Chances are, when you hear the name Ice-T, one of two images comes to mind: 'Cop killer' or 'Odafin Tutuola. What probably doesn't come to mind is a guy who was on the high school gymnastics team that hated stealing with a passion. That's because over the past 20 years, the Original Gangster (given name, Tracy Marrow) has built a tough-guy reputation and catapulted himself into … [Read more...]
‘Ruin Falls’ Will Make Your Heart Race
Imagine you woke up in a hotel room and your children were missing. Now imagine that the person who took your kids was someone you trusted. Now, imagine that you know why they took them and you still have idea how to get them back. What would you do? Would you go to the police? Would you seek vigilante justice? If you're Liz Daniels, the answer might surprise you - what … [Read more...]
‘Cover of Snow’ is Chilling
That's it. From now on I am only reading books from the IndieBound Next List. This is only my second read that I picked straight from the list and both of them have been amazing (the first was Y by Marjorie Celona). Cover of Snow is the debut novel by Jenny Milchman that follows a woman who seeks to find the truth behind her husband's suicide, only to uncover secrets she never … [Read more...]
On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah Takes the Obvious Path
If you're looking for a middle-of-the-road read that won't take much thought, time or effort, then On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah is the book for you.The story is pretty standard, which is disappointing because the author is usually more original. It's about a woman who lives in a fancy house with her high-powered husband and daughter, where they live a comfortable but … [Read more...]