2006: #111 – Storm Front (Jim Butcher)

Book #111 was Storm Front, the first book in Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series. The back of the book reads: Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he’s the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the “everyday” world is actually full

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2006: #109 – The Falls (Ian Rankin)

Book #109 was The Falls, the 12th book in Ian Rankin’s Inspector John Rebus series. The back of the book reads: When the privileged daughter of a merchant banker disappears, a search through her e-mails uncovers her secret life-and a bizarre correspondence with an on-line game player who delights in macabre puzzles. The first game was for the girl. The next one is for Inspector

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2006: #107 – Chase (Dean Koontz); #108 – The Body Farm (Patricia Cornwell)

Book #107 was Chase, by Dean Koontz. The back of the book reads: Benjamin Chase, Vietnam War hero, finds himself the target of a sociopathic killer when he interrupts a murder in progress. I listened to this in the car and while raking leaves, and was surprised at how short it was. I’ve previously mentioned my love/hate relationship with Koontz, and I think I can

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