Forever Craps: The Five-Step Advantage-Play Method is Frank Scoblete's third book dealing strictly with craps and I believe that it is his best. He has taken all the ideas he wrote about in his classic Beat the Craps Out of the Casinos: How to Play Craps and Win! and in The Captain's Craps Revolution! and he's added certain elements such as searching for the "Golden Shooters" and an extensive section on how to control the dice using his 3V set that can give the disciplined player a real advantage over the house. His advice on how to get the most comps for the least risk is worth the price of the book.

I also enjoyed the biography of the Captain, the man who taught Scoblete his ideas. Judging from the information about this man, the Captain is one unique human being. It was the Captain as far as I'm concerned who ushered in all this talk about dice control.

Scoblete even has information for don't players and his "don't diary" is a lot of fun to read.

This book is just great and should be in every craps player's library.

I have always believed that there was no way to beat craps. You just had to make the best house-edge bets to keep their hold low over you and enjoy playing. However, Scoblete's book is an eye and a mind opener. His position is that craps can be beaten if certain shooters are slightly altering the game to favor the players.

To find these shooters Scoblete has developed his five-step approach. I have used it on my last 6 visits to Reno and Vegas and I have come away a 5 out of the 6 times. The one time I lost it was for very small amounts and the comps I got actually were worth much more than my loss.

Craps players who are stuck in the mold of thinking that the game can't be beaten or that there is no approach better than any other approach should read this book ASAP!

You will also find that it is a very enjoyable book to read. Scoblete is a great writer and he really can hold your interest, entertain and amuse you, and give you great information at the same time.

I have read everything that Mr. Scoblete has written about craps. I look for his articles in Casino Player and Chance Magazine an I subscribe to his newsletter. This book is by far the most detailed, intelligent, insightful analysis of craps ever written. By thinking outside the box, Mr. Scoblete is able to draw our attention to the real nature of craps. This concerns the fact that shooters actually take control of the dice and, if they have the skill, might be able to actually change the percentages of the game. A small two percent shift is all that is needed to throw the game into the player's court. Scoblete has developed a method of play to exploit a fundamental weakness in the casino game of craps. Even with all the detail, Mr. Scoblete's book is never dull, that's because he is a superior writer. He is able to teach and entertain at the same time. His discussion of his own exploits at the craps tables is priceless. I also thoroughly enjoyed his biography of the famous Captain of craps. This is the greatest book on craps and may be the best book of its kind ever published.

You wouldn't think that so much information exists about slot machines - but it does. Frank Scoblete has written a fun and informative book that is loaded with information and methods of play. I really enjoyed his interview with the casino executive "Mr. Handle" about how the casinos place their slots to increase play. There are great stories in the book like the "Poor Grandpa" and others. This is a very worthwhile book for anyone interested in the slots. Scoblete is a very good writer and the book is never dull.

If you enjoy playing the slot machines this book will give you so much information that is useful and enjoyable. It contains a complete history ofthe slots, as well as a very easy-to-understand description of the RNG and how it works. There are also funny and telling stories about slot players who hit it big or went broke. This is an excellent book and no slot player should be without it!

Scoblete is the best writer in the gambling market because he knows how to mix interesting stories with serious analysis in a way that is pleasing to most readers. This is the third book of his that I've read and it is a great look at slot machines past and present. he writes about how today's slots differ from their ancestors and he discusses why they are impossible to beat. However, he also explains how the casinos place their loose and tight machines. This at least gives you a chance to reduce what the casino takes and allows you to stretch your money and your fun. He has several interviews in the book that are just great, one with a casino executive, one with Jim Hildebrand and one with a computer programmer. The book has an hysterically funny, and true!, story of Grandpa, a man who went a little too far in trying to get a gambling stake together. Great book!

