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Archive for the 'Books' Category
The Third Reich at War
A very general book, where I thought it would be concentrating on specific weapon systems. Ok overall, but there are much better books out there, specifically Speer and Shirer.
The Burglar in the Rye
This is a odd series, but good for a couple down hours.
The Price of Admiralty: The Evolution of Naval Warfare
A good book if you like Keegan’s exhaustive style.
Reluctant Warrior
Some great insights into what it took to be a junior officer in the late stages of Vietnam.
The Eight-Seven (Three Classic Crime Novels From the 87th Precinct, The Mugger – Killer’s Choice – Doll
Always fun to stumble into three un-read McBain’s.
Eyes of the Eagle: F Company LRPs in Vietnam, 1968
An insightful first person account of Vietnam in late 68. Stops abruptly after six months into his tour.
Road Dogs: A Novel
Not sure how many more Elmore has in him, so enjoy it while it lasts.
Blood on the Shores
Writing is a bit stilted, but does shed some light on a little covered area of WWII.
Storm Prey
Lucas is starting to fray a bit.
The Black Ice
Back to the beginning – jumping around in the series.
I: The Creation of a Serial Killer
Sad, pathetic, disturbing piece of work.
Nine Dragons
This one stretches the willful suspension of disbelief, but good for a raining day
Brassey’s Air Combat Reader
Great first person accounts – Korean War section has some interesting passages.
Kill Shot
Not real keen on the super secret agent genre, but this was ok.
Give Me Tomorrow: The Korean War’s Greatest Untold Story–The Epic Stand of the Marines of George Company
Some interesting first person accounts.
Shock Wave (A Virgil Flowers Novel)
Digging into my Scarborough library book sale pile. This is an ok series for when you want to put your feet up.
Watchers of Time: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Novel
These books have such an interesting feeling that it is easy to get lost in them, which is a good thing.
Watchers of Time: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Novel (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery)
Legacy of the Dead
Another good one in the series.
A Pale Horse: A Novel of Suspense (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries)
A pleasant surprise after pulling off the shelf at random.
A Pale Horse: A Novel of Suspense (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries)
