The Puppet Triangle – Book Review

October 28th, 2010
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12-year-old Brock is in Special Education classes in school and as such, he has few friends. This young boy has experienced quite a lot in his young life and demonstrates the world our young people live in. His parents divorce, followed by his grandfather’s death and his best friend leaving for summer holidays, left Brock feeling awfully lonely and abandoned. Justin Galley is the cool kid in school; the one everyone is afraid of. Brock is honored when Justin expresses his own desire to be friends for the summer. However, Brock has no idea what Justin has in store for him. Brock becomes involved in a life-threatening situation and grows into a young man in the process. A friendship with an elderly neighbor proves to challenge Brock’s skills and courage.

This is a highly intelligent modern day fiction story is set in Ontario, Canada. The author clearly demonstrates the challenges young people face in today’s world. I truly enjoyed Brock’s adventures. However, I did not feel it was realistic that a parent would be distracted by a phone call when the child announces there’s a person at risk and rushes out of the house. Also in one of the final scenes, the police come out of nowhere with no explanation as to who might have called them in. Small disappointments like these do not affect my high rating of this exceptional tale.

Author, TM Deschamps was born in the area the book is set in, and continues to reside in Ontario today. The Puppet Triangle has received acclamations from guidance counselors, special education teachers, child and youth workers and readers alike. Her writing style will appeal to the book‘s audience and her use of smells and touch to describe scenes is commendable.

Author: T.M. Deschamps

Publisher: Publish America

ISBN 10: 1-4241-2153-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-4241-2153-3

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The Coffee Mom’s Devotional – Book Review

October 27th, 2010
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The Coffee Mom’s Devotional This is a great book for today’s busy Moms. It is written by Celeste Palermo, a Christian Mother of two girls.

This great book features 30 brief devotionals filled with humorous coffee puns and latte for the soul. Each devotion is only about 2 pages long. However, packed with a spiritual punch that will light your fire better than any espresso shot Starbucks has to offer! They are short enough that a busy Mom will have the time to nurture her spirit, and long enough to get a good message to take into every day life.

Another great feature The Coffee Mom’s Devotional book has is at the end of each devotional there are a couple thought provoking questions. Each of these questions tie in with what that days devotional was about. You are also given a few minor assignments for further reflection and study. You are given the opportunity to have real spiritual growth with the additional activities she gives at the end of each days word. This is one of my favorite things about this awesome devotional for Mothers.

I really think this is an awesome book and it is filled with lots of humor and truths from God’s Word that get your motor revving way better then a cup of joe!

The best part of the Coffee Mom’s Devotional is that you know it is written by a fellow Mom and that makes it all the better to read and receive. Who better to minister to a Mom then another Mom??

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Book Review – Illicit Blade of Grass by John Reyer Afamasaga

October 26th, 2010
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John Reyer Afamasaga is nothing if not an original writer. His novella “Illicit Blade of Grass” is but a small example of the magnanimous scope of his projected works of Emotional-Techno Fiction. Afamasaga has written three works to date-”Illicit Blade of Grass,” “Wipe,” and “John Lazoo”-and he proposes to write a total of ten books in his Emotional-Techno Fiction series. Due to the intertextuality of his works, where characters not only appear in multiple works, but often are the authors or proposed creators of other works, it is difficult to determine whether “Illicit Blade of Grass” is the first book of this series, but as a novella of just seventy-three pages, it is a good launching point for the potential reader of Afamasaga’s cyclical and pseudo-epical stories.

Because of the novels’ inter-textuality, it is difficult to give a plot description solely for “Illicit Blade of Grass.” The book has a definite plot, but readers of Afamasaga’s other novels will find that it weaves in and out with those other works. Basically, the story centers on Metofeaz, a writer, and Rozelle, a ghost haunting the French villa where he stays. Rozelle Zofen was a singer who waited in vain all her life for a poet she heard recite the poem “Illicit Blade of Grass” during a party at the villa sometime around World War II. Metofeaz meets the Tourist, who needs a place to stay, and he allows her to live at the villa with him. When Metofeaz returns to the United States, the Tourist remains at the villa, making it her home and taking on Rozelle’s identity until they are one and the same. Later, the Tourist follows Metofeaz to New York. Metofeaz is by then an author, specifically, the author of “John Lazoo” (another book in this series-hence, the inter-textuality). Metofeaz is now determined to make the most of his literary fame, which leads to additional complications.

