Down River by John Hart

I just finished Down River by John Hart.  These are all very well written crime novels--I look forward to many more from him.

Iron House by John Hart

Another legal thriller by John Hart.  It starts with two brothers who live in a very rustic home for boys where they are constantly tormented by some of the other boys.  The younger one finally kills his main tormentor, and the older one takes the blame.  The older one runs away  and ends up in New York where he becomes involved in street gangs.  The younger on is adopted by a very wealthy senator and his wife.  Twenty years later they are reunited under very terrible circumstances.

The King of Lies by John Hart

I have just discovered John Hart--this is his debut novel and I can't wait to read his others (so far he has only written four).  This is a very fast moving legal thriller, set in North Carolina.

Pearl of China by Anchee Min

This is a story of Pearl Buck's life in China.   It gives insight into the life of women in China.  We get to know Pearl throught her best friend Willow.  It covers the Boxer rebellion, China's Civil War, and Mao's rule. 

One Summer by David Baldacci

This is completely different from all of Baldacci's other novels.  This is a very emotional story about a family and their tragedies. 

The Sixth Man by David Baldacci

I got my new David Baldacci book and realized I still had'nt read the last one. This is a thriller involving the CIA, FBI, NSA, and lots of other government organizations.  Really a page turner.

The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

This is the story of twins who were separated at birth--one grew up with  the grandmother, and the other was placed in an orphanage.  They are reunited at the age of sixteen, when they are both being terrorized.  I have enjoyed all of Zafon's books, although they have some creepy characters.