A boy of controversy. A boy destined for greatness, tragedy, and power. A boy, who at the age of nine, was asserted to the highest titile in Egypt. Pharoah. King Tut was one of Egypts leaders almost forgotten, if it weren't for Howard Carter's 1922 excavation of his 3,000-year-old tomb. Since then, the Boy King has been a wonder. Many still question how he came to meet his end so soon in life, though many scholars chalk it up to an untreated injury. Some, though, believe it is something more sin…
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Added by John Masse on November 17, 2009 at 3:38pm —
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Biography isn't one of my favorite styles of novel. But I don't mind reading them for a good cause/person. So when Michael Phelps asked me if I'd like to read and review his book,
David Janssen: My Fugitive, I jumped at the chance. I only apologize that it took me so long to read the book. My dad got ahold of it and HAD to finish reading it. Then my mom snagged it from me after he was done! So I had to wait out my parents (both fans of
The Fugitive when it was on the air) to read t…
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Added by John Masse on October 24, 2009 at 6:29pm —
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Okay, so you don't really have to read this if you don't want to lol. Just figured I'd catch your attention ;p
Soooo I feel like I post more "Where have I been" blogs than I do any other type of blog anymore. It sucks, but I have like no time for anything anymore. What with looking for a job to support my family in the tough economic times, looking for colleges, getting everything done for my awesome SENIOR YEAR (more on that later), and continuing my passions for reading, writing, and theatre.…
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Added by John Masse on October 23, 2009 at 4:20pm —
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I love a good laugh. And that's one thing author Janet Evanovich sure is good for. The laughs and intrigue keep on coming in
Two for the Dough, her second Stephanie Plum mystery (yes, I know I'm behind on the series, but give me time to catch up lol)
While still learning the ropes of being a proper bounty hunter for her cousin Vinnie, Stephanie Plum is assigned the "soft" cases, ones where the risk of danger and death are minimal to nonexistent. That's what Kenny Mancuso is supposed to b…
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Added by John Masse on October 23, 2009 at 3:51pm —
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I'm back!!! Thanks to stupid fire codes and a lot of other factors, Friday's are my "free day" nowadays (unless I'm fortunate enough to make plans). So since I have nothing to do, and have been meaning to catch up, I shall do so in the form of a book review (or two). First up,
The Stolen by Jason Pinter.
Daniel Linwood was a normal young boy, until he was mysteriously kidnapped from his own front yard. Police and community members step up and try their best to find Danny, but years go by…
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Added by John Masse on October 23, 2009 at 3:35pm —
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Yeah I went away for awhile again, but I did manage to read a lot while I was gone. The first of two reviews I have coming up today is
Do You Want To Know A Secret? by Mary Jane Clark
Nothing is as it seems, especially in the cut throat world of news casting. Beautiful New York anchorwoman Eliza Blake has a past she'd rather stayed hidden. Her veteran co-anchor has a secret he'd die to keep from getting out. The next president's wife has a scandal that could ruin lives and careers. A par…
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Added by John Masse on August 21, 2009 at 10:47pm —
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Normally, at the head of my page here on the Community, I'll keep the name of the book that I'm currently reading up there. Just to keep those who visit my page aware of what's good and what's coming up review-wise. But I missed an update with being in Nashua. And it's a shame, because I loved it. That book was
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz.
Meet Isabel "Izzy" Spellman. Not "usual" by any sense of the word. While she has a checkered past, including romances gone haywire, excessive drin…
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Added by John Masse on July 20, 2009 at 5:26pm —
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Hello to all my readers out there (however many of them there are. They should really install a counter on the blogs to see how many people have read them). It's been forever since I last blogged, not including the review I just did mind you. I feel kinda bad for my lack of a presence on the site, so I figure I should explain what I've been up to that's kept me away.
First off, I was gone from the internet for a week. I was selected back when school was in session to attend New Hampshire Boys S…
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Added by John Masse on July 12, 2009 at 11:18am —
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I know it's been awhile since I posted... well, anything. But I'm going to be explaining the reasons why in another blog. For right now, I'm reviewing the latest in Fern Michaels acclaimed Sisterhood series,
Under the Radar .
Just getting the chance to relax after their last daring mission, the seven brave women who make up the Sisterhood are awakened by the sounds of a helicopter, and of their leader Charles and his lady love/fellow sister Myra taking off. All that’s left is an ominous…
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Added by John Masse on July 12, 2009 at 10:56am —
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The beach is a many splendid place. The sun, the surf, the sand. Family gatherings, and wonderful memories can be made in the summer nights and days on any beach. But horror can also lie in these paradise settings. And this horror is showcased in James Patterson's newest stand alone thriller,
Swimsuit.
