If you enjoy thrillers, you will not be disappointed by Thick as Thieves. Ledge and Arden’s relationship was more like the cherry on top rather than the main scoop of ice cream, but I didn’t mind this one bit as the story was suspenseful and filled with dynamic characters and slowly-revealed secrets.
Tag: Thriller
Made of Steel — Ivy Smoak
I knew exactly what I was expecting when I picked up Made of Steel, but what I got blew my expectations out of the water. I started reading this book at around 9 pm and didn’t put it down until I finished. Absolutely 5-star worthy.
Saint Justice — Mike Grist
Ex-CIA agent Cristopher Wren stumbles upon a warehouse in the boondocks of Utah stockpiled with baby formula, multi-vitamins, and sets of adult-sized clothing – everything you need to keep a human alive. He also finds a massive cage. A cage this size is only built for one purpose. Humans. With on-point metaphors, suspenseful action scenes, and psychological twists, Saint Justice fully deserves a 5-star rating and will not disappoint.
The Warramunga’s Aftermath of War — Greg Kater
Despite the lackluster writing style, it was an entertaining story, and I had fun following Jamie and Jacko as they tracked down the perpetrators. Although this book mainly focused on terminating the pedophile ring, there is a little of something for everyone. Jamie’s love interest takes center stage for a bit, and there are plenty of post-WWII facts to keep history buffs interested
The Martian — Andy Weir
For a guy stuck alone on Mars, Mark Watney is shockingly optimistic. I cannot think of one negative thing about this brilliant and hilarious book. You can tell it is incredibly well-researched and Watney is a delight to follow along with. I highly recommend it to everyone, even if you’re not a fan of science. I can guarantee that after this book you will be!
House of Eire — June Gillam
Although the book started out strong, the middle chunk of the book describing their vacation to Ireland, as well as the unrealistic and unresolved ending, disrupted my enjoyment of the book and prevented me from giving it a higher rating. Though this book did not resonate with me personally, I feel others will likely enjoy the mystery and relate to the dynamic main characters.
Blanket Immunity — Adam Van Susteren
Well-written, with unpredictable plot twists and an engaging story, Blanket Immunity far exceeded my expectations of a legal thriller and captivated me from start to finish. This is absolutely not a book filled with dry legalese; this book is an exciting crime/thriller novel, told through the eyes of a criminal defense lawyer.
Devil in False Colors — Jack Winnick
Devil in False Colors begins with a brutal attack on a Jewish pre-school in Orange County, California. Jack Winnick has provided readers with a fictional, but terrifyingly realistic, novel that draws on extremely relevant topics in today’s media. His daring plotline and look into the minds of radical terrorists had me not wanting to put the book down. I recommend this book to those who enjoy political thrillers, crime, and action.