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I took the Microsoft exam 70-216 for network infrastructure today and all I can say is AMAZING! How did the writers know what was on the exam? There is so much obscure stuff on the exam that no other book I read covered the questons on the exam. But this one did. So much of the test was troubleshooting the network, so I guess a TCP/IP troubleshooting book would be the right one. But the similarity of this book to the test is amazing.

This book was good to read too and I am using it at my job and fixing some of the problems we've had with WINS and VPN based on what I learned. Great book and best study guide for the test.

This book is heads and tails above any other TCP/IP book I've read or own. Finally understand how DNS works, the RAS section helped me put together my Win2k VPN. Get this is you wnat to understand some of the weird stuff in Win2k TCP/IP.

We are in the process of moving from NT to Win2k and my boss made me the project manager. I had to get on top of Win2k networking fast. I bought this book on the recommendation of several of my co workers. Glad I got it. The book is informative and detailed in explanations and examples. A must have for the busy guy like me.

OK, I admit it. I learned my TCP/IP for Windows NT exams from reading Exam Cram. Needless to say, I passed the Windows NT TCP/IP test, but couldn't tell a subnet from a supernet. Now I have a job in the industry and I needed to actually learn TCP/IP, especially since we are moving up to Windows 2000 in our shop.

This book is unreal in how good things are explained. Great detail in describing RRAS, WINS, DNS, and the TCP stack. Using the information in the book I am now up to speed on TCP/IP. Enough to pass the 70-216 test! Not bad for a NT MCSE!

For Real, this book helped a lot. I owe the author's a beer on this one.

This book is fresh air to someone like myself who has read at least a dozen Windows 2000 books. I get the impression that a lot of the Windows 2000 books were written by people who write books and don't work with the technology. This book doesn't fall into that class. It was great to read this book, because it renewed my faith that a tech book could be written in a way that doesn't put me to sleep.

They cover Windows 2000 TCP/IP from top to bottom. WINS, DNS, DHCP, RRAS, IIS, routing and network devices. Its all there, and its filled with little known factoids that makes me want to keep reading and have another "aha!" experience.

This book also was the major reason I passed the Microsoft 216 exam so easily. Although I didn't buy it to pass the exam, they seem to cover all the material that the exam covered. A nice bonus. I wish they made the book longer, because I'm sure they could have said a lot more that I would like to read about.

This book isn't for beginners, but neither is Windows 2000. I think once the reader is ready to manage Windows 2000, they'll be ready to get the most out of this exceptional book.

Beth Groundwater's Virtual Death is what you might call a StimRead in the year 2026 when her novel takes place. From the excellent premise of a murder surrounding a "Stimulation Suit" addict, to the quirky details of future technology and the hard police science used to solve this case, Virtual Death will keep you on your cybertoes. I look forward to seeing this one in print. Great writing and great entertainment.

I loved this from the first lines-- an echo of Ray Bradbury distilled into an intriguing mystery. Based on this excerpt, I definitely want to read the whole book!

Neil Plakcy, author of Mahu Surfer: A Hawaiian Mystery (An Alyson Mystery)

The possibilities, the possibilities! Great premise. I'm not much of a sci-fi expert so maybe this idea has been approached before, but I found the concept brash, bold and well-executed. Think computers are already integrated into your life? You haven't seen, felt or imagined anything yet. Great idea, extremely well done. Can I have some more, please?

Hey Beth, I want some of what you've been smoking. Anonymous sex online, porn be damned, who needs it in the future. A hot date, a sure thing, and I won't have to buy her dinner or meet her parents. And she won't have to pick up my dirty socks or hear me snore when it's over. But just like every great technological inovation, somebody has to ruin it. In this case, a cyber killer has figure out a way to make virtual sex deadly. Nick and Allen have to figure it out before another Sim-suited babe meets her orgasmic end. I'm thinking that victim might be Lydia, a newly, about to be satisified Simsex customer. Something horrible happened in her real sex life, so she turned to Gloves and Goggles love online. Thank heaven for clearance sales, she's movin' up to the big time now. I've got a funny feeling Nick will attempt to convert her back to the old fashion way, but she's not going willingly, I'm sure...until of course, she gets more than she'd dreamed of when the killer comes calling. I want to be there when it happens. This story is packed with vivid futuristic details, fun characters, and high stakes. Who wouldn't give this five stars?

