High Rider is Top Shelf!
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He started life as a slave in South Carolina and became one of the pioneering cattlemen in that part of Canadas North West Territories which eventually became the Province of Alberta.
 In 1867 with the US Civil War at and end John Ware struck off to the west, a new land and a new life. Due to his unsurpassed ability to break and train mules he found work on a ranch near Fort Worth where he remained for a decade. Eventually he went north as the horse wrangler on a cattle herd, lost good friends and found others, panned for gold, became a drover again and rode into Canada.
 This is a novel but as is usual with Bill Gallahers work it is well researched and faithfully follows the life of one of Canadas pioneers. John Ware is a legend among those who study the history of horse trainers, cattlemen, bronk riders and the beef industry. With his entertaining and informative writing Gallaher should be.
 High Rider by Bill Gallaher is deserving of high praise and as many stars as are available.
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The best Jeffery Deaver entry in quite some time!
Some astonishingly great twists in this tale make it a must read for those that like the Lincoln Rhyme series.
No slow sections at all, just barrels along with pure enjoyment.
(For those of us not into the tat world, there's some good basic knowledge of this thrown in too.)
Deaver can really create some fascinating "unsubs" and this is one of his more interesting ones.
Really worth a summer read!
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This book grabs you from page 1 and doesn't let up until the end when you will find yourself cursing at the excrutiating cliffhanger! The author is brutal in portraying Furnace; nothing is spared because of the tender age of those incarcerated there.  This book is filled with violence and death.  It will appeal to Maximum Ride fans, although be forewarned that it's more intense and gruesome.  The writing is top notch and had me glued to the page until the very end.

Probably the only thing that kept me from giving this one a five star rating was that sometimes, I think the author just went a little bit over the top in his efforts to keep the action going and ended up overwhelming the story.  I wish we could have gotten to know Alex a bit more but since this is the first in the series, I hope that's coming with the next installments.  And let's face it, when you have a story that's as suspenseful and action packed as this one, you don't have time to get to know people!

This is a recommend for older middle schoolers and high school students.  There are no language issues or sexual situations, just lots of violence and tension.  An exciting read, and I will be looking forward to the next installment.
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I resisted revisiting this high school war horse chosen by a book group for our summer read.  Little did I know that the Odyssey is a page-turner of the first order! Flagles' translation is eloquent and contemporary without being heavy-handed.  The deal available to hear the book as read by Ian McKellan while also reading on my Kindle, syncing to my latest page whichever format I use, gave me two fabulous ways of approaching this book.  What a pleasure!!  I didn't just like it -- I adored it!  I'm going to read and hear other novels as the opportunity presents itself.  Did I mention that when you buy the book on Kindle, you get a half-price deal on the Audible recording?  What's not to like?
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I first heard of Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics when they rolled through town about one year ago...my friends and I were instantly addicted.  This is the best new music we had heard in years! You can sing along,  dance to it, and just have a plain ol' good time listening to it! Their  first album has reached legendary status with the local rockabilly's. And  this second album is well on its way. The lyrics and music are well-written  and entertaining for your listening pleasure! "More Million  Sellers" is rock n' roll at its best! Buy it and enjoy!
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The best way to start off this review of Graeme Reynolds's High Moor 2: Moonstruck is with a glance back at what I had to say about the original High Moor:

I truly loved this book. Once I started to really read it, I finished the novel in a day and a half. Whenever I put it down, I found myself coming back to it almost impulsively. I haven't been this addicted to something since I downloaded Angry Birds. Recommended without reservation to anyone who is a fan of horror or anyone that wants to be. High Moor is the kind of book that will make converts of us all.

 It goes without saying that I was anticipating High Moor 2 immensely, but also with some trepidation. After such a great debut, could Reynolds keep it up? Was there any way that he could match the intensity of the original, the page-turning ferocity of its werewolves? Would we end up with a mindless retread? More werewolves, more killing, more boring? I was afraid, my friends. Well, now I've read the book and I have my verdict.

 Not only is High Moor 2 an incredible ride worthy of my expectations, indeed, it accomplishes something truly rare--it surpasses the original.

SPOILERS AHEAD

 High Moor 2 begins precisely where High Moor left off. John Simpson is in police custody, accused of brutally murdering (and eating) several people. The love of his life, Maria, is in the morgue, the authorities under the impression she is dead. Meanwhile, werewolf hunter Steven is in a coma, with the first stirrings of the beasts he has spent his life hunting surging through his blood. Meanwhile, teams of werewolves are on their way to High Moor, intent on destroying the evidence and keeping the existence of the pack a secret. And that means killing John Simpson.

