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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2506 KP) rated Silenced in the Surf (Pacific Northwest Mystery #3) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Silenced in the Surf (Pacific Northwest Mystery #3)
Kate E. Dyer-Seeley | 2016
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Meg’s latest assignment in the annual windsurfing competition on the Hood River. She hopes this is a sport she can actually learn, but strong winds blow her away from the rest of the other reporters early one morning, and she discovers the dead body of Justin, the star of the windsurfing world. Justin was also a jerk, but who actually wanted him dead?

I really found this particular sport to be a fun hook into the mystery. The pacing was a little off, but there are still plenty of clues, viable suspects, and red herrings to keep us entertained. The ongoing story about Meg’s father is advancing very slowly. I hope we get some answers on that soon. The characters are good, series regulars and new ones, although I do find Meg’s grandmother way out there with her New Age beliefs and wish that were toned down some. Still, overall, I enjoyed this book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/01/book-review-silenced-in-surf-by-kate.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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TacoDave (4012 KP) rated Miami EP by Starflyer 59 in Music

Jun 23, 2020  
Miami EP by Starflyer 59
Miami EP by Starflyer 59
2020 | Rock
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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songwriting (2 more)
mood
guitar solos
Another great Starflyer release
The "Miami EP" is a pretty clear follow-up to last year's release, "Young In My Head," which I awarded 10 bombs. In fact, two of the five tracks on this release are either spiritual twins or direct successors to tracks from YIMH.

But that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, while I was listening to the final track "Bored" for the first time and I was able to sing along with it, it slowly dawned on me that it was a continuation of the song "Cry" from YIMH, which was cool. I hadn't expected it. It isn't the same song at all, but it has some of the same tune and lyrics in a new form.

The other three tracks on the EP are new and fresh and have a killer surf-rock/shoegazer/British rock vibe. Starflyer 59 has evolved and changed so much in the past 27 years, but their songs are distinctly "Starflyer" which is no mean feat.

This is another great release that is well worth a listen.