tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post8924064701915510189..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: #FridayReads Fields Where They Lay by Timothy HallinanDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34418298840117955642016-10-04T14:28:55.583-06:002016-10-04T14:28:55.583-06:00I have a couple on Kindle, too, that I have not re...I have a couple on Kindle, too, that I have not read. Now that I can actually read more and listen to audio books less, I hope to catch up on the 200+ books on my Kindle, as well as some books here on my real bookshelves. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-50684159877482547912016-10-04T14:27:50.247-06:002016-10-04T14:27:50.247-06:00Even thought this book is the 6th in the series, t...Even thought this book is the 6th in the series, there is enough - just enough - info on recurring characters that it is not imperative to read the books in order. Although, like Everett, I do recommend doing so.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-57378309479099875632016-10-03T08:11:14.206-06:002016-10-03T08:11:14.206-06:00This is a great review, Maryann. Like Dani, I too ...This is a great review, Maryann. Like Dani, I too know Tim from Facebook and have a couple of his books on my Kindle. Time to read them.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-35353705613023643722016-09-30T22:51:48.343-06:002016-09-30T22:51:48.343-06:00All of Tim's books are "stand-alones"...All of Tim's books are "stand-alones" in the sense that they're a complete story unto themselves. But, the sum of the parts and all that. Also, there's depths to the characters that you'll miss out on if you don't read the whole series. But yes, any one of the books can be read all by itself for a satisfying meal.Everett Kaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371555243187874414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27228807236500526762016-09-30T18:29:00.341-06:002016-09-30T18:29:00.341-06:00But I'm guessing this holiday novel is a stand...But I'm guessing this holiday novel is a standalone, right? Because who can have too many Christmas books? It's all I read in December!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-76284889298855436132016-09-30T17:21:19.284-06:002016-09-30T17:21:19.284-06:00Linda: If you're intrigued, I'd HIGHLY rec...Linda: If you're intrigued, I'd HIGHLY recommend starting with CRASHED, the first volume in the series. The characters (and their relationships) grow and change over the series. But whatever you do, DO read it.Everett Kaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371555243187874414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-54909962763215196192016-09-30T14:11:55.725-06:002016-09-30T14:11:55.725-06:00Dani, if you want to read the Poke Rafferty series...Dani, if you want to read the Poke Rafferty series, of which Breathing Water is one title, start with A Nail Through the Heart. The central character is a travel writer.<br /><br />The Junior Bender series starts with Crashed.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17893316705990840672016-09-30T13:10:08.488-06:002016-09-30T13:10:08.488-06:00I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't read an...I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't read any of Tim's books, even though we "chat" on Facebook all the time. Must remedy this. How shall I start?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-50146368417514997442016-09-30T10:41:51.277-06:002016-09-30T10:41:51.277-06:00Actually, I do know how wonderful it can be to fin...Actually, I do know how wonderful it can be to find a surprise review. <br /><br />You are very welcome. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43079564292563405382016-09-30T10:27:20.249-06:002016-09-30T10:27:20.249-06:00What a wonderful surprise, Maryann. You have no id...What a wonderful surprise, Maryann. You have no idea how happy this makes me.Timothy Hallinanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551263887774445511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-88137120897077518602016-09-30T09:27:44.110-06:002016-09-30T09:27:44.110-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9769561435352105212016-09-30T09:27:26.506-06:002016-09-30T09:27:26.506-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-87439783149636300042016-09-30T09:27:18.100-06:002016-09-30T09:27:18.100-06:00You won't be disappointed, Diana.You won't be disappointed, Diana.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65575771512170329162016-09-30T09:26:54.875-06:002016-09-30T09:26:54.875-06:00Thanks for the kind words, Linda, and I am glad I ...Thanks for the kind words, Linda, and I am glad I piqued your interest. I have been writing reviews for years. Started in newspapers, then moved to online sites, and now do reviews on my blog. I try to do a good enough job that a potential reader can make an informed choice. :-)Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-60276194271438359382016-09-30T09:11:37.185-06:002016-09-30T09:11:37.185-06:00I love at witty mystery. Definitely adding to my T...I love at witty mystery. Definitely adding to my TBR pile.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-35336554433857442362016-09-30T07:49:05.017-06:002016-09-30T07:49:05.017-06:00What a great review! This isn't a book or an a...What a great review! This isn't a book or an author I would have looked at twice -- until I read this. Now both his stories and his style intrigue me. That's a review well (and effectively) done, Maryann. :-)Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.com