This excerpt hooks the reader with it's immediate immersion into the near future . . . and a body. Virtual reality has evolved into near-reality, and sexual fantasies can be played out in the safety of one's own home. Or can it? I'm looking forward to reading this well-researched tale, and will definitely go out of my way to buy it WHEN it's released.

There are a couple of clinkers in the narrative that would take just a minute or so to re-work, such as, "A click signaled the house computer recognized her and unlocked the deadbolt."

Though I got this, I stumbled over it a bit.

I also noticed a couple of places where the dialogue probably should have been replaced by narrative, as when Nick explains what the hyiod bone is. I just got a mental image of the guy looking straight into the camera to say this.

Just a couple of nitpicky things. I think this is an excellent read, and I'd love to know what happens to Butterfly, and you just know that the door-buster Stimsuit she's getting is going to cause her no end of problems. This is an exciting read! Well done, Ms. Groundwater!

Bret

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"Nate Jepson (a.k.a. "Nasty") is a solid entry into the P.I. hall of fame." - Publisher's Weekly

Very insightful book. Basically Mr. Gire discusses situations, moments, windows that God opens in our lives that allow us to look thorugh them and see Him. These windows are opened, generally for a limited time, and we have the opportunity to look through them but are not forced or required to. Of course, in the failure - or refusal - to look through the window we also miss the opportunity to see God and what He is saying and/or doing at that moment. A common mistake is looking AT the window, and merely seeing the window (situation), rather than looking through it and beyond the situation before us. I will be re-reading this book as I think the thoughts are meatier than a single pass through and derserving of additional pondering. I would recommend the book.

In "Windows of the Soul" Mr. Gire Takes you to places where you have always known God was, but opens your eyes to realy "see" God. It is a poetic journey that touched my soul and allowed me to experience God in a whole new way. I would highly recommend this book to the new believer as well as the person who has walked with God many years, neither will be dissapointed.

I purchased this book off the shelf as its artistic references in the description attracted me to it. I soon discovered the value of Mr. Gire's wisdom, compassion, and his own personal knowledge of an intimate relationship with God that evolved through his own personal experiences. This book came at a time in my own life when, a few months earlier, I had suffered a sudden tragedy that resulted in the death of my husband of 11 years. This book, and its quiet reflective nature, brought me peace during many sleepless nights. I found the thoughtful wisdom inspiring, and appreciated his knowledge of literature and history. I have purchased several of his books since, and have been blessed by each one.

In 1998 I reveiwed this book by writing the following:
Ken Gire is one of the most expressive writers of our day. His words paint a picture of our soul. Words that are simple, yet profound. Gire shows us how we can experience God through different avenues that intersect our daily lives. Don't be surprised by the tears that come to your eyes, they are tears from God showing you an area of your life that may need to be explored, understood or enjoyed. This is a book that you will continually want to come back to again and again.

I continue to read this book and find it as refreshing as the first time.

I disagree with the review from Hooterville. Ken Gire is very sound theologically and his work reflects this. Ken encourages us to look for new ways in which we can discover God. There is nothing mystical about discovering new ways for one to grow in their love for God and in their love for people.

I think it's obvious there's nothing wrong with observing our world and the happenings within it and speculating what God's perspective might be. And there's nothing wrong with contemplating a piece of art, literature, music, or film and recognizing in it symbolic correspondence to transcendent truth as revealed in Scripture. And author Ken Gire does this well. If he had left it at that, I probably would be as enthusiastic about this book as the next reader.

However, in "Windows of the Soul," Gire goes a step further and teaches that such endeavors are actually communications from God, "moments of revelation." The book is Gire's attempt at giving Christians insight into how to perceive such "revelations." Gire goes as far as to imply that such "revelations" possess an importance equal to that of the Bible, even referring to them as "God's word." Gire implies that Biblical revelation sometimes fails to satisfy our spiritual longings because, through it, "we are fed the experience of others. But they are not OUR experiences. I can read a psalm about David crying out from a cave in the wilderness, and I should read that psalm, but it is not MY psalm. It is not my psalm because it is not my cave, not my wilderness, and not my tears." Thus, Gire feels a need for a new category of revelation.

