I'm doing my part in these cash-strapped times: To start off the new year right, here are new bargain-priced ($4.99) editions of a pair of medical thrillers from my backlist.
Implant is straightforward suspense with an intriguing anti-villain (sort of the opposite of an anti-hero). The often snarky Kirkus Reviews said it "features an attractive and well-spoken villain whose warped take on things is understandable, if not justified...A terrific story." If you don't like politicians, you'll enjoy watching a number of them sent off to that Great Filibuster in the Sky via a method as insidious as it is ingenious. More reviews and synopses here.
Deep as the Marrow - libertarians love this novel. It's more of a political thriller, involving the fallout from the president's decision to call off the war on drugs and legalize the damn stuff. A character named Poppy stole the show and has generated more mail than anyone outside of Repairman Jack. The Associated Press called it "Truly inspired in conception and perfect in execution." (This is one time you can believe AP.) More reviews and synopses here.
Implant is straightforward suspense with an intriguing anti-villain (sort of the opposite of an anti-hero). The often snarky Kirkus Reviews said it "features an attractive and well-spoken villain whose warped take on things is understandable, if not justified...A terrific story." If you don't like politicians, you'll enjoy watching a number of them sent off to that Great Filibuster in the Sky via a method as insidious as it is ingenious. More reviews and synopses here.
Deep as the Marrow - libertarians love this novel. It's more of a political thriller, involving the fallout from the president's decision to call off the war on drugs and legalize the damn stuff. A character named Poppy stole the show and has generated more mail than anyone outside of Repairman Jack. The Associated Press called it "Truly inspired in conception and perfect in execution." (This is one time you can believe AP.) More reviews and synopses here.
This post was last modified: 05-28-2009, 09:38 AM by fpw.
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fpw Wrote:I'm doing my part in these cash-strapped times: To start off the new year right, here are new bargain-priced ($4.99) editions of a pair of medical thrillers from my backlist.
Implant is straightforward suspense with an intriguing anti-villain (sort of the opposite of an anti-hero). The often snarky Kirkus Reviews said it "features an attractive and well-spoken villain whose warped take on things is understandable, if not justified...A terrific story." If you don't like politicians, you'll enjoy watching a number of them sent off to that Great Filibuster in the Sky via a method as insidious as it is ingenious. More reviews and synopses here.
I love Implant; I think it your most under-appreciated novel besides Reborn. In fact, I usually use it as an introductory book to lure new readers to the cause if I know that they aren't into horror. I agree wholeheartedly with Kirkus on Duncan; he is one of my favorite villians(or anti-villians, I like it) ever.
Scott
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Outside of the Repairman Jack series, "Deep As the Marrow" is my all-time favorite novel of yours, Paul.
In fact, it's on my top 20 all time favorite fiction novels.
In fact, it's on my top 20 all time favorite fiction novels.
"You have the right to remain silent. If you choose to waive this right, I may have to kill you in self-defense because you're boring me to death."
I really should go back and re-read my DatM. It's been too long. I'll put it on the list.
Stephanie
Stephanie
Abe's raised eyebrows caused furrows in his extended forehead. "Five in twelve hours?"
"Oh, and like you've never had a cranky day?"
Excellent; I never got around to reading these, and now it looks like there's no excuse not to.
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[COLOR="Green"]Django: This is the way things are; you can't change nature.
Remy: Change IS nature, Dad. The part that we can influence. And it starts when we decide.
Django: Where are you going?
Remy: With luck, forward.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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[SIZE="1"]"The thing I treasure most in life / Cannot be taken away..."[/SIZE]
I just finished "By the Sword" today (excellent). I have one or both of these on my newly booked bookshelf. Maybe I'll pick one up. I'm also considering re-reading "John Dies at the End".
They passed an old woman who was just opening the door of a brown Cadillac. An old man was already sitting in the passenger seat. The car had a personalized plate with the letters “J-U-S-P-R-A-Y”.
“That stuff work?” Israel said to her.
“‘Scuse me?” the little old woman said, clutching her keys.
“The spray. Does it keep them away?”
“Keep who away?” She looked confused.
“I gotcha.” Israel gave her a conspiratorial wink.
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Just finished Deep as the Marrow. Most excellent! Now for Implant...
[SIZE="1"]To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." -- Sun Zi
===========================
[COLOR="Green"]Django: This is the way things are; you can't change nature.
Remy: Change IS nature, Dad. The part that we can influence. And it starts when we decide.
Django: Where are you going?
Remy: With luck, forward.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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[COLOR="Green"]Django: This is the way things are; you can't change nature.
Remy: Change IS nature, Dad. The part that we can influence. And it starts when we decide.
Django: Where are you going?
Remy: With luck, forward.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
[SIZE="1"]"The thing I treasure most in life / Cannot be taken away..."[/SIZE]
XiaoYu Wrote:Just finished Deep as the Marrow. Most excellent! Now for Implant...
I liked the Appletons.