This book is an excellent read for me. It focuses less on Batman and more on Jim Gordon. It sets up Gordon as a man instead of someone Batman can get info from. What Miller did for Batman in The Dark Knight, he does here for Jim Gordon. The Gotham Police Department is truely shown as the cesspool af graft and corruption it was always reputed to be. It works great as a kind of for runner to Miller's SinCity tales in later years. It is also a great lead in to Jeph Loeb and Tim Sales excellent "The Long Halloween" and "Dark Victory" stories. Mazzucchelli's art is simple and powerful. Batman looks like a guy in a funny costume with a cape, yet it somhow works. I just wish Miller had a little more room to tell his story. There is only one real action scene, when Bats is cornered by the police. still, it is very good and well worth a read for all Miller and Batman fans.

I am not a Frank Miller fan. Nope. Didn't care for Daredevil (Hurt. Pain. Captions. Too many. Disjointed.), not a Sin City fan, though I admire its novelty, and although "Dark Knight" (and one other book) protrayed the Batman in a competent manner, the ghastly "Return of the Dark Knight/DK2" has shattered any credibility in the "Miller" name, as regards the Batman franchise. That said, the "one other book" besides DK that Miller actually performed on was Year One. An EXCELLENT portrayal of Batman's early career, with the major focus on a young, pre-Commissioner Jim Gordon, brilliantly rendered by Dave Mazzuchelli, a true illustrative master and the main reason why this dark and gritty book shines so bright in the firmament of Graphic Novels. If you are even REMOTELY interested in the Batman mythos, this should be in your collection- moody, pensive, with a decidedly heavy film noir atmosphere (and brilliant pre-computer coloring), this story captures the flavor of Gotham City and its troubled denizens like few other Batman narratives ever published. Highest possible recommendation

I've been introduced to Frank Miller's 'Batman' stories namely by hype alone, and the hype is more than warranted. Miller writes 'Year One' the way Batman needs to be portrayed - gritty, dark and murky; all buzz-words that have become cliches for Millers work, and for the right reason. This is a crime story, true and simple.

Batman here is hardly the invincible super-hero steroetyped by our culture. Here he is just a man, one who's committed to the task of cleaning up Gotham City of the criminal element. He can be wounded, he can make mistakes, but he also gets the job done. The book also focuses on the young Jim Gordon, who would one day become Gotham's police commissioner and Batman's confidant. Here he's a young cop with all the failings and imperfections of a man striving to do whats right. Miller writes the dialogue with stark realism, and I felt like I was reading about true multi-dimensional characters.

With this book and his seminal 'Dark Knight Returns', Miller takes the icon of Batman out of the garish hands of the neon-lighted buffoonery of Hollywood and back into the shadowed streets where he was meant to be. Buy this book.

If you want a story about Tiger's game, this is it. It's a little overdone on the publicity side,suggesting some editor jazzed it up a bit. As a golf instruction manual,somewhat disappointing considering how great he is.

"How I Play Golf" is easily the best instructional golf book I've ever come across. As I read the book, I was amazed at both the amount of information and the level of detail. Yes, Tiger obviously covers the fundamentals (vital information!) but he also discusses numerous more advanced topics (like hitting stingers and chipping with a 3-wood). Golfers of all skill levels can benefit enormously from this book. However, if you're just starting out, buy this book. It could save you years of frustration on the course.

For what it's worth, the (mild) review/criticisms of this book are weak. I don't see why Tiger was supposed to exclude (or re-write and re-photograph) great pieces previously included in issues of Golf Digest (which probably represents less than 1% of the book). To say this book is a rehash of old Golf Digest articles is flat-out wrong (I also subscribe to Golf Digest).

I have both "How I Play Golf" and a couple of David Leadbetter's instructional books - including "The Fundamentals of Hogan". In my opinion, Tiger's book is more far more understandable and useful (but that's just my opinion). Is this Tiger's version of "Five Lessons"? No. Why re-invent the wheel. Besides, that was 1957. Different time, different equipment, different players, different courses, different approaches, different books. Both good, but different.

If you are like me, your golf swing will never be confused with Mr. Tiger Woods’s magnificent arcs. On the other hand, I enjoy watching him on television (even a lot of nongolfers do, too), and How I Play Golf is a very valuable, detailed look a how he eats, exercises, practices, prepares mentally, thinks through shots, sets up, and executes. I found this book to be the most revealing look at one golfer’s game that it has ever been my pleasure to look at and read about. Even if I can never learn anything from his game, I will certainly watch his game with a more educated eye in the future!

