I finished, "The Edge," by David Baldacci. I never met a Baldacci book I didn't like.

"Retired from the Army’s most prestigious special ops force, Travis Devine is now part of an elite undercover team in Homeland Security. But when he’s brought in by agent Emerson Campbell to investigate the murder of a young woman, he quickly learns that this case is more personal than most."

Just started, "Stolen Prey," by John Sanford. It was a nice discovery, as I thought I had read all the Prey novels.

"A senseless slaughter leads Lucas Davenport down a twisted path in this thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Lucas Davenport has seen many terrible murder scenes. This is one of the worst. In the Minnesota town of Wayzata, an entire family has been killed—husband, wife, two kids, dogs."

This one's for you, Hermetic.

Lil cuties!

I know Wayzata. Used to live nearby. I'll have to read that one. They all sound great, actually.

Been awhile since I’ve spent time with Temperance. Enjoying, so far.

Reichs twenty-first novel of suspense featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who receives a box containing a very fresh human eyeball. GPS coordinates etched into the eyeball lead to a monastery where an equally macabre discovery awaits.

This is the first time I’ve read anything by her, but it won’t be the last. She really develops her characters well.

Have a good week everyone!

Brand new. Moyes, whose books so many love, brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family.

“Nobody writes women the way Jojo Moyes does.” -- Jodi Picoult

Thirty-some years the Easton Press was issuing their Signed Fiirst Editions of Science Fiction. I actually read less than half of the volumes they sent to me, but every once in a while when I'm looking for something to read I'll grab one of those. I grabbed this one more-or-less at random from one of the bookcases in my house. It's okay, but I'm not surprised it didn't win any Hugo or Nebula awards. But hey, you've got to take some chances to find the really good ones.

— Ron

Good attitude. You just never know. But if you don't take the chance, you might miss out on something great. Read on.

Thinly disguised takedown of a billionaire funded maga white supremacy militia.

Set in the Pacific Northwest.

I didn’t know Baldacci was so woke.

I have finished book one and have started book two. So far I am enjoying them

It’s one thing to read about witches; it’s another thing to discover you are one.

When Glasgow law student David Hunter survives a mysterious attack, he discovers he's a descendant of a long line of witches known as Dream Dancers. Thrust into a hidden world of magic, government conspiracies, and perilous quests, David must master his newfound abilities to protect the mystical Akashic Records—the key to humanity's past, present, and future. Alongside the fiery Jessica Campbell, wise Aunt Gen, and the underworld creature Terence, they face malevolent forces aiming to manipulate reality.

Their adversary is the sinister media mogul Alicia Collins and her clandestine organization, which seeks to drain the world's energy and control the masses through manipulation and deceit. With the British and American governments entangled in conspiracy, the Witches of Scotland are the last line of defence against a global catastrophe known as "The Big Reset." As prophecies unfold and the threat of the Akashic Records being destroyed looms large, alliances are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the ultimate battle between good and evil reaches its climax.

Set in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and brimming with themes of self-discovery, media manipulation, and the quest for belonging, this complete 8-book series offers a mesmerising journey that blurs the lines between myth and reality. Follow David's transformation from an ordinary student to a powerful witch in a gripping narrative filled with fast-paced action, complex characters, and a unique blend of magickal realism and conspiracy thriller.