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The Fourth Empire (Starhawk, 3)
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Ace Books (30 April, 2002)
Author: MacK Maloney
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A total mind (ring) trip
I have read all the books by mack maloney, the wingman series specifically. The chopper ops were good, too. I just new there had to be a continuation with the Wingman books. The Starhawk series is an awesome continuation of these. The Fourth Empire was awesome..... I was literally on the edge of my seat throughout the book. I am just waiting because I have a feeling that the villain Victor from the Wingman series might surface.. I could be wrong, but that is my theory.... as it seems as Major Hawk Hunter is coming closer to discovering his roots.. I hope that Mack Maloney releases a new book really soon.. I will definitely be on the list for ordering it'
Good job Mack.

Mack Maloney's Starhawk series
I must say that if I were to review this series I would have to give it 10
thunbs up and 10 thumbs down.

Why?

For the same reason.. :)

10 Thumbs Up -
I bought all three books at the same time. I could not put them down!

10 Thumbs Down -
Now I have nothing to read for the next 6 months, and have to go see if
there are any good books OTHER than Mack Maloney's at the book store! :) :) :)

thirty fourth dimension found
The best of this series, the development of the plot is well drawn and set into motion. Found the same play and modeling of the earlier WINGMAN series coming thru with the full power of the science fiction genre. The exploration of the Fourth Empire sets a vehicle to explore all manor of the human experience. I have been fortunate to read some of the ancient classics and actually even more fortunate to have some smart folks explain a lot of what was written. This author explores the human experience in much the same way in his well crafted style in this book. War, struggle for life, deep dives into the face of evil that man will rain down on his fellow man, tie ins with classic literature set to fast paced science fiction. Well conceived scientific developments abound. Tie ins to religous mystery and faith. I can not but help project some of the recent events the United States and the world has faced against the fabric of this book - it is just that good. The action was solid, well paced and placed. As a military aviator not enough flying scenes from the cockpit, but you can not have everything. The battle scenes and the relentless drive through future history excellent. The probing of the mysteries excellent. The connections and lacing to the authors other works continues and is a great part of these books. Again I credit the well developed writing style and intelligence to allow the reader to start with this book and read any other book in the various series without being frustrated or lost. Enjoy, this is a great read and primes the reader for the next one. When will these books and the rest of the series come out on audio tape and CDs? One can only hope soon.

Wanton's Web : The Fourth Cassidy McCabe Mystery
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Intrigue Press (01 April, 2001)
Author: Alex Matthews
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I heartily recommend Wanton's Web.
Cassidy McCabe returns in Wanton's Web, amazingly confident and comfortable -- at least to begin. She's finally paid off the debts her ex left her with, Starshine the calico seems happy with monster-kittens gone, and even her relationship with Zach is on an even keel as they discuss plans to marry. Unfortunately, when Zach's past returns with a vengeance, Cassidy finds her life thrown once more into crisis as she and Zach team up to find the killer before the police arrest Zach. The first indication that Zach has a child is when he shows up, at the age of seventeen, unannounced on his and Cassidy's doorstep. Bryce presents his mother's letter by way of introduction, explaining that his mother is concerned for his safety and sent him to stay with Zach for a few days. Not surprisingly, Zach races off to the mother Xandra's apartment to confront her, but he's too late. While Cassidy waits in the car, Zach discovers the body of his former lover lying in a pool of blood. Half drunk, he convinces Cassidy to take him home, promising to call the police in the morning when he's clear headed. But someone saw Zach at Xandra's apartment and will report it to the police. In his round-about style, Zach admits his affair with Xandra seventeen years before when he was in his early twenties: "Xandra had a powerful kind of seductiveness different from anything I've ever encountered before or after. I couldn't get enough of her. Or the drugs that came with her." Zach compared her to a "sexual spiderwoman" who always got what she wanted. As Cassidy unravels the secrets of the past, drawn deeper into the web of deceit and danger, she finds herself questioning Zach's drinking, the possibility of his guilt, and her own weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Though she believes Zach, Cassidy can't help reacting to the power that Xandra wielded over every man she encountered. Even as tension mounts between Cassidy and Zach, they must work together to find the killer before two of Chicago's finest succeed in building their case against him. Alex Matthews sets the standards by which excellent mystery writing may be judged. With sassy finesse, she successfully captures the reader in her web with a catchy story and fantastic characterization, well the earning 1999 Readers Choice Award for Best Character In A Series. Indeed, Matthews lends her characters a power and depth, thereby revealing their vulnerabilities and fears right along with their strengths. I heartily recommend Wanton's Web.

