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4 | Has its moments | Not as engaging as I had wanted it to be, but some of the stories were good enough. For some reason I did not enjoy this book from beginning to end, but it is still a very good way to understand what was going on. 3.5 Stars. | [] | 0786712880 | 0786712880 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,669,072,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Great reading about World War II and Easy Co. | This is one those books, that for those interested in reading a fine book about World War II, it will pay off in dividends. Mr. Stephen E. Ambrose write with assurance, and Easy Co. is truly a Band of Brothers. Great book, really, that I bought used for I have been spending quite a bit of moola on books, and was lucky ... | [] | 074322454X | 074322454X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,668,852,000 | 0 | true |
4 | A little more pages, but good enough | For those who favor the genre, as much as I, who always thought of Lonesome Dove as a complete book, with more heart and violence, clear depiction of what it was to live, and survive in days when no credit cards existed, a masterpiece, and through the years I have always waited patiently for books of that caliber, but ... | [] | 1250072689 | 1250072689 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,668,621,000 | 5 | true |
4 | Jewish Brigade | For a twist, this is the true story of a Jewish Brigade that were allowed to join the war efforts in Second World War II, and could not wait to get there, and exact revenge for the horrific treatment of their people. Entertaining, fast paced, and well written. 4 Stars. | [] | 006093283X | 006093283X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,668,370,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Recipient of gift liked it. | Gave it as a gift, and the recipient is thankful. I was unable to ask how good it is, so a conservative rating will have to do. 4 Stars. | [] | 0786965460 | 0786965460 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,667,725,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Recipient likes it | Gave it as a gift, and the recipient is thankful. I was unable to ask how good it is, so a conservative rating will have to do. 4 Stars. | [] | 0786965436 | 0786965436 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,667,693,000 | 0 | true |
4 | True Crime | There is no limit as to what an evil person can do, and this is one more case of a very violent and disturbing case. In no time one starts hating the main suspect, because even though a successful person by anyone's standard, this type of people think they are smarter than the rest of us, and can only feel for the vict... | [] | 078603257X | 078603257X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,501,955,000 | 3 | true |
4 | The Revenant: a story of revenge | For those who favor the genre, as much as I, who always thought of Lonesome Dove as a complete book, with more heart and violence, clear depiction of what it was to live, and survive in days when no credit cards existed, a masterpiece, and through the years I have always waited patiently for books of that caliber, but ... | [] | 0007521324 | 0007521324 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,452,501,201,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Definitely a winner of a book | There you have it. A book that basically tells how under appreciated our armed forces are in the conflict called Iraq. Like opening a can of worms, trying to step in to bring the powerful forces of democracy to a region where perhaps that kind of notion can not be understood. Of course, the ones who have to deal with ... | [] | 0553383191 | 0553383191 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,451,721,168,000 | 3 | true |
4 | The Brave Ones | Good book that more and more, show how much our troops have to endure in hostile territories. Airborne, being the kind of group, that take their job very seriously, and the author tremendous accomplishment of becoming a paratrooper at a later age than the average, adds to the value of this book. Very hard to minimize t... | [] | 1503945421 | 1503945421 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,451,682,990,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Van Halen in the early years | Interesting reading of Van Halen, and one has to admire this band, including the lead singer, who apparently had a lot to do with their rise to fame. Eddie, of course, (yes, we are on a first name basis) the genius behind their powerful sound, a true genius of the genre, hard working to the point of no return, his dazz... | [] | 1770412638 | 1770412638 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,450,513,893,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Easy to read and admire | Thorough description of many herbs and spices, and their many uses, and even grow information for those lucky enough to have the time, and the place to grow their own. A nice buy for those searching for applicable uses of different spices and herbs for culinary applications. Nice photos are a plus. 4 Stars. | [] | 0789489392 | 0789489392 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,450,513,377,000 | 7 | true |
