Months after reading the rest of the books, I finally found my copy and re-read it. A simple opinion of the book is this:

It is simply a transitional book, with no real impact of its own.

The book wraps up previous plots (Toby in Washington, Sierra oil skullduggery, Janessa's doctoring, etc.) Outside of Janessa's involvment with birth control, no new plots are devised, and the plot concerning Frank is simply stretched into the Yukon, but lacks much of the feel for the territory.

Ross already knew he wanted the next book to be heavily around the Spanish-American War,a nd simply sacrificed this book to get us there.

WHat a shame.

This is a very bland book with little new to offer. The book is broken down into the most basic systems of training. If you like to keep things very simple you might like the book.

If you want more scientific information, running pace tables, and more detailed information about the hows and whys of training, I would suggest one of the "Daniels" books.

As a long time runner this is one of the books I will look through once and put aside. If you are an experienced runner and racer you will probably be wasting your money.

Great tips on the physiology of training for beginners and running technigue and numerous tips for experienced runners. The programs are concise and easy to follow and allow runners to select the length of program by staying at each level until they are ready to move to the next type of training.
David takes you through all the methods of training and asks you to run at the slowest paces which will achieve the huge physiological and race time improvements.
He does not waste your legs with fast Intervals. He gets you to 100 percent of your VO2 max with sedate Intervals at the right running pace for your current level.
Before that he gets your muscles strong with sensible hill training that does not kill your legs, and improves your anaerobic threshold to delay the point at which you reach oxygen debt/lactate threshold.
He has 20 pages on each of the major training intensities, then summarizes each one at the start of the training programs. You can read one paragraph on why you should run at anaerobic threshold (page 151) and then run the sessions, then read the entire Chapter on threshold training at your leisure.
Likewise for VO2 max training and hills during which he'll have you run at the sloest pace for maximum racing gains.
My boyfriend and co-worker love this book too, despite the fact that they are 30 miles per week in running and 10 minutes apart at the 5K apart.

David helped me with everything from running form to the many types of training needed for running, let alone racing 5K and 10Ks. Included several things I'd never tried before such as bounding and downhill striders for relaxed speed running and stronger quods, butt muscles, hip flexors and calves. This book can take time off of your personal record.

"Jesus-God or the Son of God?" was written by an engineer. That being the case, and knowing several engineers myself, I can say this book is not the most eloquently written book on the subject. (Thus, the four stars) But even such, this book is a fine study aide. The advantage of this book versus others is the shear amount of scriptural arguments the author discusses. It's not the kind of book one would sit down and read straight through like one would with Rubenstein's "When Jesus Became God" or Buzzard's "The Trinity: Christianities Self-Inflicted Wound." Holt's work is more of a handbook where one can quickly find in the index most any scripture Trinitarians use and turn there for an immediate answer. Moving through this book is a little slower than others because the author argues to an in-depth degree on each point, applying scripture after scripture to build his case.

Additionally, this book provides powerful logic and scriptures throughout showing Jesus is not God. I recommend marking these with a Post-it note for any future discussion because the questions and scriptures he raises are sure to cause thinking Trinitarians to pause.

If you want an over-all view of the Trinity and its history and development, along with some refutation of it, see the above mentioned books. If you are about to sit down and discuss the truthfulness of the Trinity with someone, set those aside and grab Holt's book as there are none more useful in providing answers for Trinitarian scriptures and raising questions that will cause even the most astute Trinitarian to seriously evaluate his faith.

I will say that this is the most complete book on the subject from a non-trinitarian viewpoint. The author considers about the top 50 arguments used by Trinitarians to defend the notion Jesus is God. He even considers arguments I know most trinitarians are not even aware of, and it's their doctrine! He quotes numerous scriptures and provides alternative explanations to these arguments. That in itself is not unique as other books do the same. But then he does something no one else has done. Going straight through the New Testament he cites every scripture that would lead someone who didn't already believe in the Trinity to conclude that Jesus is someone other than God. I never new how many there were! The question one is left with is "How does one even come up with the trinity doctrine in light of these scriptures?" You can only explain them away once you have the Trinity doctrine. Getting to the Trinity doctrine is the hard part. This book is one Trinitarians will be forced to reckon with!

The strength of this book is not so much the answers to Trinitarian proof texts. Most Trinitarian scriptures have been discussed in other non-Trinitarian works though the author does consider a few that I had never heard of before. I will say that even though a number of these Trinitarian texts have been answered numerous times over, the author does a more thorough job at showing scriptures to back his point.

