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A book review: Pines book 1 by Blake Crouch

I just finish Book 1 of the trilogy Pine by Blake Crouch. It is not usual type of book, but I was intrigued with the set up. Summary from  amazon "Secret service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, with a clear mission: locate and recover two federal agents who went missing in the bucolic town one month earlier. But within minutes of his arrival, Ethan is involved in a violent accident. He comes to in a hospital, with no ID, no cell phone, and no briefcase. The medical staff seems friendly enough, but something feels…off. As the days pass, Ethan’s investigation into the disappearance of his colleagues turns up more questions than answers. Why can’t he get any phone calls through to his wife and son in the outside world? Why doesn’t anyone believe he is who he says he is? And what is the purpose of the electrified fences surrounding the town? Are they meant to keep the residents in? Or something else out? Each step closer to the truth takes Ethan further from the...
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Book Review :Wayward( Pines 2 ) by Blake Crouch

Hi, Do you remember Wayward part 1?  So I read part 2....It is was so much better. More actions, details a bout the society and the conundrum is explain. The author creates a 3 dimensional society. The characters are not those card board evil or good people but complex and at some part  chilling individuals. A summary from Goodread: " Welcome to Wayward Pines, population 461. Nestled amidst picture-perfect mountains, the idyllic town is a modern-day Eden...except for the electrified fence and razor wire, snipers scoping everything 24/7, and the relentless surveillance tracking each word and gesture. None of the residents know how they got here. They are told where to work, how to live, and who to marry. Some believe they are dead. Others think they’re trapped in an unfathomable experiment. Everyone secretly dreams of leaving, but those who dare face a terrifying surprise. Ethan Burke has seen the world beyond. He’s sheriff, and one of the few who knows the truth—Waywa...
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What I learned in January

1-  Everyday,take 15 minutes to learn on a new subject.  You can even start the 15 minute Scholar challenge from this blog: http://mentoringourown.com 2-   Everyday, take 15 to 30 minutes in order to tackle a messy corner in your house. Put a timer on if necessary. 3-    Reading a small devotional quote will help to start the day.  I enjoy this one: http://lighthousecatholicmedia.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca45a86f47d98f514197e101f&id=a7175938b3&e=37d2652909 The key is to not overdo it .  One email a day is enough. 4-   Seek the beauty in the ordinary. I am linking up with Emily P. Freeman http://emilypfreeman.com/lets-share-learned-january-2/#comment-49501 A Bientot!
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