5 | Walking the walk | Let's just say that Mr. Bing West know his subject matter, and he writes with a style that is easy to enjoy. His knowledge of all things military is unquestionable, and One Million Steps is a powerful account of what transpired during this war. I liked his so much, I proceeded to buy additional books written by him, an... | [] | 1400068746 | 1400068746 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,450,513,234,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Specially good | Let's just say that Mr. Bing West know his subject matter, and he writes with a style that is easy to enjoy. His knowledge of all things military is unquestionable, and The Village is a powerful account of what transpired during this war. I liked his so much, I proceeded to buy additional books written by him, and I ha... | [] | 0743457579 | 0743457579 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,450,513,145,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Be very careful | Several accounts of deaths in Yellowstone. Enough to give the chills in some particular stories, one learns with no harm to themselves, how valuable is to respect this awesome place. 4.5 Stars. | [] | 1570984506 | 1570984506 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,450,386,873,000 | 1 | true |
3 | For those who like this kind of reading | Had its moments, but really might not be worth the investment due to the nature of it being very short in size, and that most of the stories have been at one time or another, already in other books or magazines. Still, the fascination for this kind of genre makes it readable enough. 3 Stars. | [] | 0425262510 | 0425262510 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,445,632,055,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Acceptable | Decent book by Mr. John Grisham, in his non fiction approach, not a masterpiece of the genre by a long shot, but entertaining enough for the reader that likes this type of book. 3.5 Stars. | [] | 0345532015 | 0345532015 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,444,757,832,000 | 0 | true |
4 | One more | A decent book, but now quite what I had expected when I purchased. So many good books are there about the plight of the Jewish during the reign of the devastating brutal nazi regime, that this one occupies its decent place in the long list, but certainly not as powerful as other books. 3.5 Stars. | [] | 0156031663 | 0156031663 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,444,757,690,000 | 0 | true |
3 | For those into the genre? | Teenagers probably will enjoy this type of writer. Well read adults might find that Reality Boy is below their usual standards. Writing is such an art form that each demographic benefits from its dedicated authors. As soon as I saw I had made a mistake, and not having anyone in the age group this kind of book pertains ... | [] | 0316222712 | 0316222712 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,443,914,974,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Mama Mia! | The one book that can truly be said delivers in aces. First the gigantic size, where the pages are not at all boring, instead filled with just about all the gory details of the presence of the Mafia in America, since its inception to the modern days. Truly spectacular, with plenty of glossy pictures that add value to t... | [] | 0312361815 | 0312361815 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,443,911,495,000 | 22 | true |
4 | Fiasco, Indeed! | Filled with surprising news, controversial accounts that discredit initial ones, like the media controls the world and makes anyone believe just about anything, rumors of weapons of mass destruction being a pique example that prompted the mobilization of extra ordinary resources, the most valuable human life, that regr... | [] | 0143038915 | 0143038915 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,443,910,849,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Several accounts in one book | Accounts dating back into the past to modern warfare offer a personal insight in different conflicts. Since they are short in the number of pages, the accounts are told by able writers which makes for an interesting read. 4 Stars. | [] | 0786715332 | 0786715332 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,441,484,445,000 | 0 | true |
4 | One more to like | So many books have been written on the subject of the Vietnam war, that it is to be expected that not all the books can be great. This one is about a sniper and his contribution to the war, plus his personal views and situations that take place during his time of duty. I found it readable, not an exceptional book, just... | [] | 0425103552 | 0425103552 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,437,369,460,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Good One | Mr. Thomas Cobb, the talented author of Darkness the Color of Snow: A Novel, writes with a sure hand, and after reading a previous book of this same author, I was really looking forward for this book, which thanks to Amazon, arrived with no delays to my doorsteps.<br />To give away the plot of this very entertaining bo... | [] | 0062391240 | 0062391240 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,436,571,332,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Keep your guard way up | Sad story about a lottery winner, who obviously did not know that this old world if filled with menacing characters, and who did not have the ability to enjoy the large amount of case he won. They say everyone wants to be your friend when you get lucky, and in his case, regrettably, he found one particular person who b... | [] | 0425274918 | 0425274918 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,736,202,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Better than most | Surprisingly readable. What started as the kind of book that I wrongly though would be a tale of little value, written by a talented enlisted man, turned out to be quite enjoyable. Perhaps is his style of writing, the way he describes his surroundings, thoughts, emotions, etc., but it does pack power and is well worth ... | [] | 0061664715 | 0061664715 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,735,905,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Surviving in the midst | Another good book of the Nazi years, and the ugliness and death that hanged in the air ready to pounce. This one book has a definite twist in that a Jewish woman managed to exist as the wife of a Nazi Officer. There is a fluid style of writing on the part of the author that makes it easy to read the book. Starts before... | [] | 068817776X | 068817776X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,735,408,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Reporting at its best! | The author, a journalist of high caliber, brings to all who care, the many aspects of living in the war zone, with a keen sense for observation, and stories that are as poignant as anything that has been published about our latest conflicts. He writes very well, and deserves all the recognition, that apparently he has ... | [] | 0307279448 | 0307279448 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,735,138,000 | 1 | true |
