Ameise1 (Barbara)'s fifth ROOT
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1Ameise1
I'm looking forward to another wonderful reading year. Due to lots of library books I set my target again for ten from my TBR pile and everything which is more will go as an addition for the group.
# 1 the Cold Six Thousand by James Ellroy on the shelve since 2010 (4½ stars)
# 2 I Will Have Vengeance by Maurizio de Giovanni on the shelve since 2015 (4½ stars)
# 3 The Reluctant Hero by Michael Dobbs on the shelve since 2014 (4 stars)
# 4The Sacred Cut by David Hewson on the shelve since 2016 (4½ stars)
# 5 Beyond Reach by Graham Hurley on the shelve since 2011 (4 stars)
# 6 Red Mandarin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong on the shelve since 2012 (4½ stars)
# 7 A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny on the shelve since 2013 (4½ stars)
# 8 The Disappeared by M. R. Hall on the shelve since 2016 (4½ stars)
# 9 Dark Harbour by David Hosp on the shelve since 2016 (4½ stars)
#10 36 Yalta Boulevard by Olen Steinhauer on the shelve since 2015 (4½ stars)
#11 Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman on the shelve since 2015 (3½ stars)
#12 The Lizard's Bite by David Hewson on the shelve since 2015 (4 stars)
# 1 the Cold Six Thousand by James Ellroy on the shelve since 2010 (4½ stars)
# 2 I Will Have Vengeance by Maurizio de Giovanni on the shelve since 2015 (4½ stars)
# 3 The Reluctant Hero by Michael Dobbs on the shelve since 2014 (4 stars)
# 4The Sacred Cut by David Hewson on the shelve since 2016 (4½ stars)
# 5 Beyond Reach by Graham Hurley on the shelve since 2011 (4 stars)
# 6 Red Mandarin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong on the shelve since 2012 (4½ stars)
# 7 A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny on the shelve since 2013 (4½ stars)
# 8 The Disappeared by M. R. Hall on the shelve since 2016 (4½ stars)
# 9 Dark Harbour by David Hosp on the shelve since 2016 (4½ stars)
#10 36 Yalta Boulevard by Olen Steinhauer on the shelve since 2015 (4½ stars)
#11 Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman on the shelve since 2015 (3½ stars)
#12 The Lizard's Bite by David Hewson on the shelve since 2015 (4 stars)
2rabbitprincess
Welcome back, Barbara! Good idea to accommodate the library books -- they are a big temptation for me as well ;) Happy new year!
4Familyhistorian
Good luck with your ROOTing, Barbara.
5Ameise1
>2 rabbitprincess: >3 Tess_W: >4 Familyhistorian: Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing you a wonderful ROOTing 2017, too.
6Ameise1
book 1
The Cold Six Thousand
This is the second book of Underworld USA . It begins with the turmoil in Dallas after JFK's assassination and ends with the assassination of RFK. Ellroy shows relentlessly the corruption within the regims up to the highest places, the mafiose participations of different groups, Vietnam with all the dark machinations and acting with heroin as well as the rise and fall of Martin Luther King. Money and envy rule the world. Many of the protagonists from the first book of this trilogy have their fingers in the book. I will probably meet some of them in the third volume while others are dead.
Ellroy has a very special writing style. Sometimes it is like a telegram to read, then again as fluid as a thriller. In any case, it is very exciting and entertaining.
The Cold Six ThousandThis is the second book of Underworld USA . It begins with the turmoil in Dallas after JFK's assassination and ends with the assassination of RFK. Ellroy shows relentlessly the corruption within the regims up to the highest places, the mafiose participations of different groups, Vietnam with all the dark machinations and acting with heroin as well as the rise and fall of Martin Luther King. Money and envy rule the world. Many of the protagonists from the first book of this trilogy have their fingers in the book. I will probably meet some of them in the third volume while others are dead.
Ellroy has a very special writing style. Sometimes it is like a telegram to read, then again as fluid as a thriller. In any case, it is very exciting and entertaining.
