Monday, May 24, 2010

Mailbox Monday -- May 24th












The reason why I love Mondays -- Mailbox Monday hosted by Marcia at the Printed Page. Below are the following advance review copies that I received this week.

1) The War Lovers by Evan Thomas. Publisher's Summary. On February 15th, 1898, the American ship USS Maine mysteriously exploded in the Havana Harbor. News of the blast quickly reached U.S. shores, where it was met by some not with alarm but great enthusiasm. A powerful group of war lovers agitated that the United States exert its muscle across the seas. Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge were influential politicians dismayed by the "closing" of the Western frontier. William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal falsely heralded that Spain's "secret infernal machine" had destroyed the battleship as Hearst himself saw great potential in whipping Americans into a frenzy.


2) The 9th Judgment by James Patterson. Publisher's Summary. The most personal

A young mother and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned down while returning to their car in the garage of a shopping mall. There are no witnesses, and Detective Lindsay Boxer is left with only one shred of evidence: a cryptic message scrawled across the windshield in bloodred lipstick.

The most dangerous

The same night, the wife of A-list actor Marcus Dowling is woken by a cat burglar who is about to steal millions of dollars' worth of precious jewels. In just seconds there is a nearly empty safe, a lifeless body, and another mystery that throws San Francisco into hysteria.

The most exciting Women's Murder Club novel ever

Lindsay spends every waking hour working with her partner, Rich--and her desire for him threatens to tear apart both her engagement and the Women's Murder Club. Before Lindsay and her friends can piece together either case, one of the killers forces Lindsay to put her own life on the line--but is it enough to save the city? With unparalleled danger and explosive action, The 9th Judgment is James Patterson at his compelling, unstoppable best!

3) Men and Dogs by Katie Crouch
Publisher's Summary. When Hannah Legare was 11, her father went on a fishing trip in the Charleston harbor and never came back. And while most of the town and her family accepted Buzz's disappearance, Hannah remained steadfastly convinced of his imminent return.

Twenty years later Hannah's new life in San Francisco is unraveling. Her marriage is on the rocks, her business is bankrupt. After a disastrous attempt to win back her husband, she ends up back at her mother's home to "rest up", where she is once again sucked into the mystery of her missing father. Suspecting that those closest are keeping secrets--including Palmer, her emotionally closed, well-mannered brother and Warren, the beautiful boyfriend she left behind--Hannah sets out on an uproarious, dangerous quest that will test the whole family's concepts of loyalty and faith.

Thanks to Hachette Book Group!

15 comments:

  1. A good mailbox, I would like to read "Men and Dogs."

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  2. War Lovers is the one I have my eye on. That really looks interesting and is a period in history I want to learn more about. I look forward to your review.

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  3. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am currently listening to The 9th Judgement. I love all of the Women's Murder Club books. Happy reading!!

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  4. Great books, lots of variety! Happy reading and thanks for visiting The Crowded Leaf.

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  5. Men and Dogs sounds like a very good book. I would be interested in reading it.

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  6. Men and Dogs sounds great! Enjoy your new books :)

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  7. 9th Judgement...hope you enjoy...I am huge Patterson fan...Can't wait to see your review.
    CMash

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  8. I agree, MEN AND DOGS sounds very interesting. I wish I got advance reading copies, but I guess at least I don't feel pressured to read one right away so I can write an expected review. Love your site. Mailbox Monday brings another new blogger into my ken.

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  9. They all sounds interesting in different ways, so happy reading :D

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  10. Looks like some good ones. Enjoy!

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  11. The 9th judgment sounds interesting (I just finished the previous one in the series...)

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  12. oh, I have Men and Dogs! I haven't read it yet, but you just reminded me I have it. Enjoy your new books!

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  13. I just received the audio of Men and Dogs. Eventually I will get to The 9th Judgment - I love this series.

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  14. Kim,

    As usual a great mailbox week. Men and Dogs sounds like fun for the summer.

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