5 | What a life | This book is something else, it tells the story of several jewish people that basically hid underground of a house, while the Nazis were trying to collect all jewish people and send them to their deaths. The author has the gift, and does a rather brilliant job of telling her story. I never cease to be amazed what these... | [] | 0061728616 | 0061728616 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,734,837,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Powerful account | One more story of courage by the finest in the land. Signing in for the Armed Forces can be a dicey proposition, and some of these branches are truly a sight to behold and admire. This book brings alive the confrontation of a very tough situation, and I can not help but to thank these brave men for what they do while r... | [] | 0553586807 | 0553586807 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,734,423,000 | 0 | true |
3 | The proverbial truths | Not the amount of great proverbs I thought it would have in the pages. A little on the shallow side, but with some very precious proverbs that probably justify the purchase of the book. There is an unmistakable charm and wisdom to the life of the Amish, and I had hoped to learn through their proverbs, a little more abo... | [] | 0800720962 | 0800720962 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,734,094,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Good writing, not very exciting | Well written but a little on the repetitive side, the murder trial drags on and on, and after a while it became a tedious read. Not all crime books are equal, and the story told on this one is rather personal for the author, and the analysis that goes back and forth made me jump pages, something I prefer not to do, but... | [] | 1922079200 | 1922079200 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,435,733,300,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Enjoyable | One of those titles that are entertaining from page 1. It got to the point where all of a sudden I had to revised all the books by Mr. Joseph Wambaugh, and as I was buying each title, with the exception of those that sell for way over what they are worth, I realized that either I had forgotten most of them, or perhaps ... | [] | 0553273868 | 0553273868 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,434,144,745,000 | 3 | true |
3 | Bought it | I do like Mr. Joseph Wambaugh police books, but like any thing else in life, some are definitely better than the others. This title was read in its entirety but after a while it became less and less entertaining, even though his comments about the society in Newport Beach, CA, was right on the money. Not that I ever li... | [] | 0553290266 | 0553290266 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,434,144,417,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Well written | A rather fluid read written with sure control by author Karen Foster, who happens to be the mother of the victim. Not a blockbuster in the genre of True Crime, but above average in the writing, if only a little on the tedious side once one realizes where the book is going, and all mystery veils have been lifted. Commen... | [] | 0425273563 | 0425273563 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,431,399,867,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Fun to read | I found this book entertaining enough to warrant the purchase, a little unusual as it was written in the First Person, and the main character is larger than life when it comes to police officers. Mr. Joseph Wambaugh makes sure to give his protagonist a lot of attitude, and even though I did not find it to be as good as... | [] | 0446509191 | 0446509191 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,431,399,623,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Reliable | Like his books, there is something about Mr. Joseph Wambaugh that distinguishes him above the rest. For one reason of the other he always seems to deliver a good read on most his books, and that is a plus with any writer. Have not read all, but I would say that by now I have read 80 percent, and it is always a welcome ... | [] | 0446401242 | 0446401242 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,431,384,861,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Like him from way back | This particular title was very entertaining, and had a back story with a lot of heart. Mr. Joseph Wambaugh is the best at the police type novel, his pace, humor, and insight is particularly engaging. I must have read them all and I still look forward to any new release by this gifted author. One of my favorites, for su... | [] | 0802120547 | 0802120547 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,429,941,612,000 | 0 | true |
