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Years after Al appears to a young girl and leads her to believe he is her guardian angel, the girl, now grown, loses her faith and goes to a monastery to die, and Sam, having leaped into the body of a priest, must prevent her death. Original. ... Read more

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A must-have for Quantum Leap Fans
If you're a fan of the televsion series Quantum Leap, this original Quantum Leap novel is the best of the bunch.

A sequel of sorts to the episode, "Another Mother," it provides an enjoyable follow-up to the classic episode.

Like reading a bad new episode
You would think being able to write a pre-existing character and doing it right, knowing what they would or would not say would be easy.But I've read books based on series' where you wonder if the author ever watched the show or read up on the characters or anything before taking the job (My main beef being with the Star Trek Voyager book Homecoming.Could barely get through the first few chapters.Truly aweful) But there are those, like the DS9 relaunch series of books and this book that truly capture the essence of the characters and you can picture them very vividly as they say their lines; as if you were watching it as a brand new episode, after all these years.
**(Spoilers)**
I gotta say, the ending was bitter-sweat.I would have preffered Terressa ending up working for the project, especially with them making a big deal about being this genius, akin to Sam.Sure, it would have had shades of Sami-Jo Fuller working for the project, but that just plays into the other coincidences and similarities with other leaps.
For some reason, I would have liked to have seen more happen with George; him being drugged and found passed out seemed, somehow, anti-climactic.
All and all, though, it was really well written.And I loved the running gag of Sam never getting to eat.You never really think about it and in a television show, seeing them eat or perform any other necessary vital functions (like sleeping; we never saw Sam have any down time in the show) and the author worked it in well and made it very real.

I love this book
This book was wonderful.I really liked the episode and the fact that there was this wonderfully written sequal...
There is too much to say and so little room.It's very inspirational.

Angelically Written...
Although this book may seem a little slow and boring at first, keep reading!If you remember the Quantum Leap episode "Another Mother" and it touched you, this book will do the same, as it is acontinuation of Al's promise to a little girl that someday, he'll come backto her.It has everything in it, from suspense to comedy, while stillmaintaining the important elements of a good Quantum Leap Novel.This bookwould make an excellent movie.Don't miss out!

IT'S GRRRREAT!
A great book that included some old favorites from the TV series. Storm did an excellent job with all the stories that were going on at once. A Must-Read book for all QL fans. ... Read more

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During a weekend house party in a proper English village, a body is discovered at the bottom of a pond tied to a submerged statue of Neptune.

And the weekend has only just begun.

So has this ingenious mystery-a literary game of round robin in which fourteen master crime writers have each contributed a chapter of their own. What they deliver is a wildly entertaining whodunit with as many dizzying twists, turnabouts, double-crosses, and divergent styles as there are solutions and suspects.

Featuring the bestselling and multiple award-winning talents of:

Simon Brett
Jan Burke
Dorothy Cannell
Maragaret Coel
Deborah Crombie
Eileen Dreyer
Carolyn Hart
Edward Marston
Francine Mathews
Sharan Newman
Alexandra Ripley
Walter Satterthwait
Sarah Smith
Carolyn Whe
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The Sunken Sailor Stinks
Don't waste any of your time with this "novel": an exercise in serial silliness by 14 indifferent "masters of suspense", who only provide a melange of malaprops and a collection of cliches.

Well done round robin mystery
Between the world wars, the aristocracy tries to return to what they once had.In Rutfordshire, Daisy the Dowager Duchess of Faughstrayne hosts a weekend party with an eclectic assortment of guests.Among the attendees are wealthy American Admiral Cornelius Brandon and his son Whitchell, and the Duchess? neighbor Sir Gerry.The latter finds the murdered corpse of the Admiral.

Sir Gerry considers himself an amateur sleuth so he decides to investigate the situation after notifying Chief Inspector Reggie Arbuthnot of the homicide.Reggie wants Sir Gerry to stay out of the case except as a witness because he is jealous that the amateur always solves cases before he can.

Sir Gerry finds the body of the next victim Consuella, the new Duchess of Faughstrayne.More deaths follow and soon Reggie realizes that several of the guests are not what they seem and also have motives, but which one would kill still remains unsolved.

THE SUNKEN SAILOR is a round robin work in which fourteen authors provide a chapter that leads to the next writer?s segment.This results in many unexpected twists and turns in a plot that showcases several different writing styles that somehow blends together into a fine cohesive storey line that is a treat for readers.

Harriet Klausner ... Read more

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Absentminded sleuth Peaches Dann takes a job as areporter and is soon embroiled in the very thing she had hoped toavoid--a murder investigation...

