This is a detective story with many characters and perspectives’. There are the wise cracking detectives who work together and are partners for the long haul. They go to work every day never knowing what cases they will be assigned to. One, then two cases came in, they seem to be two separate incidents but through technology and common sense the wise cracking detectives start to put the leads together and find the clues to break a money making scheme and a possible attempted murder because two shady characters caught in the darkness of on-line internet relationships are humiliated and in their rash behaviours of being betrayed by a con man leads them to act impulsively and commit crimes making them suspects and the chase is on.
The author is trying to emphasize that the internet is a treasure of knowledge and fun but sometimes there are persons out there who intend to be malicious and use it to con vulnerable victims and like a spider in a web the victims are caught in the web and will do anything to get out, be it rational or irrational actions. Thus the title Dead Pens summons up the story.
It is a complex plot the characters are street wise detectives who banter back and forth with sarcastic communication. The technological nerds called into to investigate the computer connection are described as stereotype geeks and then there is the wound veteran who has his anger at being mistreated by the American government when he arrived home and felt betrayed and mistrusts everyone expressing his distrust with his off off-colour remarks. The author adds intrigue of a blossoming romance between Bugs Cameron who is a detective and bee keeper who helps a beautiful reporter with venom therapy for her illness. He looks forward to being with her more and more, he is falling in love with her. Then then was the reverend and his secrets and his actions to be the center of attention as he brings light to the racial tensions and treatment of the homeless in his city. He becomes a target of a hit man.
The twist at the end was not what this reader thought it might be; it was a surprise and complex, it is a story where you become compel to find out what the conclusion is, who the criminals are then bang it is someone no suspects. This conclusion needs more attention because the reader is caught off guard and have to back track to settled the who and why's he/she was the final suspect. Goggle the title and watch the video and then you will be prepare to dive into a world of secrets and intrigue of the lives of detectives and the criminals they capture everyday. .
Here is an excerpt from the story; "Spray painted graffiti covered the concrete culvert as if it were a mural. “Welcome to gang banger central,” Cameron said. He tore open a blister pack of Nicorette. “I’d offer you some of this but I doubt you use the stuff. Debbs will drive us back to our cars.” “I don’t remember seeing the security guard when I first pulled up,” Langer said. “I got the feeling your Lieutenant thought he was full of shit.” Cameron turned on his flashlight and both men drew their weapons as they entered the six-foot diameter culvert. “I’ve done some stupid stuff over the years,” Cameron said. “But this is right up there. Debbs is sitting in his air conditioned car and I volunteered for this.”
If you are into wise cracking detectives and their assignments to find the clues to the suspects who led the detectives on a goose chase until they get the upper-hand and are one step ahead with the background details of life in the big city this is the story for you. It has intrigue and twists which the reader did not have an inking as to this was about to occur.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
A women's Power, Threads that Bind us to God by Fay A. Klingler
This is a warm inspiring book of faith, hope and love. It is a description of a woman belief in the higher being that has authority over his children. It is for all faiths and individuals, women, children and men who need uplift and to understand the power of having faith is indiscernible in human terminology. It is a guide to navigate through the madness we are experiencing in these hectic times. It has tales of people who doubt and people who believe in the mysteries of the good book and each were surprised by the miracles and blessings they received. The author emphasizes when one is afflicted with tragedy in their lives it is not a disastrous event rather it is a test to make us stronger or change our direction away from the false lies of the earthly realm and walk towards the light.
She has incorporated all the truths in the good book and directs the reader to not talk but act with conviction when you reach out to others and the Supreme Being and Holy Ghost. She recommends it is valuable to establish a connection with the Almighty and the Holy Ghost. As one reviewer, states “her stories, quotes, and wisdom offer hope and help to make our lives more deeply meaningful.”—Linda Eyre. Author of the #1 New York Times best seller Teaching Your Children Values
This quote sums up what this book is about; it is an alert for everyone to learn the truth of inner peace by connecting with the source of all in our lives and find the time to meditate and study the gospel to seek for the meaning of our lives. She declares we all come to earth with a mission and it is our jobs to seek the purpose of our existence. With this enriching book the author outlines the principles of how vital women are to the mission to spread the gospel and the unconditional message of love throughout the world, and it is everyone's responsible to do good works and be good role models. To be not afraid to preach the messages of the good book from the tops of the mountains to below the valleys until all hear the calling to come home to their rightful place at the Lord's Table.
