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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Hard Cold Winter in Books

Oct 20, 2020  
Hard Cold Winter
Hard Cold Winter
Glen Erik Hamilton | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Bodies at a Cabin
Van Shaw has just returned to Seattle from his time in the Army Rangers when Willard, one of his grandfather’s friends, asks for a favor. Willard is concerned about his niece, who went to her boyfriend’s cabin and hasn’t been heard from since. Van goes out there and discovers a grisly scene. It looks like a murder suicide, but Van begins to investigate anyway. He soon finds himself facing more danger than he bargained for. Will his Ranger training keep him alive? Or are the forces at work too great for him?

After enjoying the first book in the series, I was anxious to revisit Van. He was just as great a character this time around, and I enjoyed watching him grow a bit and interact with the characters, both old and new. The plot just continues to build until we reach the satisfying and explosive climax. The series is darker than I normally enjoy, and that did bother me a little, but that is completely on me. I do appreciate how Van’s past, both before the Army and as a Ranger, is worked into the story, and the light it shines on the struggles vets face when they return to civilian life. I will be picking up the third book soon.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated Before They are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two in Books

Nov 29, 2017  
Before They are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two
Before They are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two
Joe Abercrombie | 2009 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
8.8 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
The story continues as Glokta travels to defend the far off empire state of Dagoska from siege (and further rooting out corruption along the way) and the band of travellers head to the edge of the world. The best of the action takes place in the North where the empire is looking to teach the savage Northman a lesson - something that does not go well as a large, poorly prepared army meet a smaller collection of epic warriors afraid of nothing.
Definitely book 2 of a trilogy, this book keeps the story moving along, allows some of the characters to develop but with a little let down at the end.
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Johnny Graphic and the Attack of the Zombies (Johnny Graphic Adventures, #2) in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
Johnny Graphic and the Attack of the Zombies (Johnny Graphic Adventures, #2)
Johnny Graphic and the Attack of the Zombies (Johnny Graphic Adventures, #2)
D.R. Martin | 2013 | Children, Paranormal, Young Adult (YA)
10
5.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
[D.R. Martin] does an excellent job continuing the adventures of young boy photographer, Johnny Graphic and his friends. I [Johnny Graphic and the Attack of the Zombies] Johnny, Mel, Nina, and Dame Honoria continue the battle against Percy. This time Percy has created an army of zombies.

The classic style of the writing reminds me of Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew mysteries. It is a great throw back with a modern twist. I really enjoyed the style and the characters. The new characters that [Martin] added fit very well into the plot and enhanced the story line. I really recommend this book and feel it would be great in a classroom.