5 comments about The Year of Fog.

1. The premise of the story is absolutely wonderful. The writing is beautiful and interesting. I enjoyed reading the flashbacks on Abby's childhood and youth. I loved her descriptions of San Francisco. I felt close to the character as the author really shares a lot of introspection. However, I agree with other readers that the academic discussions on memory were not well integrated into the story. While some of it seemed relevant to the story in that someone who is searching their mind for clues might become obsessed with how memories work, the writer simply wrote short academic paragraphs on memory that left me skimming those parts, despite my being a psychologist and generally finding this topic interesting.
   
   Even then, the story was magnificient. I felt like I went along with Abby on her foggy journey where she searches for this child in an end-less, determined, obsessive way. The fact that Jake's character remained somewhat beyond the reader's reach served to note the distance that took place between them as soon as his child disappeared. Though I was left hungry for some understanding of what was going through his mind, especially in terms of his relationship to Abby.
   
   I have to admit that I was disapointed by the end. The main aspect of the end (trying not to give it away), I had no issues with ... but the story just fell flat. The book had been so (rightfully and deliciously) dark, that I expected to see another side of Abby, to be given some relief from her immense pain. I was also surprised that she never got angry at Jake. She never forgave herself, holding on to the irrational belief that turning away from a 6 year old for 60 seconds was unusual, abnormal, unforgivable. I found it strange and sad that she never realized otherwise. We never got a sense of some sort of healing (well, the surfing scene was an attempt at that but it was weak). Jake and Emma, in the end, seem to have been empty shells/ ghosts in the story.
   
   Even with all that ... if I could go back and read this book again, I absolutely would do so. It is, despite it's minor faults, a great, great read ... WARNING though - you should read it quickly, in 1-4 sittings. I could see if someone expects to just read a bit here and there, that they would become frustrated with the excruciatingly slow pace. I read it in 3 sittings, therefore, I felt like I was moving along, making progress. That's the trick to enjoying this book. Also, if you're looking for lots of action rather than introspection, the book might not be for you.
   
   Now that I understand this author's pace, I plan to read her other books and just know to set aside big chunks of time to delve in. Her writing style, the rich introspective nature of her main characters, and her great ability to describe a city/place are truly worth the read. I just hope that she puts more effort into her other endings. Sure, we know what the conclusion to the child's disappearance was, but what happened to the CHARACTERS, to their LIVES, afterward?



2. I thought this book was extremely slow paced and monotonous. It seemed obvious from the beginning that the abduction was going to involve the surfer and the van? Why wouldn't the police have searched that clue and the comings and goings of the mother? And why the character of Nick? This character seemed very contrived and far too romantic to be believable.
   
   This was not one of my favorite reads and I can not recommend it.



3. I knew in the first 20 pages who would've abducted the child. It was way too predictable and I got so frustrated with the slow pace that I skipped a big chunk of the book just so I can read the final pages and felt like I didn't miss a thing. Please spend your money elsewhere.



4. I Cannot believe the 1 star reviews on this book!! Are you kidding??? This is one of the best books ive read in years!! You could feel the struggle within this relationship, and it wasnt typical or predictable. The emotions were very believable and you could feel for all involved. The determination in the search. i loved it.



5. I am on page 253, the beginning of chapter 55. I am used to skimming irrelevant details so that the relavent ones stand out. I am a good student and the strategy works well for me. When I dive into pleasure reading I expect that I will not skim, but will be so captivated by the story that I can't stop reading. Isn't that what fiction is for? Page 253. Two major events have happened so far: the six year old girl named Emma has disappeared, and a tourist has found one of her shoes. She has been missing for six months, each day of which Richmond leads the reader through the aimless wanderings of Emma's soon-to-be stepmother down San Francisco streets. The grief of the significant characters could have been conveyed in thirty pages, max, but drones on until I am so bored I am skimming, looking for the name of the detective or Emma or any word that would signify change in tone or event. A good editor might have pointed out a lack of substance. I good publisher recognized the need for a riveting blurb in order to sell the monotonous book. If you want to read a good book about a missing child, try Blood Orange.
   
