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I bought this book a number of years ago and I still take it out every now and again to look through it. I never get bored with it. A friends partner died a few weeks ago and he was a huge fan of Elvis, when I showed it to her she got great comfort from looking through it. Well worth a look. I will treasure my copy for life.

The reason why I didn't rate this book higher than 3 stars, is the fact, that most Elvis fans already have seen the pictures that this book features. Still, this book is a very, very nice photo-book, which contains glossy photo's of Elvis devided into three parts: the '50's, '60's and '70's. Most pictures are included in the '60's part, which is remarkable, because most books include pictures of the '70's. The photo's are from a high quality and there is a describtion with each picture. I would like to recommend this book to every person who has just started to buy books about Elvis Presley. For the die-hard Elvis fan it isn't essential.

I first heard about Pacovelli through word of mouth. I went to Pacovelli's web sites. Turns out he has three of them. I log on to the main site www.pacovelli.com. It's very impressive despite its just a regular HTML web site but look can be deceiving.

After watching the preview videos of each Pacovelli erotic music video, I decided to purchase of them prepaid access cards. After I got it, I was throughly impressed. I like how Pacovelli allows his songs. The only drawback is that you can not download any erotic music videos and the cards only are good for 14 logins, which I found out the hard way. I like the site and the prepaid cards.

Yes, this book has a nice simple story line that makes you turn the pages. But, those pages are usually three-page snippets (called chapters) and the four women characters of the "club" are stereotyped middle-class working women. The protaganist, Lindsay Boxer is the last person in the world you would want to see heading up a homicide squad: emotional, impulsive and not very bright. The turning point for me was when she and her department buddies wanted to apply a little pressure to a suspected murderer and parole violator. They couldn't figure out how to bring him in on murder charges, so they just showed up at his door to let him know they were watching. Why didn't they simply arrest him on the parole violation? Combine this with her impulsively chasing after bad guys by herself (twice) and her need to be rescued (twice) by a man or men (her father and homicide department buddies), and you've got a less-than-compeling lead character. I'd never heard of James Patterson before, and this book certainly doesn't incline me to read any more of his books. For my money, John Lescroarts' series of books set in the same place--San Francisco's Police Department homicide unit and legal community--are much more sophisticated and equally page-turning.

Sometimes it's hard for a second book in a series to live up to the first one. This one didn't disappoint. I did finish it and somewhat enjoyed the story, but decided I probably wouldn't get the next in the series. I guess I'm spoiled to the Alex Cross series and was hoping this would be as good, it wasn't.

This is the second book in the Women's Murder Club series featuring Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends -- a crime reporter, a medical examiner, and an assistance district attorney -- who are the Women's Murder Club. They gather to discuss evidence that others in their workplaces may have missed as well as sharing support and friendship. This time it's another rather bizarre serial killer. Boxer's long-lost father, a retired police officer, makes an appearance in this book. This is a fast read with short chapters. The plot holds one's attention to the end.

Picked this up for another trip to Europe and eagerly finished it. I continue to enjoy the interplay of the four women. I do wish that Jill's character was developed just a little more. There were a few pieces that even after finishing confuse me, but perhaps that's part of the mystery. I'm curious to see if the Aaron Winslow character continues in the series.

James Patterson has done it again. This sequel is fast paced easy to read and I could not put the book down. I love the Women's Murder Club and the characters to me are believable. These women have problems of their own and that is woven brilliantly into the story. If you like true to life crime stories with women in charge than this is a must book to read.

The 5th Horseman
by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Review by AMenace2Poetry

In The 5th Horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, you are taken on an unbelievable ride where you aren't helping solve one mystery; rather, two: Murders are occurring inside the San Francisco Municipal Hospital where victims are found with coins over their eyes, and there are glamorized and accessorized female bodies showing up in cars with the same perfume dabbed upon their genitalia. Join Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends as they race against time to solve these mysteries and end these murders!

Okay, I could've told more about what happened in the book, but if I did that, it wouldn't give you any motivation to read it. I do believe, however, that if I speak of what I found captivating in the novel, you may be more prone to. So, these are my thoughts and opinions (read: emphasis on MY) about The 5th Horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.