5 | The best at what he does | Joseph Wambaugh is one of those authors, that for one reason or the other, never fail to deliver. Yes, in his body of work there are some titles that perhaps overshadowed others, but this author can write. He knows the subject matter, and his novels are entertaining and well worth the price of admission. I like to thin... | [] | 0446584088 | 0446584088 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,429,941,400,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Will a revised version be on the works? | Outdated, somewhat, information on a topic that really should matter to a lot of people. Probiotics are a force to be reckoned with, and knowing the different strains of probiotics, and what each is capable of doing to assist the human body, is very important to determine what kind would work best for each individual n... | [] | 0553804928 | 0553804928 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,429,940,980,000 | 10 | true |
5 | Following Schindler's List | To have followed those that survived the very ugly, and murderous days of the Holocaust, and see what became of their lives would have been enough to make this one a great book to read, but to be able to see the photographs included in the book, before and after, adds a real life element filled with incredible stories ... | [] | 0452273536 | 0452273536 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,427,072,803,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Inside Bellevue Hospital | There is always something very fascinating about hospitals in general, specially after one have had the misfortune to be treated at one for a malady that required that level of intervention. I, personally, have been in through the emergency room several times so far, and a few of those times I was admitted, which is an... | [] | B00FIB139I | B00FIB139I | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,427,071,402,000 | 12 | true |
4 | Tough Guy all the way | Apparently there are two books with this same title. The first one is this one, written by the very able team of Eddie Maloney & William Hoffman. The other written by Louis Ferrante, which also seems to be quite enjoyable based on 3 5 Stars reviews. Tough Guy by Eddie Maloney and William Hoffman starts with a bang, and... | [] | 0786001682 | 0786001682 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,426,659,647,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Big Book | A huge book in size, and in context. Plenty of photographs makes Marines a collector's item. The Marines are undeniably the best of the best when it comes to risking their lives for this great country, and the story of the Corps is nothing short of extraordinary, and breathtaking. 5 Stars. | [] | 0883631989 | 0883631989 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,426,274,760,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Battle Ready: Memoir of a Navy Seal Warrior Medic | Sober account of what it takes to become a Navy Seal Warrior Medic. Undoubtedly a fine book that describes the level of excellence and committment it takes to be part of this elite force, second to none, in our modern world. The author (s) Mark L. Donald with Scott Mactavish do a fine job, measured and poignant as the... | [] | 1250041902 | 1250041902 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,426,274,600,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Worth the reading | A very chilling book regarding 10 major cases of True Crime. Most likely some already will know about these cases, but what makes Delivered from Evil: True Stories of Ordinary People Who Faced Monstrous Mass Killers and Survived, a cut above the rest, is the mastery of the extremely able writer, Mr. Ron Franscell. I co... | [] | 1592334407 | 1592334407 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,425,804,186,000 | 4 | true |
4 | Battleground Pacific | After reading over 60 titles dealing with the subject of war, my admiration for those that fought, or still fight for the USA has grown to the point that it can not be measured. More courage, dedication, and simply put: unwavering commitment to serve under the harshest of conditions, will always be recognized as the ul... | [] | B00CVDNXFI | B00CVDNXFI | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,425,407,593,000 | 0 | true |
4 | American Sniper | I found the book a little on the boring side. Perhaps due to the way the story is told, and great parts of the dialogue, I found it somewhat self absorbing, unlike some of the great books written on the subject of war. On the other hand, it is a fact that Seal Chris Kyle is a true American hero in more ways than one. I... | [] | 0062238868 | 0062238868 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,425,371,877,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Ugly and vicious crime | I gave up trying to understand human nature, and what some ugly characters are capable of doing. The Prince of Paradise written by the very able, Mr. John Glatt, is definitely one of the better books in the extreme and scary world of the True Crime genre. He writes with clarity, and keeps a nice pace, never deviating f... | [] | 0312549202 | 0312549202 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,425,109,204,000 | 11 | true |
4 | Good, but not quite | The book written by the very able Kathryn Casey deals with a decade of murders, particularly in the Galveston, Texas area. The book dealt chronologically with murders that took place in that area for a decade, with thorough research on the part of the author, and several photographs to add to the value, but somehow not... | [] | 0062300490 | 0062300490 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,424,329,143,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Fearless, Indeed! | What strikes me the most in this book, besides the undeniable courage and dedication of Mr. Adam Brown, was the group of men, which he was a part of, that one way or the other, gave their lives for this great country. In the presence of these kind of individual one can not help to feel an immense feeling of gratitude f... | [] | 0307730700 | 0307730700 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,424,033,872,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Door to door combat | The book House to House, An Epic Memoir of War, by SSG David Bellavia with John R. Brunning, is an account of how search and destroy operations were conducted in the Irak War, in this instance referring to his Third Platoon, Alpha Company, in the highly volatile environment city of Fallujah, where many a good men lost ... | [] | 1416596607 | 1416596607 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,423,781,893,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Dangerous When Wet | I am such an eager beaver when it comes to books, that I have been known to get books that not necessarily fit with my way of being. Thanks very much to Amazon, which to this day does not cease to amaze my consumer heart, Dangerous When Wet: A Memoir, written by the intensely passionate Jamie Brickhouse, arrived freshl... | [] | 1250041155 | 1250041155 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,423,781,468,000 | 16 | false |
