WRITTEN IN FIRE by Marcus Sakey Reviewed

by | Jan 18, 2016 | Reviews

WRITTEN IN FIRE Marcus Sakey Jan 2015 Thomas & Mercer   Approaching the end of a trilogy is always a mixed bag of emotions for a reader. Will the writer destroy the characters we’ve come to love? Will everything come out okay in the end? Will it spoil...

THE BLOCKBUSTER PLOT

by | Jan 18, 2016 | Books

Some of my favorite movies don’t make much sense. You know the ones: The blockbusters with the crazy, intricate plots where the villain wants to get caught, because that’s the easiest way to infiltrate the hero’s headquarters. Or the kind of movie with the big, out of...

Nominees for the 2016 LEFTY Awards

by | Jan 17, 2016 | Awards

The powers that be behind LEFT COAST CRIME have announced the nominees for the 2016 LEFTY awards. Lefty for Best Humorous Mystery Novel: LORD OF THE WINGS, by Donna Andrews (Minotaur) PLANTATION SHUDDERS, by Ellen Byron (Crooked Lane) FEBRUARY FEVER, by Jess Lourey...

Film Review: THE BIG SHORT

by | Jan 15, 2016 | Books

THE BIG SHORT Directed by Adam McKay Written by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay, based on the book by Michael Lewis Starring: Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carrel, Hamish Linklater, Finn Wittroci, Brad Pitt, Melissa Leo I began to write this review listing the...

THE FIRST ORDER by Jeff Abbott Reviewed

by | Jan 14, 2016 | Reviews

The First Order Jeff Abbott Grand Central Publishing Jan 5th, 2016 The First Order by Jeff Abbott is a very realistic thriller. This action packed fast paced story centers around an assassination plot. But the sub-plot is also very interesting as it explores the...