END SPOILERS

 One thing that is certainly the case--if you liked High Moor, you will like this book. Reynolds writes as if the last book never stopped. The style is crisp, the story doesn't seem forced, and the action doesn't let up. New characters are introduced with ease, and Reynolds makes us care for them almost immediately. Which just makes it all the better when werewolves start eating them. I'm going to repeat from my original review, because it is appropriate here.

The werewolves in Reynolds's novel are of two varieties. Most can change at will, controlling the beast within while also harnessing its power. Others are "moonstruck," able to change only upon the full moon. They are wild and vicious, and the pack werewolves hunt them down, lest they reveal their secret to the world. And let me tell you, there is a lot of hunting, a lot of fighting, and a lot of killing. No character is safe in Reynolds's world, and that he establishes this fact early on heightens the tension in every werewolf encounter. His descriptions of the attacks are so rich and vivid that you will see them in your mind's eye with a clarity normally reserved for movies. And it is that talent with description that may be Reynolds's strongest suit. The man isn't just writing a scene. He is creating a world for his characters to inhabit.

This book is amazing. It has some of the most gut wrenching scenes of horror I have ever read, and Reynolds is an absolute master of an action scene. If you haven't read the High Moor series, don't worry. These books are so good that I fully expect they will have a Hollywood treatment at some point in the future.

Verdict: Reynolds has knocked it out of the park. High Moor was shortlisted for a Bram Stoker Award. I wouldn't be surprised to see High Moor 2: Moonstruck win the whole shebang.

5 Stars
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I am 43 years old and I've been an avid reader since I got tired of waiting on my mom to read the sunday comics to me. I was devouring stuff like King and Hemingway in Jr High. I've worked hard to fill in the need for a good read. I often stick with a certain genre, good southern and western writers are especially a wondrous find. I can fill my hours with Stephen King,Max Brooks,Brian Lumley,Elmore Leonard,James Elroy,carl hiaasen,Cormac McCarthy,and Harry Crews (just so you get a feel of what I like) and High Midnight will now be placed in that same group. I loved it, I had to fight myself to put it down. My only compliant is I want more from Rob Mosca.  The characters were such a fantastic thing, they way he writes made me actually feel like I could head out westward and find this town, Unity, and meet the Sheriff (though he might just kick my fancy pants ass). Zombies, killer clowns and a knife wielding chimp with a penchant for trouble and these aren't even the main character.  It's a mix of those wonderful 50's westerns with the hard boiled 70's action hero.  I do know the author personally and I swear there is not one iota of bia here. It's a good read, a damn good read.  If you ever watched a Quentin Tarantino flick or like a chuck palahniuk book, you will like this one. If you ever wanted to see what Snake Plissken would have been if he was a trucker-turned sheriff, then read this book.  I highly suggest this wonderful read!
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Now being the 50th reviewers here, my wife and I have heard of this series for awhile now, but had never gotten the chance to try one out.

Until now!

Wow! What a terrific treat in a reading thrill ride reading experience. This was much better than we had hoped for. My wife loved Jack the Repairman's character, and I loved the supernatural aspects of the storyline, from magic necklaces to keep one young, to creatures called Rikoshi that were sleek and deadly.

Repairman Jack is truly unique. We have already bought the next 5 novels to read. And will review them all in good time. What a great way to start off the new year - finding a new and exciting author! This would make a huge hit at the Box Office if Hollywood would take notice and make this right.

The other great and unique things to this fantastic tale is not only the writing and the uniqueness of its core central character, Repairman Jack, but also the love interests and how he handles all of these. Along with a girl child that holds Jack's heartstrings. All solid good stuff here!

The overall storyline was excellent. All of the intergral characters - both good and evil - were showcased to be truly original and believable. And all so very interesting. Great twists and turns to the very end.

This is one fine balanced tale, full of action and adventure, and underscored with growing characterization throughout and a private detective/hitman-like angle that is sure to please.