#7th book in theseries

"A talent to watch."-- Kirkus Reviews

"Onepeach of a sleuth....Tie a string around your finger and remember hername!"-- Margaret Maron

"An Unforgettable Sleuth."-- DorothyCannell ... Read more

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Forget about Murder
It only takes a few pages of the latest Peaches Dann Mystery to realize you are reading a writer at the top of her form. I have followed the development of Peaches from her first investigation, and Forget AboutMurder grips you, not only from the questions posed in that firstchapter,but the power and strength of Ms. Squire's writing. Ms. Squire, tie astring around your finger or use some other memory trick, we want morePeaches!

Cozy mystery with a satisfying conclusion
Peaches Dann might be forgetful, but she's beginning to resent the labels foisted upon her by well-meaning bystanders.Deputy Wynatt insists that she's "murder prone" and it's turning out to be true.

Peachesaccepted the job as a feature reporter for the small town newspaper just soshe could avoid crime scenes, but when a childhood friend arrives in heroffice telling tales of murder and mayhem, she doesn't have much choice. Belle claims Isaiah Hubbel is responsible for the death of her husband, buthe's related to half the town and Belle has no evidence.

Despite everyintention to stay uninvolved in the investigation, Peaches finds Belleunconscious in the woods, then gets abducted at gunpoint by Hubbel'sbrother.When Isaiah turns up dead and Belle is the most likely suspect,Peaches doesn't believe she's guilty, and her own list of suspects growslonger by the minute.Using every available memory-sharpening tool, shefinally remembers the clue that might give them the answers and takes offon a last minute quest, only to be ambushed by a killer intent on silencingher forever.Has she left enough of a trail for help to find her intime?

For some, Peaches Dann is an old friend. For others, she's a newbut quirky heroine.Squire has crafted an amiable character whose erraticmemory and her attempts to compensate are endearing, as is her propensityto follow a trail to the truth, wherever it might be found.Squire hasobviously found a formula that works. Forget About Murder is not astay-up-all-night thriller - it's a cozy mystery with likable characters, acolorful setting and a highly satisfying conclusion.

PJ Nunn for TheCharlotte Austin Review ... Read more

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When the body of the Virgin Mary is discovered and secretly concealed in a small New York church, a series of miracles occur, and a priest and nun must prevent an evil omen from being fulfilled. ... Read more

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F. Paul Wilson
Just a small interesting tidbit of information.
VIRGIN was actually written by novelist F. Paul Wilson.At the time he wrote it in 1996, his career writing medical thrillers, as well as the Repairman Jack novels, had really taken off. So, to avoid confusing the hardcore fan, the decision was made to publish the book as a mass market paperback original under his wifes name.

I read recently that the book is to be republished under the authors own name in 2007

Interesting concept
You don't have to be a practicing catholic to enjoy this novel.The plot is simple yet compelling.A priest and a nun (who are having a torrid affair) find the body of the the Virgin Mother.Not a skeleton, but theactual preserved body - so lifelike that people think it is a waxsculpture.They manage to spirit the "mother" out of Israel andhide her in a basement of a homeless shelter in New York City.

Ofcourse, everyone is after the body - but the ending is a bit surprising andnot everyone is who you think he is.

Quick read and hard to put down.

Excellent plot, gripping language
This is one of the first "modern" novels I dared to read, and somehow or other I really liked it.It is an excellent book with a very gripping tale. Even though Church authorities may not be too pleased withit (what with priests having sex with nuns, and the body of Our Lady stillbeing on Earth instead of being assumed to heaven!), it still offersexcellent literary entertainment.You get the lives of several people whodo not know each other, but suddenly they find their lives interwovenbecause of the discovery of the body of the Mother of God, and because ofall the consequences to that discovery. Some of the best depictedcharacters are (in my opinion): Kesev, Emilio, Dan and Arthur.I did notlike Carrie a lot, because she thinks as achild but behaves as a woman. Her hard-headedness and her impulsive nature got somewhat on my nerves. Theidea of the scrolls and the hunt and the guarding stuff what all very wellplotted, even though the end was a teeny weeny bit far fetched. Still, Iliked it very much.More please!

x-files meets the vatican!!!
very good story with lots of twists and turns especially with the characters of Kesev and Sister Carrie. Very enjoyable and can be appreciated by people of all faiths.