Consider as one example Matthew 3:3's quoting of Isaiah 40:3 which reads, "Listen! Someone is crying out in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way of Jehovah, you people! Make his road straight." This verse is speaking about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus and Trinitarians note that Isaiah 40:3 says he would be preparing the way for Jehovah. Their conclusion is that Jesus must be Jehovah. I've read in several non-Trinitarian books the explanation that since Jesus was Jehovah's representative, preparing the way for Jesus is considered the same as preparing the way for Jehovah. End of discussion.

Mr. Holt, though, gives a far more thorough reply that lends credence to the argument. He not only states the same argument but also backs it up with scriptural examples. First he notes that a similar situation occurs at Matthew 25:35-40 where Jesus says Christians fed him, watered him and clothed him. These Christians ask 'When did we do these things to you?' Holt quotes Jesus' reply of "to the extent that you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." Here we see Jesus said Christians did these things to HIM yet in reality they did it to his followers. Holt rightly notes that no one concludes from Matthew 25 these followers ARE Jesus so why think Jesus is Jehovah because of a similar account? As he states, Trinitarians use a double standard in interpreting these two accounts.

The author further shows that preparing the people to receive Jesus is the same as preparing them to receive Jehovah without meaning Jesus is Jehovah. He does this by noting Jesus' words at Matthew 10:40, "He that receives you receives me also, and he that receives me receives him also that sent me forth."

But the author is not done yet; he finally shows that Isaiah 40:3 does not mean Jesus is Jehovah by noting Jesus' own quote of Isaiah 40:3, "Look! I myself [Jehovah] am sending forth my messenger [John] before your [Jesus] face, who will prepare your way ahead of you." (Matthew 11:10) Here Jesus quotes the same prophecy but clearly says Jehovah would send John ahead to prepare the way for Jesus, not Himself! So Jesus' own quote of the scripture in question shows he did not think he was Jehovah.

This is just one example of dozens of Trinitarian scriptures answered in this book. The author, unlike many other non-Trinitarian books, doesn't just provide an answer; he provides scriptures to back it up. The evidence presented on this one verse alone is powerful enough that even the staunchest of Trinitarians will have to admit the bias in arguing Isaiah 40:3 and Matthew 3:3 mean Jesus is Jehovah. A double standard must be held to stick to a Trinitarian interpretation. The other 50 plus Trinitarian scriptures are answered in the same manner. This is not to say other non-Trinitarian works do not present a well-thought out argument; it only highlights that Holt keeps his opinions to a minimum and tends to offer more scriptural support to his arguments.

However, as I said above, the strength of this book is not the powerful arguments against Trinitarian scriptures. The best part of this book are the hundreds of scriptures covered in the second half, which suggest Jesus is not God. The author basically says 'Here are hundreds of verses specifically showing Jesus is someone other than God. You need to convince us these common people with little to no education heard Jesus say he was sent by God and yet still believed he was God.' This is a format that raises this work above other non-Trinitarian works. While they are mostly consumed with answering Trinitarian scriptures, (and they often do a decent job at that), the author focuses more on getting Trinitarians to deal with the hundreds of non-Trinitarian scriptures.

This book is a gem and the arguments against Trinitarian verses are the most powerful I've seen. And the scriptures showing Jesus is not God are even more powerful. Great buy!

The book portrays a little focused on time & place: the frontier in the early 1800s (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois). The author depicts William Henry Harrison as a manipulative, greedy & sometimes untruthful individual. Most people are aware of the native American treaties that the government negotiated & broke with the Plains Indians later in the century; the book details the interactions between the government & Indians in an earlier time period. The author reveals the impact of Tecumseh on Canadian history & portrays him as a complex & charismatic individual.

As a history student whose interests are in the Colonial period to the Civil War I was intrigued with this book on Tecumseh. It was well written and very informative of the Shawnee Chief's career. Not only was this a wonderful resource guide but most importantly it was an easy read, which is essential for college students. True, Tecumseh spread a lot of blood on the plains of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky but his teachings along with his brother Tenskawatawa are the important keys to understanding the will of Tecumseh.

