Action/Adventure Aficionados discussion

Joel wrote: "Currently listening to the audio version of Those in Peril by Wilbur Smith. So far I am not a huge fan. There are a couple of graphic scenes that are not really my cup..."

We sure like Wilbur Smith but I have never read this one. I was reading Cloister Cats yesterday and it can be read in one day if you keep going. It very pleasant and then later I started on Fallen which I like so far. So far I would give it 5 stars. In fact I would give both these books 5 stars at the moment.

Fallen

Cloister Cats

Joel wrote: "Currently listening to the audio version of Those in Peril by Wilbur Smith. So far I am not a huge fan. There are a couple of graphic scenes that are not really my cup..."

I haven't read all of his ... a few I've tried and haven't gotten through at all, he's hit and miss for me but there are several I've liked very well, and I don't remember them as being all that graphic.

One series I liked quite well was his River God series and I've liked a couple of his stand alone books well enough to re-read them occasionally ... Eye of the Tiger and Sunbird.

Alice, I hope you find one that knocks it out the park for you.

Same for you, Jason.

Joel, that sounds kind of scary. Terrorism is pretty terrible (if you'll forgive the inadvertent pun), so I don't need extra gruesome to feel it.

I was actually talking to the other Alice, but you too!

Thanks Danielle. Finished Gargoyle...it was not at all what I was expecting and I'm not quite sure what I'm feeling about this one. An emotional read, though, for sure.

Moving onto Goldfinger (finally) and the next Bowers, The Knight.

I found The Gargoyle on audio at the library, but I wasn't in the mood to listen to it. I will read it one day.

I saw that you had it marked to read. Honestly, if I had any clue what it was going to be like I probably wouldn't have picked it up at this time. Not sure it did my state of mind any good.

Alice wrote: "Thanks Danielle. Finished Gargoyle...it was not at all what I was expecting and I'm not quite sure what I'm feeling about this one. An emotional read, though, for sure.

Moving onto Goldfinger (fin..."

You know I'm a Bowers fan!

Alice wrote: "I saw that you had it marked to read. Honestly, if I had any clue what it was going to be like I probably wouldn't have picked it up at this time. Not sure it did my state of mind any good."


Uh-oh! It seems like it would be depressing.

Steven James writes his characters into some dark places (psycolgical thrillers?) but he always leaves a ladder out of the pit at the end.

Just to be clear, I was referring to the Gargoyle when I said it would be depressing.

I definitely want to try the Bowers series, Hugh.

My The Queen Review pretty much tells what you can expect from the others (I don't think I had too many spoilers if any in there). Always a good message. In the first book I had to ask myself if it was really there or if it was a case of "hugh" reading too much into things again. Now, I've come to expect and look for the healing, spiritual theme.

The neat thing is, that it's a great story even if you don't recognize the spiritual message, or don't want it. James really did a good job. It's a thriller and a chiller.

I think it's great when we all take something different out of a book.

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Alice wrote: "I saw that you had it marked to read. Honestly, if I had any clue what it was going to be like I probably wouldn't have picked it up at this time. Not sure it did my state of mind any..."

It was a bit. Some very graphic passages.

I've pulled out of it though!

Almost done with Secret of the Sands. It isn't an action book, but I'm sure it qualifies as adventure! It seems the end is packed tight with stuff. I'll let you know how it turns out.

How interesting, Hugh. I'll look for your review.

Alice, it sounds like it would be kind of graphic.

I'll write one soon. Almost done.

Finished Watchman, Joe Pike is groovy! So much so, I just started The First Rule. What is really cool is that Robert Crais is narrating the audio.

In the middle of Goldfinger, Joe Pike has distracted me from 007.

Eileen, I bought The First Rule, but I'm not sure when I'll get to read it. I am totally obsessed with Pike now. I'm glad you liked The Watchman.

