Escape by Barbara Delinsky

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Synopsis
Emily Aulenback is a lawyer with a husband and a successful career in New York City.  But one day, acting on impulse, Emily leaves everything behind in favor of figuring out who she is and what she wants from life.  Can she go back once she has escaped?  Will she even want to?

Why Should You Read it?
I picked this one because it was a spine-out book by an author I hadn't heard of at a big name bookstore (a great way to find a new author and show them some love).  The cover sounded interesting.  I wasn't disappointed in the character's depth and the long running symbolism in the coyote.  This is a good one.

What Can You Learn From the Author's Writing?
Realistic character decisions.  How to write them doing something you wouldn't necessarily agree with without making you hate the character.

Overall RatingThree smiles

Cross the Line by James Patterson

Alex Cross 24 

Genre
Thriller

Synopsis
After someone in the field is killed, Alex joins the team to find the responsible party.  Will he figure it out before someone else he knows or loves is attacked?  

Why Should You Read it?
It's an excellent thriller that will have you trying to piece the clues together before Alex.

What Can You Learn From the Author's Writing?
How to write a bad guy who is genuine and believes they are in the right even when that means they are doing despicable things.

Overall Rating
Five genuinely huge smiles.