Syndrome E by Franck Thilliez
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

When Ludovic Senehal develops a case of spontaneous blindness after watching an extremely rare film from the 1950s, it leads to his old friend Lucie Hennebelle to investigate. Especially after realizing that nearly everyone who comes into contact with the film ends up dead. With the help of Inspector Franck Sharko, who is investigating the film's connection to five murdered men, Lucie begins to unravel the mystery of what is arguably the most disturbing film ever made. As the story unfolds, readers will find themselves questioning the very nature of humanity.

Franck Thilliez, the author did an outstanding job with his plot. I have never read anything quite like it.


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1,000,000 pages in a lifetime (2013)

Lifetime total: 18,711 out of 1,000,000
2013 total: 819

1. Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore (301 pages)
2. Emergency: Wife Lost and Found by Carol Marinelli (136 pages)
3. Syndrome E by Franck Thilliez (370 pages)
4. Sensual Erotica 1: Loving Amy by Red Phoenix (12 pages)

35 Books in 2013

Books Read: 4 out of 35

 1. Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore
 2. Emergency: Wife Lost and Found by Carol Marinelli
3. Syndrome E by Franck Thilliez
4. Sensual Erotica 1: Loving Amy by Red Phoenix

Beauty by Laurell K. Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An outtake from the bestselling novel, Kiss the Dead by Laurell K. Hamilton.

It's easy for Anita Blake to doubt her beauty when there are sexy vampires like Jean Claude around. However, with the help of a large hot tub two incredibley sexy men (well vampires)- Jean Claude and Asher- will make her feel like the most desirably woman alive...

Although short, only 30 pages, this was a hot little preview into the newest Anita Blake novel that left me anxiously awaiting the release of Kiss the Dead.

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The Lincoln Conspiracy: A Novel by Timothy L. O'Brien
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this book free through Goodreads First Reads.

In the Spring of 1865, as America mourns the death of President Abraham Lincoln, a shocking discovery is made. Police detective Temple McFadden stumbles upon two diaries that together reveal the true story behind the Lincoln assassination.

With many people after the diaries, Temple's quest to bring the conspirators to justice endangers his life as well of the lives of his wife and friends. Temple's journey to the truth takes him through the Civil War-era capital district, into bawdy houses and back alleys where he struggles to remain one step ahead of the enemies that await him at every turn.

With an interesting and diverse cast of characters this story follows many twists toward a climax that may leave readers gasping.

The author did a fantastic job making his characters believable.

The story was well developed and I enjoyed reading it, although at times it did seem to drag a bit. Overall, this was a great story that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good conspiracy theory.


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A Brewing Storm by Richard Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For Derrick Storm leaving the CIA involved faking his own death, so when his former boss calls in an old favor, he knows there must be more going on then the kidnapping of the son of a U.S. Senator. Working alongside FBI Agent April Showers, Storm must sift his way through a web of lies and ransom notes to find the truth.

The author Richard Castle (or whoever really wrote the book) did a good job of combining humorous dialogue with suspenseful themes. I found the characters to be well written although I found some of their names to me rather cliché.

Overall, I would say that it was an excellent read and I look forward to seeing what will happen next.


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Gunslinger Girl Omnibus 1 by Yu Aida

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Henrietta barely survives the murder of her family, after which the Social Welfare Agency uses the latest in cybernetic technology to save her life. All memories of the past are erased from her mind as the Agency turns her into a deadly assassin.

Henrietta is plagued by fragmented memories of her past even after the programming given to her by the Agency. As her handler Jose is charged with keeping her feelings in check and ensuring that she stays focused on her mission. Jose finds this difficult due to her resemblance to his younger sister.

I very much enjoyed reading this and look forward to seeing what happens next.





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