There’s a lot happening in Songs for the Deaf by Kenneth A. Silver, from economic issues, politics, history, and morality all in the post Vietnam War era

The thrill of adventure is, of course, a large part of The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva, but reminds us that we cannot escape history

The author views the world through the eyes of Nicholas Hel and Japanese philosophy. I have to admit some of it was a challenge to read, yet very interesting

This book is a fantastic account of a terrifying event that very few know about. I was on the edge of my seat till the end … & I knew how it was going to end

Bond joins a multi-national black-ops team to stop a Neo-Nazi organization with plenty of resources to worry even the strongest governments

The author’s talent shines through, there are great passages here and there, but I had to trudge through hundreds of pages to find them.

Despite a seemingly complex plot, involving many characters & financial crimes, I found it easy to follow & am looking forward to see if it is part of a series

The Traitor by Ava Glass is an easy-to-read page turner, with vivid description,Mediterranean ports-of-call, and tension, as danger lurks behind every page

I liked the story, it’s solid even if it is predictable, and I enjoyed reading the book, I guess it’s not the Bond I’m used to.

My favorite part of Never by Ken Follettwas almost a step-by-step telling of how on-the-ground intelligence impacts national policy