   
   

5 comments about Power Play.

1. Not a bad book, but could have been a lot more. Short on action and more drama than I would have liked.



2. it was so linear and boring.
   i loved finder's "killer instinct" & "Paranoia", but this one's simply awful.



3. All the blurbs tell us this is all action. Not so. Pretty slow for 200 pages and then pretty much seen it all before. It was my first intro to this author. Maybe I'll give it one more try.



4. I was able to read this novel in about 2 days. I just had to see how it would all end. Very satisfactory conclusion to an exciting read.



5. I found this to be a bit bland compared to Finder's other novels. It started with some promise, a little corporate ambition, a little romantic tension, but quickly became cookie cutter and predictable toward the end. I did not enjoy this one as much as Paranoia or Killer Instinct.

5 comments about Puddlejumpers.

1. I am a big fan of PUDDLEJUMPERS the story of a troubled orphan boy who, through incredible adventures, finds his true identity. I read it to my daughter who adored the little elfin people, the Puddlejumpers. Part of the book takes place in the real world while the Puddljumpers inhabit a wonderfully inventive underground fantasy world. A tight well told story. Both my daughter and I were totally captivated by the book. I'd love to see a movie of this one.



2. Who is Ernie Banks? What is fantasy to a kid and what is real at the same time? The answer is Puddlejumpers, Trogs and Red Grunts. Ernie Banks, a misbehaving orphan who loves baseball, is in a lot of trouble not only with Trogs and Red Grunts, but with Mrs. McGinty, female tyrant of the orphanage as well.
   Ernie doesn't know who his parents are and Joey, his spunky young female sidekick, is a willing asset to Ernie's adventures. This well-written story moves fast (I read it in one sitting.) and is replete not only with colorful vocabulary and creative similes such as "like a quilt flapping in a tempestuous breeze" or "frisked like he was Al Capone himself," but the mystery of Ernie's background that draws the reader deep into the watery world of the Puddlejumpers. The authors introduce the language of the Puddlejumpers. This may have a bonus effect of enticing the reader to study a new language. "Hooty Hoo" is a frequent response in Puddlejumper language. Read to find out what it means and don't be surprised if your young reader starts a new language in the neighborhood. This book is highly entertaining and also meets the educational prerequisites of parents on many levels. I highly recommend this book for both children and adults.



3. Among the more wondrous aspects of PUDDLEJUMPERS is its storytelling versatility; the narrative deftly catapults a reader from urban landscape to rural farmland, from hardscrabble orphanage to quotidian domesticity, and -- most imaginatively -- from tactile realism to otherworldly (and metaphorically-rich) fantasy. Highly recommended. Suggestion : If you can read the opening chapter of PUDDLEJUMPERS and fail to be compelled to continue, sign up at the nearest I Wouldn't Know Quality Literature If It Hit Me In The Face seminar!



4. I was reviewing this book before my grandson read it. I was expecting to scan it quickly but became engrossed and caught up in the story and couldn't put it down. There is sadness, happiness, real and mysterious goings on. It's fast paced with unique characters that hold your interest and the story has unexpected twists and turns.
   My grandson needs lot of encouragement to read but he was really excited about this book. I'll have to let him wrtie his own review.
   I would love to see a movie or TV program of this book.



5. Ernie Banks was left on the doorstep of the Lakeside Home for Boys when he was just three years old. Now, ten years later, he's thirteen and well on his way to spending his life running from the law.
   
   The one thing that irks him is that he knows he used to belong to someone. See, he came to Lakeside with a baseball card, an unusual crystal acorn necklace, and a weird spiral-shaped birthmark on his right foot. Out of desperation, Ernie is sent out to a farm in the middle of Nowhere, Illinois, in hopes that he will come back as a kid with a new attitude.
   