The best book I have read in along time!
Not to heavy.Great beginning and great plot!However, the ending is somewhat weak! ... Read more

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Leaping into the body of a Navy psychiatrist, Sam is surprised when his first client is Lieutenant Al Calavicci, who has been accused of treason by fellow POWs and who is wanted for questioning by the Pentagon. Original. ... Read more

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Stellar Series, Stellar Book
L. Elizabeth Storm takes segments from several episodes of this seminal television series and some previously-unexplained moments from Sam and Al's pasts, and creates this excellent, page-turning narrative.Even the pickiest QL purist should not be able to find an inconsistency in the behavior of any of the characters, nor in their motivations.There are even some marvelous inside jokes; the kinds of asides and one-liners that we can hear Al's voice deliver.

Sam leaps into a psychiatrist practicing at Bethesda Naval Hospital just as a newly-repatriated POW is returned to the US, one Lieutenant "John Doe."Despite warnings from the present-day Al not to become involved, Sam is drawn into a circle of deceit and string-pulling that tests his mettle, and threatens to change history.In the process, he learns a great deal about how Al has come to deal with the world, and the pain that he's experienced at his worst moments.

The characters are well-developed and of course I came to the novel knowing the two main ones very well, so my expectations were high.Those expectations were fulfilled.It was so nice to spend time with these people again, and in such a beautifully-written experience.

Couldn't Put It Down
This is by far the best of the Quantum Leap novels that I have been able to read. I couldn't put it down. (I recieved a detention for reading it while I should have been working in class) I have always wanted to hearmore about Al, as he is never really the focus of attention, and this isjust the book I was waiting for. I reccomend it to any Quantum Leap fan,especially those of you who think Al should get some more recognition. Theplot is involved and very well written. One of my favorite books ever!

Absollutly the best Ql novel.
I just recently re-read this book for the 4th time and it brought my close to tears again at the depths of Al and Sam's friendship. While it is not necessary, I would reccommend seeing the folowing epsiodes before readingthe book: Starcrossed, M.I.A, The Leap Home, and Vietnam.It will bringmore enjoyment to the book. Storm was able to play off these episodeemotions throughout the book and she did a great job of keeping thecharacters true to the Ql universe throughout the entire book.If you arenot a QL fan now, you will be after reading this book.

An excellent Book!
I love this book!I simply couldn't put it down until I finished it

it was incredible...I love it!
going into al's past was great...I loved this book! Read it ... Read more

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Non-Fiction. Original price $I.95. By the psychic stewardess who lived it---the dramatic, personal story behind the true supernatural best-seller! ... Read more

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...or my own life story under the wrong title
I suffered through this book looking for something of meaning and substance. The book starts off well enough with some 'background', but then keeps going on, an on, and on, and on with little focus on the subject at hand (ahem...ghost of flight 401, in case you forgot).The author is far more interested in detailing her own character and search for love than writing a compelling account of the search for the ghost.I wouldn't waste my $0.99 on it. ... Read more

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Ancient Egypt takes a bite out of modern-day Las Vegas.

Once a pharaoh, Adrian King has awakened thousands of years later-as a vampire. Now the owner of the Royal Palace in Vegas, he is falling for Egyptologist Christine Day. But others have awakened who will not rest until Adrian is destroyed again, even if it means taking the only true love he's ever known. ... Read more

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Not what I expected
Ok, being blunt, this book was bad.I took it on a long vacation and I had nothing else to do but read on the plane.Despite my boring flight I had to force myself to finish it.

I couldn't tell if the author was trying to give a lesson on Egyptian history or writing a paranormal romace novel. I can appreciate an author's research and respect the attempt to add to the storyline, but this was just too much.The characters were underdeveloped, we were given more information about ancient Egyptian art and culture than the main characters.

If I want to learn about ancient cultures I will pick up a book pertaining to such, I don't need it taking away from my romance.The author portrayed college professor intelect when describing the ancient Egyptian supposed "subplot" however when it came to the romance it was as if a 7th grader wrote this book.

All in all, very disappointed in this book, as a commited paranormal romance reader I would not recommend this book at all.

Night Life
Night Life is full of adventure with a touch of romance! It's a great story with good interaction between the characters! I can't wait for her next novel to come out! I gave it three stars!

Night Life
I really enjoyed reading this book it had a little of everything in it. Action a interesting story line. And some love along the way. Everything I have read by Elizabeth GuestI have enjoyed.

Interesting New Paranormal
Night Life is book one of the interesting new Pharaoh's Rising series by Elizabeth Guest. The story which is a quick read starts with the Pharaoh's death in 1192 B.C.E. and quickly fast forwards to modern times when he awakens to face an old enemy...

