Meredith Duran writes character driven historical romance. She’s sometimes a little more serious* than I prefer, but her latest release, Fool Me Twice, strikes a fantastic balance. I suspect it’s her best yet, but I am too busy working through her back catalogue at the moment to make any kind of judgement. It is very, very good. I highly recommend this book and will be adding Duran to my autobuy list forthwith. Alastair de Grey, Duke of Marwick is nothing to write home about as […]
“Under the Banner of Heaven”: Vangie13 cbr #42
by Jon Krakauer “I was doing God’s will, which is not a crime.” And now for something completely different. I needed a break from Romulans, Remans, and Vulcans (oh my!). I’ve been wanting to read this, so here’s my break. In 1984, Dan Lafferty used a knife to slit the throat of his 15-month-old niece Erica in her crib. Then he and his brother Ron brutally beat to death Erica’s mother, 24-year-old Brenda. She was their youngest brother’s wife. The brothers claimed God told them […]
Resistance is futile!
Twenty-second book reviewed as part of the 130 Challenge. The reputation of this book precedes it. It is a revered work of literature and has been hailed as one of the best satirical novels of our age. And boy, does it live up to it! It’s an absurdly and subtly funny story. And wrapped in impeccable wit, undeniable irony and unbeatable sarcasm, are innumerable obscure references to scientific theories, observations on the nature of human beings, their psychology and in general, the human condition. Everything […]
“Mudd’s Angels”: Star Trek Novelization Vangie13 cbr #41
by J.A. Lawrence “Dedicated to the memory of James Blish.” (I missed a book! How could this happen? How did it get out of order on my Star Trek bookshelf? This was published in 1978.) James Blish died before finishing Star Trek 13, which was to be adaptations of the 2 Mudd episodes, plus an original story. His wife polished the adaptations and wrote the story. It is very light, as the episodes were. Again, I will not comment on televised stories. J.A. Lawrence is […]