First, I'll start with what I like to call "the positives." The book is broken up into several chapters; however, each chapter is only a page or three long, so it gives one the impression that he/she is covering more of the novel at a faster pace. The characters are great together, as if they're the best of friends. Even Det. Boxer's relationship with her boyfriend, Joe, feels "right." My favorite character was Yuki Castellano, a young lawyer whose mother has been rushed to San Francisco Municipal Hospital. She's full of emotion, and I could actually see her feelings... if that makes any sense at all.

Now, on to "the negatives." Although the book is broken up into one-three page chapters and readers are left feeling as if they have become speedsters, the book, I feel, moves too quickly. There isn't enough pausing in the book. Well, what does that mean? I don't feel that the characters are fleshed out enough, and the situations could use more time spent on them. While the characters are "good together" (for lack of a better phrase), I don't feel as if Patterson or Paetro spent enough time working out the kinks. My least favorite character was Cindy Thomas. Why? She was... again, for lack of a better phrase, annoying. While she did play the role of reporter to a T, I think there were some things she should've kept to herself as opposed to writing about it. But that's just me. You may find her to be an amazing character.

I'll stop there. I try not to overanalyze anyone's work, and I do believe that Patterson (especially) and Paetro (not especially -- never heard of her) are great authors. So, I've missed a few books within this Women's Murder Club series, but The 5th Horseman makes me feel as if I'm kept in the loop. Overall, on a scale from 1 to 5, I would rate this as a 2 1/2 or maybe lowish 3.

Great book. This was a "page turner". You could NOT put this book down. I enjoyed the whole series of the Woman's Murder Club. Am waiting for the next book from James Patterson. Thanks, Mr. Patterson for such great entertainment.

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after hearing his works praised by multiple friends. I found the novel to do what fiction should - provides an escape from your life and plants you into the life of another. Here, you're given a birds-eye view of San Fran detective, Lindsay Boxer, on her way to busting vicious killers. The book was an interesting, quick read - a good book to pick up for a road trip or an evening at home. I recommend it, and look forward to reading other novels by this author.

I was very pleased when I received my audio book. Not only was it in excellent condition, I received it promply.

Good for a used product. I collect hardbacks from particular authors so I was fortuate to find it at such a good price. Thank you.

Enjoyed this one, but not as quite as much previous one. There were a couple places where I wish they had developed things a bit more. Aaron Winslow almost showing up again. The ending also seemed a bit anti-climatic.

i absolutely love James Patterson!!! In this 3rd installement of the women's murder club 3rd degree is a book you dont want to put down. Each chapter leaves you wanting more i couldnt wait to see the ending. The part I did not expect was when they killed off the d.a jill. I didnt expect that to happen and although it isnt going to be the same main 4 characters I know he probably wouldnt have done it if he had to. so in all i give this book 5 out of 5 i highly recommend it

Fast Reading and holds your attention until you finally make yourself put it down. I really like his style of writing. Short chapters and good plots all make the book a great read.

I have been a fan of James Patterson for many years and have never been disappointed. After watching the show on ABC I decided to read one of the books...and could not put it down!!! James Patterson is a genius!!!

I loved the Women's Murder Club books, but I really can't stand it when readers are insulted by unnecessary inconsistencies. In books 1 & 2, Jill's husband was named Steve and in book 3, suddenly his name is Rick! In book 2, Lindsay's father shared a good relationship with her and she had good memories of him up until her walked out before her mother got sick. She only saw him one other time after he left and she even confronts him for not attending her mothers funeral. However in book 5, suddenly her father was a mean man who didn't walk out until after her Mum died and he was there at the funeral.

A little bit more attention to detail would make this series an absolute delight for all readers and fans!

I enjoyed this book a lot. It is up to the usually James Patterson standard. If you are a James Patterson fan you will enjoy.

I just couldnt get into this book at all. it starts out okay but then it just plateaus and nothing exciting happens. not worth it.

James Patterson has been writing thriller novels since the 1970s, but didn't become a big success until 1990, when he wrote a novel entitled ALONG CAME A SPIDER featuring a character named Alex Cross. Now he's the biggest thriller writer in existence. I like Patterson's stories, but I don't think his pre-1990 novels are worth reading.