8Ameise1
>7 cyderry: Thanks so much, Chèli. Currently I'm reading The Underground Railroad a library book. I can't put it aside.
9MissWatson
Welcome back! And one ROOT finished already, wow!
11karenmarie
Hi Barbara! It never occurred to me that more than a few of my 75 Book Challenge friends also ROOTed too. Here I am and will follow along although I suspect I'll do more posting on your other thread.
Happy 2017 ROOTing!
Happy 2017 ROOTing!
12LoraShouse
The Cold Six Thousand is one of the books on my reading list. Unfortunately it is not one I currently own, so it wouldn't qualify as a ROOT for me. I didn't realize it was part of a trilogy! I added it years ago when it was featured in the Book of the Month Club but didn't buy it at the time, and haven't gotten around to looking for it yet.
Welcome back, and Happy ROOTing, by the way.
Welcome back, and Happy ROOTing, by the way.
13Ameise1
>9 MissWatson: >10 avanders: >11 karenmarie: Thanks o much ladies. wishing you the same, too.
>12 LoraShouse: Perhaps you'll find a copy this year and you can ROOT it next year.
>12 LoraShouse: Perhaps you'll find a copy this year and you can ROOT it next year.
15Ameise1
>14 connie53: Thanks so much, Connie. It's wonderful to be in touch.
16LauraBrook
I'm so happy to see you here, Barbara! :)
18Ameise1
book 2
I Will Have Vengeance
ROOT 2017
This is the first volume of the Commissario Ricciardi series. Since I have already read the third volume, some of the characters were known to me.
A famous tenor is found murdered in his wardrobe. Ricciardi has the talent to see the last moments of a dead, so it is important that he is always first at the scene alone. This gift not only gives him advantages, since he also sees the dead and their thoughts in everyday life at every corner and place. It seems that they never want to let go. Ricciardi meticulously solves this case together with his Brigadier Maione. He can not be disturbed by anything, even if Questore Garzo is constantly on his neck.
I like the figure of Commissario Ricciardi very much. He is a self-broker who likes to be alone and never give up. He has no friends but is terribly in love with Enrica, who lives vis à vis him. But he is too shy to reveal his feelings towards her.
I will definitvely read the remaining books of this series.
I Will Have VengeanceROOT 2017
This is the first volume of the Commissario Ricciardi series. Since I have already read the third volume, some of the characters were known to me.
A famous tenor is found murdered in his wardrobe. Ricciardi has the talent to see the last moments of a dead, so it is important that he is always first at the scene alone. This gift not only gives him advantages, since he also sees the dead and their thoughts in everyday life at every corner and place. It seems that they never want to let go. Ricciardi meticulously solves this case together with his Brigadier Maione. He can not be disturbed by anything, even if Questore Garzo is constantly on his neck.
I like the figure of Commissario Ricciardi very much. He is a self-broker who likes to be alone and never give up. He has no friends but is terribly in love with Enrica, who lives vis à vis him. But he is too shy to reveal his feelings towards her.
I will definitvely read the remaining books of this series.
19Ameise1
book 3
The Reluctant Hero
ROOT 2017
This is the third volume of the Harry Jones series. This time, Harry wants to help a friend who sits in a Central Asian republic in a feared prison. Harry smuggles into the country with the help of a parlementary delegation. Once there, he quickly realizes that his plan is more than difficult. They are guarded around the clock and officially denied to have an American citizen as a prisoner. Only with great difficulties and with the help of two parliamentarians and a local peace movement group did the project succeed. In doing so, he not only brings himself into danger but also his colleagues.
This is an exciting thriller.
The Reluctant HeroROOT 2017
This is the third volume of the Harry Jones series. This time, Harry wants to help a friend who sits in a Central Asian republic in a feared prison. Harry smuggles into the country with the help of a parlementary delegation. Once there, he quickly realizes that his plan is more than difficult. They are guarded around the clock and officially denied to have an American citizen as a prisoner. Only with great difficulties and with the help of two parliamentarians and a local peace movement group did the project succeed. In doing so, he not only brings himself into danger but also his colleagues.
This is an exciting thriller.