One of my major complaints about the photographs in most golf books is that the images do not illuminate what the text describes. These photographs are both well coordinated with the text, and easy to evaluate from an amateur perspective. I especially enjoyed seeing the details of the different grips Mr. Woods uses. I got several ideas for experiments to try in order to cure faults in my swing with those grip examples.

Another complaint about books by famous golfers is that they encourage too many people to emulate them. Mr. Woods makes it clear that this is how he plays golf, and why. In several places, he points out that his solutions will not be right for you. On the other hand, he plays with a lot of amateurs in pro-ams and studies with top teaching professionals. From those perspectives, he has a lot to say for the amateur, weekend golfer.

A great strength of this book is that it shows you and describes each element of the game from many different perspectives. You often see very large color photographs, from different angles. In other places, the degree of grip pressure is explored in considerable detail, with useful calibrations to experience. The text also describes why one approach works in a given situation and another one does not. For example, there are almost as many illustrations of common faults as of proper practice and performance. Seeing the “wrong” and the “right” side-by-side makes the message much clearer. In a few places, Mr. Woods also explains how his special physical skills permit him to do things that won’t work for very many other people. For example, he can feel the degree of “squareness” of the club head as it approaches the hitting zone and can make fine adjustments with his hands just before contact. He uses a grip that takes advantage of that talent. On the other hand, he cautions the reader to model the full swing on a golfer who has a similar physique and stature to oneself.

The book contains a lot of sound advice of the sort that you would eventually pick up by reading about 50 issues of Golf Digest. Those who want to see basics outlined all in one place will like this book. It has a lot of the richness of a Dave Pelz book, but is simplified to make the material easier to absorb and remember.

I also liked the way that key points are repeated throughout the book, in order to help drive them home.

Having watched a lot of Mr. Woods’s tournament rounds, I was pleased to see that he used many references to shots that I remember to make certain points. I was particularly impressed by his assessment that he seldom hits a “perfect shot” in remembering only one in the 12 tournaments he won in 2000.

Perhaps the most interesting advice in the book is to swing at only 80 percent of the effort you can make.

I have always found that it makes sense to build my game from the putting green back towards the tee. I was delighted to see that this book takes the same approach. Naturally, you will be tempted to skip ahead to the “blast away with the driver” sections, but do read all of the book. There’s lots of good information here. I have played with a number of pros who love to hit their drivers from the fairway. Imagine my fascination when I saw that the book has a section on how to do that.

If you are like me, you will come away with increased respect for the dedication that it has taken to develop this amazing level of skill and coolness. As Mr. Woods says, there are no short cuts. In fact, he has added a lot of discipline since first winning on the tour at 21.

No matter what happens to you on the course, or in life . . . keep your chin up and relax!

I've been following the Dune Saga for some years now. The first book, "Dune", was by far the best of them all. Frank Herbert introduced us to the intrigueing world of great families fighting on a small but crucial planet called Dune, home of the spice.

When I finished "Dune" I couldn't wait to see what would happen to Paul Atreides "Muad'Dib", Chani, etc. Unfortunately, "Dune Messiah" was so disappointing. It seemed as if the author, run out of ideas, wished to "kill" Paul as quickly as possible. And so he did. "The Children of Dune" was enjoyable and "God Emperor of Dune" was by far the worst of the Saga.

However, despite the fourth one, I decided to read "Heretics of Dune". Now that I finished it, I must say that this book is almost as good as the first one. Thousands of years have passed since the death of Leto II and the humanity must cope with the consequences of the "Big Dispersion". All the characters in this book are new, which is a good point. This time, the author chose to focus on the Bene Gesserit Order. The description of the order is much more interesting and deeper than in the previous books. Soon we, the readers, discover that the Bene Gesserit are facing a new enemy, the Honoured Matres, who are in fact a branch of the BG that came back from the "Big Dispersion". The conflicts between the two of them and the plot are highly intrigueing, thus contributing to make this book a real page turner. It is a real fun to read about Rakis, where each corner is carring the memory of the Baron, Jessica, Paul and his children. Another good point is the arrival of a new character, Miles Teg, the Bashar of the Bene Gesserit. Herbert largely describes the old Teg: his thoughts, feelings, victories and loyalty to the order of the BG. While reading about Teg, I had the feeling that the author wanted to compensate his failure with "Dune Messiah". Teg is the image of Paul: a warrior, a lover and a father, who grew old and now has to face many inner conflicts, that each one of us has to face when our life is about to end.