The plot has more twists and turns and several other characters, but this summary is enough for the reader to get the gist of the story as he or she reads it. Afamasaga is determined to make his reader pay attention, both from lack of descriptive details to smooth over scene shifts, and by the confusion between the characters and the authors of the various books. Afamasaga writes himself into the book so that the reader wonders whether Afamasaga is himself real or fictional, or to what extent he is taking on a fictional persona when he is interacting in the novel with his fictional creations. He has achieved splendidly his goal to blur the line between reality and fiction.

I strain for words to define Afamasaga’s writing style. It is polished and clever, and while at first elusively appearing pasted together by an amateur, it is a professional weaving together of characters, fiction and reality. The style is minimalist-lacking in extensive description so that the reader must pay attention to the author’s quick pace. The book‘s genre is difficult to define-Afamasaga himself, in a recent interview, remarked that he believes his books will be classified as fantasy, but he called his craft Emotional-Techno Fiction (etfiction). The author wants his reader’s experience to be that of falling in love and experiencing “the range of feelings one has when they fall in love” (see Afamasaga’s interview with Superior Book Promotions). The patterns of techno music and the influence of technology upon our lives have also influenced his work.

Perhaps, these novels are fantasy or Emotional-Techno Fiction, but they are closely aligned with the modern and postmodern movements. I am reminded of the clever games of James Joyce, the tone of Andre Gide in “The Counterfeiters,” and Nabokov’s blending of fiction and reality in “Pale Fire.” And strangely enough, this intensely modern novella also calls to mind Homer and his epics and the poet of “Beowulf.” The inter-textuality between Afamasaga’s novels makes the reader feel he is only reading fragments of an otherwise lost masterpiece. “Illicit Blade of Grass” is only a fragment of a larger work, most of which is still in the author’s brain, waiting to be discovered, to be dug out and put onto paper for readers. Unlock the lost lines of “Beowulf,” we have hope that the rest of the Afamasaga opus will be transcribed and preserved. In total, Afamasaga intends to write ten novels in this interconnected series. I advise the reader to visit his website http://www.etfiction.com and look at both the Timeline section where he gives an overview of the historical events in his characters’ lives, and the Development section that describes the future novels and where they fit into this amalgamation of character relationships.

John Reyer Afamasaga himself is as much a mystery as his books, for he has purposely blended himself into the fiction of his works. He lives in Australia. What little more can be known of him-if anything-one must try to piece together from his novels. He is like the “mute inglorious Milton” the Homer we can only know through his writings. In short, the author is much like his characters in his inability to be defined by fiction or reality, like his fictional alter-ego Metofeaz, whose writing is described thus in “Illicit Blade of Grass”:

His characters push open the lids of their coffins and push up the dirt that covers their doorways, not withstanding time’s rules and skin’s aging. Their voices race, and then they raise doubts about the here and now; are they there and then? Or, are they everywhere?

To explore the fictional puzzling world of John Reyer Afamasaga, you need only visit his website http://www.etfiction.com and download for free “Illicit Blade of Grass.” Visit now before the secret of Afamasaga’s novels becomes material reality and his books come with a price.

- Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D. and author of “The Marquette Trilogy.”

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Do You Like Science Fiction?

October 25th, 2010
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Many folks enjoy Science Fiction and recently a friend who is a vegetarian and has lived all over Europe expressed to me his years of reading Sci Fi and listed many of his favorite authors. These included authors like Robert Heinlein, Charles Sheckley, Larry Niven, Isaac Asimov, Ursula k. Leguin… older science fiction for the most part also a little of say William Gibson or newer Heinlein.

In fact he likes science fiction so much he is considering on writing his own science fiction book soon. I thought to myself; “wow!” that is one heck of a line-up of great authors so indeed, I bet whatever he writes will be inspired by some of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. Myself I like Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Ben Bova, Caleb Carr, Stephen Baxter, Jules Vern, Gene Roddenberry, HG Wells, and try to stay away from the Science Fiction Fantasy. Although, I must say I do rather enjoy such movies in the theatre.