I sense Gire is well intentioned, but I believe, in this respect, he's teaching a form of mysticism, not Christianity. [Webster: "mysticism - the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (as intuition or insight)"] And while I recognize that the defense of these ideas isn't the primary intent of his book, the theological extrapolations Gire offers are tragically sloppy and at times involve the assignment of new, unorthodox meanings to Biblical accounts and terminology.

Some might suggest that Gire's paradigm is just an elaboration on the concept of "general revelation," the Biblically supported idea that the world implicitly communicates certain things about God and His nature. However, the variety of channels described in "Windows," as well as the content of the messages Gire speculates they deliver, far surpass the traditional understanding of the nature and role of general revelation. (And Gire writes as if he's aware that what he's proposing is unconventional.)

READER BEWARE : I believe it is accurate to say that Ken Gire is advocating a theology and discipline not taught in Scripture.

When it comes time to contemplate the "furniture" of life and apply Biblical teachings to what you observe and experience, "Windows of the Soul" does document some good exploration in that regard. However, when it comes time to hear God speak, don't let anyone convince you God's revealed Word in Scripture is insufficient for the task.

For my more thorough critique, see: HotFudgeSunday.com/WindowsOfTheSoul

"Wolfwalker" is a good book. It's by all means not the best book, but it's a pretty good one, better than the Wolfwalker books published thus far. This is book one of the Healer Dione adventures (Or the Gray Wolf of Randonnen Series), and it's clear how much different it is than the rest of the books despite the fact that it was published first. Certain creatures familiar to the series have changed dramatically, even from word terms, to the characters themselves. Worlags wield clubs in this story; `bota bag' is `boata' in this story; the characters are actually very interesting, something that slowly ebbed from the rest of the series, and the similes are actually quite bearable here.

To those who are reading this book for the first time, this book is very predictable. It is also confusing, since the writer doesn't explain what exactly a Worlag is, a Lepa, how many countries are there, all of these things are not explained. But if you're a wolf lover, you will love this book. Wolves are treated like Gods, people dropping to their knees and giving the Moonblessing, something similar to a prayer. In this volume, Wolfwalkers are rare, and Ember Dione is one, and also a healer, the very thing she has to be to learn the forbidden art of Ovosibas. Among her journey, she encounters cruel Raiders, a hardened man who everyone knows will be her mate the minute they see one another, and other characters. While the action is spot-on, the characters are just as good. Gamon shows his wily silliness here, something that dimmed down tremendously during the rest of the series. Hishn actually has a personality, and its wonderful to re-read this story. It's great to tell between these characters, while in the later series, everyone sounds so alike.

While the romance was...meh, the book still stands as one of the best Wolfwalker novels, despite its predictability. And while the similies are smaller here (thank god) I still wince at the `You limp like a one-legged-dog' comments. A worthy purchase, if you want to spend more than 20 bucks. I suggest you get a used copy, to save you money on such a ridiculously high price.

My name is Otis D. Ritch. (...)I think Tara K Harper is the greatest. I love all her books. Being an author myself, Where Eagles Soar--"a spiritual adventure," I know how hard it is to write a great book--all of hers are great.
She will become known as the all time greatest in her field.

This book is by far the best Sci-fi books out there! Well, if you like wolves and the fast paced action!
This book actually grips you and won't let go. I read plenty of Sci-fi books that are just so boring that what was the point in finishing it, but not this one. The book will make you re-read,e ven if you don't like the idea of female Wolfwalkers ruling the series. I honestly wish for A Male Wolfwalker to star the show.
But that isn't what makes this book the best! The action is so descripive, it makes you feel that you are a wolfwalker yourself and that you can actually feel the environment with the character.
I recomend this book if your reading this review right now. Its too damn good to say more in words!

My wife recommended that I pick up the Wolfwalker series after I had finished reading the Wheel of Time series - and maybe that was why I gave this novel 4 stars instead of 5. Tara Harper has created a vibrant character in Dion and the beginnings of a wonderful story line that plays out over the next 5 books in the series. I found that as the series progresses, I became more and more engrossed in the story.

My only minor gripe is that in this novel more than any other of the Wolfwalker series, her pacing of the action is relentless. The world that Tara Harper has created is such a harsh and violent environment that both Dion and the reader never are given the chance to take 'a breather' and unwind. In many fantasy stories, I feel drawn to the world itself - yet on the Wolfwalker world, I think its the last past I'd ever want to live!

