Steve Alten hits it outta the park again!
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Thoroughly enjoyed reading this latest effort from Steve Alten.  Great beach/pool reading!  He incorporates so much factual information into the story, it does, indeed, become "science faction"!  I didn't know about the existence of MJ-12.  Wow.  Okay, I'm convinced.  The coverup of world governments' contacts with ET's is real!  Very well written, Steve.  The characters are earnest, cogent and believable. 5-stars.
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Another great release from Steve Green, no surprise there! Steve embraces a more poppy style in this album, but worry not! Steve can sing basically any style he wants and it still sounds fantastic! My favorite on this album is "Kings Shall Bow." Very powerful song with an even stronger message. And who better to sing it than Steve??
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Being a Journey fan from way back, I had to say to myself: a Journey without Steve Perry? No way! Forget it! Can't happen!!! But after watching there recent concert taped in Las Vegas,I was totally blown away by new crooner Steve Augeri! You can't help from being extremely impressed by how he handles the old stuff  as well as the quality of the bands new tunes from "Arrival". While Augeri more than manages to sound ALOT like Perry, he also most definitley puts his own signature on EVERY song. If your a fan like me & saw the show on TV, you probably already own "ARRIVAL".If you don't, order it right here! Right now! Believe me, there IS a Journey after Steve Perry!! (Why 4 stars & not 5? A couple of filler tunes are to be expected these days, I guess.)
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This is Steve Alten's second book that I've read within a couple of weeks. His previous book, The Loch, is a precursor to this novel. In Vostok, we find marine biologist Zachary Wallace coerced into an expedition to a massive underwater lake called Vostok in Antarctica. He is torn between not accepting the assignment in order to care for his family and his curiosity as a marine biologist for any new life forms that may be encountered at the extreme depths in the lake.

If this was ever made into a movie, I would be hiding behind the couch. There are so many intense moments that I had to put the book down (I'm a wuss, I admit it freely). What I found interesting though, was the lingo used by those who work in Antarctica as well as the terms and expressions used to describe the different snow and weather conditions.

I found the development of the character's personalities to be more vivid in The Loch and a little more one-dimensional in Vostok. Toward the middle of the book the story jumps and a new theme is introduced into the story line. I was a bit confused but because the beginning of the book was so good I kept on reading on to discover the link between the two stories. The suspense picks up and (again, don't read this at night) everything falls into place. A great action book!
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I love Steve Malkmus...He rarely disappoints and this new album is no exception!!!  Jump on it..!! Starting with Pavement and
keeping us entertained with the Jicks..Yes.
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Having read all of Pratt's prior books, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one.  It did not disappoint!

Before I bought it, I was thinking how hard it would be to improve on the series, given that his prior books were definitely page-turners...but Pratt knocks it out of the park with "Reasonable Fear"! This is definitely his best work to date, and like a fine wine, he just keeps getting better and better with time.  This is not a book to start if you have somewhere to be or need to get to sleep.  The story line pulls you in and keeps you hooked until the very end.

Pratt's strength not only lies in his ability to create characters who are somewhat flawed, thus relatable, but in creating characters who have depth, without taking too much time or space to do it.  You quickly become invested in each character's plight -- Dillard's cases, Sarah's substance abuse problem, Caroline's battle with breast cancer -- and feel like you've just spent some time with old friends.  Add in a compelling story on top of that, that hooks you from page one, and it's no wonder Pratt is one to watch.  He'll be at the top of the bestseller lists soon, as his work really does rival the "big names" of today -- Connelly, Freeman, Grippando.

