Fasten Your Seatbelts
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Paquenoke County, North Carolina is infested with kidnapers, killers and crooked businessmen. Lincoln Rhyme, the main character just happened to be in Paquenoke County for an operation that had the potential to improve his physical condition. Lincoln Rhyme was the victim of an accident that left him paralyzed. Once again I was hopeful that doctors could restore Lincoln Rhyme to good health.

Lincoln Rhyme is a brilliant, fascinating criminalist thats able to out think most criminals. He was just one step behind a kidnapper/killer throughout most of the story.

Just when I was sure I knew who the villain was Jeffery Deaver revealed it to be the least obvious person. Jeffery Deaver is a very deceitful writer and thats one of the things that makes this book so much fun to read.

Another main character, The Gorgeous Amelia Sachs, got herself in a lot of trouble while trying to solve the case they agreed to take while visiting Paquenoke County. My heart ached for Sachs. I wanted to help her so bad. As I thought about Sachs troubles I also thought about the entire series and asked myself if the series can continue without her. My answer was, yes. I found myself pleading with Jeffery Deaver not to remove Sachs from the series; ya never no with this guy.

Some of the old familiar characters from previous books in the series came into the story toward the end. Of course they came in in a deceitful way. There was just one surprise after another.

Every characters role seemed realistic. Sachs was in her child bearing years and was yearning for a family just like a typical single women in her age group. The teenage boy, Garrett, a villain in the story had crushes on young girls, got erections at the most inappropriate times, and was fascinated by insects; a typical teenage boy. I thought Sachs and Garrett would have made the perfect mom and son team.

Jeffery Deaver always end his stories with a bang. I read some of his bio. At one point in his life he was studying to become a lawyer. He sum his stories up with a bang just like any good trial attorney summing up their argument with a powerful statement like, if the glove doesnt fit you must acquit.
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After the cataclysmic events which comprised the heart stopping and gasp-inducing opening to Book 13 of this world famous crime series, Book 14 feels and reads like a patient recovering from open heart surgery in the ICU. That is, take it slow and easy, no shocks, no stress, no chaos. But taken in its own context, the book is well written and perfectly paced (to begin with) and reads like a more traditional crime thriller. The four girls - and their families, where appropriate - are back. And so are the associated dramas. But a woman is found knifed to death on a busy street corner and all hell breaks loose. Lindsay is the one to see the wood for the trees and somehow links the knife attacks to one of her fellow murder club members. Not saying which one to prevent spoilers. A gang of thugs impersonating SFPD members are also causing chaos on the streets. And any cop with a family is under more pressure just to stay alive, so imagine how Lindsay feels with a gorgeous 3 month old baby girl to look after. Especially now, after her brilliant husband has just been mysteriously and savagely removed from his job. By phone, even.

The world knows the formula by now. Short chapters. Plenty of action. Mind bending cliff hangers that cascade in size and relevance as you progress through the story. Characters that are so real that you fall in love with them each time you turn on your kindle, or open up your brand new hardcover. Exciting plots, with twists and turns so savage they deserve to be arrested for disturbing the peace. There is drama here, folks. We are talking about four beautiful women, who either have love and want to hang on to it, or are still looking for it and have not given up hope of finding it. But once more a cyclone of terror and apparent corruption has hit the San Francisco Police Department and who knows what damage this will cause. And who will survive it ?

Read this and see for yourself. You are guaranteed a thrilling ride on the James Patterson Rollercoaster. Buckle up and enjoy the fun.

Four stars for this solid offering.

BFN Greggorio!
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Darnit, Trumble, you did it again! The goings-on between a newly-minted high school teacher and his nearly eighteen-year-old student put a reader in the front seat of a wicked roller coaster ride. Just like at Six Flags, you know you're headed for a stomach-churning ride of ups and down, with moments of being turned inside out. These days, the latest and greatest amusement park ride pushes as much g-force acceleration as willing victims can handle, yet one always knows it will stop and let passengers off safe and sound at the end. Here, as the final chapter draws near, a reader feels one vertical drop after another, and is left wondering whether it will indeed be a survivable landing or track-jumping, out-of-control crash at the end. - From the confessions of a slow-motion-train-wreck-watching voyeur
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I love my family. My wife drives the van with the babies and I get the sedan. I put one of these hammers in both cars and taught my wife how to use it. That way, should either my wife or I get in a deadly crash, we can cut the seatbelt and smash the window to get out or even in (if the car were to fall into the water and we need to get in to the back row for the babies).

Note that I also preordered the "Automatic" (that's its name) OBD reader that will link with our iPhones. That way, if there is a crash, the OBD reader will sense it and AUTOMATICALLY call 911 through my phone and message my family. Between these two items, I feel safe that I have done everything to ensure the safety of my family on the road.

/love
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Not often do I say - "this is a must read" -- an amazing saga of an automobile accident and the consequences of that event. The plot and the unbelievably unusual characters keep your eyes on the page wanting more. Not only are people important in this story -- the author gives cars, cats, (not dogs), birds, butterflies and the earth itself a voice in this story. A well written book that will linger in your thoughts when you come to the end.
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You won't be sorry you started or continued. The characters are thought out carefully. Twists and turns galore. Enjoy the ride.
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I read a lot, about 100 books per year. That is because where I live, there is not much else to do when you want to relax.

I love adventure stories, as well as surprises, and feed on convoluted plots. I love to be surprised, and hope to be surprised, but I can usually tell where a story is going after the first few chapters, but not this one. When you sit down to read "Perpetual", you better make sure your tray is in the upright position, and your seat belt is securely fastened, because you are in for one heck of a ride.

