Monday, September 7, 2015

Palace of Treason by Jason Matthews

Title: Palace of Treason
Author: Jason Matthews
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: September 7, 2015
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Dominika Egorova, Nate Nash, bosses Gable and , Russians Zarubina (Wash CSO) and Dominika's boss Zygurova
What happens? Dominika is undercover in Russia, getting close to Putin and the Iranians are getting the ability to farm nuclear grade material and a US top spy becomes traitor TRITON and MARBLE is killed during a swap for Dominika and...
How long was this? 410 pages
Did I like this? The second half was a bit better, the main style is to be excruciatingly accurate about the details of being a spy.  Once the action got going it was OK.
Overall grade: C

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Freedom's Child by Jax Miller

Title:  Freedom's Child
Author: Jax Miller
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Aug 31, 2015
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Freedom Oliver, kids Mason and Rebekkah, Mark (dead ex-husband,) Matthew, Peter - brothers and sons of 600 pound Lynn Delaney,Officer Mattley, Reverend Virgil Paul and the Third Day Adventists
What happens? Freedom is in witness protection because Matthew went to prison for the murder of Mark.  Her kids are taken away and adopted by insane preacher Virgil Paul.
How long was this? 310 pages
Did I like this? Not really, too apocalyptical.  The style of writing made it very hard to follow; you are always waiting for her to fill in what the hell she is talking about.  Clever, new, different, creative, I might even try her again, but too much like Dr. No.
Overall grade: C