4 | Close combat | The book House to House, An Epic Memoir of War, by SSG David Bellavia with John R. Brunning, is an account of how search and destroy operations were conducted in the Irak War, in this instance referring to his Third Platoon, Alpha Company, in the highly volatile environment city of Fallujah, where many a good men lost ... | [] | B00N4ENOPM | 1416596607 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,423,686,663,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Miami Vice on Adrenaline! | Most people are aware than in the early years of pot smuggling, and consequently, every thing else that came later, fortunes were made at a drop of a hat. Those earlier pioneers of the smuggling trade, found a gold mine in the rapid waters of the Florida's Gulf Coast, as the daily unloading of vast amounts of pot comin... | [] | 1250051282 | 1250051282 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,423,432,503,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent resource | Must give to Mr. David Pogue this time around, this book delivers just about a complete explanation of the IPhone 6 Plus. Long time ago, around 2009 when I purchased an iPhone 3, I also purchased a David Pogue book about the IPhone. For some reason, or another, I did not like the way it was written, but of course I was... | [] | 1491947144 | 1491947144 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,423,295,059,000 | 0 | true |
5 | What a book! | Mr. Robert Leckie writes from the heart, and on top of that, is such a good writer, that his ordeal joining the Marines Corps becomes one of the greatest stories I have ever read about any kind of war. His honesty, and why not, his rebellious ways at times, right away grabs the attention, and as his anger sometimes mou... | [] | 0553593315 | 0553593315 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,423,294,378,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Enjoyable from beginning to end | I have always been fascinated with the world of cops, the ones who operate in a city like New York, Los Angeles, etc., and also must admit right here and now, I have always appreciated their presence among us. Now a days it seems that a growing feeling of resentment against the police has escalated to very dangerous le... | [] | 0385539622 | 0385539622 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,422,430,800,000 | 11 | false |
5 | The best of the best! | Powerful book, where one more time the Marines take a stance, against all odds against a superior numbered force, and proves to the world at large that in the worst conditions, in freezing temperatures, with little provisions, in a spot never meant for the kind of fighting that took place, they managed to do the seemin... | [] | B00EDYX5J2 | 0871139936 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,422,086,718,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Rapist at heart | In some parts of the world, characters like the sick and twisted protagonist of this story, would probably get killed before he causes more harm, but in the story Evil Beside Her: The True Story of a Texas woman's marriage to a dangerous psychopath, it seems he is allowed to carry on with no problems. The able Kathryn ... | [] | 0061582018 | 0061582018 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,421,705,858,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Manipulative Murderer | Written by someone who knew the case very well, this is the story of yet one more dangerous human being that took place in California. The author does a very thorough job, and what at first did not seem like a great book, in time it gathers momentum and becomes a fine addition to the True Crime genre. Is hard to fathom... | [] | 1610351290 | 1610351290 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,421,705,031,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Fast pace, gripping, powerful reading! | The book is written mostly on the first person, with accounts of each individual regardless of rank, as the whole conflicts unfolds and comes to a crashing end. There is so much to be said for Israel, and one of the most commendable is their spirit. The author, Mr. Steven Pressfield, has written a highly readable book ... | [] | 1595230912 | 1595230912 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,420,925,051,000 | 0 | false |