This is an excerpt from the book; that I as a reader forget sometimes; With all the stress and chaotic world we live in the author is trying to tell her readers this is the link to find that center of peace to deal with any personal storms.
Regarding answer to prayer, if we practice listening—really listening—we concentrate on hearing or feeling what the Lord tells us rather than on what we want to hear or want to say. And we are patient, knowing the answer will come, but in the timetable of the Lord, since He sees the whole picture and we only see a puzzle piece at a time. While in distress, it may be difficult to stop our asking and concentrate on listening, but effective listening is essential to receiving comfort and guidance from the Lord. She states that everyone; is every day instruments that God uses to do His work
The author is very experience and an expert of holy knowledge and has steady fast love for the Savior and the Holy Ghost and is on a mission to write enlightening books that will open the individual's mind to the possibilities of serving a supreme being, listen to the Holy Ghost for advice and warnings, to be still and know I am God and obey his laws to receive rewards here on earth as thy will be done and in Heaven.
She writes excerpts from the scriptures and this too is one "my favorite—“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7)."
Which is a message and a sign if you are seeking inspiration, wisdom in a book and desire to seek the answers how to be a courageous woman in today’s times, I highly recommend this one. This book will introduce to the mysteries of the spiritual realm and strengthen the threads of your life with inner wisdom and connection to the mighty women you were destined to be.
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=holistic&action=display&thread=1043#ixzz1kxyilQUe
She has incorporated all the truths in the good book and directs the reader to not talk but act with conviction when you reach out to others and the Supreme Being and Holy Ghost. She recommends it is valuable to establish a connection with the Almighty and the Holy Ghost. As one reviewer, states “her stories, quotes, and wisdom offer hope and help to make our lives more deeply meaningful.”—Linda Eyre. Author of the #1 New York Times best seller Teaching Your Children Values
This quote sums up what this book is about; it is an alert for everyone to learn the truth of inner peace by connecting with the source of all in our lives and find the time to meditate and study the gospel to seek for the meaning of our lives. She declares we all come to earth with a mission and it is our jobs to seek the purpose of our existence. With this enriching book the author outlines the principles of how vital women are to the mission to spread the gospel and the unconditional message of love throughout the world, and it is everyone's responsible to do good works and be good role models. To be not afraid to preach the messages of the good book from the tops of the mountains to below the valleys until all hear the calling to come home to their rightful place at the Lord's Table.
This is an excerpt from the book; that I as a reader forget sometimes; With all the stress and chaotic world we live in the author is trying to tell her readers this is the link to find that center of peace to deal with any personal storms.
Regarding answer to prayer, if we practice listening—really listening—we concentrate on hearing or feeling what the Lord tells us rather than on what we want to hear or want to say. And we are patient, knowing the answer will come, but in the timetable of the Lord, since He sees the whole picture and we only see a puzzle piece at a time. While in distress, it may be difficult to stop our asking and concentrate on listening, but effective listening is essential to receiving comfort and guidance from the Lord. She states that everyone; is every day instruments that God uses to do His work
The author is very experience and an expert of holy knowledge and has steady fast love for the Savior and the Holy Ghost and is on a mission to write enlightening books that will open the individual's mind to the possibilities of serving a supreme being, listen to the Holy Ghost for advice and warnings, to be still and know I am God and obey his laws to receive rewards here on earth as thy will be done and in Heaven.
She writes excerpts from the scriptures and this too is one "my favorite—“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7)."
Which is a message and a sign if you are seeking inspiration, wisdom in a book and desire to seek the answers how to be a courageous woman in today’s times, I highly recommend this one. This book will introduce to the mysteries of the spiritual realm and strengthen the threads of your life with inner wisdom and connection to the mighty women you were destined to be.
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=holistic&action=display&thread=1043#ixzz1kxyilQUe
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Conversations with a Dead Man by Doug Lucas
Is a story of a man who reached 91 years 7 months and 5 days of life before dying. He is buried and even in death we connect with our loved ones and he knew this. So he is reaching out to a youngster telling him with a witty dry sense of humor about his life and his war experiences. .
