Sydney and Blue are in action again
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I have now all five of this series in less than a week's time.  There is always action and suspense.  This one sees Sydney coming face to face with her enemy Maxim.  I love The interaction of Sydney and her dog, Blue.  I just hope there will be another in the series.
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I chose this book because of the dog pictured on the cover. Glad I did and I've now added the Sydney Rye series to my reading list. Several times the story came very close to reality. Hopefully, the good guys will also win in the real world. Great strong ideals for most of the people in this book and Blue is the perfect companion - yet we don't read about his "toilet" habits.  Thanks for the story.
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Porfiry is back and the saga continues. Oh, how he's been missed.  All the regulars are there and it's like a visit with the family to find out what they've been doing.  Of course, the path of the Russian police is never without a new twist or a more difficult challenge.  The new boss seems much more likeable and appreciative of Porfiry's intellect. Hope the next reunion isn't so long in coming
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The series is still a great Aussie story but the characters are growing as much as the are growing on you. You will not want to put it down once you start and you will be begging for the next book at the conclusion.
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I just learned why the name of the group.  Never the less, Bluey needs to find some new tricks soon because what has become predictable will soon be boring without fresh inspiration on his part. All in all a solid recording that will not disappoint loyal fans, won't thrill new ones either.
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great job with the short stories. great character and supporting cast. some stories are very short.  but still spins a good tale.  love your character Blue. she's hot!!!
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Aislinn and the SCTU are back and even better than in the first book. The setting of Alaska adds a whole new element to the story and the action of this unit. We see again that Ace is a magnet for crazy and this time might just cost her. The idea of a team of sociopaths and psychopaths as crime fighters continues to intrigue. I really love the fact that this book, and the series as a whole, is truly a thriller/suspense story. It is not bogged down by romantic aspects. I cannot wait to see how things play out in the future for all of these amazing characters.
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Blue is a little bit of a challenge.  The next color down may be the better choice.
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Great book!  Fluid writing style. Blue brings us to a world  I know exists and I can't  get enough of  it.
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Captain Quinton rides again!  For a gentleman captain, he does spend a lot of time, fighting ashore.
One of Holland's previous defeats, the attack on Vlie anchorage, is avenged by a very well executed attack on English ports including those on the Thames. We get to meet Michiel de Ruyter, arguably, one of the best sea warriors of his time. Matthew observes the destruction and capture of one of his previous commands while a prisoner about his Dutch brother-in-law's ship.  Another excellent episode, Davies knows his British Maritime History and continues to translate it into a fine series.
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The fourth book in the Blue Bloods series was an excellent book.  Book 5 is supposed to be titled "Misguided Angel" and will be out in the Fall of 2010.  This book was an excellent addition to the series.  I am liking this series more and more with every book I read in it.

The third book in the series really left us hanging.  At the beginning of this book Schuyler and Oliver have been on the run for over a year, Mimi has joined the hunt for Jordan, and Bliss has been taken over by the Visitor and left to hide in a dark corner of her own body.  Schuyler risks everything trying to contact the European Blue Bloods for support; her and Oliver can't stay on the run forever.  Mimi concludes her hunt for Jordan and is struggling with whether or not she should bond with Jack.  Bliss is trying to fight for the right to possess her own body as the Visitor (Morningstar) pushes her out.  A number of the Blue Bloods assume their eternal angels persona's as the battle for Blue Blood survival escalates.  Jack and Mimi's bonding is back on, but Mimi is finding herself curiously drawn to a traitor Silver Blood.  Will they go through with the bonding?  Are Schuyler and Jack really through; or will Jack change millennia of past by not bonding with Mimi?  What about Oliver, is he destined to be a third wheel?  The fight for survival is taken to yet a higher level as the Blue Bloods try to destroy all the Silver Bloods in their midst.

This was a great book.  Action packed and fast-paced; the plot moved at a nice clip with some great twists thrown into the plot.  You really love and empathize with all of the characters.  I love that the plot is getting so much broader and that the whole of human civilization now rests on the Blue Bloods ability to fight both Morningstar and the Silver Bloods.  This series is growing to epic proportions and I am loving all the detail and intricacy.

I have also been enjoying the past memories that come back to the characters and how their personalities change as they take on the persona of the immortal angel's soul that they represent.  All in all I really don't have any complaints about this addition to the series and I am eagerly awaiting the next book!  This is kind of surprising to me since I thought the first book in this series was just barely okay; the first book was all about fashion and high-living in Manhattan.  Somehow though De La Cruz has taken this series to the point of actually being an epic story that matters; it is surprising to me and very satisfying.  I have always liked Cruz's writing style, it is very readable but not at all dumbed down, she balances action and description well too.