20Ameise1
book 4
The Sacred Cut
ROOT 2017
This is the third book of the Nic Costa series. It is just before Christmas and Rome is surprised by a big snow storm. Nic, Gianni, Leo and Teresa fight on all fronts. On the one hand, the heads of the various secret services gather together. They have the feeling that with their dark machinations they can trick the four main proganists, on the other hand, a most sophisticated golf war veteran is on revenge. In the midst of all this happenings is a Kurdish teenager who hopes for a better future than in her country and an American who is confronted with the past of her father and at the same time fallen for Nic.
As always, it was an exciting reading.
The Sacred CutROOT 2017
This is the third book of the Nic Costa series. It is just before Christmas and Rome is surprised by a big snow storm. Nic, Gianni, Leo and Teresa fight on all fronts. On the one hand, the heads of the various secret services gather together. They have the feeling that with their dark machinations they can trick the four main proganists, on the other hand, a most sophisticated golf war veteran is on revenge. In the midst of all this happenings is a Kurdish teenager who hopes for a better future than in her country and an American who is confronted with the past of her father and at the same time fallen for Nic.
As always, it was an exciting reading.
21Ameise1
book 5
Beyond Reach
ROOT 2017
This was another good episode from the DI Joe Faraday series. The story takes place in Portsmouth and its surrounding area. Faraday has to rewind cold cases and try to solve them. Soon he realizes that a recent murder is linked to one of these old cases. The deeper he digs the more connections he can draw between the cold falls. In part, he is happy about it, but in part, he also has conscience whether he does the right thing. Of course, his nemesis the drug baron Bazza Mackenzie and the ex-cop Paul Winter also play an important role again.
I love how Graham Hurley can write an exciting thriller by bringing together different loose ends into a whole.
As I began to read in the middle of this series (7, 9, 10), I decided to buy the first books of this series by and by.
Beyond ReachROOT 2017
This was another good episode from the DI Joe Faraday series. The story takes place in Portsmouth and its surrounding area. Faraday has to rewind cold cases and try to solve them. Soon he realizes that a recent murder is linked to one of these old cases. The deeper he digs the more connections he can draw between the cold falls. In part, he is happy about it, but in part, he also has conscience whether he does the right thing. Of course, his nemesis the drug baron Bazza Mackenzie and the ex-cop Paul Winter also play an important role again.
I love how Graham Hurley can write an exciting thriller by bringing together different loose ends into a whole.
As I began to read in the middle of this series (7, 9, 10), I decided to buy the first books of this series by and by.
22rabbitprincess
I read one of the Joe Faraday books (One Under) and really liked it, but haven't got back to the series for a while. The setting is a major draw for me :)
23Ameise1
>22 rabbitprincess: That was my first one I read, too. I got it from my local library. I bought two others when I was in England (2011). Unfortunately my library doesn't have other copies. So, I think I will buy them and starting properly with number one of this series.
24connie53
Hi Barb, just passing by and see what you are reading. You seem to have read some very good books. All 4 stars and more.
25Ameise1
>24 connie53: Thanks so much, Connie. The books I own are mostly good ones - otherwise I wouldn't buy them. These books are my ROOTs. On the 75 thread I post all books which I'm reading through the year. Most of them I get from my local library and also audios. So far I had a very good reading year.
26Ameise1
book 6
Red Mandarin Dress
ROOT 2017
This is the fifth volume of the Inspector Chen series. As so often, I started in the middle of a series. A couple of years ago, I've already read volume six. It will probably be time to read the next time band one.
The story takes place in Shanghai. Chief Inspector Chen devotes himself to the time of Chinese literature and leaves his crew in charge, but without him, it does not go. As with the last book I read, I learned a lot about Chinese history before, during and after the revolution. Prostitution is forbidden, but under the cover of a kind of escort service everything is possible for paying guests. Weekly, murdered women are found wearing a traditional red mandarin dress. For Shanghai the first serial killer case. While Chen's team is determined in all directions, Chen is more likely to hit the right track by chance.