John Sugden's "Tecumseh" is more than a well researched biography of the great Indian chief; it is also a moving story of the clash of cultures in the Old Northwest in the late 18th and early 19th century. At no time are the Indians portrayed as the "gentle children of nature" oppressed by the wicked white man...a portrayal that has become all too common in our era where history is too often written from the viewpoint of the underclass. Instead, the Indians are portrayed as human beings ( at times noble and at times savage ) struggling to survive the whirlwind of the white world that was destroying their way of life.

Tecumseh's life and character are well documented and his dream of an Indian confederacy, united to resist the American seizure of Indian land, is the centerpiece of the book. Other Indian leaders, as well as Tecumseh's brother The Prophet, figure in the narative, as do the different approaches the various tribes took in dealing with the Big Knives. An understanding of Tecumseh's life is not the only reward derived from a reading of this book. One also comes away with a much deeper understanding of the divisions within the Indian world and the various problems they faced within a way of life on the road to extinction. At the end, one senses the true depth of the tragedy, and gains an admiration for a man of great character and nobility, who gave of all his energy, in an attempt to save his people and their way of life.

I thought Burning Up was pretty tame as far as erotic romances go.For those of you that have found the Kensington books a little too explicit, Burning Up will probably be more to your liking.

I happen to enjoy the Kensington books and Burning Up didn't do much for me except for the excellent story by Patricia Ryan.
I've read and re-read that one three times already. It's absolutely what I would have liked to have read in the other stories- explicit love scenes, angsty emotional characterizations, and the ultimate "awe, that's soooo sweet" moment at the end.

I found Nina Bang's story didn't really have enough flow to keep me engaged or interested though the premise is unique, and I always give Nina Bang points for originality and humor though her writing style does not appeal to me. The other two stories were rather uninspiring.

"The Flame" by Nina Bangs. In 2700, Serenity, curator of the Galactic Museum of Erotic Art, believes one item would complete the collection, but needs to go to 2005 to buy The Flame from the sculptor Justin. He has not found the model to bring to life his mind's picture until the so-fine appearance of Serenity.

"The Wedding Night" by Cheryl Holt. In 1815 London, impoverish Lord Stephen weds wealthy American Ellen, who must persuade her spouse that she married him for the way he enflames her blood and not his title.

"Burn, Inc." by Kimberly Raye. When her partner eloped just before the tenth video is filmed, women's fantasy filmmaker Gerry finds her movie failing to heat the crew. Gerry asks Dr. Love to help her. Logan arrives to see the place where the porn moviemaker, who eloped with his brother, works. Gerry thinks this is Love and finds the inspiration to complete the series.

"Possessing Julia" by Patricia Ryan. In 1867 NYC, though she is a widow with a son, Julia remains a virgin worrying how her fiancé will react to that bit of news. She heeds the advice of Aunt Eunice to find a man to teach her how to make love. When her deceased spouse's cousin Clay arrives for the first time in six years, Julie sees it as a sign, especially when he agrees to tutor her.

Though the four tales cross different sub-genres, each one will arouse the reader (timed for when my spouse was off) with fun story lines and great lead couples. Fans of erotic romantic anthologies will appreciate these sexcapade novellas.

Harriet Klausner

Burning Up!
Over the years I have read many steamy romances that have made my pulse race and my body glisten (sweat just doesn't sound as poetic). I've also had the opportunity to read women's erotica with the mistaken assumption that it would leave you as breathless as a well-written romance novel. Erotica, in general, gives readers the "shock and awe" of a sexual, often carnal exploit but show no true emotion between characters. Romantic erotica, on the other hand, gives romance readers the perfect combination of both, offering unbelievable sensuality along with a deep love and respect between the characters.

In this new and powerfully titillating Novella collection, award winning authors Nina Bangs, Cheryl Holt, Kimberly Raye and my favorite, Patricia Ryan, treat readers to an erotic escape like no other. The stories are fresh, well written and exquisitely sensual filled with a deep abiding romance that will leave your senses reeling but thoroughly satisfied. Read it if you dare and discover a side of romance that will blow your mind!

Ballston Book House Review

I don't know, are you supposed to like this heroine? I suppose maybe you do get a bit attached to her, but she so looks down on everyone else, I was quite happy with the result. Didn't like the book though. It does stray slightly from the usual formula, so I'll give it 2 stars.

