LAPD Detective Decker attempts to solve the murder of two unidentified totally burned corpses that are uncovered during a camping trip with his girlfriend's two sons. We follow the story line as he tries to identify the bodies and find their killers. At the same time he is trying to share his busy schedule with in-depth study of the Jewish faith of his girlfriend. A little more on the darker side than her first in this series (The Ritual Bath) but well written as he eliminates suspects from his list.

Christian Fiction Biography Well written insight into the adult life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his Christian writings. The author wrote about Bonhoeffer and the turmoil in Germany during Hitler's reign.

excellent, feel good book. natalie

Grandmothers watch grandchildren rather than watch the Television. Nobody can do for little children what grandparents can do.Grandparents have wisdom. To be a grandparent is a blessing.Grandchildren are God's way of rewarding grandparents for getting old.

paints a picture of the marsh the birds...life of a girl alone the life she leads and friends she makes

In this book the focus is on family and the bonds that tie families together. The main character, Webster, is an EMT in Vermont raising his 17 year old daughter on his own after he sent his wife away following a car accident that she caused. While most of the book focuses on the events leading up to the accident the end brings to light the fragile strings that tie family members together, regardless of the distance, time or emotional space between them.

The book, set in the early 1940's is the story of a young black woman in Harlem trying to raise her son and better their lives amid violence and racial inequalities. It is extremely well written and I was riveted to the story to see the outcome. It is very sad story of the difficulties faced this young woman that prevented her from achieving her goals. It was published in 1946, won a literary grant for the author and has a million copies in print. I highly recommend it.

An angry revel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the army, not knowing what else to do with his life until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah. Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who has captured his heart. But 9/11 changes everything. John feels it is his duty to re-enlist. And sadly, the long separation finds Savannah falling in love with someone else.

little slow paced. ok if like to hear about a middle aged woman from dublin.

cozy mystery retired teacher moves back home to the catskils