The Widow by Carla Neggars

Another mystery that really had me going until the end. I love it when you read something and you think you figure it out and there is a twist or another layer added. Then you have to re-think everything. That happened to me a few times as I went through this. One thing that did draw me to the book was it taking place on Mt. Desert Island. I could see the places that were being talked about and described. I was really feeling a part of the book. Neggars is a good writer that makes the words flow and has not left me dissatisfied at all. I am looking forward to reading some more of her work.

Ireland by Frank Delaney

A very long book. There were times that I did not think I was going to make it through. At the same time it was enjoyable and I am glad that I stuck it out. It follows a boy and his quest to find the 'Storyteller'. In between him watching him grow up and the emotional growth there are many stories about Ireland history. The stories are very rich and descriptive. I can picture some of them even as I sit here and write this. It was very well written and if you like history with a little myth throw in you will enjoy this book.

Riddle of the Ice by Myron Arms

Subtitle: A Scientific Adventure into the Arctic -- A very interesting book. We are constantly hearing about climate change and what it is doing to the environment. The first time Arms tried going to the Arctic Circle area he was blocked by ice, in July. It was not supposed to be there. This got him wondering as to what was going on. He did much research and talked to many scientists and such. A few years later he headed back and was able to go all the way up Greenland. Things were much different, but some of the encounters he had with locals let him know that things were changing. There are so many different currents and levels in the way the water moves and sometimes the flow seems to stop and scientists are trying to figure out why. At times in got a little more technical that what I could absorb, but the overall book was very informative and made you think about what is going on in the waters around us.

Stonebrook Cottage by Carla Neggers

A nice mindless read that had many twists and turns and kept me wondering up until the end. There are deaths, accidents, secrets, lies and tension - both emotional and physical. There really was not a dry moment in the book. There was a mysterious explosion, the death of a governor, runaway kids and adults not knowing what they were capable of. It all mixed together to make a good story and I hope I can find more of her books soon.

The Haunted Abbot by Peter Tremayne

It was a little harder to follow this one. I had a hard time keeping things straight. Tremayne does know how to weave a tale and this was a good one. Eaudulf did most of the investigating because Fidelma was ill. He can get himself into some interesting spots and it is quite enjoyable to watch him get out. In the end Fidelma figured things out and it was not what I was expecting. I enjoy the historical aspect of the story and always find it interesting how things were years and years ago. It will be a while before I read another of his books, but I will not pass it up if it comes my way.

true colors by Kristin Hannah

I have always enjoyed her books and this one did not let me down. It is about a family who goes through some rough times. There are three sisters who have always stuck together, but when one decides to hold back her feelings it snowballs into a terrible mess. The way Hannah dives into the family, has them interact and lets them grow is done wonderfully. She has a knack for this and it makes you feel like a part of the story unfolding in front of you. I laughed and I cried. The ending I expected, for the most part, but that was not a bad thing. I wanted things to work out and she made it happen in a way that I did not feel let down. Hannah is a great author and has done another wonderful job in story telling.

The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen

A very interesting story that takes place on a couple different continents. The short of it is that it is about revenge. A terrible thing has happened to Nell and the only way she feels that she can heal and move on is through revenge. Taneck is there to help her do this, but is always trying to get her to change her mind. There is action, physical tension and suspense. I liked how everything flowed together and had me going until the end. I was not sure how things were going to play out and I was pleasantly surprised. I look forward to reading more of Johanesn's books.