4 | One more shocking crime | Sad but one more warning, that even in the most conservative neighborhoods, monsters of inexplicable nature may be hiding in their lairs. The story is a straigtforward story of a horrendous crime committted by a supposedly harmless individual. I seen it over the years, at any time one innocent victim will be lured into... | [] | 0786026863 | 0786026863 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,419,979,497,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Murder myself, Murder I am... | These flukes of nature, like the vicious killer that permeates these pages, are errors caused by who knows what, but they are monsters that must be kept away from society, for their behavior will lead to violence every time. A monster like the character in the engrossing book written by the very able Mr. Jon Keehner, a... | [] | 1492885479 | 1492885479 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,419,718,215,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Outlaw Platoon | What a book this one turned out to be. Perhaps one of the most honest books I have ever read. Outlaw Platoon makes the reader realize the kind of men that are in the front lines, fighting for our way of living, with an enemy that is not hard at all to despise knowing their agenda, and the mentality they have against al... | [] | 0062066404 | 0062066404 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,419,627,228,000 | 0 | false |
4 | One more for the archives | Aerosmith seems to have been around for a very long time, and like most bands that have, they have probably lived a life that most of us can only imagine by reading a book like this. As a band, they are slightly above average, but certainly not among the great bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin when all its members we... | [] | 1476714541 | 1476714541 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,419,283,885,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Footsteps in the Snow | A good book overall, but a little too tedious in the trial moments. Page after page of already revised testimony, the author seems to be coasting in that part of the book. The bad guy a person as sick and abusive as the worst in the cesspool of ugly. Coward as well, for minors do not tend to fight back, and are easy vi... | [] | 0425272885 | 0425272885 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,419,282,578,000 | 0 | true |
5 | American Patriot | American Patriot written by Mr. Robert Coram, is quite a book. The caliber of individual that is Colonel Bud Day, borders on superhero status, but one can tell right away this is a man worth reading about. His career and his beliefs are what makes this highly condecorated warrior achieve the status he has earned. A for... | [] | 0316067393 | 0316067393 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,418,546,080,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Veteran of the genre | Ann Rule is a veteran of the genre. I have read many of her books, some have been very good, others not so great, but with her latest offering, Lying in Wait: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Vol 17, I found the stories well written, and for some reason I kind of like Ann Rule more after reading it. In the early pages she says ... | [] | 1451648294 | 1451648294 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,418,541,503,000 | 23 | true |
5 | Partners in Evil | Steve Jackson by now has proven to be in the top of True Crime writers to this date. After reading his latest books, I decided I would read the ones from the past, and this title: Partners In Evil: The Shocking True Story of a Fantasy Turned Deadly, turns out to be a really good read. One of the things about Mr. Jackso... | [] | 0786015217 | 0786015217 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,417,897,337,000 | 4 | true |
4 | What a title! | True Crime book by Kathryn Casey, dealing with the murder of an overall fine man, by his out of whack in the head, poor excuse of for a married woman. The author know how to handle True Crime and it shows, the story is interesting enough, among the countless titles available these days for under $10. One almost knows r... | [] | 0060846208 | 0060846208 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,417,558,630,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Lusitania | The attention to detail in Lusitania: Triumph, Tragedy, and the End of the Edwardian Age, by the extremely able writers Greg King, and Penny Wilson, defies description as to the thorough research shown in the writing of this book. There are so many aspects to like in this book, that one can not help but to admit that t... | [] | 1250052548 | 1250052548 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,417,471,059,000 | 3 | false |
5 | One of the better authors in True Crime | I still have not been able to figure out my infatuation with the True Crime genre. One side of me finds the killers repulsive, and in no time, I find myself ready to see them face a firing squad, but on the other side, I do not seem to get enough of what some ugly human beings can do to their fellow humans. Just the un... | [] | 0786011920 | 0786011920 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,417,124,409,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Helper | The book has a lot of examples, and it is organized very neatly, showing the reader the many ways grammar can be mistakingly used, and offering several examples of how to use sentences correctly. Sometimes one asks if it is really necessary to purchase a book of this kind, with the many internet options available, but ... | [] | 1118785568 | 1118785568 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,417,123,740,000 | 4 | true |
4 | Interesting for those who are into the science | Mr. Steve Jackson delivers a good story in his True Crime books. I had the chance to read a couple before buying this title, No Stone Unturned: The True Story of the World's Premier Forensic Investigators, and even though I must confess that some of the science he reveals, is not as appealing in its detail as I thought... | [] | 0786015772 | 0786015772 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,416,345,812,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Head of the class | Mr. Joseph Mitchell can write, and his stories are all based on true characters, places, and of a time that for many will be a treasure of information, plus the unrelenting truth that he can write very well while telling these stories. Is like taking a step back, or two, to an era that can only be discovered by reading... | [] | 0375726306 | 0375726306 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,416,171,763,000 | 7 | true |