F. Paul Wilson has a new fan. See you in the funny papers...
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A co-worker turned me on to this CD.  I could not get enough of Topley's music. "Song of the Seabird" throws me back to the Florida Keys.  Other tunes put me in the blues clubs of New Orleans, Chicago or Portland  Oregon.  His poetic lyrics are outstanding and very clever.  Who's been  hiding Topley?  I haven't been so hooked on an album since Sgt Pepper and  Santana.  My co-worker finally got her CD back after three weeks.  I'll  have hide mine from my teenage son.  On second thought, we'll listen to it  together, for as long as he wants.  Why not, CD's don't wear out and  neither does Topley's music!  Turn it up!  (Mr Topley, thanks for the  great music. I'll spread the word whenever I can.)
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Been looking for riding high for years. I only knew that song but liked some of the others. Win win.
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I just go this DVD after watching the TV ad which promised "Bikes, Broads, and Booze" and I can honestly say, I wasn't disapointed. First of all, the quality is amazing. It's shot in High Def so it looks really cool. The locations are all legendary for anyone that rides----Laconia, Daytonna, and Sturgis. but I especially like the bonus footage of the nudie girls in the desert. That was HOT!
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This. Was. AMAZING!

First off, the pace of this novel was enjoyable. It did not grow sluggish, or mundane. Every chapter moved at a great pace. The relationships in the story developed naturally and in a believable fashion. And the action will make your heart race.

This novel has everything. Romance. Intrigue, violence, suspense... I can wholeheartedly say 'Firebrand' is my favorite novel thus far, in the entire 'Green Rider' series.
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If you like high energy, high action movies this is a must see! Jason Statham brings Martial arts movies to a whole new level, with really good acting and a good script.
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Unwired is Wylie and the Wild West at their best. It's a fantastic live album, mostly acoustic.

The album includes wonderful versions of two of Wylie's best horse songs, Equus Caballus and Where Horses are Heroes. Anyone who has ever ridden a horse will completely understand the emotions behind To Ride!  Anyone who hasn't will want to rush out and jump into a saddle as soon as they hear this song.

There is, unfortunately, one clunker on the CD. That's the song Double Wild, about a cowboy and Mescalero Apache woman who are riding not a horse but a Harley. Blasphemy! Wylie should leave the biker music to the heavy metal rockers.

Except for this one selection, Unwired is an album I'd highly recommend to anyone who loves horses, the West, the cowboy image and legend, or Western music.

James J. Griffin
Author of the Texas Ranger Jim Blawcyzk and Cody Havlicek series of Western novels.
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The Bob Lee and Earl Swagger books are some of the best reading entertainment I have found in quite awhile. Real man American hero stuff but with humility, a low key country/western manliness and always full of well-researched information about an interesting topic. Each is different and weaves the currant plot history with earlier books. It is important and essential for full enjoyment to read the series in proper order. It will jump back and forth a bit, but is easy to follow and always fun. Much military referencing and full of what makes America great. Heroism, guns, fighting, principles, calm courage, NASCAR, law enforcement, real men - the list goes on and I hope it never ends and dread reading the last book. My hat is off to Mr. Stephen Hunter and beg him to keep writing.
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"One giant family of choice and of blood, of friendship and of love."

The Raven Riders stand-alone series isn't your typical MC Romance  its so much more! And each book in the Raven Riders series keeps getting better! Cora and Slider, Ben and Sam, Bosco the Lovable Basset, and friends and family from Ride Hard and Ride Rough round out the cast for one stellar installment full of heart, hardships, healing, hope, and new beginnings.

How about instead of trying to forget, we make new memories that are brighter and louder and bigger than the old ones?
Full of surprises and twists, love and friendship, and some off the charts chemistry between Cora and Slider, Ride Wild will have you so hooked from beginning to end, you won't want to put it down.

 Will you . . . will you be my person, Cora? he asked, somehow making her fall in love with him even more. Because she didn't have to ask what he meant. When no one had ever wanted you before, ever claimed you, ever valued you, all you craved was that one person who would. Who would give you a place to belong, who would love you no matter what, who would be your safe place to land. I already am your person, Slider. And you're mine. For the first time in her life, Cora finally had a family, love, her person. And nothing could ever take the specialness of that away.

Ride Rough with Alexa, Maverick and Lucy (Alexas hilarious sweater wearing cat) and Ride Wild are my favorite of the Raven Riders series.
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I have read all the Buck Reilly books and previously had Cunningham on my list of the best authors of the comic adventure novel.  No longer, as he here shows he has the chops to eschew humor in favor of excitement.  Here he has a superb plot, loaded with exciting characters and capped off with the best truck chase scene I have ever read!  Kudos to him.
Read his stuff, you will love them.  Cannot wait for the next book!