Overall, add this to your list of must read fantasy series...

This is the first book in Harper's first series. I read this book after 'Cat Scratch Fever' and 'Cataract' were finished. I was hungry for more writing by the artist, and so I searched high and low to find all three books in the series.

In this first book, we are introduced to Dion, a very unusual woman. One day I hope the author writes a prequel, that details some of what the girl's growing up years must have been like. Suffice it to say, she is warrior trained, a healer by choice dedicated to saving lives, and a wolfwalker. Wolfwalkers are introduced to the reader in this series. They are humans who are drawn to wolves, and capable of working/communicating the wolves.

In this story, Dion begins a tale that will last 5 books and three generations of children. Dion begins the road to becoming a legend. It's interesting how a few twists in circumstances can completely change the road you walk. She faces a few very important decisions: the large sense of responsibility she has for those around her, because she has knowledge and skill that others don't have, and how far that responsibility should extend; the decision to save lives, following her healer-rank oaths; the responsibility to take lives while protecting herself, her loved ones, and those that are defenceless. It is the conflict between these three that sucks in the reader and refuses to let go.

I highly suggest this book to anyone who likes action, adventure, tough decisions, great fighting scenes, and personal relationships. This book was quite an eye opener, and a great introduction to the amazing worlds out there waiting for us to visit. (Or maybe not waiting.. maybe dreading..)

I didn't think a non-fiction book about the personal and professional lives of 'everyday' people would be so well composed. Sure, I expected to read about drama and bravery and tragedy, but Sean Flynn writes with well-tuned prose and a well-honed ear for the people and the town he reveals to the reader. He has done a great service in getting to the heart and soul of the protagonists and their loved ones. He does so without exaggeration, false bravado, or romanticism. The heroic fire fighters are shown three-dimensionally, and there isn't a phony note or word in the book. And like the true heroes in history, they are far from perfect human beings. In fact, the profound issue suggested in this book is that they are willing to risk their lives because they have flaws and have felt personal pain. How else could one feel so obligated to save utter strangers at the risk of their own lives and to have such an intuitive sense of how far your body and soul can go when they're up against a formidable foe. George Orwell said that it is the job of a human being not to be a saint. If my life was at risk, and given the choice who would try and save me, I'd pick these guys over any saint, preacher, minister, or holy man.

Note to who ever wrote the Publishers Weekly review. Get a map. The second largest city in New England is Worcester Mass. not WorcHester. Those of us born and raised there pronounce the city to rhyme with mister.

All that I can say is that Sean Flynn wrote this book about a horrific true event in such a way that I feel as if I lost my friends in the blaze. I can only imagine how the true friends of these 6 men felt and continue to feel each time they see a family member of one of their perished brothers. I'm not a crying man, but I cried at some points in this story b/c they hit so close to home for one, but for two you get so wrapped up in the lives of these men that you feel the stinging pain of realizing they have died. It's a sad story, that I actually remembered hearing about after i read the book, but it's also very motivating to anybody that has thought of becoming a FF. It's almost as its a test of your heart to be a FF. Like the beginning of initiation (hazing) to become a part of a fraternity. I know two other people that read it, that upon completion(one wasn't even able to finish) withdrew from the FF applicant process in which we all signed up together. Weeds out the weak...well kinda. :o)

Either way you look at it, this is good reading. I finished in in 4 days and I was continually fussed at for 3 of those days by my 9 month pregnant girlfriend b/c I wasn't giving her the attention she wanted. Now she's reading it and i'm not getting any attention. Go fig!

Buy the book! BTW...my addiction i speak of in my title just means my addiction to FF books.

I really enjoyed this book. My dad was a firefighter and I thought the writer portrayed the firefighters with a tough realisim without taking away their compassion for what they do. The families stories seemed to convey not only the day to day fears that all firefighters families have but, a small sense of what they went through when the unimaginable happened to them. Overall a great read by a writer who seemed to care about the subject.

I read this book simply because my boyfriend said he couldn't put it down. I was mesmorized by the bravery these men went gave out to fight the fire. After every page, I kept thinking to myself, "This is TRUE." I have a stronger respect for the brave fire fighters aroundt he world. Not only is this book about the fire and the fighters themselves, but it also depicts the family's devistation after the fact. Every page brought tears to my eyes. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially family's of fire fighters. Didn't want to put it down.