3 | A little on the repetitive side | The book starts well enough, but soon enough it looses whatever amount of interest it had been able to elicit, and before one even knows it, the trial part of the book, which is the main part, begins. Page after page of what reads like court transcripts, witness after witness, testifying around the basics of the crime,... | [] | 0425270238 | 0425270238 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,416,170,820,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Another example of bravery | A good book, that once again lets the reader get acquainted with some of the most courageous defenders of this country. Each member of the proud Green Berets showed how harsh and dangerous were the obstacles they faced. To say that I am so proud of these courageous individuals is putting it mildly. I actually revere th... | [] | 0061661236 | 0061661236 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,415,569,277,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Bogeyman, indeed! | Starts with a bang, but it looses steam as it tediously goes back and forth, using the same statements in earlier and later pages. Mr. Steve Jackson knows how to pick them, though. The books I have read by him have the scariest and most horrendous bad guys one can imagine. I found myself skipping quite a number of page... | [] | 0990557308 | 0990557308 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,415,568,925,000 | 0 | true |
5 | James Spader turned me on to this one | May sound corny, but the reason I purchased this particular book, was because I saw it first in the Late Night Show with Jimmi Fallon. Actor James Spader was a guest, and as he made his entrance was holding the book, which he presented to Jimmi (yes, we are on first name basis) the book. I immediately grabbed my pen an... | [] | 0679746315 | 0679746315 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,415,051,554,000 | 5 | true |
4 | A world of its own | I may sound naive here, but inadvertently I purchased John Rechy and therefore submerged myself into the forbidden zone of the gay world. I foolishly thought this book was about the harsh realities of the cities at night, which of course I am aware it includes its fair share of gay activity, that also goes on uninterru... | [] | 0802121535 | 0802121535 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,414,231,940,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Fiction at its most expansive | To begin to enjoy The Wolf: A Novel by Mr. Lorenzo Carcaterra, one first must agree with the premise of this far fetched story. I understand that fiction is at the whim of the writer, that really there are no limitations as to where fiction may take you, sort of like some fantasy books, where only the imagination of th... | [] | 0345483944 | 0345483944 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,413,357,463,000 | 0 | false |
5 | True Crime at its most frightening | Truly a scary book. Evil personified and out of control, in a tale that will leave the reader gasping for breath in certain parts of this very powerful story. When a monster such as this appears in the world, common sense dictates to hunt the monster down and eliminate the threat, but for some very ironic reason, it se... | [] | 1402768699 | 1402768699 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,413,048,660,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Not everyone agrees with war | To make sense of war is like trying to make sense of an earthquake, or a tsunami, for all of these catastrophes are caught in the moment in which they take place, and in that period of time there is no head or tails, no up or down, no morals or boundaries to attempt to follow rules of conduct. During war all kinds of m... | [] | 0805086919 | 0805086919 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,412,714,329,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Horrific and very sad | Truly a scary book. Evil personified and out of control, in a tale that will leave the reader gasping for breath in certain parts of this very powerful story. When a monster such as this appears in the world, common sense dictates to hunt the monster down and eliminate the threat, but for some very ironic reason, it se... | [] | B00EDZ2BQE | B00EDZ2BQE | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,412,410,226,000 | 3 | false |
4 | The Music Man | Paul Shaffer comes across exactly as how I imagined him to be. His caliber as a musician is undisputed, for he has played in so many important dates that he surely deserves the recognition. This book is fun and easy to read, I found myself skipping quite a few pages that really did not have enough interesting value. Ap... | [] | B005ZOM1M6 | B005ZOM1M6 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,412,110,311,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Food for thought | To make sense of war is like trying to make sense of an earthquake, or a tsunami, for all of these catastrophes are caught in the moment in which they take place, and in that period of time there is no head or tails, no up or down, no morals or boundaries to attempt to follow rules of conduct. During war all kinds of m... | [] | B00BPHIRS4 | B00BPHIRS4 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,411,980,905,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Fascinating Account! | The Bremmer Detail: Protecting the Most Threatened Man in the World, by the very able Frank Gallagher, and with John M. Del Vecchio, is everything a reader that likes non fiction can wish in a good book. Mr. Frank Gallagher is a shinning example that men like him are truly above average. Paul Bremmer was appointed by P... | [] | 1497643988 | 1497643988 