Between the two of us, I’d say that those are very famous and interesting authors. So we discussed the future of propulsion technologies that we both believe to be forthcoming and decided we wouldn’t mind a long-term space mission for the benefit of exploration, truth, science and humanity. “Yes, I too would have no problem with a year’s space flight, each way or even 5-years, if I had access to information to learn and study.” I told him.

In the future Virtual Reality might help entertain space travelers from going stir crazy? Soon mankind will depart from this home planet in search of our future destiny and all that awaits. Amazingly, enough it won’t be long now.

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Writing a Non-Fiction Book in 7 Hours and 7 Steps Using This Tool!

October 24th, 2010
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Have you ever thought about writing a book? What stopped you from actually writing it? Was it the time it costs or the energy it might take to write it? I understand your thinking. I have been there myself. Fortunately, there is a cure.

In this article, I will give you a complete step by step plan how you can write your own book. This system has helped me to write seven books over the last few years.

The tool

First things first. You need to download a mindmap tool. I use MindMapper for this. I’ve been using it since MindMapper 3 Professional and wrote all my books in this tool. You can download the tool from many websites. It is available in 3 languages (English, German and Dutch). Install it and we’ll get started. Of course you can use any mindmap tool you like. Perhaps you even have a mindmap tool installed on your computer already.

Step 1: Your Topic

I am sure you have a topic in mind for your book. Put the topic in the middle of the map you create. This can be the name of your book, a description or simply one word that inspires you to write.

Step 2: Your Chapters

The next level in your book mindmap shows you the different chapters. Write the titles of the chapters in the map. Don’t limit yourself. Don’t think about a logical order when you create the outline of your book. In this step you simply make a rough sketch of the entire book.

After you put all the chapters in the map, you organize them. Drag and drop the titles around to make a clear outline of the book. You probably start with the outline and end with your conclusion. Everything in between is up to you how you organize it.

Step 3: Your Concepts

You have the various chapters. Write concepts or words behind each title. These are the sub topics you want to write about. They represent the various paragraphs. Put at least 10 concepts that you want to discuss in each chapter.

Step 4: Your Content

Now you add at least 10 keywords to each concept you created above. I know this may sound like a lot of work. When you have 6 chapters, each with 10 concepts, you now have to come up with 6 x 10 x 10 = 600 keywords… It not only sounds like a lot of work, it kind of is. When you do this, you are already putting your mind to work in order to create new fresh ideas for your book content.

Step 5: Organize Your Content

Make sure the outline shows you a logical overview. Re-arrange the content if needed. Add additional concepts and keywords to your overview if needed.

Step 6: Write The Book

Now (finally) you can start to write. Since you have a well organized outline, you can write the book very, very fast! The place to write it is still in the MindMapper tool. Put the content in the notes window right there in the tool.

Creating the outline may take 30 minutes. Writing the book takes perhaps 6 to 6.5 hours. This of course depends on your level of expertise and your typing speed. Tip: use dragon naturally speaking if you don’t type that fast.

Step 7: Export To MS Word

Export your mindmap to MS Word. Your book will have a good outline including a table of content. You now add images and you are good to go!

Have fun writing your book!

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Top Military Science Fiction Novels

October 23rd, 2010
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Dorsai by Gordon Dickinson

Following Donal Graeme, an extraordinary military mercenary warrior, the novel charts his rise as he hires himself out to other planetary governments. Written in the late 50′s, it is an imperfect novel. Donal is of course the unstoppable warrior while his enemies seem less than bright. The dialogue is also rather wooden. But it and the rest of Dickinson’s Childe Cycle series has certainly influenced the entire sub-genre of military science fiction.

Old Man’s Army by John Scalzi

John Perry, aged 75, joins the Colonial Defense Forces having agreed to do so 10 years earlier, along with his now deceased wife. Thus he is taken to the CDF where his mind is transferred to a new body, made from his original DNA, but containing enhancements so that Perry’s new body is stronger and his senses much more acute. The novel follows Perry from raw new recruit to Captain and is easily on par with the greats such as Heinlein or Haldeman.