   Here he meets an interesting mix of people. There's Russ Frazier, the owner; Joey, the girl who lives on the neighboring farm; and then there are the Holsapples. The Holsapples are a mean bunch of money-guzzling oil hordes who are trying to buy out all the farms in order to drill for oil. The Holsapples are pretty much ruining the small town. Then there's the horrendous drought that is causing everyone to lose hope... If only there was some way that everything could be fixed.
   
   As Ernie learns more about the people of the small town, he also finds out that Russ' son was kidnapped ten years ago and was never found. What's even weirder is that Ernie feels familiar in Russ' house. A coincidence? Maybe! When Ernie is exploring one day he finds two Puddlejumpers, small people that live beneath puddles, and learns that he is their rainmaker. It is even prophesied that he will save them from their greatest enemy, the Troggs.
   
   Will Ernie help save the Puddlejumpers? Will he find out about himself along the way?
   
   This was a great book! I was absorbed into the action from the very beginning. While the book is geared more for middle grade readers, I definitely think anyone would get a kick out of it. I thought that the characters, especially Ernie, were well-developed and really had a sense of being. I also liked the premise of the story. I thought it was original and cute, plus the adventure in it was great.
   
   At the beginning of the book there is what I would describe as a mini-story within the story. It tells the origins of the Puddlejumpers and about the kidnapping of Russ' son. I thought this section may have explained too much, since I found that a lot of the events in the book following this beginning were predictable, but there were definitely still a couple of things that took me by surprise. Overall, I really liked PUDDLEJUMPERS and think it would be a great book for readers of all levels. I think this book would be especially great for reluctant readers, as it incorporates a little bit of action, adventure, fantasy, and sports!! What more could you ask for?
   
   Reviewed by: Tasha

5 comments about Payback.

1. This book sucks, I don't see how Roy Glenn got a book deal. I could have wrote better. DON'T BUY IT



2. Payback by Roy Glenn was brilliant I have never heard of Roy Glenn Until I read Payback I am now a Roy Glenn fan and I will continue to buy any books by him.



3. I LOVE THIS BOOK 50 & K.ELLIOT KNOW HOW TO GET YOUR ATTENTION WITH THIS BOOK.......A PAGE TURNER IT IS...YOU MUST READ THIS YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.............ONE PAGE AND B4 YOU KNOW IT YOU FINISH I JUST HAD TO FINISH IT AND IT'S ALL THAT. NICK SIMMONS & MIKE BLACK DO THE DAYUM THING.......YOU WANT BE SORRY YOU GOT TO GET THIS BOOK :)



4. I absolutely love this book, roy glenn did a good job. This book gives you a look into the dangerous street life along with the love between a husband and wife.
   highly recommended



5. You must start from the 1st book and continue on. I love all his bboks.

No comments about Artemis Fowl.

5 comments about Devil's Peak: A Novel.

1. Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (2/08)
   
   "Devil's Peak" begins with a bang and the action never ceases. There are three seemingly unrelated stories occurring. Benny, a police officer, has just been thrown out of the house because he is an alcoholic who will not seek help. Naturally, his alcoholism also affects his job performance. His supervisor shows faith in him by putting him in charge of the investigation into the murders of people who have been accused of committing crimes against children (the second story). In the third story, a young woman is explaining to her pastor why she became a prostitute. As the book progresses, these characters' lives overlap and it becomes clear as to what motivates each of them to act in the ways they choose.
   
   I liked the plot of this book very much. I enjoyed learning about the methods that are used for profiling serial killers. The characters were realistic and I was moved to hear some of the things that had occurred in their lives. I especially enjoyed the very descriptive struggles Benny encountered while trying to stay sober. It was touching when he tried to explain to his children why he has difficulty resisting alcohol. His son's anger toward him was strongly emphasized. I could feel his pain as he berated his father for always thinking only of himself instead of his family. It was also great to see Benny and his son make up because it can provide hope to others who are in a similar situation.
   