Cindy Penn Reviewer

Loved it
I became comfortable with the characters right away. Cassidy and Zach seemed very real. Her cat, although not her sleuthing partner, helps to ground the characters with actions all pet owners can identify with. I can understand why Alex Matthews won the 1999 Readers Choice Award for BEST CHARACTER IN A SERIES. The entire mystery series is worth reading.

Matthews weaves a wonderful web of an amateur sleuth tale

Psychotherapist Cassidy McCabe believes as life nears perfection, catastrophe strikes. Cassidy feels good about having finally paid off the debts of her former husband that were charged to her account. Even more ecstatic to her mindset is that her lover, commitment-shy Zach Moran finally proposed. However, her heavenly existence abruptly changes when teenager Bryce arrives. Unbeknownst to Zach before the lad showed up is that he sired Bryce, who carries a note from his mother, Xandra, warning that the teen needs protection from a non-described menace.

Zach hates to think back on the sordid past he shared with Xandra. She was a high priced call girl who led him around for three months before dropping him. Zach could not handle her rejection. He drank and stalked her. Once he even got rough with her. Zach visits Xandra to learn more about their son and the threat. However, he finds his ex dead. The police strongly feel he murdered Xandra. Cassidy realizes that since her lover could not have done the deed, someone is setting him up to take the fall. She and Cassidy begin their own sleuthing even knowing they could be the next victims.

The fourth installment in the McCabe mysteries is simply a winner. WANTON'S WEB contains everything amateur sleuth lovers will want in an ongoing series. Besides the duo diving headfirst into a new investigation, the novel includes a murdered ex-lover, an unknown adolescent son, and the growth of the lead protagonists' relationship. It is the last piece that makes Alex Matthews' latest entry an entertaining tale.

Harriet Klausner

How To Ascend To The Fourth Dimension
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Golden Age Publications (08 August, 1997)
Author: Judith Werthman
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Humble accounts, shared from the heart.
One day a number of years ago, Ms. Werthman sat down to write and so began the tome here-mentioned; it wasn't a plan, scheme, or anything designed to compete on any market. What started went on with additional sessions over the coming weeks and slowly emerged into a Collection of Messages from various Entities having something valuable and important to share with humankind, some of whom have appeared in other sources and/or have channeled via other hosts. Like so many "little" books, this one is loaded -- big things continue to come in small packages! I acquired my copy more than five years ago and reread portions of it still, as the messages are quite profound; I find that I seem to get the message I need when I most need it. Easily one of the greatest treasures I have ever happened across, I would recommend this book to anyone open enough to listen, contemplate and think for themselves.

Johannine Bibliography 1966-1985. A Cumulative Bibliography on the Fourth Gospel
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Peeters (01 January, 1988)
Author: Van Belle G.
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The Definitive Bibliography of the Fourth Gospel
What more can you say? If you are seriously into Johannine Studies, you just need one of these. For those of us who can't afford the asking price on this book, you know where to look. Ah the beloved seminary library!

Substitute Teacher Handbook K-8, Fourth Edition
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Utah State University (1999)
Authors: Geoffrey G. Smith, Barbara Goldenhersh, Latham, and Cynthia Murdock
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A must have -
It is a great book for grabbing the essentials! I always have it handy and posty noted my favorites.

Lifesaver
This book enabled me to become effective as a middle school substitute teacher. The activities alone saved me; the advice made me effective. It is a must for any substitute teacher.

