tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24181728669210273232024-03-13T17:48:06.720-07:00libros-books-livresUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418172866921027323.post-20618514408164091942017-10-30T08:10:00.001-07:002017-10-30T08:10:13.617-07:00A Review of the Book Half-Cut, A Police Thriller by Arnold Eslava-GrunwaldtA complex mystery, combining thrilling police action and great characters, what more could a fan of the genre look for?<br />
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A police thriller that is as clever as it is suspenseful; Half-Cut makes a noticeable entrance into the ever-growing genre of police thrillers. Author Arnold Eslava-Grunwaldt delivers with this debut novel, which is a well-orchestrated thriller that builds in intrigue, portrays sympathetic characters, and introduces readers to central character Detective Sergeant Hamilcar "Ham" Hitchcock, a seasoned and wise detective on the Yonkers, NY police force.<br />
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Readers will find themselves immediately drawn into the intense world of Detective Sergeant Hitchcock, as he finds himself called to the residence of Bernard "Barney" Bloemker. At first glance, it appears that Barney died of a heart attack. However, something seems out of place with the corpse when it is noted that half his head has been shaved bald. Barney's unconventional haircut did not match the plain interior set up within his apartment. The mystery continues to grow, as another oddity about poor Barney's corpse arises. The medical examiner notices a telltale sign of arsenic poisoning indicating that a much more sinister scenario was beginning to unfold; Bloemker's death may have been murder.<br />
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Consequently, Hamilcar Hitchcock and his team of detectives go into action. His squad is a hearty group of distinct personalities who work arduously to solve the deepening enigma of the Bloemker case. Altogether, not an easy case by any means, the detectives struggle to make headway with the investigation of Barney Bloemker's death while simultaneously managing their own internal struggles. Meanwhile, more "half cut" bodies turn up. Is there a connection between the deaths or, is there a serial killer loose in Yonkers? Hitchcock and his team find themselves facing these questions and more with this bizarre murder case that reaches deep into the past, but affects the present, in dangerous, and dramatic ways.<br />
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As a whole, Half-Cut was an exciting read that I recommend to fans of police thrillers. I enjoyed being immersed in the unique storyline and watching the drama unfold while being made privy to the inner workings of a police investigation as it ran afoul of human nature at its worst and best. The thoughtful characterizations were solid, realistic and emotionally evocative which helped to make this book a worthy read. Overall, Author Arnold Eslava-Grunwaldt told a good story and I look forward to the next book in the seriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418172866921027323.post-68324822890626961302017-10-30T08:02:00.000-07:002017-10-30T08:02:06.055-07:00Review of McDowell - A Book by Author William H Coles<a href="https://libros-books-livres.blogspot.co.id/">libros books livres</a> - William H. Coles' McDowell doses readers with literate medicine for the mind and soul, with a distinctive and engrossing work of dramatic fiction that craftily embeds a story of self-discovery within the world of the modern medical profession. It delves into the life and psyche of surgeon Hiram McDowell, a medical professional at the pinnacle of his success who dwells at the lowest points of morality.<br />
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From the story's outset, readers will find they are immediately engrossed in the life of protagonist Dr. Hiram McDowell. He lives a dual existence in his world which teems, with wealth, opportunity and privilege. To the outside world he wears the facade of an ambitious humanitarian and expert in his field, but to those who know him more intimately he is morally flawed with only his own interests and needs at heart.<br />
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Altogether, McDowell severely lacks in common human decency; he is crude to his family, ignores and openly cheats on his wife, looks only to serve his goals within his profession, revels in deceptiveness, steps on the toes of colleagues and misappropriated charitable funds. Moreover, the focus of the story is not just mainly on McDowell; it also brings into focus his family dynamic and the effects that his behavior therefore has on his family, particularly his two closest children.<br />
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Ultimately, he makes enemies out of those that once trusted him and perpetuates conflicts of self- esteem within those that attempt to love him. An almost seemingly hopeless cause, it piques the curiosity to see where things go for him. Eventually McDowell's moral deficiencies become his complete downfall and he is consequently forced to live a life of poverty and solitude with his wealth, fame and power far removed from his life. Forced to live as an itinerant fugitive, and meanwhile, surviving by his wits, he gradually learns, to humble himself and become a more humane human for his survival among everyday folk.<br />
