LOOKING FOR A THRILL? THESE BOOKS ARE FOR YOU! ( 02/09/2012)



 THE FEAR INDEX
        by ROBERT HARRIS   

 In this taut thriller, author Robert Harris has turned his eye on the world of billion dollar hedge funds. The story takes place over a twenty-four hour period in the life of one person, a mathematical genius, computer scientist and of late, hedge fund billionaire. The plot twists and turns between the mysteries of high finance and the world of greed and panic.
Reviewers have labeled it "fiendishly smart and suspenseful." The Fear Index is a timely financial thriller with a touch of science fiction and psychological mystery..A  heady combination...





     

  THE MAP AND THE TERRITORY 

            BY MICHAEL HOUELLEBECQ

Michael Houllebecq is a French author known for his wit and style.  In 2010, the novel was awarded the prestigious Prix Goncourt Award and is now translated into English.  The Map and the Territory has been labeled by reviewers as "Exceptional and Absorbing.".. Instead of elaborating on the plot, I have highlighted a few descriptive phrases that typify the tale.....love and money, fathers and sons, friendship and and death, aging and dreams..(What more do you need?)
Mix it all together and the result is a provocative and smart thriller.

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ONCE WE WERE BROTHERS 

    BY RONALD H. BAISON (PAPERBACK) 

This thriller blends intrigue, courtroom drama, action and history into one vivid story. The book was released late 2010 and its impact is still resonating.  The author is a Chicago trial attorney who has visited Poland many times inspiring him to write this novel. The story moves from Chicago to Poland  seamlessly and balances between the past and the present.  You will be reminded of the horrors of the Holocaust, but there is also joy and romance.  Critics highly recommended this novel.

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WHAT AM I READING?    (02/16/12)

I just started THE WORLD WE FOUND by THRITY UMIGAR and I cannot wait to get back to it. I mentioned this book in an earlier post (January Releases) and true to form, Umigar has written another poignant, eloquent tale. It involves four Indian women and how their lives intertwine. I'll keep you updated.

Update: Not loving it......

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