After Jane Smith quits her boring accounting job, she takes a spot with a local Denver rag, the Daily Orion...her new persona-Stella the Stargazer, giving advice and horoscopes to the unhappy and lovelorn. Within a short period of time, she's already the chief suspect in a murder investigation, which also involves a number of near-and-dear friends of hers. 'A Love to Die For' is the first in the Stella the Stargazer series and I was pleasantly surprised. It's a quick, light read with all the elements one hopes for in a cozy. Unusual characters, witty prose, and most of all, a juicy murder (or two)... I haven't read the other books in this series yet, but am certainly looking forward to! If you're in the market for a nice, easy read, give Stella a try. Her pet, Fluffy, is a chameleon she keeps on a tiny leash in her breast pocket....now HOW can this NOT be a fun read?

This is the first book in the Stella the Stargazer series and it hooks you from the word go. Plain Jane Smith decides to overhaul her life - ditch her dull name and job as an accountant and go out on the limb and become a columnist at a local weekly rag.

Jane adopts the name Stella and immediately gets in over her head. Stella begins receiving letters from the lovelorn - and one letter in particular touches her heart (as well as her psychic senses). Looking for Lochinvar wants to find a love to die for - something that Stella would like to find as well. Stella (and Jane for that matter) also has a penchant for sexy lingerie and goes to her favorite shop Little Nothings to celebrate her new job. Then she has a vision of death and the next day her favorite designer goes missing.

Not only does sexy Detective Stokowski think she did it but the list of suspects contains way too many of her friends and neighbors. Did Stella do it during one of her "fits" or is someone trying to frame her?

Not only is Christine's writing style quick, playful and fun (as are the characters) but the plot moves well and is enjoyable. I must say I simply LOVE Stella's pet chameleon Fluffy. These books certainly won't change your life but they will make it a bit more enjoyable.

Light and frothy without being stupid, this book (like all her others)is an entertaining diversion.

Consider this a 3-1/2 star rating. Michael Stone has all the equipment needed for the launch of a successful series; he writes well, he has a good sense of pacing, and Streeter is a likeable character. Unfortunately, one of the key clues in this book is telegraphed so early on that it deprives the story of much of its Aha! quotient. The characters, with the exception of Streeter and his friend Frank, come perilously close to stereotypes without quite falling over the edge into the abyss. I plan to read more of the series, in the hope that the promise shown in this first effort is materialized in subsequent books.
Recommended.

Too bad Robert Mitchum is no longer with us. Streeter reads like the 40s/50s Mitchum in one of his noir masterpieces. His antagonists are remarkably like fugitives from a classic Elmore Leonard novel. The mystery is pure Spillane (blonde lovely wants to find drug dealing dead beau's money). Michael Stone weaves all of this into an excellent tale that made me run out for the rest of the series. Steeter is a wonderful creation.

It's tough to resist a good tough guy. And, Stone has one in Streeter. As a mattrer of fact, there seems to be a general lack of tenderness in "The Low End of Nowhere". A motley asortment of toughs and low lifes populate the lanscape and make this interesting reading. A good sense of humor keeps it from being too bleak. Well written, old fashioned noir with a nineties flavoring. Short and quick, this is good summer, or any season reading. Should be fun to follow the developement of this series.

While I have tremendous respect for Dr. Larry Crabb and his work, I was disappointed by this book. It does highlight important issues related to men, but I believe it goes too far in making the Creation account fit into the male-female relationship model for the book. Although effort is given to demonstrate Crabb's point by appealing to the original biblical languages, the overall tone is more isogetical than I am comfortable with. The fall of man is not about the failure of man to speak order into chaos. It is about the first Adam breaking the covenant of works God establshed and setting the stage for the coming of the second Adam, Christ, who establshed the covenant of grace. What Crabb describes is one among a number of symptoms of the Fall. Having said that, the book accurately describes the problems men often endure because of their failure to communicate, to speak out, and to establish biiblical order in themselves and their world. I just think the point could have been made equally well without forcing Scripture into a model that doesn't appear to match its original intent. Having been so warned, it has valuable points to make.

