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Incredible new page turner by a very talented new author. This book keeps you entertained from the first page to the last! This mystery/thriller really gets under your skin and makes you think, much like Stephen King novel. I really look forward to seeing what Schleicher write next.

Incredible new page turner by a very talented new author. This book keeps you entertained from the first page to the last! This mystery/thriller really gets under your skin and makes you think, much like Stephen King novel. I really look forward to seeing what Schleicher write next.

Crematorium is a well written story based on the human madness of a serial killer. Schleicher exposes the killer's insane motives and the terror he invokes on his victims; and explores the total breakdown of the human character in the wake of this madman's killing spree. As disturbing as this subject is, I encourage the reader to finish the story in its entirety. You will be rewarded with a truthful and insightful interpretation of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond between mother and child.

"Crematorium" is an exceptional book on an unpleasant subject and I initially feared that I might be put off. I need not have worried: Schleicher has crafted an interesting, unexpected and intelligent reflection on a serial murderer and the persons whose lives he affects.

Most impressive is the way Schleicher structures and controls the plot: the time skipping (flashbacks, flash forwards), the multiple narrators and enough events to fuel three novels made it a little confusing at first. But soon everything starts to click and I found myself enjoying the anti-chronological tag-team narration of it all. Every conceivable loose end, every incident of plot (some of which I had forgotten) are tied skillfully together by the end.

Characterization is excellent. There are enough characters for a much longer work, but Schleicher gives each of them such strong individual characteristics that they each become memorable. The only character who isn't extensively drawn for us is Detmer the killer, and keeping him a mystery is entirely appropriate.

This may be the only crime novel in existence that combines bloody murders with reflections on the nature of God, an explanation of the appeal of contemporary rock music and a truly original (to me) interpretation of reincarnation. As I think you know, I personally don't believe in reincarnation, but what a wonderful dramatic device it makes here! Schleicher's take on it could fuel a whole series of novels. Anyone who reads this will be getting as much philosophy as titillation.

In short, this book is a truly impressive first work that deserves a wide readership. It reads not like a first novel, but like the product of an experienced, confident writer.

Some may think that crime thrillers about serial killers and the media's obsession with violence have been done to death...but when done well they can make for the best kind of suspense. This new author (who writes in a blunt, no-nonsesnse manner that makes even the dull parts page-turning) explores well-tread ideas and issues, but does so with just enough pizzaz and unique touches to allow it to break away from the pack. A little bit mystery, a little bit horror, a little bit spiritual, a little bit social commentary, and good doses of surrealism juxtaposed wih gritty realism all help this tale rise above most others in the genre. The only complaint is there could have been more in depth character development with some of the major players, and there seemed to be too many characters over-all to be occupying a novel that clocks in at under 200 pages. Also, some of the dialogue seemed forced and unreal. But I'll give Schleicher the benefit of the doubt and assume that it was all meant to go along with one of the novel's major motifs: memories play like badly edited movies. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys this type of stuff.

don't miss this one...excellent read. a truly interesting & exciting story from start to finish. i enjoyed it very much. happy reading!

This was a great legal thriller. It kept you guessing throughout as to what was going to happen next. This book was hard to book down and is a very quick read. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves legal thrillers and/or mysteries!

I found this book while browsing through my favorite book store. The synopsis sounded intriguing so I decided to purchase it. I am not sorry that I did. I have not had the pleasure of reading any of the previous novels by this author but I will soon remedy that. This story was suspenseful yet with a very believeable quality about the story. Once you start reading and discover the killings it intigues so much so that you HAVE to continue to find out who and why. It also had a great twist at the end because I pride myself on being somewhat of an amateur detective but I was not prepared for the ending.If you are looking for a great book to read that you CAN'T put down until the end this is definitely one of them! Kudos Mr. Flowers, I look forward to reading more of your work in the future.

This is a story of surprising results to the various investigations. It is full of twists and turns which have the reader guessing. This book caught my attention from the beginning and held it throughout. It is well-written, fast moving, suspenseful. There are a number of explicit sex episodes. The details of Victoria's murder are gruesome. The scenes portraying the serial killer are particularly blood-curdling. Despite this I would not hesitate to recommend Damning Evidence and I eagerly look forward to his second thriller.