This story brought memories back to me of sitting on the stoop of my grandfather's house located in the Bronx. In his Irish brogue he could relay stories of his life and experiences in World War I. I would sit there enthralled imagining the scenes in my mind so it was refreshing to read about another’s experiences during the birth of a nation.
This tale was written about the riches and sacrifices he John Wesley Elder and others who lived through during the birth of the American Nation. He was a man of many talents and enlisted in the militia and mingled with the great forefathers of our nation and expand on their actions. He described in vivid details his experiences of fighting the British, the French and the Indians and how it was an emotionally and physically exhausting battle but he'd do it again to be a free man and he believed everyone deserves the right to have authority over their own life, no master or king should be dictating their freedom.
The character, John Wesley Elder chats graciously about his victories and losses in life and how it affects him and everyone he loves. He even after death, is a teacher and reminds the youngster that he needs to respect, help and have dignity for everyone and strangers in our lives. He believes that paying forward there would be rewards and he does receive the greatest reward of all his children, his boys and girls visit his grave and they play pranks on each other. In all it was a colorful, witty tale and gave the reader a glimpse into American's birth, the hardship and love the colonists survive through. It ends with his dream of being united with his love once again. There were tears in this reader's eyes.
Here is an excerpt from the story; dry humor and warm but some graphic details about the first pioneers of this great nation.
John Wesley Elder
"Aged Ninety nine years, seven months and five daysDeparted this earthly life on the 22nd day of May 1834Servant of God and PatriotI'm dead now, so leave me alone.On the back of my marker, I had my son Seth carve:I helped you when I could, I can't help you now.You will have to do it on your own.Good Luck"
This is a biography of a witty and charming Irish lad that came to America to help her become a free nation and win in the fight against Mother England aiming for everyone's freedom; to become their own person and was the catalyst to create a powerful nation for future generations. Cheers to John Wesley Elder for being a warrior and gentleman in the times of creation of the good old USA and sharing his story life. In all it was a delightful tale reliving the days of being pioneers in a harsh nation, John shared his memories and history of a birth of a nation with a youngster and help him find insight to life.5 ravens
Read more:http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=history&thread=1033&page=1#ixzz1kbRdMO2C
This story brought memories back to me of sitting on the stoop of my grandfather's house located in the Bronx. In his Irish brogue he could relay stories of his life and experiences in World War I. I would sit there enthralled imagining the scenes in my mind so it was refreshing to read about another’s experiences during the birth of a nation.
This tale was written about the riches and sacrifices he John Wesley Elder and others who lived through during the birth of the American Nation. He was a man of many talents and enlisted in the militia and mingled with the great forefathers of our nation and expand on their actions. He described in vivid details his experiences of fighting the British, the French and the Indians and how it was an emotionally and physically exhausting battle but he'd do it again to be a free man and he believed everyone deserves the right to have authority over their own life, no master or king should be dictating their freedom.
The character, John Wesley Elder chats graciously about his victories and losses in life and how it affects him and everyone he loves. He even after death, is a teacher and reminds the youngster that he needs to respect, help and have dignity for everyone and strangers in our lives. He believes that paying forward there would be rewards and he does receive the greatest reward of all his children, his boys and girls visit his grave and they play pranks on each other. In all it was a colorful, witty tale and gave the reader a glimpse into American's birth, the hardship and love the colonists survive through. It ends with his dream of being united with his love once again. There were tears in this reader's eyes.
Here is an excerpt from the story; dry humor and warm but some graphic details about the first pioneers of this great nation.
John Wesley Elder
"Aged Ninety nine years, seven months and five daysDeparted this earthly life on the 22nd day of May 1834Servant of God and PatriotI'm dead now, so leave me alone.On the back of my marker, I had my son Seth carve:I helped you when I could, I can't help you now.You will have to do it on your own.Good Luck"
This is a biography of a witty and charming Irish lad that came to America to help her become a free nation and win in the fight against Mother England aiming for everyone's freedom; to become their own person and was the catalyst to create a powerful nation for future generations. Cheers to John Wesley Elder for being a warrior and gentleman in the times of creation of the good old USA and sharing his story life. In all it was a delightful tale reliving the days of being pioneers in a harsh nation, John shared his memories and history of a birth of a nation with a youngster and help him find insight to life.5 ravens
Read more:http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=history&thread=1033&page=1#ixzz1kbRdMO2C
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