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The Black Box by Michael Connelly

Posted on April 21, 2013 by martind

I have been reading the Harry Bosch series for 20 years and I have enjoyed every book. His first books in the series were called Black Echo and then Black Ice.  They are well written police procedurals/thrillers/mysteries. The main character … Continue reading →

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The Shortcut Man by P.G. Sturges

Posted on August 15, 2012 by martind

There is a new player in town! Hardboiled has a great new addition in P.G. Sturges. This is the debut novel of the son of the director, Preston Sturges.  The Shortcut Man is an entertaining ride into the sleazy side … Continue reading →

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The Skorpion Directive by David Stone

Posted on July 15, 2012 by martind

The Skorpion Directive is the fourth book in the Micah Dalton series and the pace is fast and furious.  Stone is not averse to killing off characters that have appeared in previous novels.  The bad guys (Ultra Nationalist Serbs) are really bad … Continue reading →

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Indian Country (Scalped, 1) by Jason Aaron

Posted on May 24, 2012 by martind

Indian Country, a graphic novel, is written and drawn in the hard boiled tradition.  Everything is dark.  Relationships are difficult. Violence is an everyday occurrence. Dashiell Bad Horse has returned to the reservation after being away for years.  He is … Continue reading →

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Hard Knocks by Howie Carr

Posted on March 15, 2012 by martind

I am always on the lookout to find new hard-boiled mysteries/thrillers so I happened onto this book while browsing and decided to give it a try.  I’m glad I did.  What a fun read!  Jack Reilly is a retired cop … Continue reading →

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Walking the Bible- a journey by land through the five books of Moses by Bruce Feiler

Posted on November 20, 2010 by martind

The author visits the places or as close to the places that he thinks are the present day places mentioned in the Bible. Trouble is, there are always at least 5 possibilities for each place. But that does not stop … Continue reading →

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Buy Back by Brian Wiprud

Posted on August 24, 2010 by martind

Do you like mysteries set in the art world? Do you like mysteries with Wiseguys? Then this is your ticket. The main character is a mixture of hero/anti-hero who has gotten himself into a fine pickle and has only himself … Continue reading →

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Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin

Posted on May 26, 2010 by martind

If you like reading about politics and examining the different strategies of the candidates to win the office of the presidency, and what happens in the real world when you put those thoughts and ideas into play, you will enjoy … Continue reading →

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Mercy Killing by Stephen Solomita

Posted on April 21, 2010 by martind

Solomita has been writing hardboiled police procedurals for years. His character of the rogue cop Stanley Moodrow from “Forced Entry” and “Damaged Goods” has always stuck with me. His most recent book is another police procedural with a new main … Continue reading →

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Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

Posted on March 5, 2010 by martind

This novel was found on Michael Crichton’s computer after his death. How convenient! Steven Spielberg has bought the film rights and I understand why. Every conceivable adventure that could happen to a pirate in the 1600’s of the Spanish Main … Continue reading →

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