Another outstanding novel.  My only complaint is that it ended too soon.  I didn't feel "cheated," as though the storyline left me hanging, but there were so many questions left at the end that are going to make for an excellent next book in the series:  What is Joe going to do about work? What will happen with Lilly and the baby?  Will Sarah ever figure it out?  The next book can't come quickly enough!
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I read The Loch a couple of years ago in 2 sittings the weekend I got it. I heard Alten on Coast to Coast radio and after hearing about how he mixed actual theories with his story I couldn't wait to get my hands on that book.
After getting my Kindle I did a  search of the author and stumbled on to this, and I am so glad I did! If the rest of the Meg books will be like this I see many more sleepless nights in my future.
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SO LOVE THIS CD!  EDIE BRINGS SUCH A COOL VIBE TO STEVE'S AMAZING WORK!  SUCH A GREAT COLLABORATION!
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Chances are if you're reading this review you're a fan of the previous three meg books.  If you liked them at all, you'll most definetly enjoy this installment as well!

Everything that made the previous books just flat out fun to read is packed into Hell's Aquarium in spades! One of my favorite things about Alten's fantastic shark series of books (other than the whole 'jaws from hell' aspect of course) is the whitty and quick paced dialogue.  The characters are so fun to read, from villain to mainstay to minor players.  Some of it is just laugh out loud funny.

This book takes place really in two places.  One is the Tanaka Institute where Angel and her  pups are really becoming too large to handle despite the size of the facility and as a result there's mishaps and lots of action.

The second front of the book deals with Dubai where the leader of the country is looking to make the largest and most advanced aquatic theme park in the whole world.  How does this relate to the Taylors?  Let's just say that the prince doesn't just want to populate his theme park with sea turtles and hammerhead sharks =)

A few familiar villainous names and faces from the previous meg books also crop up in Aquarium and Alten does a very good job of refreshing the reader's memory of Jonas's previous exciting flirts with death, a very good summary and exposition that doesn't take up a big portion of the book so as to take the reader out of the events that are happening now.  Well done!

This book is like a summer blockbuster movie.  Lots of fun, great action, fantastic dialogue.  You'll find yourself tearing through this one in short order because it's a very quick paced read.

Meg's always been one of my favorite ongoing series and this latest installment doesn't disappoint!  Bring on Meg 5!! As long as Alten keeps putting out books that are this fun to read you can bet that I'll keep reading them.
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I can't stop listening to this album!  If you are a fan of the original Asia, don't hesitate to buy this.  And for those who think this is more a John Wetton solo album, that's ridiculous because having Wetton back at the forefront is the very reason this is worth getting.  It's still a band effort and it's great to see Steve Howe contributing a song or two that stand out in the bunch.  I was never a fan of the "other" Asia, so for me this is Asia coming back to how they should be known.  My favorite tracks keep changing (which is my litmus test for a great album), but the track "An Extraordinary Life" should very well be a hit song on par with any of their previous hits.  Don't expect that though, unless it gets placed in a commercial or movie.  Pick this one up NOW!
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I bought this book because I know Steve's wife, Kathy, and also had a friend who was a game warden.  I bought the book and took it home, thinking I'd just glance at it and go on with other things I was doing.  Funny thing happened - I don't know where the day went, but I couldn't put the book down.  I had to know what happened next!  Friends have looked at it in response to my suggestion and they all seem to like it too, even if they don't have a particular interest in this subject.  Don't buy it unless you can afford to spend a day or two or at least several hours to find out what happens next.  Steve keeps the interest and suspense up, and now I'm waiting for the sequel!  Keep writing, Steve.
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Rob "Diesel" Kroese can make anything funny. If you read his blog, Mattress Police, then you already know this. For those unfamiliar with his past and first experiencing him through Mercury Falls, then you are seeing a man at the top of his writing game.

There's a reason that people are ranting, raving, and leaving 5 star reviews for this book all over the web: It's so entertaining that you can't put it down, and once you finish the final chapter, you head right to Google to find out when the movie is slated for release.
As of right now, there is no movie, but Hollywood should take note of this great work of fiction and realize it's potential as a hit.

Being a longtime reader of Kroese's blog, I was a little put off when the cover image was released and I found myself faced with a classic angel painting. Knowing that the book focused on the Apocalypse I worried that due to my lack of religious knowledge that I might be missing out on key ingredients vital to the story. I'm happy to report that this is not the case! Rob foresaw this problem so he filled in the biblical verses for the readers where they were necessary.

