Spring yard work got me through 11 titles since my last update 10 days ago. 52 titles so far this year and now on pace for ~225.
“Odd Thomas,” Odd Thomas book 1 by Dean Koontz.
Hands down, my favorite Dean Koontz character and my Second favorite seires. Somehow I fell a couple books behind so I am re-reading in preparation for the new (to me) titles.
“We are Legion (We are Bob),” book 1 of The Bobiverse by Dennis E. Taylor.
“For We are Many,” book 2 of The Bobiverse by Dennis E. Taylor.
“All These Worlds,” book 3 of The Bobiverse by Dennis E. Taylor.
“Heaven’s River,” book 4 of The Bobiverse by Dennis E. Taylor.
Books 1-3 were a re-read in preperatiojn for book for, which I have postponed out of trepidation. I've seen so many series that run off the rails when they're continued after the initial story arc is completed, whether the authore intended to continue or not. I have to disagree with @"Parson", who said "I did not think that this book rose to the level of the first two in terms of shear entertainment value." I think this one was just as entertaining as the other three, just not in the same ways. I don't know if Mr. Taylor intended to continue the series past original three books, but book 4 was great and if he's planning more, I'll be waiting for them.
“Timeless,” Parasol Protectorate book 5 by Gail Carriger.
The fifth and final(?) book in the series. Published in 2012, it leaves the series easily open to more, with an almost unfinished feeling. Not a series I'll be in any rush to re-read, but also not one I regret. Entertaining, but vanilla, urban fantasy.
“Persepolis Rising,” book 7 of The Expanse bu James S. A. Corey.
“Tiamat’s Wrath,” book 8 of The Expanse bu James S. A. Corey.
I don't need to say much about these titles, there have been many reviews. I've enjoyed the series and am looking forward to the conclusion later this year.
“Slashback,” Cal Leandros book 8 by Rob Thurman.
“Downfall,” Cal Leandros book 9 by Rob Thurman.
Closing in on the end of the series and Rob Thurman has fallen mysteriously silent. There are supposed to be 11 books to the series. 10 are published and the 11th has been canceled. No clue at all what's happening, but I hope she and her publisher can reach an agreement to at least get the final book out there.
“One Second After,” book 1 of the John Matherson series by William R. Forstchen.
The first in a series of three, that after I had acquired them, I was warned off. A friend of mine described them as overly religious political messaging. So far, the religiosity of the characters is right in line with the area and the political messaging seems to be "War bad."
At least the first book is a much better written "The Day After" and not at all politically heavy handed. It seeks to answer the question "What if our modern society lost all modern technology, all at once, and for the long term. Pretty good book, honestly. Hopefully the rest of the series is as good.