As a matter of conclusion, I would say this book is very good. It has got all the usual stuff: action,love, friendship, philosophy, interesting characters and so on. Pity that it does not come right after "Dune". I can assure you that you can start with "Dune" and skip right to "Heretics of Dune". Trust me. The three previous ones are not as good and you won't miss a thing!

In Heretics of Dune, Frank Herbert takes us fifteen hundred years after the previous book and well over four thousand years beyond the original trilogy. The God Emperor is gone, the Atreides clan has faded from its former prominence, and, as always, there are a number of groups struggling for dominance.

With so many specialized types of humans and prolonged lifespans, it is not overly surprising that civilization has not undergone any truly drastic changes since Leto II's transformation. This book focuses on the Bene Gesserit, the sisterhood who have grand designs for humanity. Among others jockeying for power are the Tleilaxu who have mastered biology in other fashions. More dangerous still are the Honored Matres, a powerful organization that is a dark doppleganger of the Bene Gesserit.

Of course, there is another Duncan Idaho who is a pawn in all this scheming, but the most interesting characters are Miles Teg - a master warrior called out of retirement to mentor Duncan - and Sheeanna, a young girl who can command the sand worms of Rakis (the former Arrakis). Sheanna is probably the most refreshing character this series has had in a while; she behaves like a real child, and isn't a grand schemer unlike every other character.

This is still good science fiction. Dune/Rakis/Arrakis is not as central as in previous books, and the role of sex is much more important, at times even overshadowing the spice. At first, the story is a bit disorienting - there are no familiar characters until Duncan appears - but things pick up quickly enough. All the Dune books conclude with a new order imposed on the galaxy and this book is no exception. What that new order is, however, is for the reader to find out.

The Dune series is not always easy to read, but it is a complex and worthwhile classic of science fiction. For those who have enjoyed the previous books, this book will continue the pleasure.

The progression went like this. First we had the great Dune, then the lame Dune Messiah, then the slightly better Children of Dune.

And God Emperor of Dune was the worst of the series.

Some claim that from there, the series became just a bunch of philosophical rants. Well, this is true for God Emperor, but if ANYONE tries to say this about Heretics, I'll tell them to actually READ the book, THEN say that! There is about as much philosophy here as there was in the first Dune... theres some every once in awhile, but usually its used meaningfully in a discussion, and besides doesn't happen often anyway.

Heres another new one: the Characters' personality traits are ESTABLISHED, for once! No more random personality-changes! Herbert actually seemed to of planned this one! In fact, there was only one, ONLY ONE, event in the whole book that seemed like random conjecture... Near the end when Teg, by coincidence, meets alot of old military comrades who are extremely loyal to the point that they overlook that they retired and come under his command again.

Also, the Tleilaxu, which were simply plot devices in the earlier books, actually have some IMPORTANCE, and their Axlotl tanks are part of a sub-plot.

This book ain't quite perfect though. One, The Bene Gesserit have a new enemy to worry about... the Honored Matres, who conquer by being seductive. What's the problem? Teg, Lucille, and some other chaarcters alone manage to defeat a good amount of them... and rather easily. The Matres don't seem like much of an enemy to me.

Also, all the chaarcters except Duncan Idaho are all-new. However some of them seem more like resurrections of older characters than anything else (Miles Teg=Paul Atreides). I personally thought this book would have been alot better if, instead of taking place a millenia later, We were still on ARrakis follwing Paul, not the after-effects of the faceless drone known as Leto II.

Another thing I hate is the renaming of all the planets and cities. Arrakis is now Rakis, Caladan is now Dan. Giedi Prime is now Gammu, Arrakeen is now Keen. What the hell is up with this? This is explained in a one-liner: "Time tends to shorten titles" oh please. Colorado is Colorado, you don't see it shortened to "Rado" do you?