But I loved it. It's not a perfect, tidy ending, but that was what I liked about it. It had the formula of a gothic novel, but not 100%. It was moodier and more interesting. I wish I knew where all my Victoria Holt's were. But this one was the best

I read this book when I was 14; it was the first Victoria Holt book I read, and it was all I could do to put it down!!

Truly a fantastic book!

Carmel March was found under a bush outside of Dr. and Mrs. Marline's home. She and everyone else knew she didn't belong, but she was raised along with the Marline's children. When Mrs. Marline dies under mysterious circumstances, her "uncle" comes and takes her away from the rest of the family, knowing that there was trouble on the horizon. Carmel's uncle is a captain of a boat, and he takes her with him on his journeys, finally leaving her in Australia with his wife. Later, as a young woman, she returns to England and discovers that the place she left is vastly different than the place she returns to. The once beautiful home is now empty and she discovers that Dr. Marline was hanged as a murderer. She's positive that the good doctor was not the murderer and has set herself to finding out what really happened. The story was slow in parts, and predictable in others. Also, the way that Victoria Holt tried to tie in black opals to all the important happenings is rather lame. It's not a bad novel, but not as interesting as some I've read.

As a child, I grew up reading Victoria Holt's books and when my future father-in-law gave me this book to read, I couldn't wait to finish reading my other books so I could read this one. And I have to confess, I was not disappointed by this book at all. It has enough mystery in it to keep me guessing and just a little romance to make me wish I was like the heroine and no gory details about any murder or anything. It is just a fascinating book to read especially while soaking in a hot bath.

Carmel March was found in the Marlines' garden at Commonwood House. And when tragedy struck the Commonwood House, Carmel was whisked away to Australia. It wasn't till when she came home to visit England again that she realized that the wrong man was hanged for the murder of the mistress of the Commonwood House. And she embarks on an eventful journey to discover the truth.

This is such an easy read and so delightful too. I snuck in my reading time in between unpacking boxes of books and I couldn't wait to read the next page ~~ so I would sneak off to read it! Holt does it again. I remember again why I was such a big fan of hers while growing up. And I would recommend her books to any mystery lover. She's one of the leading classic writers for the mystery world and you won't regret reading her books.

I had read "The Captive" some years ago and stumbled across this one again. This is a pretty good read. Its a slight mystery...who are the parents of Carmel, who was found under the azalea bush? Is she related to the gypsys camped in the woods?
And who really killed that mean invalid? You won't find out 'til the very end. Ms. Holt keeps you entertained along the way---Carmel has many an adventure and misfortune in her short life. She travels with her "Uncle" to Australia and lives there a while. Then shes back in England and involved in suitors, weddings and tragedy.
I noticed in the publication that Ms. Holt was born in 1906. That would mean this woman wrote this in her 80s. I am very impressed! The quality of the story and the reflection of life in it is well thought out and gives insight into whats important to be happy.

It may sound prudish, but it went beyond p*rn, it was trashy and crass. I guess this would draw more readers to find out what it's all about. I've read better books that were ultra sexy but not as tasteless as this one. And I could have done without the mention of the "p" word and the "c" word when describing bodily parts! Sorry, but it was a crude and tasteless book. Maybe I'll try another novel by Ms. Holt, I hope I get better results.

I read numerous reviews before buying this book and clearly it was a - love it or hate it type of book - I wanted to see for myself, bought it, read it and I find that it was an 'absolute pleasure'.

Gabriel Christofore, the male lead - and by no means a hero, was a scoundrel; his life shaped clearly by the father he adored, the fourth son of an earl, who was also a scoundrel! Gabriel's Italian mother, the love of his father's life, had been murdered so that their relationship was extremely close as they really had only each other. Lady Elizabeth Harcourt, was targeted as a 'mark', for Gabriel, an accomplished and gifted artist, as well as a master in seductive arts.

Lady Elizabeth, who at the age of 27, had never been romanced; for years her father's personal secretary, hostess, etc. her life was mundane but having known none other, content - until her father married a young girl of 17 who was turning her life into hell. The outrageous appeal of this handsome, outspoken, and flamboyant artist was a temptation that held appeal. Elizabeth soon realized that the painting was secondary in nature to Gabriel's true mission but as he awakened a passion in Elizabeth, she did the same to him which would end up consuming them both.

