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Let's see, jeez, seems like a lot of books down the road now. I've read:

"Wings of Hell", the new Starfist novel, by Dan Cragg and Dave Sherman. Another really good military SF installment about the 25th century Confederation Marines. This time against the Skinks who have ambushed a human colony and set a trap for their forces. I read it in like 3 days of slow-trying-to-make-it-last reading.

"The Tijuania Bible". Another comic-book related mystery by Ron Goulart. This time, an artist gets involved in murder, mystery and a fabulous stolen collection of Golden Age comics. Oh and also a not-so-trusty blonde starlet. It's pretty good, not as great as 'The Wisemann Originals". I never really liked the femme fatale, she was honestly, kind of a bitch. But the hero, Jack Deacon is another funny wise-cracking guy, so I put up with her.

"Into The Storm" by Taylor Anderson (aka 'Destroyermen' #1). Welp, this was one of the best books I have read lately. A lot like "The Lost Regiment" series by William Forstchen except it's a WW II destroyer and its crew lost, not a Civil War convoy of troops. This time, a couple of ships, running from the Japanese in a real battle (with a few extra fictional bits put in) that are sucked into a squall and suddenly find themselves on an alternate Earth. And in another war. There's already a sequel out and another coming after that, have to get them asap!

I also re-read the graphic novel and its sequel, "The Hedge Knight" and "Hedge Knight II: Sworn Sword" by George R.R. Martin. Both were fantastic and take place in the "Game of Thrones" world but like 100s of years before the current story. The story is of Dunk (or Duncan), who, like in "The Knight's Tale" takes his master's armor after his death and decides to become a hedge knight. I really enjoyed both gns and want to start back on the "Game of Thrones" books again.

"Odd Hours". This is the 4th Odd Thomas book by Dean Koontz. Welp, Odd, after leaving the monastery that he lived at in 'Brother Odd' discovers a mystery in a small CA. town called Magic Beach. He also meets a beautiful young pregnant woman being chased by scary armed thugs. There's weirdness, ghosts and so much more. A really good entry in the series.

"Your Heart Belongs To Me" also by Koontz. Welp, this one is about a self-made millionaire, dotcom and surfer dude, Ryan Perry suddenly learns he has progressive heart disease. He starts all the medical procederes but eventually, is going to need a heart transplant or die. So, after a year or so of waiting (and his money helping move him up the list) he finally gets the green light, the right heart is found and ready! Unfortunately, after recovery and life almost returning to normal, a woman begins to stalk him, leaving cryptic notes about how 'his heart belongs to her'. Really creepy and mostly good, but I felt a bit let down by the ending.

Welp, I know there's more but I can't remember them at the moment, later!

Read the 3rd Destroyermen book, "Maelstrom". Really good, Anderson kind of suggests that this is the finale of the trilogy. I hope not. I really enjoyed the series. This time, it's all or nothing, the finish push of the Grik (evil lizard people) vs. the U.S.S. Walker and the Lemurians (the cat lemur-type folk). I had a time finishing, didn't want it to end. If you enjoyed The Lost Regiment or any alternate military/history SF, highly recommended...

And also picked up and finished the latest Dresden Files, "Turn Coat". One of Harry's old enemies, a Warden named Morgan shows up on the run from their own side, the White Council. Of course, another great Jim Butcher novel, loads of cool magic and mayhem. Oh yes, I read the short story in "Mean Streets", a collection of short stories involving the current 'hot' wizards or magicians, also very good...

Finished a supernatural historical fantasy book the other day, "Patriot Witch" by C.C. Finlay. It's the story of the magical battle going on during the Revolutionary war. Proctor Browne is a young Minuteman that is called up during the first skimishes with the British. Why so different? His mother is a witch and he has powers. And he finds that a British major also has them. Soon, he's in war, later on the run and finds his destiny is not just farming or raising cattle. Welp, it's pretty good, a bit slow in some parts, I guess 'cause Proctor was kept from learning his talents by his mother and he's in the witchcraft school of hard knocks. There's 2 more books in the series which is called "Traitor The Crown"...

Finished "The Road" just a bit ago. Same guy who wrote "No Country For Old Men" of course, Cormac McCarthy. Unrelentingly grim and stark, but, well, still a pretty good read. He uses turns of phrases that conjure up haunting images you can't let go. It's the tale of a father and son trying to reach the coast after a post-disaster that has apparently destroyed civilization and most of humanity and life on earth. I've heard that a movie is coming out based on it. It's either going to be one of the most depressing movies of all time or they are going to 'Mad Max/Road Warrior' it into an action movie. Guess we will see...

Yeah, I looked up some info on the movie. I don't think I will be seeing this adaptation of this novel, not in the theatre anyway...