Tag Archives: Ken

The Fixer by Joseph Finder

Posted on August 1, 2025 by bseat

I seem to be going back again and again to Joseph Finder’s books. He is so creative in dreaming up plot lines that put his characters in jeopardy and then makes them really work hard to get out of the … Continue reading →

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The Frozen River by Ariel Lawson

Posted on July 11, 2025 by bseat

This is my first time reading something by Lawhon, but it will certainly not be my last! Based on a real midwife who lived in Maine in the 1780’s this book sang with authenticity. Lawhon imbued the story and the … Continue reading →

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Blood &Beauty and In the Name of the Family by Sarah Dunant

Posted on July 4, 2025 by bseat

In these times it is helpful to look back in history and find a time period not unlike our own and see what lessons we can learn.  So I decided to read about the Borgia family. They were consumed with … Continue reading →

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The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder

Posted on March 28, 2025 by bseat

Joseph Finder is a very versatile author. From his Nick Heller series which began with Vanished, to many stand alone novels he has created interesting characters who face extraordinary challenges that cause them to find an inner strength and tenacity … Continue reading →

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Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz

Posted on March 21, 2025 by bseat

Every year in late February, early March I look forward to Hurwitz’s latest release in the Orphan X series. I have been following Evan Smoak, otherwise known as Orphan X, since the beginning and have loved to see the development … Continue reading →

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Conclave by Robert Harris

Posted on November 22, 2024 by bseat

While looking through all the books that Harris has written about Italy and Rome, I came across this book about the Vatican and the process for choosing a new Pope. I was intrigued because it was set not in the … Continue reading →

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Imperium, Conspirata and Dictator by Robert Harris vs. Two for the Lions by Lindsey Davis: A Comparison

Posted on November 15, 2024 by bseat

While traveling in Italy I read about its history by reading novels by Robert Harris and Lindsey Davis. I learned a lot from each of these authors and am grateful to have had access to their insight and the massive … Continue reading →

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The Waiting by Michael Connelly

Posted on November 8, 2024 by bseat

I can never sleep on planes. So if I have a long distance flight-more than four to six hours- it is essential to have book that can keep my interest! Recently on my return flight from Italy, I began reading … Continue reading →

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Shanghai by Joseph Kanon

Posted on October 4, 2024 by bseat

When I think about books by Joseph Kanon a few words come to mind: atmospheric, complex, realistic. Shanghai is a good example of Kanon’s unique and inimitable style. dSet in Shanghai in 1938, just after Kristallnacht, a huge influx of … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

Posted on September 13, 2024 by bseat

Time travel plot lines are always a bit dicey. It is easy for an author to get caught up in the ‘how” and the rules of time travel and the plot line can stay focused on those things rather than … Continue reading →

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