Of course the tradition of Chinese food is of great importance. Great dishes are served according to old tradition, which we would not eat in part.
I like this kind of crime in a foreign culture.
Red Mandarin DressROOT 2017
This is the fifth volume of the Inspector Chen series. As so often, I started in the middle of a series. A couple of years ago, I've already read volume six. It will probably be time to read the next time band one.
The story takes place in Shanghai. Chief Inspector Chen devotes himself to the time of Chinese literature and leaves his crew in charge, but without him, it does not go. As with the last book I read, I learned a lot about Chinese history before, during and after the revolution. Prostitution is forbidden, but under the cover of a kind of escort service everything is possible for paying guests. Weekly, murdered women are found wearing a traditional red mandarin dress. For Shanghai the first serial killer case. While Chen's team is determined in all directions, Chen is more likely to hit the right track by chance.
Of course the tradition of Chinese food is of great importance. Great dishes are served according to old tradition, which we would not eat in part.
I like this kind of crime in a foreign culture.
27Tess_W
>26 Ameise1: Sounds wonderful! Book#1 is on my wishlist.
28Ameise1
Thanks so much, Tess. I put book 1 on my list for my thingaversary. Books 2 to 4 are avaiable in a branch of my library.
29Ameise1
book 7
A Trick of the Light
CAC May
This is the seventh volume of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series, but for me the first book that I've read from this series. It is captivating and I will read this series from the beginning.
This book is about envy and misery within the art scene. A woman is found dead. She herself was an artist and critic. With her second profession, she has already led many artists into psychological and financial ruin. This is why a large number of people are considered murderers. Gamache and his team are approaching this case meticulously and with great emotion.
A Trick of the LightCAC May
This is the seventh volume of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series, but for me the first book that I've read from this series. It is captivating and I will read this series from the beginning.
This book is about envy and misery within the art scene. A woman is found dead. She herself was an artist and critic. With her second profession, she has already led many artists into psychological and financial ruin. This is why a large number of people are considered murderers. Gamache and his team are approaching this case meticulously and with great emotion.
30Tess_W
>29 Ameise1: going to try one in that series!
31Ameise1
>30 Tess_W: I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did, Tess. I have now to start thiat series properly and have to buy the first one.
32Ameise1
book 8
The Disappeared
Root 2017
This is the second volume of the Jenny Cooper series. I was already tied up from the first volume and this book is also exciting from the first to the last page. Jenny Cooper is the Coroner for the Severn Vale District and is fully occupied with finding out what happened to two young Muslim students eight years ago. The events come thick and fast, because recently, people who have been poisoned by radioactivity have died or others because they are involved in both cases. Who can Jenny trust? She gets help from a side that is not quite kosher.
It also has a lot to do with private life. She neglects her teenage son and feels strongly attracted to her neighbour.
Unfortunately, the content of the story fits the recent events in Manchester, which of course I could not know. It is exciting and solidly built and I will definitely read the continuation of this series.
The DisappearedRoot 2017
This is the second volume of the Jenny Cooper series. I was already tied up from the first volume and this book is also exciting from the first to the last page. Jenny Cooper is the Coroner for the Severn Vale District and is fully occupied with finding out what happened to two young Muslim students eight years ago. The events come thick and fast, because recently, people who have been poisoned by radioactivity have died or others because they are involved in both cases. Who can Jenny trust? She gets help from a side that is not quite kosher.
It also has a lot to do with private life. She neglects her teenage son and feels strongly attracted to her neighbour.
Unfortunately, the content of the story fits the recent events in Manchester, which of course I could not know. It is exciting and solidly built and I will definitely read the continuation of this series.
33Familyhistorian
>31 Ameise1: The first one Still Life, isn't the best but the series picks up from there.
34floremolla
It's been ages since a read a good crime novel, I'm feeling quite inspired now! PS Your star images aren't working - I had the same problem yesterday and had to re-do several times before it fixed itself.
35Ameise1
>33 Familyhistorian: Thanks for letting me know, Meg.
36Ameise1
>34 floremolla: You're welcome. I can see the stars.
