by radguru | Nov 21, 2007 | Fiction
This novel came to my attention from a very unlikely source. It is an eclectic mix of several genres, including mystery, suspense, historical fiction, and the occult. The title refers to the art of “lace reading”, a method of fortelling the future. Some...
by radguru | Nov 13, 2007 | Fiction
If you haven’t read GREAT EXPECTATIONS by Charles Dickens, this short novel may move you to do so…or not. It is told from the viewpoint of Matilda, a 14 year old girl living on a fictional island during a civil war among the soldiers and rebels. Only one...
by radguru | Oct 18, 2007 | Fiction
Tip and Teddy Doyle are the adopted sons of the former mayor of Boston and his late wife. They know nothing of their African American parentage. One evening, while attending a lecture with their father, Tip’s life is saved by an unknown woman who darts in front...
by radguru | Oct 10, 2007 | Fiction
If you loved Empire Falls, you’re in for a treat. Richard Russo’s latest is another peek into a small town and its collection of quirky inhabitants. The story is told as a biography of the main character, “Lucy” (Lou C.) Lynch, the only son of...
by radguru | Sep 18, 2007 | Biography
I’m not a football fan, but in this case, I’ll make an exception. Most everyone was inspired by Tedy Bruschi’s amazing comeback from a stroke to play football again. This biography, co-authored with Michael Holley details the severity of the Patriots...