Kate, a single mother of two teenage children finds herself in an awful situation, her son is charged with murdering a young couple. Kate's love, Simon, defends her son but to Kate it seems that Simon himself is not all that innocent...all those twists and turns in the plot make this book a real enjoyment. Absolutely worth reading. When I started reading this book it was just impossible to put it down, had to read it all the way till the very last page.

This book is a huge hit with both my 2 and 4 year old boys. They love the characters and learning the different animals and reptiles throughout the colorful pages.

Wonderful children's book with great stories that children of all ages will enjoy!! We have purchased the whole series for our daughters.

This book introduces the Clubhouse gang, a group of kids (all boys in the first book) that share wild enthusiasms and re-name their club with each new adventure. Here, the boys get into reptiles and amphibians, forming the "The Dangerous Snake And Reptile Club" of the title. They catch dozens of tadpoles, salamanders and non-poisonous snakes, then put them on display for the folks in their neighborhood to see. The reptile club eventually loses focus and the animals are set free, but in the last panel of the book, the stage is set for a sequel, when the boys find a "meteor" in a neighbor's back yard. This series perfectly captures the excitement with which preteens delve into their passions... The artwork is a bit grotesque, but the books work -- my kid loved 'em and wanted to hear more. (ReadThatAgain)

My three-and-a-half-year-old wants this read over and over. We found it at the library, then had to purchase our own copy. My husband grew up "all boy" with his younger brother; and, now my two sons are doing the same. This book encourages boys to be boys, and is so much fun! The illustrations are wonderful. We can't wait for "Space Station Mars" to hit the shelves.

My son and daughter (5 and 3) love this book - and I do, too. The story includes brothers catching snakes, finding "dinosaur bones", collecting tadpoles, and turning their club house into the snake and reptile club -- little adventures that really got my kids' imaginations racing. My kids are making plans for their own club house and would love to catch a few creatures to put inside, too. Really eye-catching, funny illustrations. And, unlike some kids' books, it manages to include characters who seem like real kids who make a little mischief, but are not negative or bratty. We read a LOT of books and this one is a stand out. We can't wait for the next club house book!

I received this book Dawn as a Christmas gift. After I finished reading it, I was stunned. I was stunned at how good the story is. I was stunned that I had never heard of it before. I was stunned that it has not yet been made into a movie. I have read the other reviews of this book and I agree with them about it. I think that the love expressed in this story is an example of "true love." The book has a "strangness" to it that the author carries off beautifully. The story takes place in the future but it is an extremely real story that could be happening today. I just finished reading it and the events seem so real to me. I can imagine the characters living today at The Oaks. You know what? This would be a perfect story for one of those television movies. I know that this is a work of fiction but the way in which Byron Edwards wrote it makes me almost believe that the The Oaks is real. I love the way it ended. I won't give it away but I really didn't want it to end. I was enjoying being taken back or ahead to that time and place with the Habershams. You really do feel as if you are there and that you are interacting with the characters. I do recommend it highly and give it five stars.

I had been sick lately and my boyfriend got me a copy of this book to read. It makes me wonder where I have been. I just found out about it. This is a great read. I love the wedding scene. You can just picture it in your head. I want my boyfriend and I to get married in a setting like this. I think people will enjoy reading this book. It has mystery but not much. It mostly has romance. This is a story of true love. Any woman in the world would want to be treated like Miss Armstrong. I think she did her husband wrong by being gone so much. You'll like this book. I can easily see this story as a movie. It would be fun to go to.

I bought this novel because of my interest in the Civil War. It contains a fascinating description of the escape from Richmand, Va. by Jefferson Davis as the Confederate treasury was brought along. However, this is not a Civil War novel. I have never read a book like this one. It is totally different from any other novel I have read. It was surprisingly good. I got about half-way through it before I realized it. This is a neat love story and a fun book to read. My wife is reading it now.