Stone's excerpt from AND THE WIND BEGAN TO HOWL actually made me laugh out loud at times. Bell is an amusing character who offers a sad, yet true description of working life and the routines one falls into. Stone's narrative incorporates humor into the text, but still includes a story that is believable and spot-on. His comedy in centered upon a sharp wit that makes Bell's everyday experiences come alive and worthy of exploration. I wish I could read the rest of the novel and follow the increasingly crazy actions of Bell. This excerpt shows a creative, humorous text, and it is hard to believe this is Stone's first novel!

In Forrest Stone's story about BELL, I find fond recollections of "Charley Bell", who worked with me for 19 years in my sign company here in Fayetteville, N.C. I came to read about Forrest's story, and must confess, I am Forrest Stone's dad. I have not asked Forrest about it, yet, but I have a hunch that he didn't just pull the BELL character out of thin air. He met Charley Bell a number of times on visit home to
Fayetteville, N.C. Anyone who has ever met Charley Bell is left with a life long impression. Some of us got together once and decided to create a "CHARLEY BELL DOLL"...which we sold all around the world to military families once stationed at nearby Ft. Bragg with Charley Bell. Charley is one of those "unsung" heroes...and you would never hear about his many wounds and medals from his lips. Military buddies of Charley's filled me in about this man, BELL. I am looking forward to reading the entire story, wondering if I can pick up more clues as to how the name BELL came into Forrest's mind for this character. I suppose he might not ever realize how the name BELL flashed into his mind.

This excerpt packs so much in: life, knowledge, and some serious ennui. The voice is consistent and complex, not too cynical. The tendency for the main character, a lowly editor you think can't actually like his job, to express thoughts or impressions in terms of symbols, for example, is a low key way to make this guy an individual to get interested in or at least acquainted with, although he's also the everyman. The humor is good, not so dark that one loses hope or interest in the character. And this is told in present tense, I would think that would be difficult to sustain but it is not even noticeable.

What an amazing command of language is demonstrated in this excerpt! In addition to the character who is utterly real, vividly wrenched into reality before our reading eyes, there is the language itself. Each phrase has unexpected turns that tease the mind, original images, word interactions beyond clever to the point of brilliant. Very, very good writing and the creation of a character who demands our interest. More please.

And the Wind Began to Howl by F. Stone begins with Bell starting another normal Friday at his job as a copy-editor. Though he's been here for a number of years, he still marvels that he got this job through an ad (this comes a bit later).

From the beginning there is a strong sense of the comedy that will act as a cornerstone for the telling of Bell's story. The example of how folks sign in, including the Greek letter of the day, shows the simple pleasure and humor Bell finds in the most banal of things.

As Bell discovers he's been fired he reprimands himself: 'And how dare he leave himself in such a position as to be waylaid by this ridiculous job.'

I found a smile curled at the edge of my lips through out most of the excerpt.

Once Bell wanders off from the office and lands at a basketball court, his memory of junior high was confusing at first. As it played it, I could see the sense of having it in there (calling the ghost of reckless violence in a time of anger). However, the whole piece felt a bit longer than it needed to be, seriously slowing what had otherwise been a smoothly paced development of the story.

Overall, I found the writing to be wonderfully clever and compelling. Bell is an odd guy, but an interesting one. The premise of the whole story sounds like this will make for an interesting show.

I cannot over estimate the importance of this book for any one who feels the persistent question, "What is the meaning of my life?" I have read this book three times in the past year and each reading brings many new revelations. The title is lofty and ambitious and should not be taken to mean that all you have to do is read this book and you will catapult into the spiritual worlds. This book is a solid introduction the the science of authentic Kabbalah written by today's foremost expert on the subject, Dr. Michael Laitman.If you have ever read or heard anything about Kabbalah other than Dr. Laitman put that aside for now and enter the study of authentic Kabbalah. It will be much different that what you expect and it will help you to finally answer the question, what is the meaning of my life?

This book actually touched my heart. It was as though I could not "understand" parts of it, however, I felt it. I found it beautiful and moving. And, it caused me to search out more books by this author. I think anyone even remotely interested in Kabbalah needs this book in their library.

"Attaining the Worlds Beyond" was the first book I ever read on the subject of Kabbalah. That was four years ago. It made such an impression that I've been a serious student of this ancient wisdom ever since. I keep this book by my bedside and can open it at any time to any page and it's like reading it for the first time.