NO OTHER BOOK COMES CLOSE!!!!
I have helped do some substituting in the local schools since 1998 and no other book is as comprehensive as this one for training substitutes. I've been to two different workshops on how to substitute, and each one highly recommended this book over ALL OTHERS!!

What it contains:
--How to be prepared for each day
--What to bring in your "bag of tricks" (every sub should have one to survive).
--How to act professional
--Classroom management (keeping it under control)
--Emergency procedures
--First Aid
--Legal Aspects
--Disabilities and Special Ed
--Giften and Talented
--Multiculturalism
--Brainstorming
--KWL
--Questions for Higher level Thinking
--Using Audoi-Visual materials Effectively
--FILL-IN ACTIVITIES--for when you need to fill in some spare time!
--Also independent activities for those who finish their assignments early.

You get the idea--this book HAS IT ALL.

--George Stancliffe

The Fourth Protocol
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Corgi (01 August, 1985)
Author: FREDERICK FORSYTH
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average for Forsyth, but pretty good overall
This is not Forsyth's best book, but it's not too much of a dropoff from The Day of the Jackal. The Soviets have a plot that will lead England to be a socialist ally, and it is up to a fairly minor British civil servant to thwart it. The plot versus the detective work is told simultaneously like in the Jackal. There's a nice section about uncovering a false-flag spy operation in London, and it's a jewel theft of all things that gets the ball rolling. An interesting disparity is set up between the Brit detective and his spy chief; one thinks the USSR can be beaten outright while the other feels he must acknowledge the USSR as an enemy that's here to stay.

"The Fourth Protocol" is one of Forsyth's most exciting.
Frederick Forsyth is a master of complex plotting and this book, published in 1985, is without a doubt one of his most complex."The Fourth Protocol" begins quite humbly with the simple burglary and theft of a mult-million dollar set of diamond jewelry from a London town home. Finding a sparkling tiara won't fit into his own carrying case, the burglar takes an attache case belonging to the owner and thereby saves the entire Western Alliance from collapse. Only Forsythe could pull this off. He does so with a cast of dozens, meticulous attention to plot detail and the sure knowledge of his readers' fear of communism and nuclear terrorism in the 1980s. The story begins slowly, but manages to hold the reader's interest through a series of accidents, mayhem and shrewd deductions of British intelligence officer John Preston. The story takes us back and forth from Europe to the Soviet Union, from Pretoria, South Africa to a U.S. air base in England, and all over Europe. Each new revelation brings the reader a little closer to the edge of his chair and the ending nearly sends him to hide underneath. Even though this thriller is somewhat dated in its Cold War mentality, it is still a wonderful, compelling novel. With only a bit of paranoia, the reader can substitute a Middle-East villain for the aging Soviet one in this novel, and scare himself silly.

Forsyth's most complex book.
Not as action packed as some of his others, but very, very good.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Berkley Pub Group (06 January, 2004)
Author: Judy Blume
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Passed on from babysitters to their young charges, from big sisters to little brothers, and from parents to children, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and its cousins (Superfudge, Fudge-a-mania, and Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great) have entertained children since they first appeared in the early 1970s. The books follow Peter Hatcher, his little brother Fudgie, baby sister Tootsie, their neighbor Sheila Tubman, various pets, and minor characters through New York City and on treks to suburbs and camps.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is the first of these entertaining yarns. Peter, because he's the oldest, must deal with Fudgie's disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling with Peter's stuff, and other grave offenses, one of which is almost too much to bear. All these incidents are presented with the unfailing ear and big-hearted humor of the masterful Judy Blume. Though some of her books for older kids have aroused controversy, the Hatcher brothers and their adventures remain above the fray, where they belong. (Peter's in fourth grade, so the book is suitable for kids ages 8 and older.)

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The Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
The Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is about a boy who has some hectic times with his brother. The setting was like any old ordinary town. The main character was Peter, an ordinary fourth grader. I really like Peter's brother Fudge. My favorite part is when Fudge eats a turtle. It's really funny. The thing that I think Peter learned was patience. I liked Peter the main character because he is an ordinary fourth grader like me. I would recommed this book to a friend to explain why your litte brother or sister do the things theydo.If you like this book you may also enjoy some other books by Judy Blume such as Fudge-A-Maina.