I read this book at a critical point in my life, and it has had a profound effect on how I view myself and my role as a husband. I recommend this for any man about to be married or enter another phase of their life. The authors describe how men have fallen, and throw a new (for me) twist into the old Adam and Eve story. Instead of depicting Eve as being deceived and then subsequently deceiving Adam, the book describes that Adam was there the whole time, yet said and did nothing. (Hence the book title: Silence of Adam.) The book goes on to describe many different ways men compensate for their weaknesses and inability to have all the answers by often acting in ways which harm themselves and others. What struck a deep chord with me is the way the book describes how to react or act in those times when there are no answers. The chapter "Men Who Fight Darkness" was especially powerful in that it depicts the harm in trying to fix something, or act, when the only way out is to trust and be still. Typically, my response to situations which I cannot resolve is to try something, anything. I resist being patient and waiting for situations I cannot control to unfold naturally. The book illustrates some excellent examples of the damage this causes, and the healing and success a different approach may bring. I liked the way he described how "We begin to face the loneliness of choice, the terror of trust". In the chapter titled "Recipe Theology" the author describes common responses like being a recovery addict ("How can I FEEL better"?) or a grim legalist ("How can I DO better"?), and how we "either become pre-occupied with feeling good or we feel pressured to do good. Neither lifts us up into God's larger story or invites us to participate in it". Very challenging words. I really enjoyed this book (though not always as at times I saw too much of myself in it) and would recommend it highly if read with an open mind and some self honesty.

Great book that addresses the problem that men face everyday. Final conclusion is that we must be men who above everything else pursue a passionate relationship with our creator. No God doesn't usually give specific directions for a problem but when we pursue Him we are being conformed to the image of Christ. Having that relationship with our savior allows us to make godly decisions at all times. This book is a must read.

A good book to pick up if you are new to the area, but there are some trails in the area that are not mentioned in the book?

It is small enough to stuff in the back of your jersey pocket, or hydration pack.

It has good information about trails, but I cant seem to find any really technical trails near boulder.

I have purchased the FalconGuide books for Moab and Fruita both are great. But this is the one that I use almost daily. It has a ton of rides that are 30 minutes or less from where I live. I ride trails in this book 3 - 4 times weekly. I save the ones that are a little farther away for the weekend. But all in all a great book. Nice size to so you can take it with you when you ride.

THIS BOOK WAS SO BAD I COULDN'T EVEN FINISH IT!! I COULDN'T TOLERATE READING "I'M YOUR WOMAN, I KNOW IT" ONE MORE TIME! MAYBE IF I WOULD HAVE STUCK IT OUT THE STORY LINE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN BETTER. THE COVER ON THE BOOK WAS DECEIVING BECAUSE I PICTURED LORNA AS A SHORT LITTLE TWIT WHO PROBABLY WASN'T HALF AS PRETTY AS THE WOMAN ON THE COVER. SO FAR THE ONLY DOROTHY GARLOCK BOOK I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO PUT DOWN WAS MIDNIGHT BLUE. CHECK IT OUT FOR A BETTER READ.

A great book by Dorothy Garlock. I highly reccomend it to anyone who likes a good historical romance.

Dorothy Garlock is amazing! Always knows what the reader wants, and gives them a lot extra!!

This book is the second book of a trilogy, picking up where Restless Wind left off. What made this story so intriguing was the introduction of Lorna - the great grandaughter of Light and Maggie Lightbody (from "Almost Eden"). Also, featured is the wonderful Cooper Parnell, who we originally met in Restless Wind - the first of this trilogy.

Lorna resides at the home of Maggie and Light's - her great-grandparents - on Light's Mountain. At the end of Garlock's story, "Almost Eden", we understand the love story of Maggie and Light has become a legend. Lorna is wrapped up in the legend so much that even if a good man ever did make it on the mountain, other than the rugged mountain men and thieves and outlaws, they couldn't possibly measure up to her fantasy of a real love.