So do you still get some of the high life in this book?  Well, of course!  Bliss attends some fashion shows and Mimi has to prepare for her bonding; so there is some high fashion and high living.  I am just thrilled that Cruz was able to mix those things with some actual solid storytelling and a wonderful far-reaching plot; so creative and so entertaining.  Now I have to wait a year for the next one!
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Sydney is quickly moving up the list of favorite writers. I am so engrossed with the characters I cannot wait to see what happens in their lives.  I'm off to start the next book right now. You won't go wrong purchasing any of her books. Happy reading.
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Sydney Rye is enjoying a relatively quiet time with Carlos in London when she get a call from Bobby Maxim. Bobby's firm set Joy up as Sydney and as such, Bobby's calling in his marker. He's sending her to Mexico City along with his operative, Blane Nichols, to find a missing girl. Not just any missing girl, but Ana Maria Hernandez Vargas, the daughter of two pretty powerful and wealthy people. Sydney quickly learns things aren't as clean-cut as they seem as she's forced to call on friends and strangers for support. Can Sydney find the girl and the truth before it's too late for herself and the others?

`Insatiable' is the 3rd book in the Sydney Rye series and they keep getting better! The character development and the vivid descriptions of the locales draw readers in quickly to the action. I do believe it is best to read the first two books in this series prior to `Insatiable', as the books are the ongoing events in Sydney's life. I think this is the book where Sydney truly accepts her old life is over and sheds it as she's neck deep in the situation she's thrown into. I don't want to get into too much detail for fear of spoiling the shocking twists Ms. Kimelman has given Sydney. I'm very impressed with the growth of both the author and Sydney throughout this series!

Sydney Rye Series: Unleashed (1), Death in the Dark (2), Insatiable (3)
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Xander and his team are back in action. Several new characters are sensational! Bradley Wright has indeed done it again!!!
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This is another solid entry from a top notch team of blues musicians. There is a plethora of blues luminaries guest starring: Candy Kane and the queen of electric blues guitar laura chavez, Steve Freund among others and a welcome return of Kid Ramos. The album may have started out as a two disc enterprise because to my ears the disc changes mood perceptibly around the midway mark. It starts as a down home chicago style harmonica infused set. And then it turns into a west coast and texas oriented blues. These latter part songs feature interesting mix of rhythms drenched in moody B3 or a reverb laden guitars or stinging single line texas style guitar leads. The second half to my ears at any rate was more satisfying but that is likely due to my bias for this style of blues. Highlights are a scorching rendition of I Idolize You with Kane and Chavez (i am assuming) and Steve Fruend's The Blues has made me whole, a hip swaying version of she belongs to me and a very moving tribute to the late Mike Bloomfield which as you might guess is an 8 minute slow blues instrumental. Pity there is no liner notes available on the web for those of us who buy the digital version of the songs. I could hear two distinct lead guitarists playing but could not tell who these master players are. In conclusion this set of songs is a welcome addition to the band's recorded output and very satisfying for us fans of this great style of soul satisfying musical genre.
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Purple is a mix of both the Blue album and the Yellow/Green double album. Like the double album, theres some experimentation with different sound effects (but under better control this time). The voices can be heard very clearly at times and the lyrics here are some of the best Baroness has written and also the darkest. Like the Blue album, theres a stronger hint of aggression in all of its songs. And almost every song has a hook of dual guitars that never sounds anything but amazing.
 One gripe I have with the album is that their song structures are becoming less experimental and more like standard rock or pop structures (intro verse chorus verse chorus/solo ending). I liked some of the randomness of their older albums; on Purple the song writing is much more direct, structured, and to the point. Another issue Ive noticed is some of the mixing is not as clear as I think they could make it. Theres portions where everything is so loud for a moment that it comes through sounding muddy. They used a different producer on this album and his influence pretty obvious throughout the album. While I think I liked the production on the Blue album more, I like the way that some of the songs here experiment with keyboard (not all of the time, but some of it). Theres only two songs Id skip when listening to this album: Try to Disappear and The Iron Bell.
 The album is not one that you can just jump completely into all at once, it will take multiple listens over time. You start with the best song (and most easily accessible) Chlorine & Wine, then move onto the songs they released prior to the albums release: Shock Me and Morningstar. Once those songs sink in, given time, the rest of the album will sound just as great. If I have to wake up (would you stop the rain?) took some listens for me to get into it but I do like the song, it is one of the more unique songs Baroness has written.
 Out of all their albums so far, Id rank this one only behind the Blue album as my favorite. It is really something special that has been created here. The song Chlorine & Wine alone makes this album worth buying. Really excited to see these guys tour again, they always sound that much more amazing live.
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Another good book John.  The men in blue really do take care of each other.  I . Loved Shane, TJ and Christian.  You write good clean mysteries.  It's always sad when we lose one of ours, but unfortunately it is one of the drawbacks of their job.  We lost three of our own in 2016 and it is always a sad time. Let me get to reading another book by John Dalglish.