Duane Swierczynski’s Severance Package Getting called in to work on a saturday? That is the worst. Getting called in to work on a Saturday and being told that you’re a front for a secret government counter-terrorism unit? That’s.. interesting. Getting called in to work on a Saturday and being told that your office is being shut…
Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips’ Criminal There is a villan in this graphic novel named Roy L. T.. I mean seriously, that’s awesome. Leo is a career criminal – Hell, it runs in his family! The son of one of the best pick-pockets in Philly, Leo has evolved the family business into a much larger, more ambitious…
Duane Swierczynski’s The Blonde While sitting in an airport lounge, Jack Eisley is told by an attractive blonde that she had poisoned his drink. Assuming she is merely flirting and not believing any part of her threats, Jack leaves but eventually suffers unimaginable pain and sickness. Upon meeting back up with her, Jack slowly realizes…
Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake This is my first attempt with Atwood. Being Canadian, I’m surprised it took me this long to pick up a novel by one of our most celebrated authors. Also, she’s written what many consider one of the greatest post-apocolyptic novels out there with The Handmaid’s Tale. Being that it’s one of…
Brubaker and Phillips’ Incognito This has been an exceptional year for me in terms of the quality of material I’ve been reading. I think I’ve given out more 5 star reviews that anyone I know. Well, it’s either this or I’m easily impressed. WOW! A BLUE CAR. Not only have I been recommended Ed Brubraker…
Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games My experience in the realm of young adult fiction is very limited – I think I’ve only read one other book. That being said, I had no idea what to expect. If I’m being honest here, I thought I might be exposed to something like Twilight – of which I had…
Lawrence Block’s Grifter’s Game If this is any indication of what I have ahead of me with Hard Case Crime, I’m a happy man. Not only is this novel so tightly edited, it’s a no-nonsense, straight up page-turner. When I was hit with the first plot twist, my mouth dropped open. Maybe some people might be…
Neil Gaiman’s American Gods You know all those old ancient Gods that humanity used to worship back in the day? Well, they’re still hanging around. The only problem is that without that constant devotion from the general public, they’re powers aren’t as strong as they used to be. Bring in the newly worshiped! The new…
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