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Wholly, enjoyable McDowell was a richly realized and realistically detailed read that was character driven and moved at a balanced pace. Hiram McDowell turned out to be a strongly posed, despisable and simultaneously engrossing character whose ethical flaws catalyzed his journey to his self discovery. Overall, author William H. Coles writes with a literate aplomb that is both evocative and entertaining especially when it comes to detailing aspects of the medical profession and facets of human nature. My only contention about this read is the presence of some minor editing issues. But, issues aside, this was a worthy read and I do recommend it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418172866921027323.post-67183034795601797572017-10-30T07:13:00.000-07:002017-10-30T07:13:12.848-07:00A Review of The Amarant by Author Tricia BarrTricia Barr's <a href="https://libros-books-livres.blogspot.com/2017/10/a-review-of-amarant-by-author-tricia.html" target="_blank">The Amarant</a>, beckons readers into a fantastical vampire-filled world, where a young woman's crush on a fictional character leads her into an incredible reality where romance, the paranormal and an untapped legacy of fantastic supernatural power merge to change her world, forever.<br />
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The heroine of the story, Crimson Wilkinson, portrays a complex and strong-willed young woman, who refuses to let the darkness of a hurt-filled past take over her life. Being only seventeen, she lives with her mother in Tucson, Arizona, a locale which is wanting when it comes to excitement. As with any high schooler, Crimson undergoes some common experiences; an angry teacher, a bullying nemesis, ditching classes, an attraction to a hunky football player, and boredom. Her only real escape from the doldrums of her life concerns either hanging with her best friends Robert, Reina and Amber or getting lost in her favorite series of paranormal fiction novels which centers on a reclusive, handsome vampire named Nicholae Albaric who she crushes on and obsesses over.<br />
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Crimson's story begins with the start of another seemingly uneventful high school year. Seeking excitement, her curiosity and infatuation for her crush sends her on a whim to search online for the fictional Nicholae. However, things change drastically and the true adventure starts when her search fatefully reveals that her vampire crush, Nicholae Albaric, is a real living vampire. Determined to turn dream into reality Crimson finds a way to meet her crush and the romantic sparks fly seemingly a destiny fulfilled. Consequently, their meeting sets off a series of events both romantic and adventurous, as she quickly becomes acquainted with Nicholae's extraordinary world, which in turn, also leads to a startling revelation concerning her own untapped supernatural powers. Meanwhile, dark forces with other than friendly intentions focus their sinister machinations on Crimson abruptly throwing her world into utter chaos with danger and blood curdling action ensuing, as Nicholae and other supernatural denizens become her immortal protectors.<br />
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Altogether, The Amarant was a nicely executed novel. It fell easily into the Young Adult/Paranormal Romance paradigm with its blending of youthful, animated characters, paranormal creatures and intensely building romance. And overall, I found it made for a good escapist read which should appeal to fans of the genre, albeit, the pace of the story did start out slow but picked up later with an intensity that I wish was present earlier in the story. Additionally, I particularly enjoyed author Tricia Barr's use of creativity when it came to the diversity of the vampire archetypes and especially her skilled use of imagery during the ferociously bloody vamp fight scenes which made for an especially exciting reading.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418172866921027323.post-59905649043630240952017-10-30T07:07:00.000-07:002017-10-30T07:07:37.056-07:00Review of The Way of The DhinPosing an intellectual convergence of science fiction, fact and possibilities, John L Clemmer's The Way of The Dhin delivers with its futuristic tale of A.I. sovereignty, alien contact and the mystery of the technology they left behind. I recently had the pleasure of reading a great science fiction novel, the following is a review of the book.<br />
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During a time of revelation and turmoil on earth with A.I. grown to the point of hive mind singularity, governing much of what humans once managed for themselves. By virtue of their governance the need for manual labor was significantly reduced with A.I. providing everything for their human charges; food, water, shelter, power and transportation, making life easy for humans to basically exist. However, hot spots of rebellion surged, as many humans did not completely trust A.I. intentions and sought to somehow overthrow their advanced existence.<br />
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Additionally, first contact with a mysterious alien race, the Dhin, transpires. The Dhin leave in their suddenly departed wake, a seeming gift of technological wonder, but because of unsuccessful communications with humans obtaining instructions for the device's use, was a daunting and convoluted task as the technology defied all known laws and logic of physics on earth.<br />
