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Opals and Outrage – Lynn Gardner

Bart and Allison Allen have been married for a year and still haven’t had time for a proper honeymoon. Every time they try, they get interrupted by a case to solve through Anastasia, the anti-terrorist division of Interpol run by Allison’s parents. But this time, Allison’s got her plans worked out. She and Bart are vacationing in New Orleans, staying in a nice hotel in the French Quarter. She has a special evening all mapped out – dinner at a lovely restaurant, a romantic stroll – just perfect. Until the phone rings. It’s Jack, Allison’s father and the brains behind … Continue reading →

Turquoise and Terrorists – Lynn Gardner

Another jewel-toned novel by Lynn Gardner, “Turquoise and Terrorists” picks up two months after “Diamonds and Danger” ends. Allison Alexander has gone to New York to tie up loose ends with her job before leaving it, and her new husband Bart has been in Europe recruiting new agents for Anastasia, the anti-terrorist division of Interpol. Now reunited, Bart and Allison are on their way to Santa Fe, where they will help Allison’s parents, also Interpol agents, provide security for the Three Tenors, who are appearing for a benefit concert. Word has reached the agency that terrorists plan to kidnap the … Continue reading →

Line of Duty — Terri Blackstock

In keeping with the commemoration of September 11th, I have chosen to review books that in some way hearken back to the men and women who have made this country what it is today. This novel by Terri Blackstock,while it is last in the series I will be reviewing, was written to honor the men and women who served us during 9/11 and I think it’s very appropriate to review this book today. Taken from the acknowledgement: “As many of you know, I fully intended to end this series with Book 4, “Trial by Fire.” But on September 11, 2001, … Continue reading →

United 93 – Are We Ready?

I remember it as clearly as if it were yesterday. I woke up at 8:15 am as usual to another beautiful West Coast morning. With sleepy eyes, I tried to log into CNN, but the page wasn’t loading. Thinking it was just the Internet, I briefly looked at MSN. Towards the bottom, I saw something what looked like some new game about blowing something up. Like I said, I was pretty sleepy. About half way through my drive to work, I took out my CD and heard on the radio that the World Trade Center towers had collapsed. What? Not … Continue reading →

Taliban Views Canada as Weak

As Canada’s Members of Parliament are gathering in order to discuss Canada’s role in Afghanistan it would seem the eyes of the Taliban are upon us. An article from Canoe.ca reports that terrorists see this meeting as a sign that Canada’s resolve in the fight against terrorism is weakening. For many years now Canada’s role in various conflicts has been one of peacekeeping. We’re world renowned for this role and have always been proud of it but could our long-time identity as a peaceful military be hurting us? A message from a Taliban spokesperson suggests this may be so. Qari … Continue reading →