But anyway, none of these flaws are big enough to really lower it down to Dune Messiah level (Two Stars) or God Emperor level (One star). They do, however, keep it from being perfect.

Read the first one, get a Dune fan to sum up Messiah, Children, and God Emperor for you (Actually I could do all three right now) and skip to Heretics.

Now, I really must get through with Chapterhouse....

Both authors admit they are not "writers," and this shows in the competent but sometimes awkward text. That having been said, Castelluccio and Walker did an ace job of research and--for first-timers--an admirable job of writing, as well. Who doesn't love Vivian Vance? It's about time something was written on her, and the authors have produced a definitive look at both her career and private life. She emerges as a complicated woman and dedicated actress. Photos--though too few--are well chosen. If you've ever enjoyed I Love Lucy--and who hasn't?--grab this as a tribute not to Ethel Mertz but the actress who created her.

The Other Side Of Ethel Mertz is a fascinating, heart warming bio of Vivian Vance. Her ups and downs, triumphs and failures, from stage to screen to I Love Lucy and all in between. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great biography!

As a true lover of Lucy--I was so looking forward to reading about the life of Vivian Vance-since she was such a big part in the success of I Love Lucy. It was very interesting learn of her childhood, and the road that led her to TV stardom. This book was a genuine page turner and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved her sassy side-never afraid to speak her mind or to go after what she wanted. It was also interesting to learn of her later years after the show and how she perceived herself.

After reading the book you will find yourself studying the character of Ethel Mertz closer, and realize the fine actress and comedic talent that was Vivian Vance.... I really loved this book...

One begins reading "Big Trouble" with great anticipation - a fascinating but little known historical incident, an outstanding writer with a proven track record and a host of respectable reviews. It doesn't disappoint... at least at the start. It takes a little while before one realizes that the book is a lost opportunity. A book that is initially difficult to put down becomes hard to pick up. Athough I stuck with it, I found myself frustrated by the many diversions that distracted from the intriguing story of a notorious murder and a sensational trial. What went wrong? The fault lies with the book's editor. Was there an editor? If so, Where was he or she? The editor did Lukas a great disservice and allowed a potentially great book to meander and ultimately, fail. It's a shame, particularly when one considers that the author's disappointment in his work was one of the factors that led to his suicide. At the same time, one wonders if the inability of Lukas to stay focused was a sign of his depression and if the book's shortcomings reflected a cluttered, distracted state of mind. Sadly, we'll never know.

It was with great sadness that I learned of Anthony Lukas' death. Having been prompted by 'Big Trouble' to read his other prize winning book 'Common Ground', I am convinced we've lost a major talent and human being. Having lived in Boise, Idaho, this account of the murder of the Governor during the turn of the century was fascinating. Readers may be interested to know that the Idanha Hotel, where many of the key figures lived during the trial still bears their famous names on the room doors. The book is so exhaustively researched that details of conversations come out allowing it to be read almost like a novel. I found the diversions helpful in illuminating and embellishing the atmosphere and culture of the day. The beauty of this book is that you learn about so many different historical events and issues, not just the one at the center of the story. I highly recommend this book.

This book is the literary equivalent of an unfocussed college history teacher: It sets out to explore the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steuneberg in 1905 and the trial of his alleged killer, but soon the author is thrown off-track and the astounded reader finds him rambling on about aspects of turn-of-the-century American history as diverse as the role of Black regiments in the US army, President McKinley's private life, and Chicago's Pinkerton detective agency. But since this absent-minded professor of an author is both extremely knowledgeable and an entertaining presenter of his thoroughly researched tidbits and stories, this rambling makes an absolutely fascinating reading experience and is also bound to surprise and spellbind you. Its lack of focus ironically enough, turns out to be one of the books major strengths. I loved the book, it's a hard read but a rewarding one. Crammed with information you'll find nowhere else and actually shedding some new light on many of the topics it discusses, this is an absolutely fantastic history book.

