Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane has penned a psychological thriller centered around U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner, Chuck Aule. The year is 1954 and the two have been sent to Shutter Island, home of Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Rachel Solando, a woman accused of drowning her children to death. As Daniels and Aule comb the island for clues, they stumble across evidence of lobotomies, radical experimentation, and a host of unethical medicinal treatments. As Teddy continues his investigation, he begins to wonder if he has been brought there under false pretenses. As a hurricane bears down on the island and disables all communication with the mainland, Teddy’s paranoia grows and he embarks on a quest to escape the island. If you are in the market for a fast paced, mind bender, Shutter Island doesn’t disappoint.

Also, look for the exciting film adaptation of the novel directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on October 2nd.

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NEW BOOK ALERT!!

Dennis Lehane, The Given Day - I was so excited to learn that Mr. Lehane released a new novel this month. His writing skills will easily grab hold of you and suck you into the story!I've experienced every emotion imaginable while reading his books!! He is a phenom and probably one of the best novelists of his time. I am looking forward to grabbing this one at my local Barnes & Noble. Here is a synopsis from barnesandnoble.com - "The Great War is ending; the Bolsheviks are overthrowing the Tsar, the Kaiser is running roughshod over Europe, and the Spanish influenza is beginning its deadly rampage...set in an era of unprecedented uncertainty, The Given Day tells the story of those who learn the true consequences of demanding change." Please grab any book written by Mr. Lehane, you won't be disappointed!

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Oh So Sacred!

Dennis Lehane, Sacred - Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro are at it again in this amazing roller coaster of a novel! I've quickly become a huge Lehane fan. His writing style is superb! Anyway, this is the third book in the Kenzie/Gennaro "private eye" series. It begins when a dying billionaire hires the two to help find his missing daughter. Extremely grief stricken over her beloved mother's death, this billionaire's daughter, Desiree Stone, has been missing for three weeks. Her father, billionaire extraordinaire, Trevor Stone, will spare no expense to bring his daughter home safely or at least that is what he wants my fave detectives to believe. If you haven't read a Lehane book you need to start. This man is a true talent. A force to be reckoned with!! I love you Dennis!! ♥

♥♥♥♥♥-LOVES IT!

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The Darkness Took My Hand!

Dennis Lehane, Darkness, Take My Hand - This second book in the Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro series really grabbed me. These young and brilliant private investigators, take you on a creepy ride through Boston to find a heartless killer. This story grabbed me until the very end. There were points during the course of my reading where I found myself absolutely frightened! I was afraid to be alone with the book! To think that there are human beings capable of such terror had me on edge. My heart pounded and I was absolutely breathless! Lehane has me convinced that he is the master of crime thrillers. After reading the first book, A Drink Before The War, I became an instant fan! The shocking evil and graphic exploits of the psychopath in this story will have thriller enthusiasts asking for more.

♥♥♥♥♥ - 5 HEARTS 'CUZ I LOVE IT!

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My Top Three!

I've read quite a few books this year. Here are my three fave books so far...Oh, can I get a drum roll please??

1) ♥ Dennis Lehane, A Drink Before the War - This book was forced into my unwilling hands by a fellow book obsesstress. I was skeptical but once I read the first page of this fast paced ride, I was completely hooked! You can't stop your heart from falling in love with the main characters, Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro. Am I the only one hoping that someone comes to their senses and makes Patrick and Angela superstars on NBC??? Television series please!!

2) ♥ Erica Spindler, Cause for Alarm - I bought this book because I liked the cover of the book next to it, Shocking Pink (also by Erica Spindler)! I know, I have issues!! Anyway...the goddess of suspense doesn't disappoint in this romantic thriller. Kate and Richard Ryan are the perfect couple. They have good looks, successful careers and plenty of money. The only thing missing from this perfect marriage is a perfect baby. The insanity that the Ryan's have to face in order to have a baby is CAUSE FOR ALARM!!

3) ♥ Jeffery Deaver, The Empty Chair - This is the third book in "The Lincoln Rhyme Series" that I just happened to stumble across in the break room at my wonderful job. Rhyme, a quadriplegic since having his spinal cord crushed and his beautiful and brilliant protege, Amelia Sachs, take a trip to the University of North Carolina Medical Center so that Rhyme can undergo an experimental surgery to improve his condition. The local authorities learn that he is in town (he's pretty freaking famous) and call upon him and Sachs to help them find the prime suspect in a murder and kidnapping, Insect Boy! Let me tell you - this Boy is nasty!

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