Deadly Code
Registered by Amberkatze of Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on 5/23/2006
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
11 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Amberkatze from Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
I picked this book up with 2 more by this author in Edinburgh last week. They were part of a 3 for 2 offer and I wouldn't have normally picked up all 3 books at once otherwise. Actually I had never heard of this author or the books before but my boyfriend pointed them out and said it sounded like something I would like. So I will blame him if they aren't any good :)
This is the 3rd book in the series -
Synopsis
Key Features * Crime fiction set in Glasgow, Skye and the USA * Book of the Month potential for shops * Author is member of the dynamic Scottish Femmes Fatales crime writing trio, together with Alex Gray and Alanna Knight Who will buy this book? * Readers of modern fiction * Readers who like Quentin Jardine and Ian Rankin * Viewers of Prime Suspect, Silent Witness, CSI and other leading crime and forensic television programmes.
This is the 3rd book in the series -
Synopsis
Key Features * Crime fiction set in Glasgow, Skye and the USA * Book of the Month potential for shops * Author is member of the dynamic Scottish Femmes Fatales crime writing trio, together with Alex Gray and Alanna Knight Who will buy this book? * Readers of modern fiction * Readers who like Quentin Jardine and Ian Rankin * Viewers of Prime Suspect, Silent Witness, CSI and other leading crime and forensic television programmes.
Journal Entry 2 by Amberkatze from Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Thursday, September 14, 2006
I really liked this one and couldn't put it down! It was a little weird at times and somehow unrealistic too but it was a great story with twists and turns, interesting characters and great writing.
I will lend this to a friend and then the book will be joining the first 2 in the series on a trip around the world :)
I will lend this to a friend and then the book will be joining the first 2 in the series on a trip around the world :)
Journal Entry 3 by Amberkatze at TGI Fridays in Wien Bezirk 01 - Innere Stadt, Wien Austria on Thursday, September 28, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (9/29/2006 UTC) at TGI Fridays in Wien Bezirk 01 - Innere Stadt, Wien Austria
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Borrowing this to a friend before sending it off on the bookring!
Borrowing this to a friend before sending it off on the bookring!
Journal Entry 4 by kate108 from not specified, not specified not specified on Sunday, October 8, 2006
I caught this from Amber as usual...the third installment of forensic scientist Rhona McLeod. She went to California the same time as I did! The author has LA described perfectly, just like her perfect description of Glasgow, I dont doubt her take on Raasay is spot on too. ( Ive never been there, but i have driven past, and found it quite easy to imagine.) I have to say in this one, I found the plot a wee bit too far fetched than the last two books with a few too many coincidences. Everything tied in like knitting. I would have liked a few more red herrings and guesses. But it was an enjoyble read for a sunday afternoon anyway! Will give it back to Amber when I see her next!
Journal Entry 5 by Amberkatze from Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Saturday, October 14, 2006
Thank you for giving me the book back!
I have a ring going for this and the other books in the series.
Here are the participants so far -
soleille in Germany <-- Completed!
Twynnie in the UK (any) <-- Completed!
clawdette in the US (US) <-- Completed!
sarradee in the US (any) <-- Completed!
mrsgaskell in Canada (US/Can) <-- Completed!
gypsysmom in Canada (any) <-- Completed!
WelshHelen in the UK <-- Completed!
AmaniS in Germany (EU) <-- Skipped
Diamondlucy in Austria <-- Skipped
Rianonne in Austria <-- Arrived 24/01/08
Back to me in Austria
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I have a ring going for this and the other books in the series.
Here are the participants so far -
soleille in Germany <-- Completed!
Twynnie in the UK (any) <-- Completed!
clawdette in the US (US) <-- Completed!
sarradee in the US (any) <-- Completed!
mrsgaskell in Canada (US/Can) <-- Completed!
gypsysmom in Canada (any) <-- Completed!
WelshHelen in the UK <-- Completed!
AmaniS in Germany (EU) <-- Skipped
Diamondlucy in Austria <-- Skipped
Rianonne in Austria <-- Arrived 24/01/08
Back to me in Austria
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Please make a journal entry as soon as you recieve the book and also when you send it to the next person. Then we know where the book is!
When you are finished with the book please PM the next person on the list and ask for their address so you can send it on to them!
I would appreciate a PM from any participant who wants to leave the ring or be skipped for any reason. Please do not leave it to the last minute.
Also let us know what you thought of the book but don't give too much away!
The order may change to accommodate for the postal preferences of the ring members.
Lastly if you have nicer bookcrossing labels or stickers then decorate the book a little! Also stick a postcard from your country in with a message! Could be fun :)
A new Lin Anderson!!!! Yay! (Tho what is she doing setting her books in teh US? The hyper-scottishness is one of the best things in her books! I'm sure I'll love it anyway!)
And you already have my plea for being included when the spiral continues :O)
And you already have my plea for being included when the spiral continues :O)
When this book arrived, I was in the middle of Ian Rankin's latest Rebus (The Naming of the Dead, which I can really recommend) and had a bookcrossing visitor from Wales, so Lin Anderson had to wait a bit. I started reading her on Friday afternoon and-you guessed it- this is the third Anderson in a row that is to blame for dark circles under my eyes the next morning!
