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The Wolves of AndoverAuthor: Kathleen KentWith a ferocious attention to detail and historic time, Kathleen Kent showers authentic characters within the storm of London, England and Billerica, Massachusetts 1673. The English Civil War and the time warp that creates colonial Massachusetts provide the stark contrast between Empire and colony. Juxtaposing England’s King Charles II against colonial New England provides a frame for the sometimes savage, sometimes poignant story of Martha Allen, an ... continue reading...

Christmas MourningAuthor: Margaret MaronI love Judge Deborah Knott.  So when I picked up Christmas Mourning, I expected an aspiring first chapter.  However, like reading someone else’s mail stating that they had won the lottery, I felt disappointed with the rather slow – and forced – dialogue.  I loved Margaret Maron’s Sand Sharks, so I didn’t tear up the letter yet.I read to Chapter Six and still could not envision much in the way of dire plot – or points of character interest.  Perhaps ... continue reading...

Cross FireAuthor: James PattersonEver noticed a James Patterson/Alex Cross cover? The predominant theme – black, red and sometimes white, with a single lone shadow figure? Patterson’s thematic – good versus evil – good cop Alex Cross versus psychopath – ramps up in Cross Fire. Kyle Craig, as all Patterson fans know, is Alex Cross’ biggest nemesis. Once friends and FBI co-workers, Craig’s enormous ego and satanic mind almost annihilated Cross and his family in previous novels – until Cross ... continue reading...