The author, who lives in Northern Virginia, takes us on a roller coaster ride as we follow this family's thrilling fight for survival. The Adult Book Discussion Group at Big Island has finished reading this title. If you like this title, there are two more in the series. The complete story of the military bridges of the Civil War, as well as the engineers and soldiers who designed and built them. Engineer historian and retired Army Corps of Engineers writer Phillip M. Thienel, now a resident of the Elk's Home, includes a wealth of photographs, line drawings and other illustrations in his authoritative account.
Fact can be better than fiction.
The story of these adventurers is written in a style that's as good as any action movie. The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner Rookie, small town police officer, Raine Carter, deals with her own past while investigating a school shooting which is much more than it seems. Tense action and strong characterizations make this novel a well-written thriller. Sayuri recounts all of the pain and hardships she had to endure to survive. This real and poignant story will make you think once you have finished it.