Joyce

Joyce likes mysteries, spy & espionage as well as historical novels. Novels that have a historical or based on a true story that educates the reader.

The Devil's Star (Hardcover)

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ISBN-13: 9780061133978
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Published: Harper, 03/01/2010

Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo

Police detective, Harry Hole is assigned to a case with another detective who Harry suspects of illegal activities and perhaps murder. A woman's body is found with a small red star under her eyelid . The investigation widens as other victim's bodies are discovered. Harry's suspicions about the detective intensify as the two investigations meld in unexpected ways.                                                   Readers who have enjoyed Steig Larsson's Gril With the Dragon Tattoo will love this Oslo, Norway author.                             

 


The Nearest Exit (Hardcover)

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ISBN-13: 9780312622879
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Published: Minotaur Books, 05/01/2010

Nearest Exit by Olen Steinhauer

Nearest Exit, the sequel to the Tourist is just as fascinating and fast-paced. Milo Weaver is back on the job after a short jail term. Back to the murky world of the tourist (a black-ops branch of the CIA). However, he now has a wife and daughter and mixed feelings about his work. Before he is taken back into the fold he must prove his loyalty. When faced with murdering a 15 year old girl he balks. Trying to reestablish himself, save the girl, and complete the other assignments makes him realilze he may not be the perfect spy anymore.

Tensions rise when a defector knows everything about the tourists (spies) and states that there is a "mole" in Tourism. Milo realizes his assignment will include saving himself as well as the other tourists.

Olen Steinhauer writes with the same power about modern day spying as John Le Carre did during the Cold War.

 


The Cradle (Paperback)

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ISBN-13: 9780316036115
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Published: Back Bay Books, 04/01/2010
The Cradle is a story of a young man's journey to find the cradle that his wife slept in as an infant. On his journey to recover the lost cradle he discovers many things about his wife's family. There is a very interesting subplot that intertwines with the story. His quest reveals so much more than his original task required.