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,411,374,192,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Well written account of a deadly man | I used to read only fiction books primarily, until one day I got tired of the genre, and I delved into non fiction, and in no time I was reading True Crime books by the dozens. I became basically addicted to the true crime, and I guess the fascination besides the horrendous crimes I read about, was the study in human n... | [] | 031253972X | 031253972X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,411,331,551,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Plenty to read | At the very least there are many degrees of true reporting on this book. I found the story fascinating when I first read it in the early 80's? A very large book, with lots of pages, and already with mention of Centac, an organization that in later years has been recognized, there is much to enjoy in this book. For thos... | [] | 0440192064 | 0440192064 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,411,147,927,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Better than most! | I have been reading these type of books for at least 30 years, so without trying to sound too full of myself, I consider myself an experienced reader in this genre. Yes, there are literally thousands upon thousands of these type of books: some plain terrible, others plain average, and once in a long moon, some that are... | [] | 0312575777 | 0312575777 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,410,550,734,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Revolt in the military | This is the kind of book that most reviewers would not even try to review with a ten foot pole. Is controversial, but apparently thoroughly researched, and it deals mostly with revolt in the different branches of the military, something that has happened always, I am sure, but perhaps in a larger scale during the Vietn... | [] | 1931859272 | 1931859272 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,410,466,165,000 | 6 | true |
5 | Isabella, a Queen for the Ages | When one thinks how long it took women generally to reach the same rights as men, a point that is still debatable in our world, for women's rights are still not observed in many nations today, one can not help but to admire Isabella: The Warrior Queen, written in a brilliant way by the very capable and talented Kirstin... | [] | 0385534116 | 0385534116 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,410,421,427,000 | 22 | false |
3 | Average at best | Is hard to challenge reviewer's opinions, for everyone is entitle to their own, but to classified this book as a 5 Star is giving it a little too much credit. The author is thorough and competent, and the story is similar to most of the True Crime books. There is evil, conspiracies, and a main character that seems to h... | [] | 0425207196 | 0425207196 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,410,206,408,000 | 1 | false |
2 | Wacky Killer | Poorly written, wacky evil perpetrator, its certainly at the bottom of the genre. Is kind of funny, but sometimes you get a book that has no endorsements whatsoever from any reputable source, but you still want to give it the benefit of the doubt. This is one of those books that no self respecting professional reviewer... | [] | 0312540825 | 0312540825 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,409,902,286,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Not very engrossing | One of those True Crime books that is rather monotonous, with few exceptions, and it leaves the reader trying to find out exactly what is it that the victim really do, for there is not much of that except speculation, and the regret on the part of the killers. In the end one just closes the book and probably never thin... | [] | 0425234657 | 0425234657 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,409,553,556,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Epic scale | This book is written on an epic scale. Is like a big board game where all the armies are directed by their leaders. I found out something I was not fully aware of by reading this book, and that was that when a book such as this, extensively researched, and written in the highly competent way in which the very able Barb... | [] | 0345476093 | 0345476093 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,409,000,388,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Murder On A Lonely Road | This True Crime book is one of the better ones. The authors George Pawlaczyk and Beth Hundsdorfer know their subject matter, and do a surprisingly good job telling this story about one more crazy, vicious killer, who deserves nothing but electric shocks for breakfast, lunch and dinner, to remind him of the terrible dee... | [] | 0425250342 | 0425250342 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,408,742,284,000 | 0 | true |
4 | This Chica is something else! | Surprisingly entertaining and well written. I know the subject matter is a little edgy, but I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading the book, and found the story interesting enough. For some reason it strikes me that the author, Indra Sena, knows a whole lot about the drug trade, and her words ring true, and ... | [] | 1468199242 | 1468199242 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,408,658,012,000 | 5 | true |
4 | Better than expected | Sad story but not surprising, for human nature manifest itself in some people more than others. The writer, Mrs. Jenna Glatzer, turns out to be a very decent writer, and the subject matter, of course, one of tragedy and immense sadness for her, and those that knew or cared for what happen to her son. The characters in ... | [] | 042523634X | 042523634X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,408,657,492,000 | 2 | true |
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