It was weird indeed, but in a good way, far-fetched? hmmm I couldn't say, I don't expect books to fulfill realistic expectations- it was a great read! And thankfully Rhon wasn't in the US for long!
Both the storyline and the other characters- and how tehy intertwined- were very well done- I'd have a real problem picking my favouritre out of the three novels so far! I just love all her books- well, her Rhona McLeod books, that is: I saw in this book that she is the author of "Braveheart- From Hollywood to Holyrood (lol Freudian typo, I just wrote HolyREAD!)" which I read for a class a while back (for the class that I discovered Scottish crime novels in, by the way!) and didn't care much for it.
One horrible but funny groaner from the cover blurb: you just *can't* start the first paragraph with telling of a severed foot being found and then continue the second with "as the *pieces* start falling into place"!!!!! Insane!
This will now go on and on and on.....
It was weird indeed, but in a good way, far-fetched? hmmm I couldn't say, I don't expect books to fulfill realistic expectations- it was a great read! And thankfully Rhon wasn't in the US for long!
Both the storyline and the other characters- and how tehy intertwined- were very well done- I'd have a real problem picking my favouritre out of the three novels so far! I just love all her books- well, her Rhona McLeod books, that is: I saw in this book that she is the author of "Braveheart- From Hollywood to Holyrood (lol Freudian typo, I just wrote HolyREAD!)" which I read for a class a while back (for the class that I discovered Scottish crime novels in, by the way!) and didn't care much for it.
One horrible but funny groaner from the cover blurb: you just *can't* start the first paragraph with telling of a severed foot being found and then continue the second with "as the *pieces* start falling into place"!!!!! Insane!
This will now go on and on and on.....
This arrived on Friday, very sorry for taking two days to journal it! I have no other rings to read at the moment, so I will start this as soon as I have finished my current book. Thanks again to amberkatze for sharing and soleille for passing it on to me.
I think this was the best in the series - it was a very gripping story even if it is probably not what the average Glasgow scientist really does on a day to day basis! I liked the characters of Spike and Esther and they way they eventually fitted into the storyline.
I'll PM clawdette now to check if she is ready to read it...
Update 23/04/2007: Clawdette asked me to wait a while before sending this so I have , but it has gone out today by airmail.
I'll PM clawdette now to check if she is ready to read it...
Update 23/04/2007: Clawdette asked me to wait a while before sending this so I have , but it has gone out today by airmail.
i recieved this about 3 weeks ago..sorry for not journaling. will journal when read
A good read but not didn''t keep my attention as much as the other books in this spiral. Releasing to sarradee today.
Arrived safely today. Will journal again when read.
The third novel in the Rhona MacLeod, Forensic Scientist series. I thought this book was the most contrived of the three. The severed foot in Scotland with its mysterious link to the exact part of California that Rhona just serendipitiously is scheduled to visit for a conference. I liked the characters of Esther and Spike and thought they were very well drawn up. Overall the story was very good and held my attention it was just a little too tidy, with all the clues fitting neatly into place.
I'll be mailing out to MrsGaskell tomorrow or Friday.
I'll be mailing out to MrsGaskell tomorrow or Friday.
This arrived safely during the week while I was away - it's always nice to find a book in the mailbox when returning home!
I have several reading committments at the moment -bookclub selections and the SIY reading challenge to complete, but I know this will be a quick read so will try to fit it in ASAP.
I have several reading committments at the moment -bookclub selections and the SIY reading challenge to complete, but I know this will be a quick read so will try to fit it in ASAP.
I'm with Twynnie - I think this was the best book in the series. I found this case the most interesting, and I liked the characters of Esther, Mrs MacMurdo, and particularly, Spike. I also loved the setting. This was another real page-turner, and, although I agree it was contrived, I think that could be said for the previous books as well as most books in this genre.
Thank you so much Amberkatze for hosting this spiral - I wouldn't have known about this series otherwise. I expect to be seeing gypsysmom in a few days at our bookcrossing meet-up so will be passing the book along then.
Thank you so much Amberkatze for hosting this spiral - I wouldn't have known about this series otherwise. I expect to be seeing gypsysmom in a few days at our bookcrossing meet-up so will be passing the book along then.
As promised, mrsgaskell brought this book to our meet-up tonight. I can hardly wait to dive into it but I am presently reading "Suite Francaise" for one of my bookclubs so I want to finish it before I start this.
I don't know if I can choose a favourite in this series. I did really like this one but I see I gave Driftnet 9 stars and I'm only giving this one 8 stars. That being said, I suspect that I may be becoming more demanding as I become familiar with the series and I think Driftnet and Deadly Code are quite close. The extensive action outside of the main cities of Scotland was very appealing to me. Lin Anderson's statement on the Acknowledgements page "Raasay is a magical island, perhaps my favourite of all the Scottish islands. I hope after reading Deadly Code you too want to learn more of its unique story, wander in its woods, climb Dun Caan and walk Calum's road." certainly came true for me. I have developed a real yen to visit Scotland, especially the islands.