Some of the things that I enjoyed about the story is all of the information about the Egyptian culture. The author's vivid descriptions of an ancient world really brings the story to life. And the character development of the dark and powerful Adrian King is excellent, I truly believed that he could have been a great Pharaoh who was betrayed and murdered by someone who should have been above reproach...

The story is enjoyable and I'm looking forward to reading the sequels but it could easily have been a five star story except for a couple of things. First the reader is left with some questions that are never answered, for one thing what causes the ancient Egyptians to change into vampires in the first place? And is Christine really the soul gatherer ? If so just who is She-Who-Must-Be-Feared? It is sometimes difficult to answer all the questions in the first book of a new series but hopefully they will all be answered in book two which is due to release on July 1 2008...

Wonderful
Could not put it down. I had to finish it so that my daughter could have it. Waiting for the next in the series, and hope there will be many more. ... Read more

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Which could also be the same as saying everything's impossible in this family. It's the tightrope I walk between the Irish knowledge that cookies always crumble, and the Midwestern fact that a sunny disposition can get you anywhere...

Bridget Fox's life is full of blessings, including her husband Pierce, a talented sculptor, and her two delightful daughters. But her elder daughter, Maeve, doesn't seem to be developing the way she's supposed to. She doesn't respond when she's called. She doesn't like to be touched, and the slightest disturbance sends her into a frenzy. Suddenly Bridget, who has plenty of experience with travel and art and sophisticated pleasures, is facing challenges she's never imagined. And as she copes with loss, change, and uncertainty-sometimes with nothing to hold on to but Maeve, and her sense of humor- she begins to find a strength she's never imagined... ... Read more

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in the end, hopeful
A rather depressing book at times.Life just seems to continually pile up on the main character until you wonder if she can possibly take any more.And it certainly brings home the old adage "Life isn't fair." But in end the book it really is a hopeful book and besides that it's a good read.

Tilted Axis
This book is a churning vortex that pulls readers in right from the start. It opens in 1984 when the protagonist, Bridget discovers her first husband has been having an affair. She exacts revenge on him, emblazoning the date of Wednesday, February 15, 1984 into the minds of readers as well.

This book covers Bridget's adult life. Her cousin Nessa dies at an early age from breast cancer and her father's death follows shortly afterward. It is interesting that Bridget refers to her father as "Hugo," yet she refers to her mother as the formal, distant "Mother," thus emphasizing the contrast in the relationship she had with her divorced parents.

Her marriage to Philip ends; she spends time in Portugal tutoring an 11-year-old girl and meets her then future husband, Pierce there. Pierce is an artist who is bipolar. They return to New York City; relocate to Minnesota and raise their two daughters, Maeve and Cleo. Maeve has severe autism.

Bridget's axis is tilted upon discovering the severit of Maeve's condition. Maeve at 2 1/2 was nonverbal and remained so throughout the story. She acquires some self care skills, but sadly suffers from eneuresis. Her behavior is believable; she has sensory issues such as a strong adherence to routine and certain foods and cannot bear the feel of certain textures such as nylon. She also likes water running on her feet and finds baths soothing to the point where she insists on being bathed several times a day. Morbidly obese from overeating and medication, Maeve's physical strength poses a danger. She is also a Beatles fan, loving the 1965 John Lennon classic "In My Life." That speaks to cultural awareness and cultural savvy.

Bridget joins a Mother's Support Group (MSG). The different personalities are described as well as Bridget's reaction to them. As Pierce's axis tilts further into bipolar episodes resulting in emergency hospitalizations, Bridget realizes she cannot do everything by herself. Once she admits she is angry at Maeve for her difficult, destructive behavior; the severity of her condition and the toll it has taken on family life, she feels "refreshed." She relates to the Paul McCartney 1968 classic, "Rocky Raccoon," when she talks of her revival, like Gideon, who checked out.

In reading this, one cannot help but wonder how much is Elizabeth Burns and how much is her fictitious character. A gifted author, Burns will pull readers into a vortex of churning, understandable emotions and readers will float among the eddies, wondering what the next move will be. It is impossible not to feel the fear, sorrow, disappointment, anger, angst and bewilderment that are all part of the character's emotional state. Readers will no doubt think about this book long after turning the last page and Burns' mastery at writing will leave indelible impressions upon the minds of her readers.This is a good companion book to A Rock and A Hard Place

Ugh.
I read this book at the reccomendation of a good friend.I thought the writing was choppy, and confusing at times. I had a hard time getting into it, but I did begin to like it about half way through. However, the ending was terrible. I have a great deal of experience with children and families affected by autism. I am sure some of the character's emotions are realistic, but the ending was unrealistic, and an easy wrap-up for the author. I found it offensive and hurtful. Without *spoiling* the ending, what bothered me most in this book,is that the main character never explores the idea of leaving her husband because of his mental illnes (which is highly dramatic for their family). Her daughter, however, is left at 5 years old.