I am truly overwhelmed by the connection my "soul" feels to the wisdom that is revealed in this book. I have researched Rabbi Michael Laitman and his lineage to Authentic Kabbalah and because of this book I have taken numerous lessons with him at www.kabbalah.info and have come to the conclusion that this man is indeed genuine and holds no other purpose than to help mankind on his journey to the Creator. This book holds incredible wisdom that reaches deep down inside of you and awakens a spark in your soul that remembers where it came from. Depression does not have a hold on my mind anymore since I have come to study with Rav Laitmain. Classes are absolutly Free. Read this book and discover the journey that will re-unite your soul with the Creator.

This book is a must for beginners and serious students alike. The translation is smooth and concise. The uses of complex Kabbalah terms are kept to a minimum while the explanations are straight forward, clear and enlighten. Rav Laitman guides the reader the through the Upper Worlds with gental words that reflect the great Light of this teacher.
From the first chapter to the last, the reader will find the statement and response format a workable style, which allows the maximum comprehension with anchor points for rereading specific sections.
When one delves into this book they will find the light of authentic Kabbalah shining through. Like other books written by Rav Laitman, returing to this work again and again, will increase their understanding of true Spiritual Kabbalah and will experience the expansion of the Light that shines within.

I bought this book for a friend with a new baby. My friend liked the book. I read some of it and thought it was a great concept for a book.

This is a wonderful book for little ones. It introduces large words in a concise way so that the particular word will be understood. Also, the illustrations are very cute and colorful. This is a great book for gift giving. I recommend it highly.

Love it, can't wait to give it to my granddaughter. It is well done.

My Early Childhood students loved this book. They were able to define all of the words by using context clues!

Our grandsons listened to the book being read to them three times the first day they received it and we immediately heard them using some of the words in their conversations. it is an amazing tool!

Blood of Angels is one of the best suspense novels I have read in quite some time. Set in Nashville it features Thomas Dennehy, a lead prosecutor who is known for his closing arguments and who has sent more than one criminal to death row. His new case, for which he plans to go for the maximum penalty, is against Moses Bol, a Sudanese immigrant accused of raping and murdering a white woman in a gritty part of town. As the case is contemplated a bombshell drops. An anti-death penalty professor claims he has incontrovertible proof that an executed convict that Dennehy put on death row, Wilson Owens, was innocent of the crime for which he was put to death. This throws the prosecutor's office into disarray, as well as the case against Bol, as an activist preacher claims Bol is innocent. In the meantime Dennehy thinks he's being stalked by someone, and acts directed at him get increasingly more frightening. He is soon visited, yet again, by his past, in a harrowing sequence of events.

This novel is definitely an intricate, well thought out work of suspense. The characters in this novel are very well drawn and Dennehy's relationship and interaction with them gives the novel a very personal touch.

Two thumbs up for this one.

The start was a bit misleading ( I thought I'd stumbled upon an anti-death penalty rant disguised as a novel ), but was pleasantly surprised to find myself in the middle of a fantastic thriller.

I recommend readers go through the bargain hardcover book section of their local bookstores and experiment with new authors on the cheap. That's how I found Reed Arvin and now I plan on reading all of his books.

Thomas Dennehy, Assistant District Attorney of Davidson County Tennessee, has his hands full in Blood of Angels.

The case of one Wilson Owens has come back to haunt the DA's office as new evidence has come to light that the State of Tennessee may have executed the wrong man two years ago.

Dennehy was the prosecutor in the case known at the Sunshine Grocery murders and has the singular notoriety of having convicted two men in separate trials and of separate crimes of killing the same woman. This in itself puts a tornadic twist into this book that would make it a brilliant story, but Arvin goes one-step further by hurling the racially charged murder of a local white-trash girl by a Sudanese immigrant into the mix.

Kwame Jamal Hale has come forward and delivered what may prove to be very damning evidence that he, not Owens, was the murderer at the Sunshine Grocery. His claim? He knows where the heretofore-undiscovered murder weapon can be found. Dennehy, his boss David Rayburn and soon-to-be retired fellow prosecutor Carl Becker, can only wait and watch as the circus rolls into downtown Nashville and the DA's office prepares to tender their resignations en toto, if it is proved that Wilson Owens was innocent and unlawfully executed.