So I hope there are more in this series to come. Thank you Amberkatze for offering up these books. Please think of me if you come across more.
I believe I still have WelshHelen's address but I will pm her to advise her the book is on its way.
So I hope there are more in this series to come. Thank you Amberkatze for offering up these books. Please think of me if you come across more.
I believe I still have WelshHelen's address but I will pm her to advise her the book is on its way.
Mailed this to WelshHelen today. Sent it by surface since I was feeling a little poor. Hope it doesn't take too long.
Journal Entry 19 by Amberkatze from Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Wednesday, November 7, 2007
I have the newest book in this series! If anyone would like to join a ring and read 'Dark Flight' please pm me!
http://bookcrossing.com/journal/5312951
I will most likely send out the ring after Christmas.
http://bookcrossing.com/journal/5312951
I will most likely send out the ring after Christmas.
Arrived safely a couple of days ago, thanks, gypsysmom. It seems to have taken a long time!!
I read this in about 2 days over the Christmas holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it - it's probably my favourite of the series, so far. I loved the new characters, especially Spike, who I didn't originally expect to warm to. As others have said, this was a bit more far-fetched than the first books but it certainly kept me turning the pages, so I obviously didn't mind :-)
I've e-mailed AmaniS for the 3rd time just now so if I don't hear back from her by the weekend I'll contact Diamondlucy. I'm just about to PM you, Amberkatze, to put my name on the ring for the new Lin Anderson book :-)
I've e-mailed AmaniS for the 3rd time just now so if I don't hear back from her by the weekend I'll contact Diamondlucy. I'm just about to PM you, Amberkatze, to put my name on the ring for the new Lin Anderson book :-)
I haven't heard from either AmaniS or Diamondlucy so I'll be posting this on to Rianonne once I'm over this flu bug!
Finally posted to Rianonne today. Sorry for the delay.
Journal Entry 24 by Rianonne from Wien Bezirk 22 - Donaustadt, Wien Austria on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Arrived safe and sound in Vienna! Thanks so much for the nice postcard WelshHelen - now Amberkatze has to help me with pronunciating the words correctly ;)
I've already started reading it this morning on the bus :)
I've already started reading it this morning on the bus :)
Journal Entry 25 by Rianonne from Wien Bezirk 22 - Donaustadt, Wien Austria on Friday, January 25, 2008
Another page-turner by Anderson :) I was glued to the book in every free minute LOL
It was a great story with many twists and turns which kept me guessing and I liked the interesting characters of Spike, Esther and Mrs. MacMurdo.
Thanks so much Amberkatze for letting me read this spiral! I'm very much interested in reading the next book in the series too :p
It was a great story with many twists and turns which kept me guessing and I liked the interesting characters of Spike, Esther and Mrs. MacMurdo.
Thanks so much Amberkatze for letting me read this spiral! I'm very much interested in reading the next book in the series too :p
Journal Entry 26 by Amberkatze from Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Friday, February 22, 2008
This Bookring has made it home!
Thank you to everyone who has taken part!
I hope to send the 4th book in this series 'Dark Flight' off soon! I just keep forgetting about it *blush*
Thank you to everyone who has taken part!
I hope to send the 4th book in this series 'Dark Flight' off soon! I just keep forgetting about it *blush*
Journal Entry 27 by Amberkatze at Cafe Merkur in Wien Bezirk 08 - Josefstadt, Wien Austria on Monday, May 5, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (5/6/2008 UTC) at Cafe Merkur in Wien Bezirk 08 - Josefstadt, Wien Austria
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Released at the Monthly English Bookcrossing Meet-up!
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Dear Finder,
Congratulations on finding this book! I hope you enjoy it. I'd be thrilled if you took the time to let me know what you will be doing with this book once you've read it by making a journal entry.
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kind regards,
Amberkatze
Released at the Monthly English Bookcrossing Meet-up!
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Dear Finder,
Congratulations on finding this book! I hope you enjoy it. I'd be thrilled if you took the time to let me know what you will be doing with this book once you've read it by making a journal entry.
Please note that joining bookcrossing.com is anonymous & free!
kind regards,
Amberkatze
I took this book at the Meetup on May 6th.
Everything was so well described, and even though I have never been in Schotland I am pretty sure all her descriptions match reality flawlessly. It was a very nice change of pace, considering all the American thrillers I've read. Some plot twists were just a little too coincidental, but I still enjoyed this book very much nevertheless.
Definitely a great read!
I'd really be interested to read the other books in the series aswell.
Everything was so well described, and even though I have never been in Schotland I am pretty sure all her descriptions match reality flawlessly. It was a very nice change of pace, considering all the American thrillers I've read. Some plot twists were just a little too coincidental, but I still enjoyed this book very much nevertheless.
Definitely a great read!
I'd really be interested to read the other books in the series aswell.
Journal Entry 29 by Nightfoal at Columbus Bräu - Columbus Platz in Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (6/3/2008 UTC) at Columbus Bräu - Columbus Platz in Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria
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I am releasing this book at the English Bookcrossing Meetup
I am releasing this book at the English Bookcrossing Meetup
