"The Bruce Springsteen Vault" by Meredith Ochs

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Is it another book about the American blue collar hero, Bruce Springsteen? It’s not your typical story that’s already been told. I reviewed a computer version, but the actual copy promises to be pretty cool. With pictures and removable memorabilia, this is “For You,” Springsteen fans.

Reading about Bruce and his life never gets old. I’ve been a fan for many years. This is a performer that has stayed on track and never lets his fans down. He’s also a genuine person in real life, as is his wife. Yes, we’ve met. This book is about the guy that tells the stories about real life. The stories of the places a lot of us come from. It’s why we relate to him so closely. He’s lived it and so have we. The author did a fine job of capturing that about Bruce.

Seeing the wonderful history of the man who will turn 70 next year, is truly a treat for your senses. There were some things I’d not read before, along with the usual history. Also, more in depth stories told by a few people who were with him, and still remain friends.

I’ve yet to find out the one answer to a question I’ve had for 25 years. Bruce told me he named his son, Evan, after a character in a book. I’ve regretted not getting that directly from him ever since. My son, Evan, wonders also. I read Springsteen books hoping to find that out one day. Not that it’s really relevant to anything. A curiosity to what kind of books Springsteen reads.

This is the kind of biography that actually honors Bruce and his roots. I was glad to read and review it, and enjoyed the photographs. Would make a wonderful gift for us Springsteen fans. It was actually a fun and entertaining read.

Thank you Meredith Ochs, Netgalley, and Quarto Publishing Group

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"Pippa" by Malynda Schlegel

       



"Thoughts buzzed around my head like flies, and I flinched. Had they been talking about leaving, together, without me? Well, it wasn't like I needed to be part of it if I wasn't going anywhere, I told myself. But still. I didn't like they were talking about leaving, possibly together, behind my back. Like it would be so easy to do, to just leave. "

Pippa, a young girl in the town of Pepper Rock. Small Town, USA. Pippa lives with her parents. Can we say dysfunctional?

From the moment the story started, and took us through the years with Pippa, I was totally hooked. I kept thinking I knew what was going to happen, but had to keep going until the end. The life Pippa has created for herself may not be the reality of what everyone else sees.

Pippa learns to make friends, read others, and basically survive on her own. Heartbreak, reasoning, and reality will enter soon enough. How will Pippa turn out? What have her parents done to her?

A story totally inside the head of this young girl. Very intriguing. A few surprises. Great read!

Thank you Malynda Schlegel

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"The Deadliest Sins" by Rick Reed

                                                                                    








"Jack agreed that it wasn't something they could do on the telephone. But he believed that sooner or later they would have to follow their guts to wherever that would take them. Tracking a serial killer through five states wasn't something he'd had to do. "

Jack Murphy is back in book 7 of this detective series. I have read and reviewed the previous six, and am totally addicted to “Jack Murphy.”

The story begins with the gruesome murders of immigrants, found in an abandoned vehicle. Is this a political statement? Is it a reflection of how people feel about immigrants, or is it something more sinister? Jack, along with his partner, Lydell, have every intention of solving these murders. 

I love the interaction between Jack and Lydell. There is an underlying sense of humor that runs throughout each book. Some of the characters are too annoying not to make fun of them. Jack is a master at putting people in their place, in a subtle way. 

The characters in these books are so well written you believe they exist. Many layers make for an interesting read. The suspense and action also ring true. 

Many things are at stake this go round. A child, families, wives and FBI agents are also in the daily life of Jack and his partner. Doing what they do best, seeking justice for those that no longer have a voice. 

Jack is on a wild ride to solve these murders. Who would leave people in a truck to die a cruel death? 

Thank you Rick Reed, Netgalley, and Kensington Books.

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"Accused" The Unsolved Murder Of Elizabeth Andes By Amber Hunt and Amanda Rossmann

Elizabeth Andes was murdered in Ohio in 1978. This book is written from the transcripts from a “True Crime” podcast. The police originally believed they’d solved the case almost immediately. It didn’t turn out that way, and the man originally charged was released.

Now, many years later, two Cincinnati reporters re-examine the murder and uncover new information that showed the police may have ignored useful information. Will Elizabeth’s murder ever be solved? Or was it solved with no justice served?

Such a sad story for Elizabeth, and her family and friends. While I found the book interesting, in the end there is still a dead young woman. It doesn’t make me feel any better about her death. The book provides the facts of the case, and the outcome of where it stands some 40 years later. It also leaves you with possible clues to who may have been the actual killer. Actual pictures and news articles also appear in the book.

It was told with empathy, and I feel it may be comforting to those that actually knew her. She is not forgotten, and more people in the world will now know who she was. A tribute to one lost so young. Authors who don’t plan to give up until the truth is told.

Thank you to authors, Amber Hunt, and Amanda Rossmann, Netgalley, and Diversion Books.

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"The Lies We Told" by Camilla Way

"You can't stop me. You know you can't. She was right, of course. She knew that the secret she held over us ensured that we would never try to force the issue.".......

This psychological suspense is enticing from the very beginning. We meet Clara first, wondering where her boyfriend, Luke, has disappeared to. A secret she uncovers scares her even more. Where is Luke?

Alternating chapters take us between Clara and her search in the present, to Doug and Beth and their past. This couple had a little girl named Hannah. Something evil has lurked in Hannah since she was a very young child. 

The lies that Doug and Beth have told to cover for Hannah, and their inability to control her, lead to a connection to Luke and Clara. What has Hannah done and does this connect to Luke’s disappearance?

A thriller story line and not the connections you might think. Fast paced and exciting throughout. I enjoyed this book immensely. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened to Luke. Was he still alive? Who was stalking Luke before he disappeared? What does Hannah have to do with any of this, if she does? 

Thank you Camilla Way, Netgalley, and Berkley Publishing Group. 

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