Good but too dramatic
I think Ms. Burns wrote a great first novel.She is a very petic writer, has a great technique, and the novel was very carrying.However, as a parent of an autistic child, I honestly was looking forward to something that would be somewhat of a simpatico with me and this was not.I felt that the perspective of the autistic child was a cliche that is what others perceive an autistic child is.I don't feel like the author truly researched the field.More was written about the other psychiatric illnesses than what a true autistic relationship would have been.The stereotypees were just too general and contrived.I couldn't get past my upset after a certain point that this just wasn't real life.

Maybe I am being too harsh but again, as a parent living and breathing with an autistic daughter, I didn't feel like it was real.I finished the book but in anger.Besides, in present day culture, a state will not let a person commit their child long term unless a parent signs over parental control, thereby giving up all capabilities to be a part of a child's treatment team.It is basically unheard of so I felt like the story jumped the shark, so to speak.

I loved this book
Beautiful, engaging, every sentence is to be savored. ... Read more

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Favorite Pre-teen Book
I loved this book when I was growing up.I know the message is a bit outdated, but I remember thinking that this girl could be cute and since I actually had a little sister that was a cheerleader, I totally related to Mike.

I don't know if I would share it with a little girl of today, but I would let my friends borrow it.

A great YA novel...
Seventeen-year-old Mike Patterson is used to being in her younger sister's shadow. Pat is pretty and popular, while Mike is sensible and plain. The only time she gets a chance to shine is on the basketball court, where she's a star.

One day after a game, one of the most popular boys in school approaches Mike and asks her for a date. She's confused at first...did he mean to ask Pat instead? No, Jeff insists. Mike's the one he wants.

After doing a little digging, Mike discovers Jeff's being tapped for a secret society -- and *she's* his "assignment"! Apparently, some idiot considered her such a wallflower that she's become a joke.

Mike decides to keep the date, acting as though she has no idea why Jeff asked her out. She'll stun him with how dressed up and sophisticated she can be!

With very little effort on Mike's part, it works. Jeff is stunned to find himself in the company of such an intelligent, fun girl...and the joke's on him when she calls his bluff. Nonetheless, he begs her to go on another date with him, as he's truly fallen for her.

But his old girlfriend Charleen isn't willing to let go. A rich private school girl who always knows what to do, Charleen makes a plain Jane like Mike feel out of her league. And if there's anything she has, it's pride...why should she be any boy's second choice??

Jeff's not Charleen's type, though...and as realizes it, Mike slowly begins to change as well. She's no longer content to hide whenever she's not on the basketball court...and other boys begin to notice, too...

One of my favorites
While it might not hold up to today's politically correct world, I think this book has alot to offer.It was one of my favorites as a child and I enjoyed seeing how my preteen enjoyed it just as much.Society puts so much emphasis on how a person looks and the message still holds up.

One of my favorites growing up
This was always one of my favorites as a young girl. Yes, things have changed quite a bit since it's been written but,the writing is still excellent. I'd still recommend it for young girls to, at the very least, help them understand how things were when we were growing up.

An Old Favorite
I recently moved back home, and started digging through my books.Lo and behold, I found an old, tattered copy of "My Sister Mike."I re-read it fondly, and it really is a fantastic book.Keep in mind that it was written in the 50s, so it does not present the most forward thinking viewpoint for a young girl, but all in all it was one of my favorites growing up. ... Read more

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Awesome Book.
Totally loved this book. It was one of those books that you pick up and read and find it to be one of the best you have ever read. It is book 1 of the series and I highly recommend the other 2. Also, they are best read in order.

Warprize
I really liked the book, but felt the romance between Lara and Keir fell short.The attraction was there from the moment they met, but I didn't see it grow.It didn't seem like they got to spend any time together to get to know one another.Others were always around.The moments they were alone were brief with not a lot of dialog regarding their feelings and then they're off to sleep.Near the end you know there's passion between the H/H actions, but when did it happen?Anyway aside from the lack of romance, everything else was great.

