Why do I recommend Stan Pottinger?
Simply put, his books are terrifying. Stan Pottinger knows how to shock, create dread, incite horror and twist the plot, all at the same time. His books aren't quite as pretzel-twisty as say, Harlan Coben (who I will review soon) but you will be surprised at the turns his stories take.
His first book,The Fourth Procedure was both frightening and genuinely disturbing.
From the jacket - "Combining the best elements of explosive courtroom drama and groundbreaking medical technology with controversial social issues, The Fourth Procedure explores fundamental questions of life and death. It takes the reader beyond the boundaries of today's medicine to an all-too-plausible scenario of a frightening future.The Fourth Procedure. The most terrifying legal-medical thriller. Ever."
They're not kidding. I have never read anything that deals with these subjects so thoroughly and in such terrifying ways before. The final chapters of The Fourth Procedure are utterly heartbreaking. There is a monologue in the book that is one of the most unbearable things I have ever read. No light fluff here, Stan kicks you in the teeth and then some.
After The Fourth Procedure, I figured his next book couldn't possibly live up to the same standard. I was wrong.
His next book, A Slow Burning is just as interesting, though quite different.
From Publishers Weekly - "Pottinger proves he is a master of the art of the medical thriller and a formidable voice in examining American race relations.... this kaleidoscopic thriller is marvelously complex, charged with emotional impact and resounding ethical questions."
His other books, The Final Procedure (also published as "The Last Nazi") and The Boss are also terrific .
Stan Pottinger gets my wholehearted recommendation.
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Gregg Hurwitz
Why do I recommend Gregg Hurwitz?
His novels are action-packed, emotionally engaging and riveting. His characters are rich and believable, and his plots don't insult the reader's intelligence. Gregg Hurwitz sets a new standard for suspense fiction.
My favorite Gregg Hurwitz novel is also the one the made me angry the most,
The Kill Clause. I have never had such a good time being furious, in a good way. I wasn't mad at the book, but at the awful things that were happening. This book will make you feel and will make you question what justice really is. At the same time it's incredibly entertaining.
Robert Crais (another author I enjoy) said of The Kill Clause, "The Kill Clause is a buzzsaw spiral into the darkness of lawless men hiding within the law and the damage they do in the name of justice. Gregg Hurwitz perfectly realizes the gritty, hair-trigger world of the U.S. Marshal’s elite Arrest Response Team with some of the most intense action scenes I have ever read, counter-pointed beautifully by the heart-wrenching story of a father's horrifying loss. This book is the real deal."
Another terrific Gregg Hurwitz novel is Do No Harm, an explosive rollercoaster ride of a story that raises complex ethical questions, in a shocking and disturbing way. Without giving too much away, here's a section of the blurb on the back of the book.
"...a disturbed man is stalking the Medical Center, and specifically the women who work there. It's up to Dr. Spier to keep the emergency room running smoothly and efficiently, even as his terrified co-workers wonder who might be next. But destiny is about to place him at the very center of a media frenzy that erupts in the wake of the attacks -- when the brutal assailant himself is dragged into the E.R. in handcuffs and placed under Dr. Spier's care…as a patient." (Italics ours.)
Gregg Hurwitz' other novels include a story of a prison escape, an Eco-thriller, an undercover cult infiltration, a biker gang war and a manhunt. Exciting stuff!
His new novel The Crime Writer, will be released on July 19th, 2007.
You can find out more about Gregg Hurwitz at his Official Website.
Gregg Hurwitz gets my wholehearted recommendation.
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His novels are action-packed, emotionally engaging and riveting. His characters are rich and believable, and his plots don't insult the reader's intelligence. Gregg Hurwitz sets a new standard for suspense fiction.
My favorite Gregg Hurwitz novel is also the one the made me angry the most,
The Kill Clause. I have never had such a good time being furious, in a good way. I wasn't mad at the book, but at the awful things that were happening. This book will make you feel and will make you question what justice really is. At the same time it's incredibly entertaining.
Robert Crais (another author I enjoy) said of The Kill Clause, "The Kill Clause is a buzzsaw spiral into the darkness of lawless men hiding within the law and the damage they do in the name of justice. Gregg Hurwitz perfectly realizes the gritty, hair-trigger world of the U.S. Marshal’s elite Arrest Response Team with some of the most intense action scenes I have ever read, counter-pointed beautifully by the heart-wrenching story of a father's horrifying loss. This book is the real deal."
Another terrific Gregg Hurwitz novel is Do No Harm, an explosive rollercoaster ride of a story that raises complex ethical questions, in a shocking and disturbing way. Without giving too much away, here's a section of the blurb on the back of the book.
