar two book covers. I started reading James Pattersons London Bridges read 150 pages of rubbish and put it down. This book is one of the Alex Cross novels but this story did not suit the character in my opinion the story was good but I really think he neaded a new character to play the goody. If you have read this book let me know what you thought as I know a lot of you like and read James Patterson books maybe it was just me not in the mood for this book it does happen but I normally like his stuff as it is easy reading but the last two ro three I have read have not been up to par at all.
Thats it for now. Love
Joan.

I'm going to give myself lines.

                                

I do not have a revue just yet as I have been a bit slow with my book this week as we seem to have been out and about a bit more. The above picture is the 'small ' pile of books that I have not read that are sitting at the side of my bed .I have also have book in the small bookcase still to be read. I just have to stop buying books this is getting out of hand but every time I see one that I fancy I just have to have it. I think I have about enough to see me through the winter. I think I am doing this because I cannot see anything in the clothes line that I like or if I do like it  does not fit everything is too tight just now so this is my way of spending pennies, fortunately they are not expensive or we would be bankrupt. So as the title says I am going to give myself lines
I must not buy any more book just now.
I must not buy any more book just now.
I must not buy any more book just now.
I must not buy any more book just now.
and so on................................Love Joan.

 

Triptych by Karen Slaughter

4th August 2007. It says on the dust cover of this book 'Don't read this alone. Don't read it after dark . But do read it.' Never has there been truer words written. It is a very violent book but the story is very strong and it is not violence for violence sake. This is not one of the 'Grant County ' books but is a stand alone story. I really enjoyed reading this book many twists and turns in it. Well worth a read. 8/10

Tags: http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/

R is for Richochet Sue Grafton

R. is for Ricochet Sue Grafton. 15th July 07
Another of my female detective series I know Serindepity is enjoying these too this one she eats all the way through and I got starving as I am trying to loose weight again but I did enjoy it just the same.I have another two sitting waiting in my pile of to read books in the corner beside my bed. If it gets any higher I am going to need a step ladder to get to the top one. That's me up to date now that all I have read this year so will be back when I finish the book I am on. Bye for now. 7/10

Below is the best site for books of all kinds and gives you the order for reading a series, when the next book will be published by any author or when it will be available here (UK) or when it comes our in paperback. Joan.

Go to key word .................. Fantastic Fiction. Can't get the tag to work.
Tags:

Indelible Karen Slaughter

Indelible by Karin Slaughter.

I have been deliberately trying to find new authors this year and am succeeding quite well I think. I was getting a bit tired of the same characters all the time so have been reading bit and pieces of books in Watersons every week to try to help me with this task .I really enjoyed this Karin Slaughter book but have found out it is part of a series and this is not the first one its the fourth ,the first one is called Blind sighted. However Indelible is great and it did not matter too much it was no 4. Its a good read funny sexy in places and a good story well written will read on.