Like a real homemade Southern buttermilk biscuit, every character is made from scratch, and from page one, until the last, you are going to get you action addiction fed. For me it was like waking up while sleep walking in the middle of a buffalo stampede.

Nuff said, Mr. Huey can truly spin up one grand tornado of a yarn.
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Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a wild ride along with the main characters Stone and Jenny in a non-stop action story that I could not put down until I had finished it.  This author certainly knows how to write a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.  I was given a copy of this book in return for an honest review, and it is one that I definitely recommend to any reader who enjoys good clean action and suspense.  I am definitely going to be watching for the next book in this series.
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A fast paced thriller that will have your heart racing and make you double check the locks on your doors and windows!
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In today's political climate with immigrants going to detention centers and parents being separated from children, this story is almost real and reads  as non fiction instead of fiction. It is a "hold on to your chair" suspense thriller that takes a few twists and turns as it unfolds. I couldn't stop reading it as I had to find out what happened to our senior Canadian retirees vacationing in Arizona. So real and yet so impossible!
Its a fun quick read that will keep your attention and force you to bite your fingernails. I highly recommend it..
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This book will give you goose bumps. Double lock your doors. It is a fiction yet Ms. Clarissa Wild will put your imagination wild and will scares you to death. Caged is scary but good. It will keep us perspective the what if's.

Life is short and that is why we have to spend it to the people whom we love and care the most before freedom will be taken away from you. Cage and Ella's love story is so wrong but feels right. The will to fight and survive is so strong between them.

Ms. Clarissa Wild's book is different. Caged will keep your toes up, maybe let you throw up but it is brilliant. My heart beats so fast while reading this book. I know I cannot put it down until the last page and take a deep breathe.
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This book is a roller coaster ride. I recommend scheduling yourself the time to read it in one go.
L. R. Burkard has put her finger on a very scary, very possible situation in this series. The way the characters struggle to keep themselves alive and prosperous in the world in which they live is so compelling, you find yourself rooting hard for them. Then, when they face difficulties, you worry about them as much as their friends would.
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Some stories squash you right to the back of your chair. The slam the pedal to the metal and never let up. They, however, are not the kind of thrill ride that lasts long. A huge BOO! and YAHOO! and it's over. Not this story. In this one there is a steady irresistible force gently pressing you farther and farther back, a steady mounting tension with a seemingly inescapable conclusion: Murder most foul is on the way and not the heroine nor her dead grandmother's warnings can stop it. Oh there's the usual bits of hope bobbing in that stream of force but you know deep down that they are too few and too late. There's a guy who is beginning to believe, but obviously too late to stop it. There's the victim herself who has a chance to avoid the event but she's too rational to believe it is coming down like a freight train. It's all those movies where the reader or watcher is screaming, "Don't go down there!" at the top of their lungs. Then . . . something happens. Something unexpected.

Want to know what that something is? Buy the novel for gosh sake. Find out yourself. It's stunning.
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No spoiler to say that two planes crashing into each other, but the unexpected twists and turns of company corruption and family endangerment are both credible and wrenching, thus it is hard to stop reading, even if you are supposed to put this book down to get something done. Suffice to say that you will care about several of the fully-fleshed out characters  and they will stay with you long after you have finished the book. Ironically much that happens in the ostensibly placid Niceville is not nice.
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Up In Smoke is a ride that doesnt let go. It was filled with ups and downs, tension, and so much suspense that I was gripping the edge of my seat the entire time. When buying this book be rested, prepared. You will not put this down to sleep, eat, or pee. You will possibly neglect your kids. Prepare ahead of time. Order pizza, send it for Chinese. Buy your kids a pony and promise hubs a make up date for attention. Set your DVR and turn off your phone. Smoke is about to steal your attention for the next several hours. Five huge stars for TM Frazier and please never stop giving us this world where Preppy, Smoke, King, and Bear live. Fabulous read! - By Cat Mason
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We've all been in this spot before. You're ready to take off. But the weather's not so good. It's windy and it's muggy. You can see the dark, disheartening clouds mulling overhead. Darn, you're stuck.

And you so wanted to get into the air. To feel the roar of the engine. Instead all you hear is the sound of silence.

Sound familiar?

This book will shake you. It will tell you exactly why the caveman/woman in you causes you to procrastinate like crazy. Why you want to vrrrrooooom down the highway, but something just stops you from getting up in the blue yonder.

I've read this book thrice. It's priceless in understanding why you're not as successful as you should be. If you don't want to be grounded forever, read this book today.
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If you have any responsibilities you're in trouble. Send the kids to the grandparents. Put your pet in a kennel. Take some vacation time or call in sick. Break your cell phone. Send your significant other on a trip. Do whatever you can so once you start you can be immersed in it and enjoy the ride. I didn't do these things and it was torture!

I have been a fan of the horror/suspense/mystery genre since I was old enough to read. Some of my favorites have been Stephen King, Tom Clancy, Anne Rice and Dean Koontz. After a while you know how it is going to play out. You have option A,B and sometimes C.  Well to my surprise and amazement this one was not predictable at ALL. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen BAM! Option Z!  This sucked me in even quicker and deeper than I thought a book could. I lost sense of all time. For example I heard my alarm go off for work and realized I had been reading all night and even skipped dinner the night before.

I have recommended it to my friends, family and a couple book clubs(listen up Oprah). Not one person been disappointed.

John Mulhall is a writer that I will wait (impatiently) for his next endeavour to be in my hands and soaked up into my brain. Thank you for the E ticket.