69. Poltergeist by Kat Richardson – This second book (of 4, so far) in the Greywalker series is engaging and interesting, well-written and tight. It’s less dense overall in its attempts to make us understand the heroine’s experience of the Grey, which makes it easier to read. There is a bit of that still, near the end, when Harper is trying to figure out how to manipulate time within the Grey, but it wasn’t too burdensome. A good read. (finished 12/4)
70. Underground by Kat Richardson – A fun exploration of Native American mythic creatures interacting in the modern world, overlaid by the Grey. A good read! (finished 12/11)
71. Vanished by Kat Richardson – Vanished is the latest Greywalker novel, so I’m all caught up! And it’s a good book, too, which is always a bonus. The novel moves from Seattle to California and London, which is new, and we get to meet Harper’s mom and to learn lots about her background and family. It was really nice to have that kind of depth added to such a believable and interesting character. Plus (extra bonus) the novel ends with lots of possibilities for the future, without leaving you hanging on this one storyline. (finished 12/15)
72. Kindred in Death by J. D. Robb – A bookstore read completed this morning (while Christmas shopping… talk about multitasking!), Kindred in Death was perhaps my favorite book in this series so far. It wasn’t over the top in its attempts to show Dallas as “other” where relationships are concerned and showed how the time Dallas has spent with Roarke have helped her become a better cop and human being. The murders were brutal and smart, the detective work thorough and smarter. A completely satisfying book. I may have to go back and buy this one! (finished 12/21)
73. Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs – This 11th book in the Temperance Brennan series was a worthy addition. It was the most contemporary of them (being only a couple of years old) and gave an informative (sometimes a little preachy) look at alternate religions (santeria, witchcraft, paganism) and the potential damage religious intolerance can bring. In addition, the developments in the characters’ lives are deep-reaching and life-altering. (finished 12/22)
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