One would think that you should dislike Gabriel, but through the author's deft characterization, you see where he was not all bad - outrageous at times - but not a bad person. When he soon realized that he came to care deeply for Elizabeth, he tried to break it off and remove himself from the situation but Elizabeth wouldn't let him and what follows was an extremely sensual downfall of this scoundrel - and his father as well. Yes, as a secondary romance, even Gabriel's father was struck by Cupid's arrow. This was a very good story - I thoroughly enjoyed it and except for a warning to the very faint hearted as to the explicit sexual content I heartily recommend it!

I read numerous reviews before buying this book and clearly it was a - love it or hate it type of book - I wanted to see for myself, bought it, read it and I find that it was an 'absolute pleasure'.

Gabriel Christofore, the male lead ' and by no means a hero, was a scoundrel; his life shaped clearly by the father he adored, the fourth son of an earl, who was also a scoundrel! Gabriel's Italian mother, who was the love of his father's life, had been murdered so that this father and son relationship was extremely close as they only had each other. Lady Elizabeth Harcourt, was targeted as a 'mark', for Gabriel, an accomplished and gifted artist, as well as a master in seductive arts.

Lady Elizabeth, at the age of 27, has never been romanced; for years her father's personal secretary, hostess, etc. her life was mundane and having known none other, content ' until her father married a young girl of 17 who was turning her life into hell. The outrageous appeal of this handsome, outspoken, and flamboyant artist was a temptation that held appeal. Elizabeth soon realized that the painting was secondary in nature to Gabriel's true mission but just as he awakened a passion in Elizabeth, she did the same to him which would end up consuming them both.

One would think that you should dislike Gabriel, but through the author's deft characterization, you see that he was not all bad ' outrageous at times ' but not a bad or evil person. When he soon realized that he came to care deeply for Elizabeth, he tried to break it off and remove himself from the situation but Elizabeth wouldn't let him and what follows was an extremely sensual downfall of this scoundrel ' and his father as well. Yes, as a secondary romance, even Gabriel's father was struck by Cupid's arrow. This was a very good story ' I thoroughly enjoyed it and except for a warning to the very faint hearted as to the explicit sexual content I heartily recommend it!

This is my second McMurtry book (first was Picture Show). In this book, McMurtry details the life of the outlaw in the southwest, Billy Bone, from the eyes of a bored upper class journalist from the east coast. Though parts of it could be construed as the life of Billy the Kid (especially the other outlaws), this is a different Billy altogether. The parts of the book I really enjoyed had to do with when the outlaws were traveling in Texas, New Mexico (Las Cruces), and south o' the border into Mexico.

All in all, I think you'll enjoy this book, but it really is a quick read (and not a difficult read either).

What a wonderful read! If you are a fan of any of the McMurtry Lonesome Dove series, pick up this book. Although it involves none of the same characters it spins a tale in a similar gritty, adventurous vein. Anything for Billy rivals Lonesome Dove for heart pounding excitement and gut wrenching sorrow.

Meet Billy the Kid,(Or McMurtry's version, anyway) an inexperienced young drifter with a lucky streak a mile wide, an all consuming desire to make a name for himself, and a tragic taste for violence.

Watch the sparks fly when Billy meets Katerina, the beautiful leader of her own band of Mexican outlaws. See Billy tangle with the largest land owner in the west, deadly hired gun men, and vengeful indians, all while he tries to survive his most destructive foe: himself.

Although the book involves a number of colorful characters, Billy is what makes this book so interesting. He is more than just a one dimensional shoot 'em up gunfighter. He's an ambitious kid with his own fears and loves and some very dark problems. He's someone you can root for even if you're not sure why.

Unlike many of McMurtry's other books this one is narrated in first person perspective. The narrator, Sippy, one of Billy's companions, is an east coast, old society gentleman with a penchant for western dime novels. The contrast between the refined narrator and his crude western companions lends a touch of humor to the tale.

Give this book a try. Whether you're a McMurtry western fan or not, this one is hard to put down.

This book cleverly uses the "dime novels" genre while examining the American legend "Billy the Kid". It basically gives insight into the fact that legends can mostly be made from fictitious or exaggerated stories from people in history. McMurtry takes readers on a journey where the question of what makes a man a man is asked, and uses entertaining characters to tell the story of "Billy the Kid".

Jay Fletcher is an ex-FBI agent who specalises in hunting down serial killers and killing them. Because she is never tried for her murders, she is kicked out of the FBI and is put in a Witness Protection Program where she is happy living, until she gets an email from Billy Bones, a serial killer who she didn't quite catch the last time.