When a variety of conflicts arise, and she meets Cooper and Griffin, she knows Cooper is the man of her dreams... only her fantasy of romance and love is clouded by the legend of her great-grandparents, and her confidence that Cooper is the man of her dreams also pushes Cooper away - as he knows he cannot measure up to the dream romance she's created.

When Lorna makes a trip to Junction City, you'll again read about Mr. McCloud, Minnie, and Bessie - along with learning what's occuring in Logan and Rosdalee Horn's lives.

There are a variety of conflicts that arise for the couple, including horse theives, murderers, and old villains waiting to get their revenge... including Cooper Parnell's father, Adam Clayhill. Will this be the story that end's Adam Clayhill's evil ways... and is there another surprise character that will return to Adam's life with a similar connection as Logan Horn and Cooper Parnell?

Garlock is a genius when it comes to romance, character development, and weaving in characters from other stories. This is one of her best!

This early '70's caving guide did much to factionalize the colorado caving communtity. Parris' desire to print cave locations did much to contribute to cave vandalizim due to the lack of conservation content. Luckily, the poor maps and inacurate info helped save some caves.

This is an excellent caving book for the state of Colorado. I have met the author and he is very cool. He autographed my book. This is the best caving book I have seen for Colorado.

This book, despite its age, is still the most comprehensive reference for caving in Colorado. Every caver in Colorado drools over this book. Its maps are excellent, as are its descriptions and directions. Snag a copy if you can. Excellent book !

I was greatly surprised by the poor regional quality of this book's contents given John Cretti's reputation as an excellent and respected Colorado gardener. "Colorado Gardener's Guide" is essentially a generic compendium of plants that will grow in Zones 3 to 6. There is a brief (7-page) introduction that gives some common Colorado growing advice mixed in with general gardening advice. The only insight into why the author included certain plants in the book is, "The plants recommended in this book are good performers in many parts of Colorado." Many of the recommendations contradict the author's own advice. For example, under the entry for Poplar, the author warns against landscape trees that are weak-wooded and susceptible to storm damage. He then goes on to list the Goldenrain Tree as recommended despite noting that it is weak-wooded and susceptible to snowstorm damage. A number of plants included in the book are potentially invasive and are commonly listed in Colorado and other Western states as plants that responsible gardeners should try to avoid.
The recommended plants are divided into simple categories of annuals, perennials, groundcovers, lawns, etc. There are no further helpful subdivisions such as native, xeriscape, mountain compatible, etc. The reader must read the two page description for each plant to ferret out any such information. Although I did find one plug for drought-hardy plants, many of the plants recommended in this book for semi-arid Colorado require frequent watering. It would be more helpful to include at least some lists that indicate which plants will require extensive soil modification, protection from wind and sun, have high water requirements, etc. After all, this is supposed to be the COLORADO gardener's guide, not a general garden guide. Although the book is inexpensive, I would not add it to your garden library. I wouldn't have bought it if I had leafed through it first rather than buy it unseen, as I did. (I was swayed by the two previous reviews, reviews that now mystify me!) Unless you do not own a single other garden book, this book will give you very little new information, especially Colorado-specific planting information. A much better beginner gardening book for Colorado is "Month-To-Month Gardening, Colorado."

This fabulous book lives up to its subtitle -- it truly does tell you what, where, when, how and why to garden in Colorado. It's written by a Colorado native, which is helpful to a "flatlander" like myself who is trying to garden in this challenging climate. This is by far the most helpful gardening book we've bought -- it outranks our Sunset western gardening book since it is written specifically for Colorado.

John is the greatest. I'm not a gardener, but with this book, it takes the guess work out. I only have to buy one book. I know my garden this year won't be without envy.

This book contains interesting data, yet lacks in historical facts about the origin of the nick-name Bloody Bridles, given to Governor Waite in 1893. The book states the nick-name was given for his defense of Populist programs. NOT TRUE !!!