Awesome book
This is a great book.Elizabeth Vaughan has done a wonderful job writting it.Great start to the series.

one of my favorites
I won't go into the plot of the novel since it's covered so well by others.All I'll say is that if you like this genre and then don't hesitate.So very, very well written.The characters are real- people who aren't perfect but who you learn to like and respect.The story is riveting.I've read and re-read the trilogy and my only regret is that there wasn't a fourth novel.I'm writing this review so late because I've just reread the books - again - and I'm hoping there are other books by this author.The characters are well rounded but with faults- you'll like and understand them.I know this is labeled as a romance, but it's really so much more. The story centers on how the main character adapts to a new culture, learning and influencing people and making friends - and enemies - along the way. This one's a keeper.I hope Ms. Vaughan's future books live up to this trilogy.

easy read
Nothing too deep here, but interesting and fun.My main reason for writing this review is to complain about the Kindle edition.In the middle of the story several pages were out of place.I was reading and then suddenly the story picked up later on.I kept reading and it jumped back to where I had been in mid-sentence.There were quite a few grammatical mistakes, I don't know it just seemed like they threw this novel together for the Kindle edition.Very disappointed with the publishers, but overall a good story. ... Read more

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Spiriting away the beautiful daughter of a prince who had killed his son in a fit of rage and was threatening to make her another victim, the black-cloaked Sigismondo finds himself in a deadly game of hide and seek. Reprint. ... Read more

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What a Tapestry!
It's more than just curtains for the cardinal!Elizabeth Eyre makes Act V of "Hamlet" seem tame, if you consider the "body count" involved!It's a stabbing here, a cremation there, a blinding here, and over there, moremaiming and mayhem!

So it goes for Eyre's third novel featuring theindomitable Sigismondo.In "Curtains for the Cardinal," the author spinsquite the tangled web in this tapestry of a plot set in Renaissance Italy. And the vision of dukes and princes and clerics is

not altogether ahappy, or pleasing, one!

On a visit to the Duke Livio's estate,Sigismondo, always followed by his half-wit attendant/confidant Benno andhis dog Biondello, is witness to the Duke's famed "fit of rage" (somewould call it madness!).In this one, he decapitates his own son! Sigismondo seizes the moment and, quick-thinking man he is, spirits awaythe Duke's daughter before she also befalls such a fate.The Lady Minervahas been promised to another Duke's son in marriage, in what could beforeseen as a great political coup between the two families!Minerva isquickly whisked out of town and safely hidden.

We then meet CardinalPetrucci.If ever there was a Church official not deserving of his rank,this Cardinal is he.Conniving, lecherous, greedy, the Cardinal gets readyto further his own causes when, viola, up in flames he goes, the victim ofan assassin. Much hysteria, naturally, abounds, and the plot becomes everso much more convoluted.Again, Sigismondo and Co. to the rescue.Eyrere-introduces us to Angelo, the "beautiful and heavenly" Angelo, who isworking the crowds as a magician.

Suffice it to say, all the problemsare solved, the Lady Minerva is wed, and all is happy in Italy.For thistime.Eyre has another book to follow."Dirge for a Doge," the third inthis series, is hot on the heels!

Eyre (actually a pseudomym of JillStaynes and Margaret Storey) has created an absorbing historical series;she seems quite "on target," historically.While perhaps a bit ofmelodrama enters now and then, all is forgiven as the storyline iscompelling and worth the read.Don't miss it! ... Read more

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Takes too long to get interesting
Daly's leisurely writing style is almost too placid in the first part of the book. Once the mystery starts to unfold it becomes more interesting. And it's a surprise when the villain is unmasked.

But the original clues that Gamadge receives and prompts him to act are pretty farfetched and outlandish, which makes you question the whole plot.

An okay read, but not Daly's best effort.

Disappointing
"Arrow Pointing Nowhere" is one of Felony and Mayhem Publishing's rare misfires.First published in 1944, and probably seeming somewhat dated at that time, the book has so many other false notes that it's hard to list them all.

Basically, this is a tale of murder and deception in a nice, upper middle-class New York City family.The crime solver here is one Henry Gammadge, a kind of amateur/not amateur sleuth.One of the major flaws of the book is that Gammadge is portrayed as both a cerebral genius who has everything figured out in his head, and at the same time, a hapless and ineffectual bungler who allows one murder after another to take place under his nose.The rest of the lineup of characters is synthetic and unbelievable.The author's language is vaguely 19th Century, bearing no resemblance to mid-20th Century America, let alone NYC of that time.

