Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Thuvia, Maid of Mars - Edgar Rice Burroughs

Thuvia, Maid of Mars is the fourth novel in Burroughs' Barsoom series. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was one of the greats of science fiction. This book is available through:
All LibriVox recordings are public domain in the USA, and free.
John Carter's son Carthoris is in love with Thuvia of Ptarth. Thuvia is already promised to another, but that can't stop Carthoris' love. When an evil warrior steals Thuvia, with an intricate plan to start a war on Mars, Carthoris must rescue his love and stop the impending violence. Along the way Carthoris finds another missing race of martians and makes new and intriguing friends. But even if he rescues Thuvia, can Carthoris win her love? Very highly recommended.

Monday, August 22, 2016

The Warlord of Mars - Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Warlord of Mars is the third novel in Burroughs' Barsoom series. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was one of the greats of science fiction. This book is available through:
All LibriVox recordings are public domain in the USA, and free.
John Carter is still trying to rescue his wife, the beautiful Dejah Thoris. When the Gods of Mars ended, she was trapped in the revolving prison in the Temple of the Sun. Now John has to rescue her from the black dator of the First Born, the Holy Hekkador of the Holy Therns, and the Jeddak of Jeddaks of the yellow men of mars. Can John defeat the intrigues of these formidable foes and rescue his bride? Very highly recommended.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Pallor (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

Pallor is the final short story from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This story takes place after Buzz Kill. This collection is available through kindleunlimited.
As you should know, Nicole and Kent caught all the serial killers they'd identified except for Lucky 37. Lucky had the nerve to show up at their wedding and shake their hands in the reception line. Nicole and Kent have one more chance catch the Lucky before he moves on to his next town. Can they keep his next victim alive, or will they make it onto his victim list? Very highly recommended, as is this whole collection.

Friday, August 19, 2016

The Gods of Mars - Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Gods of Mars is the second book in Burroughs' Barsoom series. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was one of the greats of science fiction. This book is available through:
All LibriVox recordings are public domain in the USA, and free.
In The Princess of Mars, John Carter was transported back to earth after saving the Martians from a slow death. Now Carter is back and fighting for his life against two new races of Martians. There are still giant white apes, but they're just one of the dangers Mars poses. This is timeless science fiction. Very highly recommended.

Buzzkill (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

Buzzkill is a full length novel from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This is the final book in the Harbinger trilogy. The entire collection is available through kindleunlimited.
A serial killer called Buzzkill is using a chain saw to take apart his victims. This is a high profile case, and the highest profile profiler is on it. Nicole and Kent have made Buzzkill their highest priority, but there are other serial killers to capture. This is a busy book, and hard to put down. Very highly recommended.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Shallow Grave (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

Shallow Grave is another short story from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This story takes place after Plain Jane. This collection is available through kindleunlimited.
High school girls are being raped and murdered by a pack of teenagers. Nicole and Kent thought catching these kids would be easy, but easy is always relative. Especially when high school football is involved. Kent's philosophy is, lawyers can't get dead criminals off on a technicality. Very highly recommend.

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Dark Lullaby (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

Dark Lullaby is a short story from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This story takes place after Plain Jane. This collection is available through kindleunlimited.
When is a stalking not a stalking? Nicole and Kent are called in on a case where young Lyla is being stalked. Her friends are being killed in her place, but no matter where her family moves, the stalker finds them. Can Kent solve this puzzle in time to save Lyla's life? Very highly recommend.

Wallflower (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

Wallflower is a full length novel from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This is the sequel to the novel Plain Jane. The entire collection is available through kindleunlimited.
A serial killer is taking young single women who the press consider wallflowers. The killer changes his method each time, but his signature is so disgusting it's hard to miss. Nicole and Kent are on the case, but the killer continues to strike. When Nicole goes missing Kent is as frantic as he ever gets. Can he solve this case in time to save his lover's life? Very highly recommended.

My Soul to Keep (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

My Soul to Keep is a short story from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This story takes place after Plain Jane. This collection is available through kindleunlimited.
Murder and molestation are a nasty mix. What if you went to wake up your daughter, and she'd been replaced with the dead body of one of her classmates? What if your daughter was nowhere to be found? Nicole is working this case without Kent, and doing a good job. She does get a little assist from Kent towards the end. Very highly recommend.

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Plain Jane (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

Plain Jane is a full length novel from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This is the first book in the Harbinger Murder Mystery Series. The entire collection is available through kindleunlimited.
A lot has happened to Nicole in the years since the events from Anatomy. The serial killer Nicole is hunting, who's been dubbed "Plain Jane", defies capture. Nicole calls Kent Harbinger to help. She has to get him released from his mental hospital first. Nicole and Kent have to work through their personal issues while trying to catch a killer who continues to prey on young women. They get closer than they think, and then maybe too close. Very highly recommend. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.

Anatomy (Harbinger 1st Cycle) - Carolyn McCray

Anatomy is a short story from the Harbinger 1st cycle collection. This is a prequel to the novel Plain Jane. This collection is available through kindleunlimited.
Nicole Usher is a homicide detective, but even Nicole had a hard time with this body. The killer flayed the victim open and then marked each organ and with little labels. To find this serial killer Nicole was going to need more help than her partner, Ruben Torres. Then the FBI's ace profiler, Kent Harbinger shows up. He changed everything, including Nicole's life. Very highly recommend. Especially if you're going to continue with this collection, and read Plain Jane.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Hail Storme - W.L. Ripley

Hail Storme is the first novel in the Wyatt Storme series. This book was free when I downloaded it. It's now $2.99 for the kindle.
Wyatt Storme was just trying to tag a good buck before he had to head back to Colorado. Bow season in Missouri was worth staying for, but Wyatt was supposed to give Chick Easton a ride back to Colorado pretty soon. The trouble started when Wyatt stumbled on a big field of marijuana while hunting on public land. By the time the trouble stopped Wyatt and Chick, both Vietnam vets, had piled up a lot of bodies, all bad guys. This is a great story. There's plenty of action, the villains are really villainous, and the ending is bitter sweet, but good. Very highly recommended.