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Thusly, the gift of the wondrous Dhin technology leaves various factions on earth vying for control, proper understanding and use of the Dhin engine, each having their own agendas for potential applications of the little understood engine. While some sought to weaponize the engine, others looked to use it to help humanity.<br />
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Well worth the read, The Way of the Dhin presents a cleverly rendered narrative that I found thoroughly enjoyable. Author John L. Clemmer, employs a genuinely rich style of storytelling that comes across as articulate, inventive and altogether readable. The story, while steadily paced, presented an appealing complexity of enigmatic plot lines that successfully and sensibly intersected, which wholly made it easy to stay actively engaged throughout the book. In particular, I enjoyed the way the story alternated between the differing perspectives as events unfold within the story; the reader essentially becomes privy to the machinations at hand within each faction. I especially enjoyed the interludes with the artificial intelligence. He also artfully applied a perspective to the drones, which I found completely fascinating. Overall, this was an entertaining story that left the mind reeling with questions about humanity's future, particularly, when it comes to the advancement of artificial intelligence, which for me made this a notable read.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418172866921027323.post-26868934826163888182017-08-11T09:04:00.001-07:002017-08-11T09:04:11.777-07:00Come away with me, Kristen Proby (en inglés)Ser confrontada en la playa por un atractivo desconocido no era parte de los planes de Natalie Conner para una tranquila mañana tomando fotos. Y ¿por qué en la tierra pensaría que ella está tomando fotos de él, de todas formas? ¿Quién es? Una cosa es segura, es caliente, e increíblemente romántico, alimentando el alma herida de Natalie.<br />
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Luke Williams sólo quiere que el mundo le dé un descanso, así que ver otra cámara apuntando a su rostro lo tiene listo para saltar sobre la belleza detrás del lente. Cuando se entera de que no tiene ni idea de quién es él, intrigado y más que un poco tentado por ella. Natalie tiene un cuerpo hecho para el sexo, una atrevida boca y Luke no puede conseguir suficiente de ella, pero él no está listo para decirle quién es él realmente.<br />
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Natalie es una chica que no come cuentos, no le va bien las mentiras y secretos. ¿qué pasará con esta nueva relación cuando ella descubre que es lo que luke le ha estado escondiendo?<br />
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Los alumnos elegidos son aislados en una isla. Las normas del juego son estrictas: no pueden escapar, no pueden contactar con el exterior, y solo puede quedar uno.<br />
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Empieza el juego.Empieza BATTLE ROYALE.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418172866921027323.post-53172919014300241112017-04-20T16:16:00.002-07:002017-04-20T16:16:35.395-07:00Night School, C.J. Daugherty<div style="text-align: center;">
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El mundo de Allie se viene abajo: odia su ciudad, su hermano se ha escapado de casa y ella ha sido arrestada. Otra vez.<br />
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Sus padres deciden mandarla a una escuela para chicos problemáticos. Pero Cimmeria no es una escuela normal: no permiten ordenadores ni teléfonos móviles y los alumnos son, o superdotados, o ricos. Pero, además, Cimmeria esconde un secreto: Nigh School, un secreto que solo conocen algunos alumnos.<br />
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Cuando Allie sufre un ataque nocturno, comienzan a desarrollarse una serie de incidentes que concluirán en la trágica muerte de una chica en el baile estival. Alice tendrá que aprender a elegir en quién confiar y descubrir los misterios de su escuela.<br />
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NIGHT SCHOOL - El Legado</div>
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Ha pasado un año desde que Allie entró en la Academia Cimmeria. Allí ha encontrado nuevos amigos, un nuevo amor y, sobretodo, un lugar al que pertenecer. Pero sus muros esconden también un grave peligro para ella, y su incorporación a las exclusivas clases nocturnas hace evidente que esta vez Allie deberá defenderse por sí sola. Su vida se ha convertido en una arriesgada trama donde ya todo está en juego, incluso el amor. Y si no, por qué siente todavía atracción por alguien que no lo merece?<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px;">Lo único que quería Harper era vivir una vida normal y corriente.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px;">Pero todo cambió el día en que su hermana Gemma empezó a frecuentar un trío de chicas tan atractivas como misteriosas y, de repente, se marchó con ellas.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px;">En su empeño por encontrarla, Harper deberá hacer frente a peligros inimaginables. Por suerte cuenta con Daniel, un apuesto chico dispuesto a todo por ayudarla, y el único que parece inmune a las oscuras armas de seducción del trío de muchachas.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0