Governor Waite was called Bloody Bridles for a speech he gave on July 11, 1893; against the impending repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, that de-monitized Silver.

To see more on this subject; GoTo YAHOO search engine- Enter THE GHOSTWALKER; click on Aspen icon, wait to load sound.... The story of BLOODY BRIDLES and his monument will tell the truth.....

The amount of research that went into this book is absolutely incredible. I am native to Colorado and have lived here most of my life. I am so glad to see that someone finally took an interest in the peaple who made this state what it is. Besides the fact that it is so easy to read. One Great Book.

Never before has a book been so complete and the subject researched more thourghly, than Wommack's From The Grave. Three years of research has produced information for more than 350 cemeteries and mini-biographies of over a thousand pioneers interred in Colorado's cemeteries. Cemetery information, maps, directions, all round out this wonder book. A must read for the historian and genealogist. Humorous epitaphs and ghost stories are an added treat.

While this book did have many wonderful photos and stories, I was dissapointed in the total lack of photos of that incredibly interesting cemetary in Leadville which has graves of people who died 150 years ago. I find that cemetary to be just as interesting as the abandoned mines in Leadville.

I had a hard time putting this book down. The pictures and photographs are arranged in chronological order so to me it read like a story. The tragic tale of Baby Doe was one of many great human interest elements. There were a couple typos, but I guess that's to be expected. I just got another book by this author with a similar format, Historic Telluride. It looks equally delightful.

Thanks so much to Christian Buys for this book of knowledge and memories. I grew up in Leadville in the 60's and 70's. Lived on the same street as Tabor's house, went to the old Presbyterian Church, played on the mine dumps in our back alleys. It was a wonderful place to grow up, but I never knew the whole story (or, as a kid, didn't listen when I should have been!). So, it's interesting and just so fun to read this book. A great investment for those of us who miss that wonderful place.

After being disappointed by the NHL video of the Avalanche's 2001 Stanley Cup win, I hoped "Mission 16W" would provide better coverage. Unfortunately, it doesn't capture the moment very well either. While I was surprised to see a coffee-table book like this published, I expected the photos to be a little more exciting.

For example, in game five against the devils, Bourque single-handedly sprawled to break up a three-on-one Devils attack. Not a single photo appears, and the text (p. 119) says Bourque foiled a "3-on-2" opportunity. Sorry Sporting News -- the goalie doesn't count, and Bourque was alone. Bourque also possesses one of the best one-timers in the history of the game, but we don't see a single picture of Ray pulling the trigger. We do see plenty of post-goal photos, which just about any fan not trained as a sports photographer could have taken.

On the positive side, the book does include a page-and-one-half spread showing Bourque saving Roy's bacon, swatting the puck aside in mid-air (pp. 46-6). We also see a great moment on p. 79, where a helmet-less Bourque battles Keith Tkachuck in front of Roy's net. But again -- where are the photos of Bourque skating around the Pepsi center, Cup held high? We see a single photo on the dust jacket, and that's not enough for me.

True collectors will buy this book, because they're true fans. I'm still hoping someone publishes a high-quality Bourque book and video to commemorate his incredible career. The Avs team of 2000-2001 deserves better as well.

If you are an Avs fan, this is one book that you must have. The book highlights all the games that the Avs played in 2001 playoffs (win or lose). It sure beat having the newspaper clippings around. But, I wish the book would tell more "insider" stories. The book does not cover regular season at all. I suppose that's why the called it Mission 16W. Lots of pictures, again, they could have shown some "insider" photos, not just the pictures from the games and parade. Overall, since there is no other book to compare, this is a good as it gets to help commemorate the 2001 Stanley Cup Champ.

When this book came out so soon after the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, I was a little leery. It would be a rush job, I thought, and the quality would be poor. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that wasn't the case. The photos of the season are great, and there is good, detailed analysis of the season by the writers.
The quality of the photos are excellent, and it's really a fun book to look through to relive the Avalanche's memorable season in which Ray Bourque won his only Stanley Cup.