One of the best ever
I read this book when I was in fourth or fifth grade. Now I'm 26, but I still remember this little gem well. Peter Warren Hatcher has many problems, but his biggest one is his little brother, whom everyone calls "Fudge" Everyone likes Fudge, because he's the cute one, but when Fudge becomes a little monster, everyone looks to Peter to solve the problems.

Mr. and Mrs. Juicy-O meet Fudge and love him, but when he shoves Peter's turtle in their faces, Peter's dad loses the account. Mr. Toddle-Bike thinks Fudge is just right for a commercial, but Fudge won't ride the bike until Peter does. When Fudge eats Peter's turtle, Dribble, Fudge gets all the attention, and Peter just loses his pet. In every "Tale" Peter plays the role of the good son.

Judy Blume knows her audience well. People this age have to deal with the fact that they are no longer cute, but they are still treated like they know nothing by most adults. I could identify with Peter when I was 10, and I can relate to him still now.

Parents, buy this book for your kids. Kids, read this book. It's funny, touching, and will stay in your head for the rest of your lives.

Wonderful
This book, set in New York city, Central Park, a movie theater, business office, and other various places, is an amazing book. Geared towards younger readers, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, is nothing short of a superb book. I've read plenty of books this past year (The Inferno, Beowulf, Harry Potter Series, The Odyssey, Much Ado About Nothing and many other books) and even though this book is simple and for 'children' I believe it is still one of my favorites. It portrays the lives of children in a funny, comical way that all '4th graders' will be able to relate to...even if they don't have younger siblings.

Superb, deffently a great read.

St. Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Warner Books (01 November, 1992)
Author: Ellis Peters
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Brother Cadfael with a chase scene!
Of the chronicles of Brother Cadfael that I have thus far read, "St. Peter's Fair" is the most "mystery-like." No cut and dried solution springs to mind as the plot unfolds. This one had me guessing for some time.

All the regular ingredients of the previous stories are here: Political wrangling, personal intrigue, a love story, and of course--a murder.

Cadfael once more is a treasure trove of wisdom. Some of his lines here are classic. Cadfael is a very noble, very humane, world-weary protagonist. Ellis Peter has truly created a detective for the ages in him.

In "St. Peter's Fair" Cadfael is up against one heck of a baffling case. He and Hugh Berengar (my favorite secondary character) team up to try and solve the murder of a visiting merchant. I have no desire to give the ending away. I will only say that "St. Peter's Fair" has the added bonus of a chase scene.

"St. Peter's Fair" is a worthy entry in this series. The more I read of Ellis Peters, the greater my respect for her becomes. I recommend this book highly.

A very well woven story.
The great Saint Peter's Fair brings merchants from miles around to Shrewsbury. The fair of 1138 had been canceled by the siege of the city. This year's fair seems to go better than usual except for the murder of a participant. Brother Cadfael begins the fair interpreting for a Welsh merchant who speaks no English, and ends up in the middle of a very confusing and dangerous political plot. This book is interesting reading from start to finish.

Good book for PBS viewers of Brother Cadfael
St. Peters Fair. For those who like watching the Brother Cadfael series on PBS, St. Peters Fair is a must read. This book will fill in much of the missing character development of those we meet on the television screen. We also get a much fuller picture of the town and castle of Shrewsbury. The story is engaging and leaves one guessing as to the final outcome until the very end. As one who loves to watch the televised productions of Brother Cadfael, St Peters Fair will encourage you of the value of also reading the chronicles of Brother Cadfael. Also check out the Brother Cadfael web sites. You can find a list of the Ellis Peters books and maps and history about Shrewsbury.

BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Pocket Books (01 December, 1989)
Author: Kovic
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Great documentation
Mr. Kovic documents the conditions of his surroundings very well. His narrative is clear and distinct concerning his upbringing, his role in the war and life thereafter. Because the tone of the work is documentation, it lacks the deeper psychological aspects other war testimonies contain. Unfortunately, he also distracts the reader by not discussing his injuries sooner in the piece, such as after release from the hospital. Overall, it is still a book well worth reading.

One of the Better True Vietnam Stories
I became familiar with Ron Kovic while still a Marine. Probably in 71 or 72 after I returned from Vietnam. Luckily I was not wounded. While stationed in Hawaii after returning, I had the occasion to join Vietnam Veterans Against the War. A friend tried in vane to persuade me to join, but I never could quite do it. I had been taught just like thousands of other young recruits that ours was a noble deed. I still believe that. However...after having read this book, I became much more enlightened to what a lot of men experienced after being wounded/and or wounded severely and emotionally. This book is not about a man against America, but in favor of waking some people up to the horrors of war and the terrible losses we all suffer because of war. A must read.

Poignant is an understatement
I had first seen Oliver Stone's adaptation when I was 11 years old. My pre-pubescent sensibility didn't allow me to comprehend what was on the screen, either did my post-adolescent sensibility. This past summer I had read Mailer's "Armies of the Night", and never stopped pondering the concluding line, "For we must end on the road to that mystery where courage, death, and the dream of love give promise of sleep." So then, what does it mean to be an American? Kovic brought this statement forth in such a compelling manner, that I couldn't help asking myself this question, while reading. I sit cozily, well-fed, and warm, reading this book as an undergraduate; Kovic's experience is unfathomable to a slothful log like myself. Perhaps, this is the point of Kovic's heart-felt articulation, to awaken us, the slumbering masses, who watch a media blurb on war and violence, then leave it behind us and change the channel, while eating our turkey breast with gravy. Things like Vietnam will always happen as long as people remain quiet and content! Thank you Ron Kovic for reminding me of this lesson.

Fourth Wall, The
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Warner Books (01 February, 2001)
Author: Beth Saulnier
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Terrific entry in this mystery series
Life in Gabriel is quiet and very predictable except for the recent weather that seems like endless summer. Reporter Alexandra Bernier conducts an investigation on a group of concerned citizens who want to "Save the Starlight Theater" from demolition. The grandiose theater still contains an air of class that can be rebuilt if time allows it.

The leader of the group, Sissy Billingham, does everything in her power to obtain funding to stop the destruction of what she and her group considers a historical monument. However, before she can come up with a strategy, a car hits her. Alex and the police believe it is first-degree murder and not just an accidental vehicular homicide tat occurred. When Alex beings making inquiries, professionals beat her up, but she continues her investigation even as her actions increase the danger.

The third Alex Bernier novel is a fast-paced, action packed investigative reporter tale with a cast that seems very real. A romantic subplot relieves some tension when the action seems ready to overload the reader. Beth Saulnier proves her abilities as an entertaining writer, who with more books like this one and its predecessors, will soon obtain quite a following.

Harriet Klausner

Better and Better
I've just finished The Fourth Wall, and I've already finished the previous 2 Alex Bernier books. This one is Beth Saulnier's best one so far. Alex is caught up in not just one but three separate murder mysteries, all pretty much unrelated but Saulnier links it all up pretty well. The parts of the book about Alex's personal life adds spice to the story and insight to her character. I liked the way Saulnier began and ended this book, absolutely fantastic.

Great Fun, Great Plotting
It's great to stumble across a book as fun and engaging as Beth Saulnier's The Fourth Wall. I hadn't really ever heard of her before and after reading this novel, I don't know why. The Fourth Wall is an excellent crime/whodunit novel with a terrific heroine. Alex Bernier is a twenty-something reporter in upstate New York with a detective boyfriend and an uncanny knack of attracting trouble in the worst way. Three dead bodies show up in the novel and only one of them is clearly a murder case--but it just happens to have been dead for about 80 years. The various story lines are very well entertwined and the resolutions are all plausible and satisfying. This is an excellent escapism read, very entertaining. Enjoy.

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