A Hymn before Battle by John Ringo

John Ringo’s innovative novel, A Hymn before Battle tells the tale of a near future Earth as they discover the news that yes, there’s intelligent alien life out there (who are good) but the Earth is in the line of fire as these “good” aliens battle it out with their enemies. It is in this environment that Michael O’Neal and his fellow grunts are thrown into the front lines of intergalactic combat. If you like David Weber, you’re gonna love A Hymn before Battle!

Honor Harrington Series by David Weber

It was difficult to come up with one particular novel from David Weber’s explosive, series, so we decided to nominate the whole series. Taking his inspiration from C.S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower series, Weber has created a unique character in Honor that readers have gladly followed since Weber’s first Harrington novel, On Basilisk Station. Part political intrigue (we love that the Peeps aren’t just “the bad guys”), part kick ass space warfare, it’s easy to see why the Honorverse has dominated science fiction bookshelves for the past 15 years.

Hammer’s Slammers by David Drake

David Drake’s collection of stories based around the mercenary regiment “Hammer’s Slammers” and its leader, Colonel Alois Hammer helped make the military science fiction genre the way it is today. Taking elements of mythology and historical events, and placing it against the backdrop of a realistic military organization, the results are gritty must-reads.

Semper Mars by Ian Douglas

Unlike pretty much every other novel on this list, Semper Mars is unique in that the war being waged isn’t between us humans and some unknown alien creature. Instead, the war is between a brow beaten US and the now powerful United Nations. While the novel is set in the year 2040 and features alien artifacts on Mars, it is the battle between the US and the UN that takes center stage- which is perhaps a little more realistic compared to the happy “one nation” Earth that we usually see in science fiction. The world that Douglas creates shows the darker side of the “one nation” future, and the only people that stand in the way are the USMC.

Enders Game by Orson Scott Card

Given that this book is on the US Marine Corp’s recommended reading list, this was a no brainer contender for our top military science fiction novels. After having barely won two battles with an alien insectoid race, Earth’s International Fleet looks to its young children for the future military commander who will help them fight the “Buggers” in the much anticipated third invasion. Thus, Andrew “Ender” Wiggin is sent to Battle School to train to be the military commander they need, and ultimately, the human race’s saviour.

Armor by John Steakley

John Steakley tells two halves of a story in his novel, Armor. The first half follows Felix, as he makes his first drop onto the alien world of Banshee, clad in machine-like armour, to fight against the insectoid race known as Ants. As Felix fights for his own survival, he discovers that by switching on “the machine” he is good in battle. However, due to poor military bureaucracy, Felix finds himself called up on combat drop without reprieve, which will surely kill him. The second half of the novel takes place on the Planet Sanction. The war now being over, it follows anti-hero Jack Crow who finds Felix’s old battle armour and is able to experience everything that Felix had gone through on Banshee. Confused? It does come together in the end. Ultimately, the novel focuses on the psychological effect of warfare on humans.

Forever War by Joe Haldeman

Joe Haldeman’s Forever War is in many ways an autobiographical story told in a space opera setting. Haldeman’s novel lets go of the many clichés found in military science fiction, such as the hero single-handedly turning the course of a battle (this book is arguably anti-heroic), instead Haldeman focuses on the military machine and its treatment of soldiers as well as the soldier’s reintegration when they return home. All of these themes make this the perfect choice for the basis of Ridley Scott’s latest science fiction outing, and hopefully the director will stay faithful to this masterpiece.

Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein

This book is probably the pinnacle of military science fiction. Following the story of Johnnie Rico as he goes from raw recruit to eventually commanding his own unit, Rico’s Roughneck’s, this book doesn’t just lay out the day to day workings of the military and it certainly isn’t just about the war against the “bugs”. Heinlein, as one might expect, goes much deeper than this. In Heinlein’s world, the right to vote and hold public office is given only to those that have served in the military. What’s more, for those willing to serve, the military must then find a place for that person, regardless of aptitude. The book dwells as much on themes such as civic duty, capital punishment and government as it does on the war against the bugs. These themes were satirized in the poor adaptation directed by Paul Verhoeven. The novel has also been on the reading lists for the US Army, USMC and the Navy. It was also required reading for the USCM, although we have to wonder if Rico’s Roughneck’s might have fared a little better in that fight!

