Book of the Week: Last to Die: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel

Book of the Week: Last to Die: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
Tess Gerritsen (Author)


For the second time in his short life, Teddy Clock has survived a massacre. Two years ago, he barely escaped when his entire family was slaughtered. Now, at fourteen, in a hideous echo of the past, Teddy is the lone survivor of his foster family’s mass murder. Orphaned once more, the traumatized teenager has nowhere to turn—until the Boston PD puts detective Jane Rizzoli on the case. Determined to protect this young man, Jane discovers that what seemed like a coincidence is instead just one horrifying part of a relentless killer’s merciless mission.

Jane spirits Teddy to the exclusive Evensong boarding school, a sanctuary where young victims of violent crime learn the secrets and skills of survival in a dangerous world. But even behind locked gates, and surrounded by acres of sheltering Maine wilderness, Jane fears that Evensong’s mysterious benefactors aren’t the only ones watching. When strange blood-splattered dolls are found dangling from a tree, Jane knows that her instincts are dead on. And when she meets Will Yablonski and Claire Ward, students whose tragic pasts bear a shocking resemblance to Teddy’s, it becomes chillingly clear that a circling predator has more than one victim in mind.

Joining forces with her trusted partner, medical examiner Maura Isles, Jane is determined to keep these orphans safe from harm. But an unspeakable secret dooms the children’s fate—unless Jane and Maura can finally put an end to an obsessed killer’s twisted quest.

Last to Die: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
Tess Gerritsen (Author)
ISBN: 978-0593063279

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Book of the Week: Ghost Dancer

Book of the Week: Ghost Dancer
Kevin Nielson (Author)


Alera comes to the free port investigating the murder the Ambassador. She is joined by As-na who is haunted by compelling dreams, and Freeman, a special constable assigned to solve the murders. Their inquires lead them to the Arena, where nothing is what it seems, screaming spectators cheer on the daily blood spectacle. They can only hope it not their blood spilt.

Once a pirate stronghold, The Haven of Areamea, is now an open port readily available with slaves, illegal drugs, and rare exotic birds. An officer in the service of King Bolinor of Amberwine, Alera comes to this commercial dive investigating the murder the Ambassador. She is joined by As-na who is haunted by compelling dreams that bring her to Haven, and Freeman, a special constable assigned to solve the murders of well-to-do young women. In the strange underworld of the Arena, where nothing is what it seems, screaming spectators cheer on the daily blood spectacle. It is here they uncover convoluted clues and hidden agendas, which complicate their investigations. Not the least is a rogue Dancer with a scheme of his own, and if he isnt stopped, The Haven and everything living thing for thousands of miles will pay the price. The three must use their unique talents in a race against time to unravel the mysteries in this deadly situation.

Ghost Dancer
Kevin Nielson (Author)
ISBN: B0069Z2PRQ

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How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week (Jenny Perry)

Featured Book Review: How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week
Jenny Perry (Author)

How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week claims that by following this specialized diet, exercise and detox plan, one can quickly lose 10 pounds in a week. The author states that by alternating meals with soup, detox drinks, fruits and vegetables, incorporating daily exercise and drinking plenty of water, the body will rid itself of toxins and shock the system thus allowing for a significant weight loss in a very short amount of time.

Day 1: Here the reader is given a grocery list, directed to start a sleep log and provided with the rules, if you will, around allowed foods, which are fruits (any kind but bananas) and soup. (recipe provided)

Day 2: Detox begins. No fruits allowed on this day, but vegetables are added and of course soup.

Day 3: Exercise is introduced (30 minutes is recommended) and fruits may once again be consumed along with the vegetables and soup.

Day 4: Here the author explains that the goal of day four is to maintain what the reader has lost so far as well as addressing how he or she feels physically. This is also the last day for detoxing. Fruits, vegetables and exercise are eliminated today making soup and the detox concoction the dieters main staples.

Day 5: The halfway mark. Bananas and skim milk have been added, no vegetables or other fruits, and you guessed it, soup continues to be the main dish. The reader is encouraged to consume up to eight bananas on the premise that energy is going to be needed for the increased exercise today.

Day 6: Meat has been added to the menu, skinless chicken, and there is no limit to quantity. However, fruits are out. (vegetables are still allowed)

Day 7: Final day of the program and weigh in. Exercise remains constant today. Brown rice and bread are added and mental wellbeing is touched on.

Anyone looking to lose weight quickly, and ten pounds is nothing to shake a stick at, this program will do the trick. This is not an easy way to drop ten pounds and I would even go as far to say most who attempt it will fail.

But those who can stay true to the regimen will find the book is very easy to follow, directions are clear and recipes flavorful. The author has added helpful links and techniques as well as carefully stressing to his audience that this is not a long-term option, encouraging his readers to plan a maintenance diet. In short, How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week works for those who can handle its restrictiveness  and are disciplined enough to follow through the plan.

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How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week
Jenny Perry (Author)
ISBN:  B004M18YU6


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Featured Book Review: Energy Vampires: How to Deal With Negative People

Featured Book Review: Energy Vampires: How to Deal With Negative People
Jennifer O’Neill (Author)

Energy Vampires: How to Deal with Negative People is an innovative non-fiction book written by spiritual teacher, Jennifer O’Neill to help people that feel physically drained after dealing with others identify the problem and recharge their energy, or block the negativity before it depletes their reserves.O’Neill opens by explaining just what an energy vampire is and why such a negative person cannot replenish his or her own life-force, but must suck the energy radiating from those around them. She explains how to recognize the effects and repel the attack as well as understand why you may be experiencing such feelings in the first place. ONeill continues with an in-depth explanation of empathy and identifying the trait within yourself.

She follows up with directions on how to protect yourself and accept your ability for what it is-a physic sense that is often awakened when ones spiritual body also begins to awaken. Detailed instructions on how to spot an energy vampire and how to identify the five types and eight tips for dealing with these types are followed up with instructions on how to ground yourself and balance your own energy. The author definitely has insight into what happens as the result of being surrounded by negative or needy people for extended periods of time. She offers exceptional advice in a clear, simple to understand manner that appears easy to implement by any one in any job or position dealing with the public, or any large group of people. Though the order of the chapters is slightly out of synch, all the material presented is relevant and well developed.

Energy Vampires: How to Deal with Negative People is a must read for anyone who deals with large groups of people, or is often left drained after just a one-on-one. It would be especially beneficial to those in customer-service or service oriented fields, as well as those that want to deepen or develop their spiritual life. According to O’Neill, its all about balance. Balancing our spiritual self with our physical self.

Energy Vampires: How to Deal With Negative People
Jennifer O’Neill (Author)
ISBN: 978-0425263907

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