I read "Different Seasons" in the early 80's, after I became totally taken, not by the nature, but by the style of "The Shining" (the way the story was told and the way I got engulfed on the thoughts and on the basic nature of its characters.) Unlike "The Shinning", the stories of "Different Seasons" became a total reading experience -same writer, different themes-. In "The Body", Stephen King masterfully explores the romanticism and nostalgia of childhood discoveries among the most unlikely friends. "Apt Pupil", on the other hand, focuses on the unexpected sources of potencial evil, an exchange that goes beyond age and culture. Hope is ,at the end, the predominant theme in both "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" and "The Breathing Method". Without missing the expected gory and violent scenes(especially in "Apt Pupil") this compilation of novellas was then -in the early 80's-, and still is my favorite Stephen King publication!

Stephen King introduces us to a boy named Tod Boden. After learning of the Holocaust in school he becomes obsessed with it. Finding a Nazi war criminal hiding in the US. Todd black mails him for the truth of what really happened the stuff not printed in the books. As the story unveils we see how Boden's mind begins to warp from the stroies of terror. As Boden's nights grow more restless people become suspicious of Todd and his old friend.

This book also includes the Shawshank Redemption an excellent novella.

Taken from the collection of tales, Different Seasons, Apt Pupil is a socially disturbing story that demonstrates why Stephen
King's name has come to symbolise terror. Set in the safe, suburban surroundings of middle-class U.S.A., Apt Pupil centres on the intense desires of one teenager's curiosity and just how far the quest for knowledge can be taken before it becomes a
danger rather than just an interest. Todd Bowden is an all-American senior school teenager excelling both academically and on the sports field, ambitious and determined he encounters a Nazi war criminal living unnoticed in his neighbourhood. Using
blackmail he persuades Arthur Dussander to recount his experiences as a guard in the Concentration Camps, until Dussander evolves into something far more horrific than Todd could have possibly imagined. From being the 'apt pupil', Todd goes into freefall until he is forced to rely on Dussander for help, which is when the hunter becomes a weak and vulnerable prey.As tragic as it is horrific, Apt Pupil is an exemplary King work, incorporating the daily lives of the unassuming American public into a masterpiece of spellbinding, nerve-jangling twists and turns. When Stephen King begins to focus on the human rather than the sub-human, you know that something special is being born out of that dark void beyond his imagination. This creation is
conceptually brilliant and delivered with immaculate panache, so much so that hours after the final page is turned you are still
looking over your shoulder!

I have read this book, as well as many of Peretti's other books (This Present Darkness, Piercing the Darkness, The Oath). And though I have given a "thumbs up" to the "Darkness" books, I was disappointed with this read.

Now to be fair, I had read the "Darkness" books first, so I felt I had a taste of what made a "Peretti" book entailed. I didn't necessarily expect visible spiritual warfare, but I did expect it to be more of a thriller. Unfortunately for me, it was not.

The book's content: John Barrett, a news anchor, attempts to find the cause and reasoning behind his father's death and in the process, moves from a secular, worldly viewpoint to a more godly one, which forever changes his life.

I am surprised at all the reviews claiming it was a thriller, and maybe I should read it again at a later date to get a fresh look at it, but to be honest, I know I never will. I found myself skimming through much of the book, looking for more "meat" than I was finding. Also, in talking to other friends of mine who read the book, they seemed to agree with me. It was a bit longer and slower than it really needed to be, especially given Peretti's track record.

I suppose the bottom line is not to read the book with any expectations, as I did, and you may find it to be very enjoyable read--not all the reviews on here can be wrong! But as far as its ranking stands with other Christian fiction novels out there, I'd have to say it didn't "shine" any brighter than some other choices out there for me. Also note that had the grading scale allowed it, I would have given it a 2.5 stars out of 5 rather than a 2.

Through the investigation of the death of his father, John Barrett discovers his true calling. He seeks the truth with greater vengeance as he uncovers the plot behind his fathers death and the politcal corruption that is brought to light as he begins to understand who his father is. This book is one of mystery and intrigue and I found myself enjoying this book more than This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness simply because the characters were narrowed down to a few instead of the many incorporated in the other two. And I must agree with other reviewers that this was brilliantly executed although I would have liked to see more of the relationship between the main character and his son Carl. Though John Barrett knows his future and begins in his own way to prepare his son, the question is raised will son Carl pick up where dad and granddad left off? Only God knows.