"...a disturbed man is stalking the Medical Center, and specifically the women who work there. It's up to Dr. Spier to keep the emergency room running smoothly and efficiently, even as his terrified co-workers wonder who might be next. But destiny is about to place him at the very center of a media frenzy that erupts in the wake of the attacks -- when the brutal assailant himself is dragged into the E.R. in handcuffs and placed under Dr. Spier's care…as a patient." (Italics ours.)
Gregg Hurwitz' other novels include a story of a prison escape, an Eco-thriller, an undercover cult infiltration, a biker gang war and a manhunt. Exciting stuff!
His new novel The Crime Writer, will be released on July 19th, 2007.
You can find out more about Gregg Hurwitz at his Official Website.
Gregg Hurwitz gets my wholehearted recommendation.
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Saturday, April 7, 2007
Stuart Woods
Why can I recommend Stuart Woods? His books are fast-paced and easy to read. His characters are likable and competent. His stories have just the right balance of suspense, drama, dialogue and humour.
Stuart Woods' novels are everything escapist fiction should be. In his popular Stone Barrington series, we the readers live vicariously through the main character. Stone eats in famous restaurants, sleeps with beautiful women, drives luxury cars, wears expensive clothes, travels frequently and generally enjoys the finer things in life.
His other series' follow the lives of Will Lee, a man of Southern wealth and privilege with political aspirations, Holly Barker, a Florida police officer and her intelligent doberman, Daisy, and Ed Eagle, a legendary Santa Fe defense lawyer.
His standalone novels are mostly straight suspense fiction, all of them excellent and worth reading. His first novel, "Chiefs" is one of my favorite books. If you've never read Stuart Woods, start with "Chiefs", you won't be disappointed.
From Amazon: "In the bitter winter of 1920, the first body is found in Delano, Georgia—the naked corpse of an unidentified teenager. There is no direct evidence of murder, but the body bears marks of what seems to be a ritual beating. The investigation falls to Will Henry Lee, a failed cotton farmer newly appointed as Delano's first chief of police.Lee's obsession with the crime begins a story that weaves through the decades, following the life of a small southern town and the role of three police chiefs in unraveling the crime. Chiefs is the best kind of thriller, where the investigation plays out against the drama beneath the surface of a seemingly placid community, seething with the pressures of race, love, hate, and—always—political power, extending from the town fathers all the way to Washington, DC."
Another notable Stuart Woods novel is "Under the Lake", about which Stephen King said, "Part detective story, part ghost story, part Southern Gothic... it scared the hell out of me!" "Under the Lake" is a terrific novel that you will want to finish in one sitting. I won't spoil the story by explaining what it's about, you'll just have to find out for yourself.
Stuart's new Stone Barrington novel, "Fresh Disasters", will be published on April 10, 2007, and another Stone book, "Shoot Him if he Runs", will be published in October.
You can visit Stuart Woods' Official Website for more information and a list of all his books.
Stuart Woods gets my wholehearted recommendation.
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Stuart Woods' novels are everything escapist fiction should be. In his popular Stone Barrington series, we the readers live vicariously through the main character. Stone eats in famous restaurants, sleeps with beautiful women, drives luxury cars, wears expensive clothes, travels frequently and generally enjoys the finer things in life.
His other series' follow the lives of Will Lee, a man of Southern wealth and privilege with political aspirations, Holly Barker, a Florida police officer and her intelligent doberman, Daisy, and Ed Eagle, a legendary Santa Fe defense lawyer.
His standalone novels are mostly straight suspense fiction, all of them excellent and worth reading. His first novel, "Chiefs" is one of my favorite books. If you've never read Stuart Woods, start with "Chiefs", you won't be disappointed.
From Amazon: "In the bitter winter of 1920, the first body is found in Delano, Georgia—the naked corpse of an unidentified teenager. There is no direct evidence of murder, but the body bears marks of what seems to be a ritual beating. The investigation falls to Will Henry Lee, a failed cotton farmer newly appointed as Delano's first chief of police.Lee's obsession with the crime begins a story that weaves through the decades, following the life of a small southern town and the role of three police chiefs in unraveling the crime. Chiefs is the best kind of thriller, where the investigation plays out against the drama beneath the surface of a seemingly placid community, seething with the pressures of race, love, hate, and—always—political power, extending from the town fathers all the way to Washington, DC."
Another notable Stuart Woods novel is "Under the Lake", about which Stephen King said, "Part detective story, part ghost story, part Southern Gothic... it scared the hell out of me!" "Under the Lake" is a terrific novel that you will want to finish in one sitting. I won't spoil the story by explaining what it's about, you'll just have to find out for yourself.
Stuart's new Stone Barrington novel, "Fresh Disasters", will be published on April 10, 2007, and another Stone book, "Shoot Him if he Runs", will be published in October.
You can visit Stuart Woods' Official Website for more information and a list of all his books.
Stuart Woods gets my wholehearted recommendation.
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