   Meyer discusses many people's vices, including prostitution and alcoholism, in a straightforward way. He provides an honest explanation as to why people make the choices they do. A key concept in this book is that help is there if people are willing to accept it and put in the effort to change their own behaviors. He also focuses on the debate between legal justice and moral justice, and whether morals should sometimes supercede the law.
   
   "Devil's Peak" will appeal to any adult reader. It will make people think about what actions are justified even if they are not legal. It will also challenge individuals to accept responsibility for their own lives and not to blame events from the past for their present behaviors.



2. If someone had asked me if I wanted to read a "cop" story that takes place in South Africa, I may have "passed" on it. What a loss that would have been! This is one the best I've ever read.



3. First book I've read by this author and I will be reading them all. Action is fast paced and you have to put the book down and take a respite. Not for the faint of heart. When's the movie coming out will automatically be the question once you have finished this book. Principal character, Griesell, rivals Ian Rankin's Rebus. An alcoholic detective, an avenging former Stasi trained African freedom fighter taking out his wrath on pedophiles, a beautiful call girl, and a Colombian drug lord all come together in a very well crafted suspense yarn. Through the book you are aware or suspect that things are not as they seem and the author jumbles the present with the past and the future but there is no confusion, only clarity. Meyer keeps you guessing until the very end.



4. Three very flawed but sympathetic characters populate this novel. There is Thobela Mpayipheli, a Black South African who was trained as an assassin by the East German secret police. Then there is Benny Griessel, alcoholic detective. And lastly, Christine van Rooyen, a prostitute with a three-year-old daughter. Somehow, their lives intertwine in a gripping story which keeps the reader off-balance all the way.
   
   Initially, Thobela is introduced as a farmer who recently lost his wife, leaving him with a young boy who he loves very much. The boy is shot dead during an armed robbery, setting off a chain of events which leads Thobela to act as an avenging vigilante against abusers of children. Benny, once (and possibly even in his present continual alcoholic haze) a superior detective, is kicked out of his home by his long-suffering wife with the admonishment that he might be permitted to return if he stays sober for six months. Meanwhile, he is placed in charge of two important cases, including the serial killer of abused children. Christine's story alternates with the other two as she sits confessing to a priest. Her tale plays a pivotal role in the lives of the other two.
   
   This is the author's fourth novel, each superior reading. His complex stories and descriptions of South Africa are exceptional, his characters unusual and graphic, his works top-notch. Like his previous efforts, Devil's Peak is highly recommended.



5. Deon Meyer's novel, Devil's Peak, is a complex, yet exciting tale of African espionage. The author has created a cast of characters so diverse, you will have quite a time keeping up with each of them. Yet, I wanted to know more about them as my fingers turned page by page.
   
   There is the prostitute who visits a clergyman with a secret carton. Then a man, a modern-day vigilante, is seeking justice for the death of his adopted son. On his trail is an alcoholic detective inspector who risks his wife and children for the love of the bottle. That is just a few of the people who make the novel so compelling.
   
   Out of all of their stories, Thobela Mpayipheli's is the one that kept me reading the book from start to finish. Here was a man who married the woman he loved and adopted her son as his. When she dies, he is left to raise the child, which he does with joy and determination. Then a fateful stop at a filing station changes Thobela's life forever. It sends him on a mission to send every criminal he encounters to a brutal and traumatic end. He is on a search for two men in particular who he has to exact a revenge that only their deaths can satisfy. Yet, he then realizes that his journey entails more than that.
   
   There are AIDS-infected men who are raping children in an ill attempt to rid themselves of the disease. When the court refuses to condemn them to prison, Thobela decides to take matters into his own hands.
   
