Tag: adventure fiction

#SegueSaturday Lion’s Pride by Debbie Jordan @lady4peace @PRbytheBook #western #Mormon #mystery #adventure

Lion's Pride
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I started my book review blog in 2009 and I have read so many outstanding books that I wanted to share them again with my followers on #SegueSaturday.  I first posted this review in July 2010.  I was intrigued about reading a western again and Ms. Jordan's story didn't disappoint. Enjoy! It's been a long … Continue reading #SegueSaturday Lion’s Pride by Debbie Jordan @lady4peace @PRbytheBook #western #Mormon #mystery #adventure

Book review: The Outlander by Gil Adamson (9780061491344)

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This book is not to be confused with Diane Gabaldon's Outlander.  In fact Adamson's The Outlander is an amazing and interesting adventure into the Canadian wilderness by newly widowed Mary Boulton who is running from her brothers-in-law because she killed her cruel and unfaithful husband.  The finely written prose about Mary's quest for peace is … Continue reading Book review: The Outlander by Gil Adamson (9780061491344)

Book review – Drinkwater: A Sobering Tale About A Medieval Knight by Otto Scamfer (9781438234915)

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“It (Alcohol) brings out the devil in some men and takes their soul away,” Emery answered staunchly.  “I’ve seen many a good man ravaged by the drink.” Winston is a disgraceful alcoholic (or drinkwater) and presumed murderer of his father, Lord Tabor.  Cyrus Everett is Lord Tabor’s bailiff who falsely accuses Winston of murdering his … Continue reading Book review – Drinkwater: A Sobering Tale About A Medieval Knight by Otto Scamfer (9781438234915)

Book review: The Protector by David Morrell (0446614033)

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Ex-Delta Force officer, Cavanagh is assigned to protect a seriously overweight and extremely nervous biochemist named Daniel Prescott who has invented a dangerous drug to induce fear in everyone including those trained to feel no fear.  Unfortunately, appearances can be deceptive.  Cavanagh finds himself alone and fighting for his life and trying to track down … Continue reading Book review: The Protector by David Morrell (0446614033)

Book review: Drums of Autumn (Outlander #4 series) by Diana Gabaldon (9780553714524 – Book on CD)

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This is the fourth book in the Outlander series and Claire and Jamie's new adventures are in the Americas.  They travel with Ian Murray (Jamie's nephew) to North Carolina where they meet Jamie's Aunt Jocasta at River Run.  Even though Aunt Jocasta wants to leave Jamie her estate, he prefers to settle at Fraser's Ridge … Continue reading Book review: Drums of Autumn (Outlander #4 series) by Diana Gabaldon (9780553714524 – Book on CD)

Book review: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon (9780553714548 – Book on CD)

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At Jamie's insistence Claire fled  for her and her baby's life back to the 20th century to escape the bloody fight at Colloden.  Twenty years late in the 1960's Claire discovers that against all odds Jamie survived Colloden and she must go back without her daughter.  The reunion between Claire and Jamie is unforgettable and … Continue reading Book review: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon (9780553714548 – Book on CD)

Book review: Outlander by Diane Gabaldon (9781419359705-book on CD)

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Hold on for a terrific ride! I have read this book two times...so far. The first was when it came out 20 years. Was it that long ago? And second when I recently listened to the audiobook on my ride to and from work every day. Even after all of these years, the story is … Continue reading Book review: Outlander by Diane Gabaldon (9781419359705-book on CD)