The character development was great in Mercury Falls and you grow to know and feel for the main characters. Mercury himself is a character worthy of many books to come. I spent a lot of time wondering Karl was based on anyone Robert knows.

Overall, the book kept me entertained, kept me laughing, and there were days when I couldn't wait to get home to read it. I look forward to more novels from Kroese whether or not the characters remain the same. Above all, the message of this book was a great one, and rang through loud and clear: Don't follow blindly, make your own decisions in life, and don't hesitate to question everything.

I wish Rob all the success in the world.
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Another fantastic story by Steve McHugh. Nate's development over the past 6 books has turned him into one of the best Fantasy characters around. His flaws manage to Accentuate  the character and make him all the more believable. It's blend of historical fantasy with new fantasy keeps this series fresh. Steve's interpretation of all of the pantheons are a refreshing twist to old tales. You will not be disappointed by this series and you will become personally invested in these characters.
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Steve has the ability to distill complex ideas into language that anyone (that wants to) can understand. His writing has been an amazing help to me and his new book keeps the narrative going. I would recommend this book to anyone that trades for a living or a hobby. For that matter, I would also recommend this book to anyone that just wants to understand why they do what they do in any walk of life. Well done you, Steve & Janna!
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Just last year, I found myself being talked into taking a small interest in Marcher Lord Press, and what they might have to offer. Thanks to Kerry Nietz and his "DarkTrench Saga" trilogy, I actually had a rekindled (real books, only Kindle if I have to, pardon the pun) in Sci-Fi stuff. After reading the short story collection, "Ether Ore," on Kindle, because YOU HAVE TO read that one on Kindle, I had my first Steve Rzasa experience, and I knew what I wanted for Christmas. So I picked up both of his "Face of the Deep" books from MLP, and was hoping that I picked a winner once again. Yep. I sure did pick a winner!

If the year were 2602, and if it were in our not-so-distant future, would we be able to deal with it like we do today? Well, Captain Simon Haczyk does know what it's like, and his Six-Brace NATALIA ZOJA vessel has stuck with him. So has his boy, Baden. But Baden knows about hanging in there, and although his Mom has been gone a couple years, it is still fresh in his mind. But while a stinging memory can be fresh in his young mind, the Bible that he found is fresh in his hands. And it is illegal! And he's not sure if he cares or not.

Knowing what may happen if caught, Baden chooses to take his chances, regardless if there is war or not. Especially when this precious book speaks to his heart, and with some inside/outside help, he begins to understand what he's got. He has more than a treasure, and maybe dear old Dad can understand a thing or 2 when things don't make sense anymore.

The only thing I really have to go off of is Star Wars, and I'm not sure if this can be entirely compared to it. But it does have a lot of good stuff within, and I just sat back and enjoyed the ride. One thing I will say, don't expect Steve Rzasa to apologize for his message. He is very forthcoming in where he stands, and he isn't afraid to answer WHAT IF questions. If you can appreciate an author doing that, then you'll really love Steve! I've always stood firm in my faith in Jesus Christ, and this was a challenge to step it up even more. And I'm thrilled that I have book #2, "The Word Unleashed," on my bookshelf waiting for me!
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On point, insightful and inspiring! Steve Chandler delivers another wonderful book that excites and motivates me to be my best and serve my best. Thank You, Steve!!
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Steve Alten's "Sharkman" was incredibly suspenseful and  such that I barely stopped for more than a few minutes at a time once I picked it up. For close to  five hours  straight I explored and read about the well researched plot alongside the very real and human characters, and dove into a world of possible medical and scientific breakthroughs I've known only to come with Alten 's books  and Storytelling. This book is perfect for young adults and Adults alike and will most certainly have the reader hooked from the very first page

I've followed Steve Alten since High school when I first read Meg And will be following him for a long time to come,  Good job Steve you've done it again.