Meanwhile the bond hearing of the suspected Sudanese murderer Moses Bol comes to court. The DA is dealt another blow when bail is set at $1.5 million and is paid by one Fiona Towns, a Presbyterian preacher of a dying central Nashville church that has less the dozen members.

These two stories together are not enough for Arvin. He tosses in the failing personal life of Dennehy, a cast of characters that make every page a thrill to turn and just enough action for you to gnaw your fingernails down to the cuticles. Dennehy has a wit and dark sense of humor that would be depressing if it were not written so well. Add his ex-wife, her wealthy doctor second husband, and a daughter that truly loves her daddy, and you have the full package in a legal thriller that you will be proud to recommend to every fellow fiction reader you know.

Armchair Interviews says: If you love legal thrillers, check this one out!

I loved "The Will" by Arvin and grabbed "Blood of Angels" as soon as it was released in hardcover. It is a book to own and I will read again one day. Great suspense, character developement and plot. This book has it all. It's one of those you can't put down once you start it.

As a former resident of Nashville and currently living in the city of Frankling (the hero's city) I was expecting to be somewhat familiar with the sites and locations. What I was not expecting was the absolutely riveting story - a police procedural of the first degree. I now know how residents of New York, DC, LA & Chicago feel when they read stories that take place in their city. The areas described are well-known and provide a reference point for the story.

This is the New South. Absent are evangelicals, the dominant Democrat party, close-knit generational families and a whites only landscape. Instead, Thomas Dehenny, the district attorney, is a driven, dedicated hard-drinking, divorced father who never attends church. One detects that the author (through Thomas) decries those who devote their lives to defending murderers and rapists. He asks, What about the victims? Who speaks for them?

In this case, there is a strong possiblity that the wrong man was executed. The crime involved two defendents - the shooter & the medic who actually killed the woman through negligance (he was on meth). At the same time, the city is rocked by the brutal murder of a Nationite woman by an African refugee. The struggle between low-class whites (The Nation) & the growing numbers of refugees and immigrants is real & depicted with accuracy. Into the fray steps Fiona Tonws, local Presbyterian minister/activist. Despite their positions, a romance breaks out between the two. The real villian is revealed midway through the book & he is as horrible and clever as they come. The ending was sheer perfection as was the entire story. I cannot say enough about this book! Buy it.

It is definitely the best book I have ever read, and I read many great books throughout my life. I read it about six times, the first one when I was little. I still remember. Now I got it for my own children. It has amazing principles, and wonderful teachings. I wich we could all see life the way "El Principito" does. What a great lesson!

A BOOK THAT INFLUENCED MY LIFE

The book that has influenced my life is "The Little Prince". This book iis basically about a little blond boy that meets an adult with who he will become friend, somewhere in the world, dunno where.He discovers, during a trip, adults, who will allow him to understand adults world and life on hearth In the begining of the story, the pilot crashes in a desert and thers were the story begings.This story has many characters, but the two main ones are the pilot (the narrator), and the little prince.One of the main settings are the dessert were the pilot meets the little prince, and the planet were the little prince lives, but this story has many settings.

I read this book because my mother told me that every kid must read this book, so she gave me the book and i read it when i was almost 12 years old. This book has influenced my life in many ways. Every time i read this book it makes me think, about pepole and friendship, it makes me cry, laugh, and be a better person and a better friend. It also makes me be more pacient, and this is a thing that im not so good at, but every time im in a cituation were i have to be pacient, since i read that book, I have teach myself to try to understand people, and why they are like that. This book is in a prose/chatter way written, in this way it was easier for me to understand the meaning of the words. This book you have to read it more than once to get the meaning of the words.











By Avira Arreola.

Creo que uno de los libros mas lindos que he leido. Es un libro que podes leer a cualquier edad, tendo 18 años y recien lo lei.
Es una aventura muy linda que algun dia espero poder leer a mi hijos :)
Les recomiendo este libro a todo mundo.

It's been one of my favorite books since I was in 6th grade, great life values in this story! Great for kids! and people of any age.

This is a lovely story, and I wanted to own the book to follow while I listen to the story in Spanish on my ipod. Children's stories in Spanish are a delightful way to study for the mid-level student.

T.William Waltrip, M.D.