Book Thread

[Brass Cannon 24,068]

14 minutes ago, iufaninillinois said:

I've been laid up because of ankle surgeries the last couple years. I've been reading Authors like Greg Iles, James Rollins, Steve Berry, Clive Cussler, Andy McDermott, Ken Follet and a few others.

 

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I actually enjoyed Clive Cussler for a time books were too formulaic but definitely some enjoyable reads 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,104]

I actually enjoyed Clive Cussler for a time books were too formulaic but definitely some enjoyable reads 

Yes they are. Very formulaic, but they are quick reads.

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41 minutes ago, iufaninillinois said:

Yes they are. Very formulaic, but they are quick reads.

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Not all of 'em.  Sheesh I have one that's gotta' be 600 pages.   It's a good western, but it's not short!

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,104]

Not all of 'em.  Sheesh I have one that's gotta' be 600 pages.   It's a good western, but it's not short!

Cussler?

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1 hour ago, iufaninillinois said:

Cussler?

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Yes.  I read Black Wind, then another by him that I swear was longer than an Easter Vigil.   Need to find it.  First to make sure it was another by him or if I'm mistaking him for someone else in this case.  Which is possible.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,169]

The Mitch Rapp series is great. I just finished "Enemy of the State." Kyle Mills does a solid job filling in for Vince Flynn. You can tell the difference in writing styles with Mills not holding back on language as much.

I've finished both the Mitch Rapp and Pike Logan (Brad Taylor) series. It took a few books in the Rapp series to really appreciate it like I did the Pike Logan series.

I'm going to read the last book in the "After" series before starting on another spy genre series. If you haven't read the "After" series it gives good insight to what the world would be like after an EPM attack.


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I read them all. Great books! I have some other suggestions in this line. Pm me if you are interested

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,104]

Yes.  I read Black Wind, then another by him that I swear was longer than an Easter Vigil.   Need to find it.  First to make sure it was another by him or if I'm mistaking him for someone else in this case.  Which is possible.

Been there and done that. Lol My favorite author Louis L'Amour is formulaic also.

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,104]

The Mitch Rapp series is great. I just finished "Enemy of the State." Kyle Mills does a solid job filling in for Vince Flynn. You can tell the difference in writing styles with Mills not holding back on language as much.

I've finished both the Mitch Rapp and Pike Logan (Brad Taylor) series. It took a few books in the Rapp series to really appreciate it like I did the Pike Logan series.

I'm going to read the last book in the "After" series before starting on another spy genre series. If you haven't read the "After" series it gives good insight to what the world would be like after an EPM attack.


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Have you read Term Limits by Vince Flynn?

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,104]

I just finished reading In Plain Sight by CJ Box. I'm enjoying his Joe Pickett series. Although they don't need to be read in order, it helps with the backstory sometimes.

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[HoosierAloha 29,897]

Have you read Term Limits by Vince Flynn?

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I haven't yet. I might after reading Killing England though. Is it worth the read?


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,104]

I haven't yet. I might after reading Killing England though. Is it worth the read?


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It's in my top 3 favorites across all genres.

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[Naturalhoosier 15,359]

I'm currently reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy.  It's probably about 10 yrs old, definitely not a new release. I'm about 25% of the way through but it's been good thus far. it's a post-apocalyptic journey centered around a father and son.  It's written in a way that tosses flashback scenes in with current events so the reader slowly puts the story together. I appreciate that writing style. Anyone else read it?

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,169]

sounds like my cup o' tea.

[raorIU 300]

Really anything by Cormac McCarthy is good, particularly Blood Meridian (Western).

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[Stromboli 6,055]

2 hours ago, Naturalhoosier said:

I'm currently reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy.  It's probably about 10 yrs old, definitely not a new release. I'm about 25% of the way through but it's been good thus far. it's a post-apocalyptic journey centered around a father and son.  It's written in a way that tosses flashback scenes in with current events so the reader slowly puts the story together. I appreciate that writing style. Anyone else read it?

Yeah I do survival/apocalypse fiction if anything.  Not really highbrow stuff, but I enjoy it.  My favorite is probably Dies the Fire by S. M. Stirling.  Currently reading CyberStorm by Mathew Mather.  

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10 hours ago, raorIU said:

Really anything by Cormac McCarthy is good, particularly Blood Meridian (Western).

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I'm halfway through.  Great read.  I'll check out his other works.  Thx

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Yeah I do survival/apocalypse fiction if anything.  Not really highbrow stuff, but I enjoy it.  My favorite is probably Dies the Fire by S. M. Stirling.  Currently reading CyberStorm by Mathew Mather.  

Dies the Fire is good, I swear the TV show Revolution is ripping the book off. I wouldn't read the series past the third book. It changes to fantasy and isn't very good in my opinion.

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,104]

Has anyone read any James Lee Burke?

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I just finished a book called "The Eagle Catcher" by Margaret Coel. It is a mystery set on an Arapahoe Reservation and the first in a series eithbthe Protagonists Father John O'Malley and Arapahoe Lawyer, Vicki Holden. It was free on Nook so I tried it. It was a fantastic book in my opinion. I plan on reading another one in the series.

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[HoosierAloha 29,897]

I just finished "Killing Jesus" by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. Another excellent book. I started "Killing Reagan" today and it's started out fantastic. His writing style is easy to read and paints a good picture. I'd recommend any of the "Killing" books. I plan to read them all.


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