Sorry to say it, but this book deserves a pass.It doesn't come close to most of the fine vintage mysteries that Felony and Mayhem has been publishing in recent years.

great mystery, wonderful writing
daly, according to a blurb on one of her books, was agatha christie's favorite mystery writer. it's obvious why.

all the clues are presented to the reader. daly plays fair. she also writes much better than christie. her characters are interesting, consistent. her dialogue is natural.

recommned for any mystery reader. ... Read more

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This novel of a young servant girl who finds the warrior within herself--and radically alters the peaceful-but-oppressive world in which she lives--is the final volume in Elizabeth Lynn's World Fantasy Award-winning trilogy.

"A marvelous blend of fantasy and realism." --Marion Zimmer Bradley

"Astonishing." --Theodore Sturgeon

"A fine ear for the right word and a fine eye for action." --Vonda McIntyre

"Unusual, powerful and beautiful." --John Varley

"A book of depth and vigor and surprises." --Robert Silverberg

"Her women have dignity and strength." --Marge Piercy

"An adventure story for humanists and feminists." --Joanna RussAmazon.com Review
The final book in the Chronicles of Tornor (after World Fantasy Award-winning Watchtower and The Dancers of Arun) takes readers back to Arun, where decades of peace and a ban on edged weapons in the great city of Kendra-on-the-Delta have seen the famed cheari warriors fade into legend. For 17-year-old Sorren, bondservant to city councilor Arré Med, the wanderlust of youth is fed by the need to learn whether the strange tower she sees in her dreams is a real place. When Sorren learns of her namesake, the Lady of Tornor Tower of northern legends, Sorren determines to go north and find Tornor when her bond expires in a year. Sorren is surrounded by others who hunger for new challenges, from her lover's adolescent son, Ricard, to the unhappy drunkard Kadra-no-Ilezia, who longs to sail away and chart new lands. Likewise Arré's younger brother, Isak, long relegated to the background while his sister handled the Med's civic and business responsibilities, is determined to carve out a role in the city's power structure--even at the cost of breaking ancient law. While his scheme forms the core of the plot, at the real heart of this book is the simple idea that peace alone is not enough for happiness. Sorren charts her course into the future along with the rest of Arun, searching for the wonder that makes life worth living. This is a thoughtful fantasy novel which effectively mixes intrigue and adventure with dreams, thwarted hopes, and renewed possibilities. --Charlene Brusso ... Read more

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Very Different The Second Time Around
I first read this book many years ago. I liked it; I saw it as a fun fantasy with an unusual structure.

Pushing 50, I recently re-read it, and a much richer story revealed itself. This book describes Sorren's transition to adulthood. In the first part of the story, we learn that although she is an orphan, Sorrenis at the center of a group of unrelated adults. These adults may be allies, in conflict or unknown to one another, but they all love this girl. Each of them provides her with some type of resource: material goods, knowledge, a skill, insight or even just a bad example.

In the second part of the story, she goes off to follow her dreams. In the process, she uses each of their gifts, even the ones she doesn't know she has been given. She eventually becomes an adult they would be proud of.

Sorren's progress mirrors the changes occuring in the land she lives in. This book shows how one generation's motivations (especially love) impact the next in ways they could never have imagined and will certainly never know.

Great Trilogy Conclusion
While each of these books stands alone, they do add up to an amazing experience.The third one is perhaps the richest, as the culture seems to have evolved significantly since the first book.I loved the characters and the language.I wish Ms. Lynn had continued to write books like these and to write prolifically.

not as good as the other two in this universe
I didn't find The Northern Girl as entertaining as the other two in this universe [Watchtower; The Dancers of Arun]; In fact, I didn't find myself much interested in anything until the very end of the book.She continues with her familiar themes: the flexibility of human love and sexual attraction, and the necessity of force to bring and maintain peace.It's as competently written as the other two, though the pacing seems much slower [and it could be that I simply wasn't as interested in the story].I'm not sorry I read it, but I don't think I'll ever re-read it.

A note: It's not necessary to read the first two books to understand this one; all of them can be read out-of-turn.

Reading stuff for the warm season
Down in the Delta, the martial arts and the power of the Red Clan have declined but have also been incorporated partially into general culture. Contrary to the first books of the Tonor series Northern Girl focuses on afemale protagonist, but gives also ample space to male characters. The booktells the story of a young girl whose emerging telephatic gifts mighteventually lead her far away from every home she knows.While shestruggels with the question wheather sheshould stay or leave and thusloose her lover, who is captian of the guard of her "employer",she is caught in midst of a dangerous political intrigue.

Northern girlrevisits the lands of the first two books and closes the circle as TonorKeep was oncefounded by a renegrade smith from her southern city.Thewarm atmosphere of an almost utopian society where men and women can liveand love each other freely and without any barrier to create families(including numerous children) in various gay, lesbian and even sometimesstraight familiy arrangements is cleverly balanced with action.