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Getting Started Writing Your Book

October 22nd, 2010
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When it comes to writing a book, getting started is always one of the most difficult parts. Hopefully this article will help. Anyone who wants to write a non-fiction book must start with these two essential elements: Message and Market.

Your Message:

1. Everyone has a story. A recent survey found that 82% of Americans want to write a book. Even if you do not think you have a story, you do. There are people out there that will pay to know what you know. It may be a hardship you have overcome, or maybe an expertise you may have.

2. People want solutions. This is key in any type of marketing. When someone goes to google and enters a few words or a phrase in the search box, they are looking for an answer (or solution) to a particular problem.

This is the case the majority of the time. From gardening to changing brake pads, people want to know “how to” do something. Your book should be (or contain) the solution to your readers problem.

Your Market:

1. Your book should not be for everyone. Some people think that they have a book “the world needs to read.” Even if you do, don’t write it to the world.

Let me explain. The more you know about your target reader, the easier it is to write your book. You need to find your niche market, think about your ideal reader, give that “reader” a name, and write to “that” specific person.

This does two things. It helps you as you write. And it is easier for the reader to read. You will end up with a book that reads like you are “talking” specifically to the reader. Your book becomes very personable. It is much easier to read and apply.

2. Study your market. Like we mentioned before, it is important to discover your niche market. This is a group of people that share a need related to a common interest. You need to learn where your market hangs out. For example, do they go to online forums? What blogs do they read? Do they subscribe to any newsletters or magazines?

This will benefit you in several ways. One, you will learn what your market really wants solutions for. And two, when your book is complete, you will know where to go to market your book.

Getting started writing your book is easier than you think. As a matter of fact, it is very possible to write and publish your book in as little as three weeks if you know the formula.

Remember these two keys as you start to write your book: what is your message and who is your market.

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Science Fiction Quotations – From the Inner Mind to the Outer Limits

October 21st, 2010
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Have you ever had a phrase running through your mind and couldn’t quite remember the exact words or where you heard it before? Well if it had anything to do with the world of science fiction you will probably find it in Science Fiction Quotations: From the Inner Mind to the Outer Limits, a treasure trove of wit and wisdom from literature, movies and TV. This Hugo-nominated work was researched by Gary Westfahl and includes over 2900 quotations from the world of science fiction and fantasy.

Some quotes are better known than others but they will all amuse, enlighten or get you thinking. Authors range from personalities such as Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury through the alphabet to Edgar Allan Poe and George Zebrowski. There’s also a foreword by Arthur C. Clarke. Westfahl divided the book into topical headings with the intention of creating a feeling of discourse and discussion so prevalent in the genre. Categories begin with Actions and end with Work. In between are topics such as Aliens, Belief, Computers, Earth, Gods and Demons, Immortality, Religion, Space and much more. There’s also a comprehensive index of titles and one of authors.

This is not a book I sit down and read cover to cover but I can open it to any section and find something that will entertain me. I have often revisited favorite moments from a film and become engrossed in reading further. Then a gem from an author unknown to me catches my eye and I’m inspired to look for a book I haven’t read yet. It’s a good source for research and I have also found myself using it for writing prompts. A good quote will set off an idea and I’ll be motivated to write something of my own.

Here are a few examples from the book to whet your appetite. “Once human beings realize something can be done, they’re not satisfied until they’ve done it. – Frank Herbert, Cease Fire (1958)” “The less you know about the future the better off you are.” – Philip K. Dick, The World Jones Made (1956) “All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil.” – Robert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(1886) This comprehensive and well researched book is an invaluable resource for writers, readers and all fans of science fiction. Publisher: Yale University Press (October 10, 2005) ISBN: 978-0300108002 Pages: 488 Price: $28.00

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The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan – Book Review

October 20th, 2010
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The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan is the fifth and last book in the Olympian series with Percy Jackson. The book promises a riveting twist and some exciting new additions to the story. The Last Olympian is a sequel to The Battle of the Labyrinth, so avid readers of the series will have a lot of fun revisiting the characters and picking up where the story left off.

