Current Book

I do believe I forgot to post what book I am currently reading that I found at the library last time I went.

The Last Patriot by Brad Thor

So far, it is very interesting....

Stay tuned for full review.  I'm about a third of the way through........

Badlands by Richard Montanari

I know I was going to do something weekly, but my schedule has simply gotten too busy.  I am planning on changing the theme of this blog and the title, so be aware that if you suddenly see "Onyx's Library Excursions" or something like that, just know that you haven't gotten to a different place.  I've just switched it up a bit.  But, for now, I will relate my very average opinions about the last book that I found at the library a few weeks ago.  Yes, it does take me that long to read a book.

Title: Badlands: A Novel of Suspense
Author: Richard Montanari
Publish Date: August 27, 2008
Genre: Suspense/Crime

The plot:  Joseph Swann, or Mr. Ludo to his victims, prey on the runaways of Philly and leave clues to their identities and whereabouts for detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano to find.  It's a race against time as they attempt to track down the mysterious Swann before another victim is found dead.



Okay, okay.  So, I'm not very good at plot summaries yet, but I didn't just want to use someone else's words.

This book is awesome.  Frankly, it reads like an episode of Law and Order, and I really enjoy that show.  I will admit to this book being just a bit confusing at first.  I don't have the memory of some and probably would have done well to have a pen and paper handy for writing things down as there were many victims and such in this book.  Eventually, he tied it altogether nicely.

I enjoyed this book also because it portrayed old-time illusionist, or magicians, if you will. Raven's biodad Vile is a magician and I couldn't help but think of him as I read this book.

Montanari does a very good job of telling the story from both sides of the fence.. the killer and the detectives.  A somewhat supernatural type visions come from Kevin Byrne as he touches some things, yet they give a plausible reason for his talents.

The one downer about this book is that even though Montanari does do a great job explaining things to the reader, I was still confused about tangram puzzles.  I will have to look them up, and probably should have looked them up while I was reading, but I only read before bed time and don't feel like getting up to do anything on the computer.

Would I recommend this book?  YES!  Read it.  Go to the library and check it out now, today.  It was a great read.

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