Billy Bones, convinced he is the son of Charles Mason, sends Jay on a wild-goose chase so she can track him down and have her day with him. Billy is an absolute psycho and his character is reminiscent of Dr Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, intelligent and very very scary.

The entire book is about Jay tracking down Billy with the obscure clues that he leaves for her. It is actually very cleverly written and it is a different spin on the usual 'whodunits' as the reader knows who done it, and actually gets of insight into the serial killer (not many authors do that).

This is a very easy book to read, but it is still an enjoyable thriller that will keep you interested right until the end. Ok, so its not as brilliant as Michael Connelly or Dennis Lehane, but it is still good.

A. J. Holt's first book, 'Watch Me,' was the incredibly chilling story of Jay Fletcher, an FBI agent who discovers a serial killer site on the internet. Driven by the horrors of her own past Jay is seduced into a hunting spree that rivaled those of the serial killers that became her victims. Jay stepped over the line, and was only barely able to make her way back into the light.

Her last sanctioned hunt was for Billy 'Bones' Bonisteel, whom she successfully brought to trial and to justice. Jay, also known as 'Ladykiller,' then disappeared into the FBI's witness protection program, hoping never to confront the dark side of her character again.

Unfortunately her idyllic retreat was not meant to last. Billy Bones makes his escape and demands that Jay be put on his trail. If not, he threatens to go on a full blown killing spree. Anxious to prevent publicity, the FBI permits Fletcher to take up the hunt. Billy leads her on a nerve-wracking chase from coast to coast ending up in a spectaular finale in the Pacific Northwest.

This is not your basic slash and burn serial killer story. For Billy Bones 'Catch Me' tells the story of his last, defiant struggle for freedom. Holt allows us to peer continually into Billy's mind, detailing his belief in chaos theory and his belief that he is Charles Manson's child. Billy has a certain Hannibal Lector like charm for us. Yet, in spite of all these insights and often ghastly details, Holt still masks the truth from us, leading to a surprise ending of great power.

For Jay Fletcher, 'Catch Me' is a coming of age novel. Jay makes a journey from her new life as a Mendocino glassblower back into the horror of the hunt. Confronting the her reality, she moves onward to self-discovery and acceptance of the creature she has become. This occurs in natural flow, almost without the reader's awareness. In her way she has become a model for the heroines of the 21st century.

Holt's ability to create characters that are enduring and real is remarkable. It is honestly hard to believe that this is only a second novel. 'Watch Me' was a tough act to follow, yet 'Catch Me' succeeds completely, on many levels. The book is relentlessly paced, and very hard to put down. If you have a fondness for the serial killer thriller, 'Catch Me' will occupy a special place in your library. One you will come back to many times.

Sleek and stylish, "Catch Me" is a great follow-up to A.J. Holt's first book about FBI agent Jay Fletcher's attempt to rid the world of two very dispicable serial killers. She did just that in "Watch Me" as she "took out" computer expert, Ricky Styles. Now, in "Catch Me", she attempts to track down and stop Styles' compatriot, the self-acclaimed son of Charles Manson, William Bonisteel, a.k.a "Billy Bones". Billy's connection to the Manson family is an interesting sidebar to the story.

Aided by US Marshall Jack Dane, Fletcher attempts to get to Billy before he gets to her. She must do so as quickly as possible because Billy is leaving a trail of death and destruction as he teases Fletcher along to their inevitable final meeting. Invariably, Fletcher and Dane find themselves a step behind Billy as they try and decipher the clues that he leaves for them regarding his next victim.

And, while, Dane, Fletcher, and Billy are obviously the main players in this novel, Holt does a fine job adding some very interesting characters along the way. It's this aspect of his writing that I think I appreciate the most. Holt, in just his 2nd novel, has mastered the art of creating believable and interesting "bit players" that are critical to the plot and not just fluff through in to pad the story.

Some readers might find themselves appalled by the graphic descriptions of Billy's treatment of his victims. In this writer's opinion, however, these scenes are more than gratuitous violence and are necessary to understand the character and mindset of Billy.

If you're a fan of this genre' and enjoy the works of authors like Thomas Harris, James Patterson, and Rex Miller, you'll find yourself enthralled by "Catch Me". Here's hoping that A.J. Holt will continue to evolve the character of Jay Fletcher and that we'll see another installment in the near future.