THE MIDNIGHT CLUB is an example of why. It comes across as a pretty mediocre novel, especially if you've read a lot of thriller fiction. The characters are quite flat, and the plot is pretty predictable and filled with silly cliches. The romance, in particular, is not the least bit believable. Unlike Patterson's later novels, this book is also pretty slow paced and overwritten in sections. I found it a chore to read.

I think THE MIDNIGHT CLUB is for Patterson completists only. If you're new to his work, my advice is to try KISS THE GIRLS, 1ST TO DIE, THE QUICKIE, or JUDGE & JURY. Those novels are far more entertaining than what I found here.

This book was what I was looking for and it is a very interesting book.

The über-bad guy who's invincible until the end. The cop bent on revenge. The rogue cop. The secret criminal society a la The Godfather on steroids. Bits and pieces of every thriller we've read are here on display. The bits and pieces fit adequately well, and the plot (the New York Cop and the Intrepid Reporter take down criminal mastermind with the help of the Feds) moves along. It's a decent airport read, but no more than that.

Having been a huge BSC fan since the series first came out, a long time ago, I can honestly say this book wasn't well written.

Mallory Pike finds out that her favourite author of all time, Henrietta Hayes lives in the same small town of Stoneybrook as she does. Determined to see her, Mallory rides her bike to the house and meets Henrietta. Henrietta is so impressed by Mallory that she gives her a job as her personal secretary.
One day mallory finds a hidden room that belonged to Mrs. Hayes teenage daughter who was killed by a drunk driver. Mallory also finds out that Mrs. Hayes lived a very sad life, unlike the characters in Mrs. Hayes books. Mallory gets so upset because Mrs. Hayes life isn't modeled after the characters in her books, that she refuses to talk to Mrs. Hayes ever again!

Okay, that confused me. The Mallory Pike that I thought I knew (the old school BSC books) would never freak out like that! I personal don't really like the newer BSC books that have come out. If you can find an old school BCS book (pre-1994) buy it, trust me it's a lot better than the newer books.

mallory is in seventh heaven. She is about to start a job with her favorite author, Henrietta Hayes. when Mal uncovers some troubling facts about Hayes' history, she leaves a little mean note for Henrietta Hayes.

If you were going to help ms hayes, they why did you have to give her a nasty note, Mal. You were supposed to be her number one fan!

Speaking as a huge fan of the series despite its flaws, this book sucks. In plot A, Mallory gets a part-time job helping out her new favorite author, and then feels "betrayed" when she discovers that the happy childhood in the author's books didn't really happen and the characters don't actually exist. I mean, what's WRONG with you, Mallory? Were you "lying" when you wrote the story about "Tess In The Middle" or whatever it was called, or when you made up those two mice characters in "New York, New York"? It's called FICTION. You won an AWARD for writing it. And now we're supposed to believe that she no longer understands the basic definition of the term?

Meanwhile, to drive the point home, Mallory's writing a play for some elementary school kids to perform as some class project. The play consists of a family called the Spikes, with names like Ranessa and Gordon, wandering around on the stage being stupid. Because a) Mallory thinks she has to depict real life exactly as it is and b) Mallory is an arrogant nitwit.

The book would MAYBE work, a TINY bit, if this was the first time we'd seen Mallory trying to be a writer. But we've obviously seen in several previous books that she is much smarter than this, even if she is a toad. I can't believe Ann M. Martin okayed this swill.

Mallory's author lives in Stoneubrook and she's determined to see her in person. Then, Mallory finds out more about her past which causes Mallory to hate her.

I think people could be surprised at how much fanfic, esp on the Internet, can mean to people. Let alone that it was a big enough topic for people to write books and scholarly essays about! Could be something of a surpise, esp if you had no idea so many people enjoyed this hobby.