   The author designs his characters in a way that their lives are all somehow entwined. This means that you must stay on your toes in order to follow the storyline. Yet, I found Devil's Peak to be an interesting and exciting read. I realize that Thobela Mpayipheli is my new hero and the man of my dreams.
   
   Armchair Interviews says: Most interesting storyline.

5 comments about Hit the Road.

1. Caroline Cooney is a master at rapid paced action that takes your breath away.
   
   When I bought HIT THE ROAD, I thought this one looks kind of tame and will be just a light read about a girl helping her grandmother -- NOT! There was nothing light or tame about this exciting adventure. The heroine's downhill race into danger and risk is thrilling. Just when you think things will get better, the danger increases. Caroline Cooney doesn't hold back with consequences, turning a simple drive into a perilous journey.
   
   I couldn't stop flipping pages, eager to find out what happened next, surprised by a few plot turns, and completely satisfied when justice finally prevailed at the end.
   
   It's no wonder that Caroline B. Cooney is one of my favorite authors. Next book I plan to buy of hers: CODE ORANGE.
   
   Linda Joy Singleton



2. This story by Caroline B. Cooney was delightful. I could not put this book down and read it in a day. The book is written using relatable context and has a similie so adorable, that I can't get out of my mind:
   
   "Nannie was wearing a mauve silk suit and looked rather like a tulip."
   
   I simply loved this book and hope there will be more adventures with Brit and "the girls"!



3. This is a very good book that I have read!! It is very good for teenagers!!!!!



4. Hit the Road by Caroline B. Cooney is another terrific YA title by a prolific author. 16 year old Brit's parents have gone on vacation, leaving her under the care of her grandmother, Nannie. But Nannie has no intention of babysitting her teenage granddaughter or being babysat as well. Nannie and her two lifelong friend are determined to make it to their 65th college reunion, and if that means non-licensed Brit doing the driving and kidnapping a friend as well, so be it. Cooney has a real talent for getting inside teenagers' minds. Brit is selfish and rebellious, all without being unsympathetic. The idea of spending time with Nannie isn't what she wants to spend her free time. But as she spends time with her grandmother, she finds that they are in similar places in their lives. Both are on the verge of independence. Brit is about to break free from her parents' authority, while Nannie is just coming under it. Both struggle with the restraints place upon them, and Cooney manages to make the reality of growing old come alive even for a teen audience. This wonderfully written book is enjoyable to read and has a good message a well about doing what's right, even when it hurts.



5. I wouldn't say that this was one of the funniest, or even best books that I have ever read, but it did keep me entertained until the very last page. This book had many unexpected, but clever turns that helped the story better progress. I would recommend this book for someone who isn't looking for something amazing, but for a book that is defiantly worth $6.50. (Which is what I paid for it.)

5 comments about Survivor.

1. A kidnapped woman as the lead in a snuff film, perpetrated by horrific sadists and a confused victim of emotional abuse, is the basis of this unrelenting novel. The quality of the writing was apparent from the start. Good narrative, engaging dialogue, and a plot to draw you in, are all present. Yes, as I approached the midway point in the novel I began to question my own reasons for reading such a book. The material is literally ponographic. Do I believe there are people like the disturbed characters of this book? Yes, I'm sure there are, but this is fiction and hyperbole is a weapon used by many good novelists. This story is full of literary license and remembering this made the read easier and more enjoyable.
   Do I reccommend the book? Depends on the person. My wife, mother, and sister all read, but this is not a book for them. Their individual sensibilities would not allow for the sickness of some of the characters. A person who enjoys written horror, abberrant pychology, and a fast paced story will more than likely appreciate this story.
   Now what about the author J.F.Gonzalez? I hope he is a somewhat well adjusted fellow, who is good at what he does. I wonder if he and Jack Ketchum("Off Season") would get along, and if they have anything in common, besides their affinity for writing about the dangerously malajusted? I get the feeling that the authors are very different people.
   I will read more by Mr. Gonzalez.