Kim McDaniels is the exemplification of both beauty and brains. Going to college to be a doctor, she models on the side, and does a damn good job at both. But one night, while on location…
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Added by John Masse on June 19, 2009 at 5:01pm —
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It's not the swimmer. I pretty much got that question anywhere I went with the book. So even if you weren't wondering, I figured I'd clear that up right now. In fact, this Michael Phelps is a talented writer, who graciously sent me a copy of
The Execution of Justice free and signed, asking only that I review it open and honestly. And that is what I intend to do here now.
In the book, the reader follows Mike Walsh from his patrol route, with a standoff that injures his partner, through th…
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Added by John Masse on June 7, 2009 at 1:04pm —
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You've seen me at my happiest. But you've seen me at far greater lows. You bring me so much joy and pain it's kinda crazy. I've lived with your jokes, your quirks, your sayings. And though at times I may act annoyed, I am quite proud of you. Through everything that happens to us, I know that someday I'm looking at the person I wanna become.
You're strong. Stronger than most people I know. I'm never going to be able to understand how you've gone through so much loss, so much heartache, so much t…
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Added by John Masse on May 9, 2009 at 10:43pm —
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Okay, so this review isn't THAT advanced. By a day. But I told myself when I started the book, that if I finished it before the books release date (April 27th), that I'd add the "advanced" to the title, something I've only done once before. But enough about this random way to start a blog, lets dive into the only episode of the Women's Murder Club this year,
The 8th Confession .
When it comes to murders, those of homeless people are the hardest to solve. No one seems to want to stir the…
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Added by John Masse on April 26, 2009 at 12:34pm —
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Now I wasn't really sure how to approach this next Author Spotlight. The website that I get the majority of my information from listed the author as Aimee Thurlo. But most of the books on this post feature her husband David Thrulo, though not all do. But regardless, the Thurlo's know how to diversify their writing. The pair have delved into romance writing, young adult books, as well as mystery. They have three ongoing series, all acclaimed by fans and reviewers alike. The
Sister Agatha s…
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Added by John Masse on April 18, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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I finally finished getting caught up on the Maximum Ride series, and am now back to my bread and butter. That being murder mystery novels. And there's no better at solving crimes than the four pugnacious ladies of the Women's Murder Club. And nobody can argue that their adventures in
7th Heaven is jam packed with all the goods.
Michael Campion, the son of California's ex-governor, is beloved by the nation. Known as the “Boy with the Broken Heart” because of his incurable heart defect, he…
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Added by John Masse on April 17, 2009 at 6:13am —
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The latest book in the highly acclaimed and beloved series starring Maximum Ride and her Flock of loveable bird kids picks up right where the last book left off.
Hot off the heels of their Antarctic adventure, Max and the gang learn of a more deadly threat. Millions of fish are dying off the Hawaiian coast, and something is destroying ships all across the same strech of land. Frantic for a solution, the govenrment enlist the Flocks help. But with every move they make, they are being watched by…
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Added by John Masse on April 12, 2009 at 2:49pm —
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Maximum Ride returns in a "chilling" (bad pun) new adventure full of thrills, shocking new enemies, and a powerful message for the books readers.
After facing life threatening peril after peril, Max and her flock of half human/half bird kids would love nothing more than to rest and relax. But life, and destiny, have other things in mind. Max's parents (found out in book 3) have suggested that she and the flock use their new found fame to help the world at large. So, along with other scientists,…
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Added by John Masse on April 12, 2009 at 2:34pm —
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A feeling I had long let go
One that I thought was dead
Has seemingly resurfaced now
To fill my tortured head
A feeling of trust, happiness, completeness
An undeniable truth
I never thought that I'd find
Love while in my youth
You reached out to me, without even knowing
I wasn't who you thought
But you left me nice words, on a personal rant
And I couldn't help but get caught
I sent you a thank you message
That lasted several days
I've kept the words close to my heart
So special in many ways
We…
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Added by John Masse on April 9, 2009 at 8:56pm —
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The time is now for Maximum Ride and her Flock to save the world. In "Saving the World: And Other Extreme Sports", James Patterson wraps up his award winning series with the ultimate fight for survival that the six bird kids have faced yet. Or does he?...
Max and her band of half human-half avian hybrids have fought for their lives a countless number of times. It's something that comes natural to them. But the plans Max has been hearing since she escaped the sinister School to "save the world"…
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Added by John Masse on April 5, 2009 at 12:38pm —
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This review is one of the closest to my heart that I’ve ever done. The level of trust, encouragement, and publicity from all parties means the world to me. I’ll thank all those people at the end, but I wanted to start off with that. Now, onto the review of Flipping Out by Marshall Karp, the latest Lomax & Biggs mystery.
People find many things in life sacred. Love, trust, loyalty, etc. But the most sacred to people is family. So when LA Detectives Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs are called to in…
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Added by John Masse on April 1, 2009 at 5:39pm —
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