37Ameise1
book 9
Dark Harbour
This is the first book of the Scott Finn series. Finn is a lawyer in Boston and is suspected of killing his work colleague. He himself is on the lookout for who killed her and therefore is caught up in his past when he was an orphan to one of the most feared gangs in Boston.
The story is very engaging from the beginning and one can hardly stop reading it. I will definitely read the sequels.
Dark HarbourThis is the first book of the Scott Finn series. Finn is a lawyer in Boston and is suspected of killing his work colleague. He himself is on the lookout for who killed her and therefore is caught up in his past when he was an orphan to one of the most feared gangs in Boston.
The story is very engaging from the beginning and one can hardly stop reading it. I will definitely read the sequels.
38Ameise1
book 10
36 Yalta Boulevard
ROOT 2017
This is the third volume of the Eastern Bloc series. Again, I like how Steinhauer packed the history of Eastern Europe during the Cold War. In this book Brano Sev is often in his home village, but he also experiences a lot in Vienna. It shows very clearly how state employees, even those who work in the secret service center, trust their superiors blindly. They do not question whether something is going on correctly or not within their own ranks, but are always looking for the evil in the 'enemy'. Therefore, there is also an awful awakening when one must realize that one is misused and betrayed by one's own supervisor.
I like this series very much and Steinhauer is a master to pack the historical facts into an spy thriller.
36 Yalta BoulevardROOT 2017
This is the third volume of the Eastern Bloc series. Again, I like how Steinhauer packed the history of Eastern Europe during the Cold War. In this book Brano Sev is often in his home village, but he also experiences a lot in Vienna. It shows very clearly how state employees, even those who work in the secret service center, trust their superiors blindly. They do not question whether something is going on correctly or not within their own ranks, but are always looking for the evil in the 'enemy'. Therefore, there is also an awful awakening when one must realize that one is misused and betrayed by one's own supervisor.
I like this series very much and Steinhauer is a master to pack the historical facts into an spy thriller.
39Tess_W
Great reviews! The Eastern Bloc series definitely goes on my wish list!
40Ameise1
>39 Tess_W: Thanks so much, Tess. I hope you'll like it as much as I do.
41Ameise1
book 11
Mystery
ROOT 2017
This is the third book from the Alex Delaware series that I've read and it has not gripped me so much. A young woman is found dead. Alex and his escort they had seen her hours before when they took a drink in an old hotel bar. The mystery was above all: Who is this woman? On whom did she wait? Why was she killed? Alex and Milo are looking for the victim's past, discovering that she has been acquainted with the drugs and the pimping milieu, but has always been a victim there.
MysteryROOT 2017
This is the third book from the Alex Delaware series that I've read and it has not gripped me so much. A young woman is found dead. Alex and his escort they had seen her hours before when they took a drink in an old hotel bar. The mystery was above all: Who is this woman? On whom did she wait? Why was she killed? Alex and Milo are looking for the victim's past, discovering that she has been acquainted with the drugs and the pimping milieu, but has always been a victim there.
42Ameise1
book 12
The Lizard's Bite
ROOT 2017
I'm glad I read Lucifer's Shadow seven years ago, so I've been very familiar with some of the main characters alongside the investigator team. This is actually the continuation of it. Nic and his team investigate in Venice. In a glass blowing a double murder took place. It is not easy for the investigators to find the right footprints, they are nevertheless on strange terrain and they are placed many stones in the way, so that the corruption that prevails in this city does not come to light.
The Lizard's BiteROOT 2017
I'm glad I read Lucifer's Shadow seven years ago, so I've been very familiar with some of the main characters alongside the investigator team. This is actually the continuation of it. Nic and his team investigate in Venice. In a glass blowing a double murder took place. It is not easy for the investigators to find the right footprints, they are nevertheless on strange terrain and they are placed many stones in the way, so that the corruption that prevails in this city does not come to light.
43connie53
Hi Barb, finally made it to your thread. I've been neglecting LT because RL and Summer interfered. But I'm trying to catch up again, visiting a couple of threads a day.
44MissWatson
Happy birthday, Barbara!