The thing I really enjoyed about this story is that, as I read it, it seemed as if I were right there. I could visualize everything that was taking place. It was like "being there" in the story. This is one of those books that could easily be turned into a movie. As you read it, you can see it happening. I also like the theme of love that runs throughout this book. It's a good story and I have recommended it to my friends. I've got a Civil War fanatic friend who really enjoyed the Lost Gold of the Confederacy part of the story.

It all started in May,2020. On a plantation in Salem, GA. The towns people thought she was crazy, but she had lost a lover and was awaiting his return. The Oaks, her plantation home, held ancient secrets and mystery. Would the return of her lover,and time, help solve the mystery from the past? I read DAWN, fancinated and yearning for more throughout the book. There is romance, sex, mystery and secret's. It takes you into the year 2020 blending in the history of The Oaks.I started reading DAWN and was up most all night , I could not put it down. I believe DAWN, would be a great movie or mini series. I recommed that you read DAWN and also get acquainted with the author,Byron Edwards. He has other books in print.

ISBN 0590420070 - Martin's BSC books tend to remain timeless, overall, despite references to things like VCRs. This and Martin's ability to keep track of details through the series always make her books worth reading.

Dawn's father and brother still live in California, while Dawn and her mother are now living in Stoneybrook. Dawn's got new friends and has settled in happily, but she's very excited to visit sunny California - she won't be the only one who eats healthy food, she loves the warm weather and, most of all, she'll get to see people she loves and misses!

Dawn and Jeff go to Disneyland with their father, they spend time at the beach and Dawn's best friend surprised her with the news that she has started their own babysitters club, called the We-Heart-Kids Club. She enjoys her visit so much that she begins to wonder if she ought to stay in California for good. Making this decision might be the most difficult thing she's ever had to do - and she doesn't have much time to decide.

There are a few moments when you almost have to laugh at the melodrama of young girls, which is nice (and pretty realistic). These books are super quick reads, and well worth picking up!

Dawn used to be a California girl until her parents' divorce. Then her mother packed up Dawn and her brother Jeff to move back her old hometown in Connecticut. Eventually Dawn made friends and a new life for herself but her brother did not and returned to California making the family even more divided than before. As the story opens Dawn is leaving to spend her spring break back in California with her father and brother and her old friends. Before long she finds that in her heart she is still a California girl but that she also loves her new life in Connecticut which leaves her with a huge problem - should she get on the plane at the end of her vacation or not?

This is #23 in the popular BABYSITTERS CLUB series. The books in this series focus on a group of young teenage girls in a small Connecticut town. Each book in the series focuses on one of the girls although each one appears to some extent. Each chapter opens with a handwritten note (journal entry, postcard, letter etc) by one of the girls commenting on the upcoming events. The series overall has several ongoing arcs that are moved along in a chronological manner but each book could be read and enjoyed independently or out of series order. The reading level of this series is 4th grade and appeals primarily to 3rd through 5th grade girls. The stories themselves are well written, the characters are believeable and appealing, remaining consistent throughout the series. The situations the girls find themselves in are realistic and dealt with in a reasonable manner.

The series is a bit dated at this point - this particular book was written in 1989 - so that a young reader today might be a bit confused by some of the references to 'current' movies or the relaxed air travel of twenty years ago. Overall though the story itself still speaks to problems faced by many young girls today.

Dawn can't wait for this trip to California. Besides all the sun andfun, it's Dawn's first visit since jeff, moved back to live with their dad.California is better then dawn can remeber it.The beaches are beatiful, Disneyland is a blast, Californians eat heathy food! Plus Dawn's best friend, sunny, has even started up her own baby-sitters club. After one wonderful week, Dawn begins yo think she might want to....stay in California like Jeff. Dawn's a California girl at heart-but could she really leave Stoneybrook for good?

this book is all about dawn's decision on whether to live in stonybrook or california. Dawn is usually in anaheim california, where I live, and visits the Anaheim Stadium (now Edison Stadium) Disneyland. . . and more. Most of the setails are right, but it is kind of outdated. still a very good book. i recommend reading the first book first, though.

Dawn's trip to California with Jeff sounded good. But her mother and father always fought. Dawn always California was the best but it wasn't. Will Dawn have to go back Stoneybrook? Or will her parents stop fighting a lot?

