Bakers Dozen 2013: 3

Cradle and All by James Patterson

For those of you who have heard of James Patterson probably know him by his popular and successful Alex Cross series.  Well, he has done many more than just that.  He's done young adult with the Maximum Ride series, Nicholas Sparks inspired with books like Sam's Letters to Jennifer and Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas.  But he has also done some stand alone books like Cradle and All.  Now when this book was first released it was called Virgin but at some point the title was changed.  Now I don't know if there was any major editing done to the book when it was renamed or what.  This was another one of those books that my old manager at the book store suggested.  In fact I remember she bought a copy of this book at a major book sale and gave it to me.

The plot of the book is that there are two young women are pregnant, one is in Boston the other Ireland.  the key is that both are virgins.  Anne Fitzgerald, a former nun now private investigator, is hired by the Archdiocese of Boston to investigate the immaculate conceptions.  Once she gets to know the two young women she soon realizes that both are in great danger.  With both the force of good and evil beginning to play, Anne needs to discover the truth and save not just to two young women but to protect the future of all mankind.

This book was good and a quick read.  It had enough detail where I was kept interested and I couldn't put the book down, but it wasn't over saturated with so many details that you lost interest in the book.  The plot of course had a twist and while some may have seen it coming I have to be honest I didn't.  So it made the ending of the book much more enjoyable.  I do have to say that even though this is a stand alone book I wish that there was a sequel.  The ending was left kind of open-ended so I think a sequel would be perfect.  It's been 8 years since I've read this book and I just want to know what happens next.

Bakers Dozen 4

I know, I know, I've been lacking in posts.  A lot has happened in the last two weeks and I honestly haven't picked up a book since I read Alterant. So here's another instalment for my Bakers Dozen Series!  Enjoy!

When the Wind Blows by James Patterson

This is one of those books that has stuck with me because it was different.  This was one of many books that my former boss at the book store, Kristi, told me that I had to read.  If you have read any of Patterson's previous book (i.e. Alex Cross novels) this one is different and dabbles in the science fiction realm.

The plot of this story is where the lead character Frannie Devin O'Neill and FBI agent Kit Harrison, then come into contact with Max a girl who was taken from birth by her parents (who believe that she was stillborn) because of her special abilities.  The scientist performed experiments on her and several others when they were in the womb by fusing their DNA with bird DNA hoping to extend the life of people.  The children are at this school and are treated very cruelly, being prepped to be sold to major corporations.  Max escapes and recruits the help of Frannie and Kit.

The book is packed with action and many plot twists.  The story is easy to follow though so there is no need to worry about getting lost.  This was one of the books that kind of renewed my interested in reading, I had hit a dry spot and found myself constantly reading the same genre so this book was a breath of fresh air for me.  I had read a few of James Patterson's books prior to this so I was familiar to his writing style.

This book is one of my favorites because I was drawn in by the unique plot, while I'm sure there are other books that are like this out there, this was the first one that I read so it will always have a place in my head.