Thursday, January 26, 2017

To Kill A Shadow




I recently finished reading the book, To Kill A Shadow, by Nathan Ronen. The book is a really good read. It is a good crime thriller with some drama, and a splash of romance. I do not typically read this type of book, but the author did a wonderful job at balancing it out through wonderful characters and a fast paced story.

Here is an exert from the website of the book,

Love, and assassination in a Mossad thriller told from the inside

Life had been fortunate for Arik Bar Nathan. From a poor apartment in downtown Haifa, he had risen to become head of Operations Division of Israel's intelligent services, ‘the Mossad’. He is a daring and successful man that has led missions all around the world and fulfilled every goal and desire. Now, his life is about to change.

A delightful tapestry of intrigue, wit, and dare that enthralls from start to finish

A failed Mossad operation against a Hezbollah official in South America makes Arik a target for a vicious drug-trafficking mafia in Paraguay. A mysterious German woman - an alluring professor of Philosophy - arrives at his birthday party and captures his eye and his heart. He is the son of a Holocaust survivor, and he knows falling in love with this woman means trouble. When a trained assassin arrives in Israel dressed as a Provo Slav clergyman hunting for his head, nothing can save Arik but true love.

Real and unpublished inside information on Mossad operations

To Kill A Shadowis a brilliant espionage thriller that will leave you breathless. It is the remarkable story of those who live in the shadows, working under false identities and behind masks, addicted to the adrenaline and control. An intricate tale of passion, difference, and danger.



https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Shadow-Nathan-Ronen-ebook/dp/B01N08I0IC
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 Full Disclosure: I received the eBook for free; however I am under no obligation to review these items on my social media outlets or blog. This is my opinion and my opinion only.

Code Blue





I recently finished reading the book, Code Blue, by Zvika Amit. The book is a really good read. It is a good political thriller with some romance sprinkled in. I do not typically read this type of book because it is usually filled with a lot of political stuff that makes for a boring read in my opinion but the author did a wonderful job at balancing it out through wonderful characters and plot.

Here is an exert from the website of the book,

Israel becomes a theocratic military dictatorship in a captivating suspense novel

A divorcée history professor and peace activist, Rinat Gal finds herself involved in a passionate love affair with Gavrush, a married settler. When a secret cabal conspires to change the face of the country, Rinat cannot escape the notion that she is more involved than she realized. Following a violent coup, as Israel transforms into a theocratic military dictatorship, Rinat discovers that her lover plays a leading role in the cabal and decides to take desperate actions.

Will Israel cease to be the only democracy in the Middle East?

Ten years after its publication, Code Blue is realistic and relevant than ever before. Zvika Amit convincingly describes the transformation of Israel from democracy to a theocratic fascist regime. With a masterful eye, Amit weaved a sophisticated and reliable plot that confronts the foundation of the Israeli society. A convincing, frightful, and stimulating thriller that delivers a chilling and realistic representation of a probable scenario.

https://www.amazon.com/Code-Blue-Zvika-Amit-ebook/dp/B01N3NBNJE

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 Full Disclosure: I received the eBook for free; however I am under no obligation to review these items on my social media outlets or blog. This is my opinion and my opinion only.

Conduct in Question




I recently finished reading the book, Conduct in Question, by Mary E. Martin. The book is a really good read. It is a good legal thriller. It is a book of family secrets and murder. I do not typically read this type of book because it is usually filled with a lot of legal jargon that makes for a boring read but the author did a wonderful job at balancing it out.

Here is an exert from the website of the book, How much money is enough? Meet attorney Harry Jenkins: a lawyer and a true gentleman. Harry longs for freedom and love, but is trapped in a dead marriage that pushes him to the verge of despair. When his partner drops dead in his office, Harry finds himself swept into a massive money-laundering scheme involving the enigmatic Mr. Chin. A nerve-breaking conflict with a wealthy client ends with yet another murder, sweeping Harry into a mystery he must uncover for the sake of his life. Murder, fraud, romance and suspense at the corridors of power Are Mr. Chin's shady dealings connected with the killings of the Florist, a sadistic murderer with an artistic flair that haunts the city with his specter? Fortunately for Harry, the beautiful Natasha is there to guide him to the answers. But can he find the answers before the Florist strikes again? A fast paced legal thriller with unforgettable characters and breathtaking suspense Conduct In Question It is a Part of the The Osgoode Trilogy by award-winning author Mary E Martin, an insider to the world of the law and an acclaimed writer with a passionate audience. It is a satisfying read packed with suspense, mystery and crime, that will grab you from the fist page and will stay with you long after.

 https://www.amazon.com/Conduct-Question-First-Trilogy-Osgoode-ebook/dp/B01L0PRBDC

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 Full Disclosure: I received the ebook for free; however I am under no obligation to review these items on my social media outlets or blog. This is my opinion and my opinion only.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Another Try at a Round Robin

Well another try at doing a RR.  I am really hoping this one will make it back to me.  It is another Joan Elliott's Ladies Round Robin.  I hand dyed the fabric myself.  I am so excited how it is looking so far.  I hope that everyone will enjoy stitching on it as much as I did.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Laser Christmas Lights


I purchased these lights because I thought they would be cool to place out front next Christmas. These are well made lights. The body is a heavy duty metal and is controlled by a remote control. These are electrical so you will have to run a cord to the decent length cord of the lights. There are several settings, and there are three colors; blue, green, and red. There are different combinations you can do and also you can control the speed. There is also a timer on the remote so you can leave them on for as long or as short of a time as you like. These are really cool and I think they will add a lot to my Christmas decorations next year. I might even use them at 4th of July on the red and blue setting.

Here is a little information from the company:CHRISTMAS WATERPROOF LASER LIGHTS: Laser projector is the fastest Christmas lighting solution. No more waste hours struggling with the hassle of hanging up outdoor lights. POWERFUL REMOTE CONTROL: Single Red, Single Green, Single Blue, Red&Green, Red&Blue, Green&Blue, Red&Green&Blue can be choosen using the remote. The pattern is moving, the moving speed or simply stationary can be set using the remote. And RF Wireless Remote is Amazon's best remote control, rather than a simple IR Wireless Remote, it can not only remote control, but penetrating power, arbitrary angle control. Thousands of stars blinking on the wall, ceiling and lawn. AUTOMATIC TIMERS: You can set this laser light on at dusk or off at dawn. Set a timing mode using the remote control and the light will turn on the same time every day or night and turn off again either 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours later. BROAD APPLICATION: The laser lights can cover up to 3900 square feet from a distance of 25 feet and can be set to flashing / twinkle, or simply stationary. It's perfect for Christmas and holiday entertainment, parties, landscape decoration, and anything else you can think of. ENERGY SAVING: Laser Christmas lights turn on/off automatically depend on the light intensity, costs 99% less energy than regular string lights.

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IDGK2UU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 Full Disclosure: I purchased these lights at a discounted price; however I am under no obligation to leave a review or mention this product on my social media sites or my blog. All the opinions are 100% mine and mine alone.

Spooky Halloween Color Page Book

This was just a fun little book. Something fun to do to relax. This pictures were fun to color and would make pretty Halloween artwork. ...