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Partner, The

New Life, Old Enemies Author: John Grisham Patrick S. Lanigan was an up-and-coming lawyer with a big firm who had an even bigger case. A case with $90 million dollars in flux. Of course, as the newbie, none of the partners really wanted Patrick close to this case, and the reasons are less about being careful and more about pocketing some of the dough for themselves. So, everything seems all right to them when Patrick is killed in an auto accident. But then the $90 million dollars goes missing and a new man, Danilo Silva, comes on scene, living under the [...]

2022-11-04T16:57:07-07:00November 4th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , |

Mystic River

The Lies That Bind Author: Dennis Lehane I discovered Dennis Lehane through Book of the Month’s recommendation of Since We Fell. The book languished on my shelf long enough for me to completely forget the premise and to be excited and surprised at every turn. What I thought I was getting was the standard thriller, what I got was something darker, sexier, more gritty and ultimately more surprising. I was hooked. That’s when I saw that Lehane’s claim to fame was Mystic River, a title that had a ring of familiarity to it. Of course, all you movie goers know why [...]

2022-08-13T08:20:24-07:00August 13th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Way We Live Now, The

For Love or Money? Author: Anthony Trollope Augustus Melmotte has recently arrived in London, shadowed by a murky past and rumors. Melmotte is not the usual choice of society: his nationality is suspect, his religion unknown, his wife’s heritage dubious at best, and his mannerisms crass. Yet, he has taken London by storm because of his wealth and the potential money making railroad scheme he has brought to the fore. Haughty society, with land and titles (although very little money), is flocking to the Melmottes, turning a blind eye to their faults, seeking money like vultures looking for carrion. As Melmotte [...]

2022-07-26T09:28:11-07:00July 4th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , |
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