2. I read this book in one day....I literally couldn't put it down. I found myself sucked in and horrified by what some people can find arrousing. Just the notion that "snuff films" like the ones described in this book could exist scares me to my soul. I was repulsed by what Lisa did to survive, yet felt deep sorrow for her at having been forced to the decision. This book is NOT for the weak of stomach....but a good book for those who want a shocking story.



3. ...this book is for you. I really enjoy good horror and thrillers. I'm a sucker for serial killers. But "Survivor" simply goes too far. Any book that includes the aftermath of a baby girl being raped to death is beyond sick. I burned it when I was done, something I have never done before and probably never will again.



4. This is not a book for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. There, you have been warned. I'm a huge horror fan, I've been reading and watching horror from too young of an age so I'm pretty hard to gross out or scare. But there are two things I can't stand... don't hurt puppies and don't hurt babies. Sorry for the spoiler but let's just say there aren't any puppies in this book.
   
   One Paragraph Summary: A young couple (Brad and Lisa) are on vacation where Lisa intended to tell Brad that they were going to be parents. Brad is falsely arrested and Lisa is kidnapped. Her kidnappers work for a "Snuff Film" company and intend to torture, rape and kill her on camera. Lisa is a survivor, she is willing to go to levels that not many others would to live.
   
   This book is well written, though some parts are disgusting to read. We don't really see most of the murders but the aftermath is described in appalling detail. The story itself is at first terrifying, but then hits an over the top level that causes a decline in suspension of disbelief. I'm sure that the world has people this sick in it, but an 88 year old woman functioning as a Hannibal Lecter type serial killer is a bit of a stretch. After the terrifying opening, we also have pages and pages of the sick killers going on and on as to why they do what they do... frankly I don't know if Gonzales was trying to justify their actions or just make them sound more sick... but I didn't want to hear it, what serial killer really sits there and expounds upon his reasoning? Much less killer after killer discussing how and why they ended up in the snuff film industry. The book really loses momentum while we slog through the middle. About this time in the book, the characters lose their multi-faceted characteristics and become very flat and uninteresting. The coup-de-gras at the end is highly implausible but should keep the gore fans happy. As far as what to compare this with... if you are a fan of "Hostel", "Saw" and some of the other "extreme gore" films, this book is probably right up your alley.



5. Once I read the back synapse of this book I had to get it. I have always been intrigued by the myth that is the "snuff film". This book goes into depth of that myth. The story is one violent nightmare for a young woman who is kidnapped and is almost forced into a snuff film. It does borrow from the movie "8mm". I had no problems with Gonzalez borrowing from that movie because I loved it. It is a very bloody gore-soaked book with unusual characters. What poor Lisa endures during this book is enough for anyone to go crazy. I think that Gonzalez had tapped into an unkown Horror sub-genre. Maybe thats why I enjoyed so much. Almost no one has written a book on snuf films. Over all this was a great book and if your into graphic horror novels than you cannot forget to pick this book up!

5 comments about The Killing Hour.

1. I love murder mystery novels and this is by far one of my favorites!! Ms. Gardner wrote a fabulous, suspenseful novel that keeps you turning the pages. I read the book in under a day and as excited as I was to read it, I was bummed that I had finished it so quick! :) I definately would recommend this text.



2. 
   Lisa Gardner sold her first novel when she was just 20 years old. In 1993 she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in international relations. She lives in New Hampshire.
   
   It may seem strange, but the residents of Atlanta are not too keen on hit summers. For the last three years every time the mercury hit's the hundred out comes a vicious killers. On each occasion he takes two girls and leaves the residents terrorised. Each day, he waits for the first body to be discovered. That body contains all the clues the police need to find the second body. The second victim waits, prey to a slow but certain death, because the police are never in time. When another heat wave descends the game begins again . . .