Being a woman who is an occasional writer of Klingon fan-novellas, I was interested in this scholarly book on fanfic and its female following. The author does an in-depth study of female fans of not only Star Trek, but Blake's 7 (a British sci-fi series), Starskiy & Hutch, The Man From Uncle, Alien Nation, Doctor Who, and other TV shows. Her conclusions: 98% of fanfic is written by women, who prefer intimacy, character-interaction, and continuity over action and special-effects. (I guess that makes me a "2%er" -- I prefer plot-driven adventure, decriptive carnage, and characters of my own creation.) Immersing herself in the subculture, Bacon-Smith delves into the very personal and sometimes secretive world of 'zines and fannish writing. With great respect toward the community which generously contributed to her study, she exposes the genres of fiction which appeal to most female writers and readers. They are the "MarySue" and "LaySpock" which are basically an extension of the writers' own personnae and fantasies; the "Hurt-Comfort" tender tales of nurturing and caretaking; and "Slash" or erotica featuring explicit sex between established characters. Bacon-Smith also cautiously explores the underground realm of homoerotic "Slash" (sometimes called "K/S" after Kirk/Spock) in which female fans envision intimate relationships between the two male partners of various favorite series. This is an intriguing book, containing much technical terminology and psych-evaluation. I thought I might identify with it, but instead I found the subculture wholly alien (no pun intended). At least I know now why my klinzines are not a big hit with the mainstream fandom!

A fascinating look at fandom, managing to catch the world of zines, video, and small communities just before the 'Net fully hit fandom. Occasionally a bit too filled with academic lingo for the average reader, but an utterly engrossing read for anyone involved in fandom.

I was able to finish this book only because I wanted to know who the killer was. It certainly isn't the worst book I've ever read, but, it was very dull at times. And I didn't really like how the writing was all in faxes, letters, and phone conversations. Get this one at the library so you won't waste any money on it.

I purchased this book out of pure curiosity, and I do not regret it for even a second! Ronald Munson took a turn for the better when he wrote this book completely by letters. emails. faxes. and recorded telephone messages. Joan Carpenter, a contraversial newscaster, is new to town and must rely on her co-workers and friends for support with settling in. Not long after arriving to town, Joan begins to get letters, faxes and emails, from someone who clained to be her "biggest fan." When Joan had a problem with a fellow worker at her TV station, the stalker killed the troublemaker. Just how far would this "fan" go? Would this person..KILL... Joan? Who is this stalker?... Well they might be closer than you think.....

In Fan Mail he is. This book was so unique in the fact that the story was told purely thru e-mails, faxes and phone messages.

The plot touches on a stalker called The Watcher, something that every personality fears but what made this book so chilling was the fact that the reader, along with the stalked, had no clue as to what the stalker was thinking.

The reader is kept in suspense by not being allowed to view what is going on inside either the stalker's head or the vicitim's. While this is not the best mystery I have ever read, it certainly wins points for creativity.

It was an interesting project for Mallory and she's lucky to have met her favourite author and work for her, but it was kind of dumb of her to get mad at her for not writing from her life just because she had a rough childhood and her books did not reflect that. I give it 4 stars though because the book was well written descriptively and the ending was a very good one

Mallory Pike, No. 1 Fan was the 80th installment in the babysiters club books and it was easily as good as the other 79. Mallory Pike has to research her chosen career in an imaginative way for a school essay. She has no problem finding her career, but ideas for learning something in an imaginative way don't come easy. After reading a playscript she decides to write a play to help her along with the achievment of doing something and seeing it acted out by the Kids can do anything club ( Kids club. ) But her teacher refuses that proposal and she decides to add to it - compare her expierience with the great write, Henrietta Hayes. But then Mallory finds things out about Mrs. hayes which make her question Henrietta about being a great writer? But will things turn out right for poor Mallory? To find out, read the book.

Mallory Pike,a member of the Babysitters' Club,is really excited to meet her favourite author.She is even hired as her assistant!But when spoiled Mal finds out that said author(Henrietta somebody or something) had a difficult childhood,Mallory decides she doesn't like her anymore and even after the writer's kindness toward her,Mallory leaves her a nasty note and refuses to see her again.Typical of one of the Babysitters.

In this book, Mallory meets her favorite author, who writes generally uplifting books about a happy family. When Mallory finds out that the author (sorry, I forget her name) actually had an unhappy childhood, she accuses the author of lying in her books, which are meant to be fiction. Mallory should have understood that fiction can be sincerely written by an author without actually being based on the exact events of their life.

This book just didn't have enough of a plot. There was very little action, and Mallory seemed to be a lot more disturbed by the fact that the author's books weren't based on her own childhood than a real person would. This idea could have been used as part of a much more complex storyline, but not as a "plot" on its own.

Mallory is lucky to visit her favorite author, Henrietta Hayes. When Mal learns more about her childhood, she wishes she did not meet her and leaves a very nasty note.