This book is a must have for Baseball historians like myself, chronicling the careers of players who played before the "long ball" was fashionable and at a time when the game was "becoming" the National Pastime! SABR writers have given us a valuable insight into the lives of these players of yesteryear. We cannot appreciate what it must've been like to play baseball back then, when salaries were extremely low and players had to take off-season jobs to augment them. One bad injury could cost you a career and if you strayed off the straight and narrow and put your lot in with the gambling element, banishment was always a possibility, as was the lure of alcohol. The stories of these gentleman are told with affection and with such clarity that we might just as well be reading about a long deceased family member than a ballplyer from the distant past. After reading this wonderful book you will find yourself re-evaluating your thoughts on today's star players, who want for nothing and are able to dictate in what direction their careers take. Such was not the case in the years between 1895-1920. It is sad to relate that we never got a chance to see these fine players in their heyday but thanks to magnificent books like this one, we can at least read about their exploits, some happy and mostly sad but always interesting and entertaining. A glorious book, I can't wait to recieve the American League edition.

I bought this along with the American League version. I like to pick it up and read about an older player or two each week. Interesting stuff. My friends who like baseball like to browse through it as well.

The Society for American Baseball Research rarely turns out a bad book, and "Deadball Stars of the National League" continues that trend. It is an excellent book, with short biographies of the major stars for each of the franchises active between 1901 and 1919, complete with photos rare and common. The book was an enormous undertaking, with a huge amount of people on the "Deadball" Committee of the organization taking part in the writing, editing and fact checking. It's a wonderful book for those wanting a feel of the game in the first decades of the 20th century, and of the players of that time, and I highly recommend it.

Fantastic book chronicling stars of the most misunderstood era of baseball. I really enjoyed learning of some of the lesser known stars like Orvie Overall and Mike Donlin. Great work by the SABR members. I can't wait to get the companion book for the American League.

I've been a member of SABR (The Society for American Baseball Research) for eight years, and I have always enjoyed the publications that they put out and send to their members. Many of the members of SABR work very hard on the projects that interest them, and the books that get put out reflect a lot of love, if not always a ton of quality.

This book is an exception. This is the best book I've ever received from SABR, and it's the sort of thing that makes me proud to be a member. Meticulously researched, beautifully laid out, and compulsively readable, this book offers profiles of over 100 players, managers, and executives from the Deadball Era of Major League Baseball (1900-1920). A few of these guys are still well-known today (Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner, Rogers Hornsby) but the majority are players who, despite long, successful careers, have been forgotten by all but the most die-hard fan. I've been a baseball fan all my life, and I couldn't tell you the first thing about Armando Marsans, Howie Camnitz, or Homer Smoot until I read this book.

Thanks to the work of the members of the Deadball Committee, though, now I feel like I know these guys. I applaud the members of the committee for putting together such a well-written book, and I eagerly anticipate the AL edition!

The grandkids loved the book. They live in Tucson and see the Saguaros every day!

This book is very educational to use in a classroom or an education focused day camp and is not an easy read as a story book at bedtime.

I have used this book every year as a third grade teacher. It is wonderful as a read aloud for science to illustrate how animals and plants adapt to their environment and rely on other plants and animals for survival. This is one of the best books I have ever read to my class because it is not dull science jargon but presented as the story of the life of the cactus. Don't miss this one for teaching and learning about life science in the desert.

We have been reading many different desert books for a unit study. It seemed that we kept running across the same old information in every book. Then we read this one! It tells you things that you just don't find in other books. This turned out to be our favorite book. The pictures are wonderful and it is easily understandable by young children, thought adults will learn a thing or two as well! Highly recommended.

Our third grade loved your book. It gave us a lot of information about the desert. The illustrations were excellent. We especilly liked the use of author techniques such as diagrams, onomatopeias, catchy title and colorful illustrations. We would love to contact Barbara Bash.

I opened this book through curiousity. Read it to the end as couldn't put it down. Too cute! I loved it. And I'm old enough to have grandkids! A wonderful tale of overcoming fear, learning to deal with life's adversities and just having fun.

This was one of my children's favorite books -- and one of the books I liked most to read to them. It is a terrific story about what some encouragement and self-confidence will do for a child. Highly, highly recommended!

