Secrets of the Holy Lance: The Spear of Destiny in History & Legend

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Secrets of the Holy Lance: The Spear of Destiny in History & LegendSecrets of the Holy Lance: The Spear of Destiny in History & Legend by Jerry E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Much of the stuff covered in this book I've heard briefly mentioned in various other places. It was nice to see it all put into one place and elaborated on. Mr Smith personally responded to some emails of mine I had when I had a few questions about the book... that is impressive, most authors are nearly impossible to contact, and even if you manage to find a way to contact them they don't want to answer your questions, especially when they are authors of books similiar to this one.

I wish the book would have been a bit longer but it was still a superb read... I have to admit, now I want to steal the spear for my own plans of world domination, but that probably isn't smart. Mr. Smith needs to pump out more books on this topic as now he's got me, hook... line... and sinker. This is a great book, but don't take my word on it (sorry reading rainbow) so check it out for yourself. Mr. Smith needs to write more on this subject, as he's got me hook... line... and sinker.

I miss you Jerry, hope the afterlife is treating you well my friend!

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Inside Delta Force The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit

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Inside Delta Force: The Story Of America's Elite Counterterrorist UnitInside Delta Force: The Story Of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit by Eric L. Haney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Despite the fact that Eric Haney is generally hated in the special forces community, and the likelihood that his book is more fiction than fact. I found it to be a very good read. If you take it only as fiction, it would easily compete with the writings of Tom Clancy, Daniel Silva, Frederick Forsyth, and other military/spy authors.

I wouldn't suggest this book if you want to learn about the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Airborne)... as I doubt any writings you find about it will be true, mostly speculation or fantasy... however if you want a good, fun, read... get this book. Good Job Haney.



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Anansi Boys: A Novel

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Anansi BoysAnansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a bit of a let down to me as originaly I had heard it was to be a sequel to American Gods, however it is not.

The book is good though, once I got past my dissapointment. Gaiman is a great author and I love both this and American Gods as they have gods living on earth along side us. The characters are interesting in both books and I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone. Think of it more as a just another novel set in the same universe. A different set of people and gods.

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American Freemasons: Three Centuries of Building Communities

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American Freemasons: Three Centuries of Building CommunitiesAmerican Freemasons: Three Centuries of Building Communities by Mark A. Tabbert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is fabulous. The stories, art, and other information within it are absolutely wonderful. I think this should be the greatest coffee table book of all time, and I infact have it sitting on my tale in my living room and find myself flipping through it from time to time. I suggest every Mason, and every person interested in Masonic history get a copy of this book for their personal library, even if it is the only book they ever own.



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Better Off : Flipping the Switch on Technology (P.S.)

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Better Off: Flipping the Switch on TechnologyBetter Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology by Eric Brende
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this book to be rather interesting. It is the story of a young man and young woman, who decide to live an alternative lifestyle for a while in a patchwork community of like-minded invdividuals ranging from Amish to those who just got fed up with technology. The stories of their trials and tribulations are entertaining... did I mention the young man is Eric, and the young woman, is a woman who is still with him to this day?



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Tunnel in the Sky

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Tunnel in the SkyTunnel in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you like Stargate, or liked Sliders, then this book is for you. A group of students set out for their final exam of sorts to prove they can survive in a, what they think to be, controlled situation. There short test quickly turns into a deadly situation where they find themselves isolated and not sure of when they'll see home again, or if they ever will. If I described the book anymore I'd really be giving away more than I wish to. All I have to say is, if you like Heinlein, like Stargate, and/or like Sliders... this book is for you.



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Forever Odd

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Forever Odd (Odd Thomas, #2)Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forever Odd, being a sequel to the Odd Thomas which we all found entertaining, begins shortly after Odd Thomas ends. This time he is pitted against a crazy, vixen of a woman in the remains of a casino. If I go into any more detail I feel I'll spoil the book. I highl recommend this if you like Koontz and enjoyed Odd Thomas, with Brother Odd being released this fall I suggest you check Forever Odd (and Odd Thomas if you haven't had the pleasure of reading it) out so you can be awaiting Brother Odd with the rest of us.


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