An Electric Read

Ben Coes writes thrillers that remind me a bit of Vince Flynn.  Coes' book Power Down is full of international intrigue, government conspiracy and action packed murder, all revolving around America's need for power (as in electric, oil, gas).  It's very scary to see how dependent we are on other countries for our energy and when you bring in the story line of terrorists attacking our domestic power sources it becomes a very plausible story.  Add in ex Delta officer Dewey Andreas and you now have a full blown action packed thriller.  SG

a tangled web...

Julia Glass's new novel The Widower's Tale tells the story of a family, its secrets and loyalties. The main character is Percy Darling, widower, settling into retirement with routines of the familiar. He has strained relationships with his two daughters who have coped differently with the tragic death of their mother three decades before. In the course of the book, Percy's life, family, and friends lives will all come together on a collision course, all will be changed. Glass writes affectionately and a bit satirically about family and change. Excellent! M.L.