According to reviews, the book is fairly anticipated by avid readers and those who have just been introduced to Rick Riordan’s kind of writing. The Last Olympian is a combination of some exciting Greek mythology gods, with the modern-day action-packed adventure and twists. It blends the past and the present, and Riordan’s ability to do so is what makes readers follow the Olympian series religiously.

I was told by a friend who was a fan of Rick Riordan that he got addicted to his books because Riordan is able to present something new to the readers every time they read a new book. The same style and writing remains, but there is always a new twist, a new character, a surprising new plot that always get the readers to be astonished and hooked with the book they’re reading. I asked my friend whether I would be hooked if I started reading Riordan’s books. Knowing that I have high standards when it comes to writers, especially those who are brave enough to incorporate Greek mythology in their plots, my friend confidently answered yes.

So in the official release of The Last Olympian a few days from now, I promised to order one for myself and see if all the fuss is worth, well, all the fuss. I am also planning the first four books in the series by Rick Riordan to be able to follow the story. 

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A Book Lover’s Review of Books by John Grisham

October 19th, 2010
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One of my favorite authors is John Grisham, a writer of many well known fictitious legal thrillers. I will discuss some of his works and provide some biographical information about him as well. John Grisham has written about twenty-two novels. Several of his books have been made into movies as well. Some of the most popular movies are the following: The Firm, The Pelican Brief, a Time To Kill and The Client. Before I discuss his books, I will provide some biographical information about him.

Now, let’s get to the biographical information. John Grisham was born in 1955 in Arkansas. He currently lives in Mississippi. Before he became a successful author, he was a lawyer and a politician. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State and received his law degree from the University of Mississippi. In 1983, he was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives and served until 1990. As you will see in the next section, his legal expertise comes into play in many of his various novels.

As of 2008, there have been 250 million copies of his books sold worldwide. I would say that is a lot of books written and sold. He has written about twenty-two novels including a non fiction work, titled A Painted House. There have been several movies produced based on his books. For example, The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Client. My favorite movie is the Pelican Brief which starred Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts. In this article, I am going to talk about my four favorite books and why they are my favorites. In addition, to explaining why I like these particular books I will give a brief preview of the plots.

The first book I will discuss is The Firm. The Firm is about a small law firm located in Memphis, Tennessee. The law firm has about forty attorneys that work for it. The lawyers are all handsomely compensated to work for the law firm. The law firm recruits a young man who just graduated from Harvard named Mitchell McDeere. There is catch, though no one ever leaves the firm. The lawyers don’t necessarily leave the firm through retirement. I like this book for the easy to read language that John Grisham used and that there is an air of mystery surrounding the law firm. I wonder why no one leaves the firm, if not through retirement. It piques my curiosity and makes me want to reread the novel to see the outcome. I think it is a good legal thriller and quite entertaining to read.

The second book, that is my favorite is A Time to Kill. A Time to Kill was John Grisham’s first novel that he wrote. A Time to Kill is a about the rape of a little black girl by a couple of white men. The girl’s father eventually kills the suspects. I think the book has racial overtones and overtones of vigilantism. The book takes place in the rural Deep South. A crime like this can occur anywhere in the country, whether it is in the East, West or Midwest. I like this book as well, for its easy reading style and makes me think about the issues it raised.

The third book I will talk about is The Pelican Brief. The Pelican Brief is about two Supreme Court Justices that are killed. One judge is liberal and the other is conservative. A law student sets out to investigates why these judges were killed. This plot is little more complex than the other two books that I discussed. The book does have some political overtones, but upon reading it you may find that politics may not be the only thing at work here. That is why liked this book because of the political angle and the complexity of the plot. I also found this novel to be fast paced and a real good page turner.

The last book I want to talk about is The Rainmaker. The Rainmaker is about a health insurance company, Great Benefit Life Insurance, that denies every claim regardless of its validity. I like this book the most out of the four because it raises a very important question, which goes beyond politics. Is it right for a health insurer to deny claims regardless of the validity of the claim? I think it important to read this book today especially against the current backdrop of the debate on health care reform.

Overall, these four books are my favorites because they are easy to follow and the plots aren’t too complex. I also like that Grisham uses everyday simple language to engage the reader. When I go to the beach or take vacation, I always make sure to have a John Grisham novel to read. If anyone is an avid reader, I would suggest they read a John Grisham novel.

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