books read in 2008
 
 







  
Blaze: A Novel148 reviews
Richard Bachman

Scribner, 2007

It's not wrong to want the bad guy to win!

+ Stephen Kings does of Mice and Men
+ BLAZE IS GOOD!
+ Loved this book
  
  











  



  
The Taking500 reviews
Dean Koontz

Bantam, 2005

A New Look at the End Game

+ Great book with strange twists
+ Take Me With You!

One of Dean Koontz's best. A completely new spin on Armageddon. He builds suspense and keeps it up to the end. The Devil is in the details. Koontz really gets it right. As an author of Port of Entry: Agents and Lovers I know how difficult writing can be at times. Dean Koontz is consistently ...
  
  











  



  
The Husband298 reviews
Dean Koontz

Bantam, 2007

The Husband

+ My Hero
+ My Favorite Koontz So Far... A Perfect Novel
+ New Style from Koontz
+ Another amazing tale from Koontz
  
  











  



  
Lightning264 reviews
Dean Koontz

Berkley, 2003

One of Koontz best

+ Best Koontz Story Ever
+ The beginning
+ My first Koontz novel
+ The rating doesn't lie. Definately one of his best !
  
  











  



  
What the Dead Know112 reviews
Laura Lippman

Harper, 2008

Great Psychological Suspense

+ a decent read
+ WOW!
+ Pleasurable reading
+ What the Dead Know
  
  











  



  
Jack & Jill (Alex Cross)240 reviews
James Patterson

Grand Central Publishing, 2003

As always...amazing book from an amazing author

+ Jack and Jill, Went to the Hill, to kill, to kill, to kill
+ Who Are Jack and Jill?
+ Won't be Able to Put it Down!
  
  











  



  
Rumors of Another World: What on Earth Are We Missing?61 reviews
Philip Yancey

Zondervan, 2003

Challenging and Gospel-based

+ Thoughtful...
+ Adventurous Yancey!
+ Great read
  
  











  



  
Odd Hours170 reviews
Dean Koontz

Bantam, 2008

Excellent

As usual Dean Koontz is remarkable, this character Odd is a Hero and is such a kindhearted and very deep minded individual. A movie would be a hit, as is Dean and his dear Trixie.....and her book...Bliss.
  
  











  



  
Dragon Tears113 reviews
Dean Koontz

Berkley, 2006

Dragon Tears by Dean Koontz

Hi. I do not happen to agree with those below that criticize this work. I thought it was very clever, and it held my attention the whole time. I also loved the parts of the story told through the dog Woofer's eyeview. Thank you, again, Mr. Koontz.
  
  











  



  
Gone for Good214 reviews
Harlan Coben

Dell, 2003

excellent thriller

+ A book that makes a cross-country flight pass like minutes
+ Amazing Plot Twists
+ Wow!
  
  











  



  
The Great House Of God17 reviews
Max Lucado

Thomas Nelson, 2001

Uplifting and soul searching

+ A Wonderful Book!
+ great way to look at the Bible in a new light
+ Right on target
+ Beautiful and Freeing
  
  











  



  
Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America53 reviews
Mike Yankoski

Multnomah Books, 2005

Under the Overpass

+ Real Life
+ Thought Provoking and Action Inspiring
+ Great read
  
  











  



  
The Mist (Previously Published as a Novella in 'Skeleton Crew')50 reviews
Stephen King

Signet, 2007

Amazing - but don't buy it.

+ Great book! Better than the movie!
+ Mistifying
+ Great Short Story
+ The Mist
  
  











  



  
Duma Key (AUDIOBOOK) (CD)2 reviews
Stephen King, 2007

King still has it!

+ Great summer read, makes you feel your at the ocean with the King!!

I don't believe that I have reviewed any of Stephen King's work here. The main reason is that I have read most of his work before this feature was available. So its been a chore just keeping up with new material. I have enjoyed the whole Stephen King "genre", since the early 1980's. I have read ...
  
  











  



  
Watership Down: A Novel951 reviews
Richard Adams

Scribner, 2005

The best of the hardcover editions

+ A Classis Adventure Story
+ Yes , Rabbits!
+ Watership Down
+ Not for young children, but teenagers and adults will enjoy it.
  
  











  



  
No Wonder They Call Him the Savior: Experiencing the Truth of the Cross (Chronicles of the Cross)3 reviews
Max Lucado

Thomas Nelson, 2005

A must read for everyone...

+ No Wonder They Call Him the Savior:

This is one of the most beautiful books ever written and is necessary in everyone library. I have bought this book many times because I'm always finding perfect times to pass it along to others. It is a treasure and a must read, simply beautiful. Magnificent Messengers favorite chapter...
  
  











  



  
The Stand: Expanded Edition: For the First Time Complete and Uncut (Signet)934 reviews
Stephen King

Signet, 1991

outstanding vision

+ Stephan King's Best
+ One of his crowning achievements
+ One of the longest (and greatest!) books you'll read...
+ Insane, epic and brilliant
  
  











  



  
City of Night (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Book 2)110 reviews
Dean Koontz, Ed Gorman

Bantam, 2005

Awesome!

+ Victor Helios/Frankenstein continues his malicious plan for annihilation of the Old Race

One of my favorite Koontz books so far! Just need book 3 to be released!
  
  











  



  
The Running Man90 reviews
Stephen King

Signet, 1999

A raw and in your face, fun, fast read but DON'T READ THE INTRODUCTION

+ Too Much Fun
+ never met a bachman I didn't like.
+ very good
+ Love it!
  
  











  



  
The Lovely Bones2542 reviews
Alice Sebold

Back Bay Books, 2004

The Lovely Bones

+ An Interesting Tale
+ Unique and moving

This novel is poignant...an excellent read. Very moving. I can't stress enough how great it was to read. If you've ever lost someone, or if you've ever wondered about heaven, this book will move you.
  
  











  






   



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