I know what you mean about not having enough time to read. My problem now is I want to read all the Elvis Cole books, too. All I need now is to ask for gift cards for Christmas, so I can get all the books I want. Still don't think I'll have enough money. lol

I loved Watchman. I'm done with Secret of the Sands (Review pending) and almost through with Bubba and the 12 Deadly Days of Christmas. (Funny book, just like the first one).

About half way through The Magicians, as well as Goldfinger.

I think since Halloween is a week away I'm going to go thru my TBR list and find something to scare me.

C.L. Belvil says that she'll likely have part 2 to the last Bubba book out in December!

Can't wait! Looking forward to more Bubba, thanks.

I gotta find out what happened to Willowdean Gray!

I am reading Bonnie by Iris Johansen. It is the final in the Eve / Quinn / Bonnie trilogy. So far it is really good. Some action but mostly mystery.

Hugh (A.K.A. Hermit the Curmudgeon) wrote: "I gotta find out what happened to Willowdean Gray!"

Poor Bubba, can never get a break!

Neither can Precious! (She's still with Brownie)

Brownie was my second favorite in the book. What he did to everyone cracked me up everytime it was mentioned.

I have a suspicion that part is a bit autobiographical, though I don't know if it's a victim's perspective or the perpetrator.

I currently reading The Lighting Thief from the Percy Jackson series. I hope I can get the second book soon.

Just thought I'd drop in. Been busy this month at work. The office is moving next week and I've had less time for playing.
Anyhow, I'm reading the Steven Erikson Malazan books (fantasy). Currently on the second Deadhouse Gates.

Hi Traci. Good to hear from you. I mean to start the Malzon series one of these days.

James, I enjoyed The Lightning Thief.

What do you think of that Malazan books, Traci?

I love, love, love them so far. =)

I finished Temple and have moved on to Diamond Sand. And I've got the first Dresden book in the cue after that.

Nancy wrote: "I am reading Bonnie by Iris Johansen. It is the final in the Eve / Quinn / Bonnie trilogy. So far it is really good. Some action but mostly mystery."

I like some of Iris Johnasen's books very well but I ended up getting burned out on the "Bonnie" thing with Eve. Just got to the point where it seemed (to me) to overwhelm everything for some reason. I gave up on any of her "Eve" books but still read most of the others by her.

Sharon I am hoping that this trilogy finally puts an end to Bonnie....so to speak. I have found them fun to read so far and am on the final book. I really love the Eve books that have focused more on Jane.

I liked Jane as a character. I just got burned out on Eve's obsession. The two Johansen books I have and re-read often are Search and Dark Summer ... but then I like dogs and have done some search and rescue work.

Sharon wrote: "I liked Jane as a character. I just got burned out on Eve's obsession. The two Johansen books I have and re-read often are Search and Dark Summer ... but then I like dogs and have done some search ..."

Those are both great books. I loved the search dogs.

I raised/trained/showed Rottweilers for over 20 years and one of my dogs ended up being the first certified SAR Rottweiler in Colorado, so although I never did train for SAR I was always interested in it.

Another series with dogs I enjoyed very much was Lanier's "Bloodhound" series and I like the "Sister Jane" hunt club series by Rita Mae Brown set in VA.

I just received Bonnie, I have enjoyed the Eve Duncan series and it seems like she could be wrapping things up.

I've just started The Sentry and A/A has created a monster...I can't get enough of Joe Pike! I was checking and there is a 4th book!!! There's no stopping me now till I read every last one of them.

Eileen, I don't blame you. My sister confirms that I am obsessed with Joe Pike, and I've only read the first book!

I hear he's also in the elvis Cole books. They since their BFFs.

I'll definitely be reading Elvis, but I think I want some Pike action first. :)

You know, I'm sure there's a Fruedian Joke in that somewhere but... I'll leave it alone for now, because I'm trying to fool eveyone into thinking I'm a gentleman.

The third Pike book is turning out to be my favorite so far. Not wanting to give to much away, it has a great mystery going on and some scary twists, too. After I'm done with Pike, Elvis here I come!

Yeah, I picked up on that before I could even click on post. :)