A wonderful book, well liked by my children, and by parents as well. Teaches a good moral lesson, pokes fun at parenting, and is a gentle, sweet tale.

Dooly and the Snortsnoot tells the story of young Dooly and his adventures with the village children. Dooly overcomes his doubts and comes to terms with his snortsnoot dilemma. It was a fine play, indeed.

First of all, any book about Snortsnoots, by default, has to be good. And of course this is no exception. Continuing the long tradition of Snortsnoot tales, Kent has weaved magic. My favorite picture is when the Snortsnoot is salt and peppering his victim. My second favorite is the Snortsnoot's blank and shocked stare when Dooly finds his strength. Every child should have this read to them or they miss out on something wonderful.

This book is certainly one of the most unusual I've ever read. Step by step an intriguing and compelling story unfolds itself until in the end the line between reality and the inexplicable vanishes. The reader has to be prepared to let go and to get involved in a story about love and insanity, murder and justice, the shadows of the past and, finally, hope. The rich and inventive language of the author makes this read a real treat and I can only highly recommend this novel to everybody who enjoys to read a book that demands something from the reader as well as offers a few hours of excitement. I truly hope that this wasn't the last novel by Matt Spencer!

This is a wonderful tale that is totally unpredictable. Every time I thought I knew were the story was headed, the story went in another direction. It is a complex tale with an ending that left me wanting to know still more about the story. An excellent read that I highly recommend to anyone who is look for a different type of tale.

This is not for the faint-hearted or those with a weak stomach. This is psychological, terrible stuff, about demons within and demons without. It is about coming to terms with your own darkness; about magic, horror and love. It is scary, original and deeply touching. Even if this book wasn't the fascinating story it is, it would be a pure joy to read something by a writer who uses the English language like Mr. Spencer does. He writes cleverly and inventive, and every description paints vivid images in my head.

This book's strongest point is the totally weird ideas the author is constantly throwing at you, and the unique language he uses to express them. You trully feel as though you've been taken to another world, even though the events take place in "real life." The images and characters from "The Drifting Soul" will stay with you long after the final page has been turned, and you'll be left waiting for the next instalment, for surely Mr. Spencer has more plans for Angela Wrecker, and the wicked new world she's just stepped into!

I was recommended this book by a friend, who knew I liked horror novels, and that I was in the market for something different than the usual horror fare, ala King, Barker, Rice, etc. This book is written very much like a play-by-play description of a very strange dream, which starts out as very surreal and kind of romantic, then bit by bit, turns into a nightmare. Or to be more accurate, there are two stories going on, one that seems to be in the "waking world," and another that feels more like a dream, where most of the true horror plays out. The last 50 or 60 pages contain some of the most vivid, disturbing material I have ever read dealing with the supernatural. For a while, I was wondering where the parallel story was going, but by the end, the author manages to tie everything together nicely. If you are looking for a gruesome, imaginative story with memorable characters, this is for you.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The story keeps you tied to your chair from start to finish. I can't help but believe that if the author's ideas were put into effect the world would change, to everyone's benefit.

You get more than you bargain for--action, issues, and ideas that provoke a far greater reaction than most thrillers. I found myself thinking about this book long after the last page was turned.

This book has the best of everything! Great, fast-paced action, believable plot, and a great message. Presents a believable scenario for the not-too-distant future, as well as a feasable solution. A great, fast read, with nary a dull moment! Whether you just like a great action story, or if you're looking for something with meaning, this book's for you!

Guess I'm just not a "message" book kinda guy. If I'd read the author's comments on this site I might not have picked this up. Woulda been too bad.

This is a great read. Lots of action, interesting, well developed characters and some cool plot twists.

There is a message here but the author wisely doesn't beat you with it. You can just enjoy the ride, and it's one worth taking.

I look forwad to Rhamey's next....

A unique blend of fast-paced action adventure, fascinating characters, and sound philosophy of living, The Enemy is a page turner that left me thinking about it long after I reached the last page. It's enough to give the NRA nightmares and to give the rest of us a look at a better way of living that, if we're smart about it, really doesn't have to be that far into the future.