This andthe detailed descriptions of both characters, the world and the landscapemake "Northern Girl" a pleasant summer read, I have read thisbook numerous times and am glad to ree it reprinted again.

It is a book Ican highly recommend to any lower of martial art and utopian fantasy or anyage.

This is the first Elizabeth Lynn book I read.
I read this book a number of years ago.I really liked the story and how all the charactors were developed. I liked how she found what she was looking for even though her visions were of the past. ... Read more

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A star-struck fan recounts the story of how her dream came true when Bette Davis came to dinner and had to stay in her suburban home for four weeks due to a hotel strike in Manhattan. ... Read more

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The REAL Bette Davis!
I have read every book that has been written about Ms. Davis and this little paperback is my favorite.I read The Girl Who Walked Home Alone today and it is excellent, but it is more about her career and films than a real picture of the woman. Someone should make a film about this story. How she ended up staying with this couple is amazing.You have dialog between two women not between a super star and a housewife. Since Ms. Davis was not all that fond of women, preferring men, I guess she mellowed in old age and allowed a younger woman to get to know her.Even briefly. It is an entertaining insight into the daily life of someone we all loved and miss.

I've read this 3 times.......If you like Bette Davis you'll have fun
I read one reviewer saying what a bad read this was and I just can't believe he/she would?!?!?!?!?!I have read this book 3 times and I think it gets better each time.I have also seen the play twice and enjoyed it both times.I have lent the book out to about 6 people and they all enjoyed it too.Its one of those books you don't have to really think about it. Its humourous airy fun..........its no Shakespeare, but just a damn good time.Bravo to Miss Elizabeth Fuller for allowing us into her time with Bette Davis.I know if I had this legendary star with me for a month I would have written something too.Its the only true way you really learn about the real person beneath the star facade.

Much Ado About Nothing
The reviews on this site called the book "a hoot." I hate that geriatric expression. I should have known better. This story would have made an excellent magazine article or a Golden Girls episode but there just isn't enough here for a book. Bette Davis spews some funny lines here and there but Fuller is no writer and not even an interesting character. In fact, she's really out there. I'm sure Ms. Davis thought she was a total nutcase. I also can't believe that Fuller had the audacity to take this even further and perform it on the New York stage - playing herself no less! In a way, I think it's quite sad because Ms. Davis was heartsick at the time for her daughter's scathing, tell-all book. I'm sure she never dreamed that a country bumpkin like Fuller would also capitalize from her name years later.

Still, as we learn in the book, Fuller is all about believing in communications with the otherworld. If that's true, I'm sure Ms. Davis has already made contact, hopefully depositing a couple of choice words and a poltergeist-ish bop to Fuller's noggin. Her dull-as-dirt husband or one of those hayseed handymen should have knocked some sense into this woman the minute she mentioned picking up a pen.

Bette Davis Delight
You should defintly get this book! Its a lot of fun it shows Bette is witty and of course bitchy! lol Its great fun and well worth it. I could see her saying "brother or christ" definitly get this book its a lot of fun!

A RARE INSIGHT.
This is a delightfully funny little book in which author/psychic Elizabeth Fuller shares her experiences with her legendary house guest - Bette Davis, who stayed with Fuller and her husband and small son for a month!Amusing episodes include Liz taking Bette to McDonald's (she promised her son a visit) and the attention Davis attracted.Bette and the author watched JEZEBEL together one evening as it aired on the telly.I liked the book because it gives us insight into the real Bette Davis, who could be very child-like and just as vulnerable as anyone.Well worth reading! ... Read more

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Harlem Summer
I found a paperback copy of *Harlem Summer* in a used bookstore, and purchased it on a whim (having lived on the edge of Harlem for several years, I wondered if the book would mention landmarks or spots that I knew).This turned out to be a very compelling, well-written book with excellent characterisations. My favourite character is Old Paul, Mark Two's Grandfather.But really, all the characters were well drawn, believable, and multi-faceted, even the "villains", Dippy and Duke. The novel also works in relevant historical information, concerning the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Marcus Garvey's life and times, etc.Though I found it in the "young adult" section, as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Where are you?
This was one of the first books I have ever read. I have read it time and time again from my library when I was around ten. This book is one of the greatest around and If I can find it, I would give it to my children to read it. ... Read more

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The book was first. The movie didn't come close ...
An exceptionally compelling journey into a relationship involving total power exchange .Well written , candid , and highly erotic . ... Read more