3. I loved this book. I had not read a book in years. Not until my wife kept talking about this book, and eventually going out and buying all of the Lisa Gardner books. My wife insisted that I read the book. Well, as you can see, I picked up the book and simply could not put it down. Next thing I know, I'm taking my wife's other Lisa Gardner books and reading those as well.
   
   This is a great read. If you really like a suspenseful thriller, you certainly will enjoy this book.



4. I wont get into the details of the book or the plot. Others have done that for you very well. When I look in the reviews I'd like to know what the reader didn't like and why, what the reader did like and why. So here's my take.
   
   I enjoyed the book, it was a quick read.
   
   However some of the details were a bit much and it was a bit wordy in some spots, easy enough to skim through. I liked the story line. It was different than I have read before - Eco killer upset about society and ecology. An odd way to get back at the world but a nut job is a nut job.
   
   I could picture the scenery well and I appreciated the authors research to make it as authentic as she could.
   
   I didn't care for the romance side of it. I would have had it been done well but I didn't care for Mac calling her sugar and honey when he hardly knew her. He flirted with her from the second they met and we are suppose to fall in love with them as a couple? - nah, just didn't do it for me. All it needed was some sexual tension and some build up of a relationship, author just jumped into it a little too fast.
   
   I rooted for the victims and rooted for the detectives on their hunts, so I did find myself liking the characters.
   
   I would recommend it to others. It had a decent ending, held my interest start to finish. Like-able characters, good story line, plot and overall carry out of the story.
   
   Enjoy,
   Heidi avid reader of anything from Dickens to Deaver
   iwannabaduck@yahoo.com
   
   Recommended authors of this type: Thomas Laird, Jeffery Deaver, James Patterson, Dan Brown, Iris Johansen, Jonathan Kellerman, Karen Rose, & Maggie Shayne.



5. A good read. Quickly, but not too quickly paced. Humor mixed with suspense and drama. Add a touch of sex and relationship building. If you enjoy Iris Johansen I think you will enjoy Lisa Gardner.

5 comments about Long Live the Queen.

1. In my opinion, this is one of White's best works. Although this is technically a YA book, the only real "teen" thing about it is Meg's age. She, her siblings, parents and various White House personas are thoroughly fleshed out, as well as the multitude of psychological issues that come along with being the child of a president. Here, when Meg's position in life leads to her abduction -- an incredibly grave situation -- White combines it with the thoughts running through Meg's mind, which are usually humorous and sarcastic. A thoroughly enjoyable read.



2. I think I first read this book back in middle school, in the late 80's; and immediately bought The Presidents Daughter so I could read that too. I'm now 29, and after a LONG search, have FINALLY recovered an original copy of White House Autumn to complete the trilogy. Wonderful writing, who could not love Meg and her family? And I find as I get older, each time I re-read I manage to pick up more detail, more emotion, more understanding. These books are wonderful for teenagers and adults alike. I recently read that a fourth book, titled "The Queen Lives On" will be released this fall; but have yet to get confirmation from any of the publishing companies. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reprint this series and release the next book!!! I am dying to know how Meg's life has turned out, I would love to read about her college years (and find out if she ended up dating Josh again, LOL).



3. I read a lot of books as a young adult but these books really stand out in my mind. They are incredibly gripping and well written. I have been trying to track this series down for awhile and could not be more happy to have located them. I read them in the early 90's but still loved the 80's culture (Tab and Joan Jett included) and recently purchased a pair it Tretorns because Meg owned them. All in all, great books for anyone to read!



4. I first read this book when i was 15 now at 17 i still love this book its such a good read the main character is engaging and clever. You can see in this story what a post traumatic stress disorder may do to a person. It really makes you feel for this character



5. Ellen Emerson White is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. Her central character Meg is a strong-willed survivor who can also be an irritable, smart-aleck teen, not a typical heroine, to White's credit! The description of her time with her captors is harrowing. The story of her road to recovery is compelling. All the books in this series are worth reading.