I heartily recommend this book. It kept my interest in a way most other novels I've read didn't. Aren't we all searching for the truth?

This book has heart-thumping action, detailed character and plot development, intense dialogue and deep and explosive spiritual impact. These ingredients aid in making this book deliciously engaging and a must read.

The book begins in the world of John Barrett, a successful news anchorman for channel 6 and his father, a successful businessman. Their two worlds collide when John's father makes the news by challenging a prominent political figure. John's disdain for his father's public proselytizing is brought to a sudden halt when his father is mysteriously killed. This event forces John to understand his father, go head to head with a powerful politician, reconcile with his son, question his own integrity and keep the newscrew of channel 6 from putting an erroneous spin on a story!

This book addresses the cultural and moral battles that are prevalent in our society today. The spiritual warfare in the book is extremely intriguing and the suspenseful plot will keep the reader hanging on every word. This book challenges us to be a modern day prophet in a world that seems to have a decreasing sense of morality.

I read a lot of books. I tried to put this one down---and failed!!! I literally said, "Just a few more pages," for hours. This "first" novel reads as compellingly as one from a seasoned author. It's exciting, adventurous, and mysterious. It will awaken your imagination to history, and it is full of funny moments that will create great giggles. Interesting combination, huh? Suzanne is a delightful writer and lady. She's as charming and disarming as her main character, and she seems unstruck by the marketability of her gift for telling a story. Such a genuine and well-grounded artist is a treasure. She's made of the stuff that will sustain her for many novels to come--so much more the blessing for us. Renee Prindle-Jones, host of Books in Review, CC Television, Fort Worth, Texas

I tried to put this book down--and FAILED!!! I read lots of books. Only one other has gripped me so. I was so captivated by this intriguing novel, I found myself saying, "Just a few more pages," literally for hours. This first novel reads like one from a veteran. It's delightfully readable--even for someone who HAD no interest in time travel. Suzanne is a lovely person, as charming as her main character, and a gentle, disarming soul. She's made of the stuff that will sustain her through many novels--so much more the blessing for us. Renee Prindle-Jones, Host of Books in Review, CC Television, Fort Worth, Texas

I liked Reflections in the Nile enormously. It stirred my heart and gave a lot of pleasure and food for thought. I was interested in Ancient Egypt on the hobby level in my youth and read a lot on it. I think this book is excellent in every respect, all angles covered have touch of excellency. The romance described is probably the dream of the heart of every woman with its purity and satisfaction, and the level of protection, the perfect combination and blend of all aspects of real love. Historical angle is also wonderful, to my mind. It may be not a strict historical truth but it makes one live and breathe in Ancient Egypt, be transferred there together with J.S. Frank's heroes and start to know it intimately. Though the events are placed in the time period not supported by modern science, etc., etc., the thorough historical detail make this book a high level egyptology fiction. It makes one realize things which could be found in scientific egyptological literature but as dry scientific facts don't penetrate the mind like the real texture of Ancient Egyptian life presented by J.S. Frank. For instance one starts to realize why we don't know the differences in Ancient Egypt's life through the ages. No technical, social, ethical, etc. progress is perceived from the Old Kindgom through the ages (except for Amenhotep IV (Akhenaton) reforms) and down to the Greek influence of the last centuries of the New Kingdom within almost 3 milleniums of Ancient Egypt history. When you read the book you perceive the rigidity of that society and start to realize, really feel how this lack of movement (or at least the lack of recording of such a movement) was possible. This book in its own genre, in its own right is a perfect literature. Wise, touching, stirring thought, stirring heart, and very enjoyable. There is nothing wrong with its having an old good happy end. Happy ends do happen sometimes and feed a reader's, a person's heart with positive emotions. I am looking forward to read more on similar subjects by this author. Good luck to her and long and fruitful writer's life. Marina Chilov.