Since I've been going through physical therapy I find I have plenty of time to read. I read while waiting my turn for the therapist. I read while they are icing my knees down and using a tens unit on me. When I get home and the effects (pain) from the therapy sets in, and I can't move very well, I read. If I have early morning therapy, like today, then I get several books read. I hope you enjoy my eclectic reads for the day.
A Fistful of Collars by Spencer Quinn
Genre: Adult, Mystery
Source: I received a copy to facilitate my review. The
opinions expressed here are my own.
This was an interesting story because it is told from Chet
the dog’s point of view. Chet is a police dog. Bernie is his handler or should
I say side kick. The two are tasked with watching over movie star Thad Perry during
filming in their town. Thad seems to
have a not so glamorous reputation. In addition to this Bernie’s son has scored
a role in the movie. Bernie’s ex-wife
can see a future in this, something Bernie is not real happy about, especially
when he realizes how talented his son is.
When a dead reporter turns up Bernie and Chet are on the
case. They realize that this murder is
connected to a murder in the past. They
also realize that someone is willing to go to a lot of trouble to keep anyone
from delving into the past. While you have this great mystery going on; you
have Chet’s ability or lack of ability to always understand humans. This in itself adds the humor that makes this
book so wonderful to read. So if you are
looking for something kind of on the light side then I recommend this book to
you. It is a stand-alone novel even though
it is part of a series.
Adobe Gold by Robert C. Mowry
Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction
Source: I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I am one of those people who love historical fiction. Adobe Gold is the first book in the Stone Justice Series. Colonel Tyrone Rafter was sent on an important mission by his friend Abraham Lincoln. While in Mexico looking for an important man. He is captured and imprisoned. Due to a leg injury and a inept doctor his leg is removed. He spends seven years in prison until he escapes. He returns home and learns things have really changed. He's lost his wife to another man because she believes he is dead. This was enough to change everything. He becomes a very bitter person. When Lincoln learns he's alive he needs him for another mission. He is sent back to Mexico to find out if there really is gold in Santa Fe. I found it ironic that as a professing atheist he is sent back as a minister. While performing the duties of a minister he reads his Bible. Will this change him from the hardened man he has become? You really need to read this book to find out.
Chimera by Vaun Murphrey
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction
Source: I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
*Parental Warning* There is some sexual content at the beginning of this book.
I have to say right off that I absolutely loved the cover of this book. It says so much. Once you read the book you will understand what I mean. At age five Cassandra watched her parents murdered. At age thirteen she is rescued by an uncle she has never known. While she was held captive she had no one to talk to. She kept within herself. That is why I said the cover was so appropriate. Her uncle takes her to live with them. The counsel doesn't want her living there because they think she will endanger all of them. She is trained in martial arts and like her family, as a Weaver. A Weaver is not what you think it is. Think of a Weaver as someone who is able to use the Internet of the mind. Cassandra has more abilities than the others in the colony. She also has someone hunting her so she must go into hiding. This is the first book in the series. I know there are three others that I've not yet had a chance to read. Hopefully my schedule will allow it soon. I believe teens and adults who like science fiction will enjoy this.
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