Book Description
Romance is in the air in the charming seaside village of Molena Point, California. Everyone is excited about the upcoming wedding of its chief of police to the lovely Charlie Getz, even cool feline detective Joe Grey. But the festivities are interrupted when two uninvited guests try to blow up the church. Then one of the bride's good friends, building contractor Ryan Flannery, lands in a heap of trouble when her philandering husband is found dead.
With suspicion falling on Ryan's shoulders, Joe Grey and his pals, Dulcie and Kit, set out to prove her innocence. Soon paw–deep in a tangle of jealousy, greed, and vengeance, Joe Grey, Dulcie, and Kit find themselves in the biggest cat fight of their lives –– a bare–clawed battle with a prey who is as cunning as he is deadly . . .
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The cats protect their human friends.......2007-08-25
Cat Seeing Double takes place several months after Cat Laughing Last. Charlie Getz is marrying Max Harper. Ryan Flannery drives back to Molena Point to attend the wedding as Clyde Damon's date. The cats (Joe Grey, Dulcie, and Kit) get to the church and find places to watch the ceremony. Kit chooses a roof and when a boy with a strange control climbs the roof, she puts things together and realizes there is a bomb in the church. Kit rushes to warn Clyde and then goes back to try to stop the boy. Luckily most of the people were out of the building when the bomb went off. The boy is caught and things look like they'll get back to normal. That is, until, Ryan finds her soon to be ex-husband's body in her garage and she looks like the most likely suspect.
Once again the cats swing into action to protect their human friends and to find a killer and a bomber. What they don't know is if the death of Ryan's husband is connected to the bombing or just a coincidence. While the mystery is central to the book, the book is also a chance to catch up again with the characters from the past Joe Grey mysteries. These books now have a large cast of characters and not all characters are involved in all the books so little asides that bring us up to date on characters who haven't been heard from lately make them seem like visits with friends.
Another great Joe Grey Mystery.......2006-09-05
I loved this latest in the Joe Grey series! Was glad to read Clyde and Joe finally getting along,with less arguing, etc.
Mayhem and revenge.......2006-06-18
In Cat Seeing Double, mayhem strikes early: Max and Charlie's wedding is interrupted by a bombing that is only narrowly thwarted by Kit, the third talking cat in this series. No sooner is the excitement of the bombing over, than Ryan (Clyde's new love) finds her estranged husband dead in her garage with all the signs pointing to her as the murderer.
With such a beginning as that, is it any wonder that this book is a fast-paced page-turner?
To those who are not familiar with the Joe Grey series, the detective in these books is not one but acutally three cats who through a bizarre string of events learn to talk and read in English and have befriended people who are close to the local Chief of Police and his head detective. The series always contains a murder or two and the solutions to these mysteries always involves the cats snooping some clues out and then notifying the authorities about them via anonymous phone calls. The policemen do not know that the cats are their informants and the three humans who know about the cats are not telling!
Things are getting more interesting now as one of the humans who knows about the cats is Charlie who just married Max the Chief of Police who does not know about the cats. In the course of this investigation, Joe Grey (the cat) calls Max's cell phone only to speak with Charlie who answers it but then passes it on to her husband. And so it goes.
The mystery itself is quite complex involving both a bombing and a murder. But to keep things even more tangled, there is significant illicit drug involvement and even some personality swapping and old-time revenge. All of this is tied up with some affairs that involve relatives of some of the major characters rather than the characters themselves.
The cats have to do all kinds of duty in this one from figuring out 'who done it', to finding ways to tip off the authorities. Since the case is very convoluted and inventive, it takes a while to straighten everything out.
To keep things even more exciting, the author introduces a new minor character into the mix - A dog that has the exact same coloration as Joe. I wonder if that dog will stick around and become a more significant part of the series? There are certainly enough hints sprinkled throughout the book that Rock (the dog's name) will be around for a long while and will take on a more major role. Rock, you see, is not a typical dog and immediately accepts the very close proximity of the three cats without alerting his human owners about them...
To those who know this series, this is a great addition which will keep you guessing about what is going on almost till the end. This is even a fun read for people new to the series but I would recommend you read some of the earlier ones first as there are references to earlier volumes and events scattered throughout this volume.
As to the soap opera parts of the lives of the main characters, there is very litle evolution here with the major event being Max and Charlie's wedding. Ryan and Clyde get a litle closer and Ryan gets out of her entanglement with her previous husband but that is really all that happens of major events. There is mention of the five older ladies and their doings but nothing really earth shattering. I guess we will learn more when we read "Cat Fear No Evil".
Cat Seeing Double: A Joe Grey Mystery.......2006-03-02
This is one of the finest series of cat mysteries out there. We enjoy every volume!
Joe Grey.......2005-09-22
I am a very big fan of this series, however, this entry left something wanting. Mainly, the problems were things a good editor should have caught, and they occurred throughout the book. For example, a character would be physically described one way, and a few paragraphs later have a different description. I enjoyed the plot and the evolution of the Kit. I hope the next book is more cleanly written, because I really love this series, and the obvious, careless mistakes take away from the enjoyment.
Book Description
For the first time, psychological strategies for surviving the astrological fallout of turning the big 3-0!
Many young women approach their 30th birthdays with anxiety. They suddenly notice every tiny wrinkle, question the speed of their corporate ladder climb, or suffer from a biological clock that rivals Big Ben. Is it vanity, fear of aging, early midlife crisis, or insanity?
It's actually the result of what astrologers call the "Saturn Return," a phenomenon occurring every 28 years, when Saturn completes its cycle through an individual's birth chart. At this crucial juncture, women often experience a crisis of self, unexplained chaotic feelings, or the uncertainty of personal and professional crossroads.
In Surviving Saturn's Return, the first book to explore the subject, the authors combine their psychological and astrological expertise to demystify this cosmic source of strife and offer self-help strategies for surviving, even thriving, during this "quarterlife" crisis. In a fun, friendly, and reassuring tone, they explain how to deal with everything from the father complex to money to marriage to maturing confidently into adulthood.
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Glad to know there are books on SR out there!.......2007-02-20
I thought the book was very informative and an easy read. It helps put things into perspective when your life feels out of control and is making no sense to you at the time..lol
Lifesaving! .......2006-12-29
I'd never heard of the "Saturn Return" before a friend gave me a copy of the author's other book, Fate of Your Date. A coupla months ago I'd just gotten out of a very, very bad relationship (thank god) and she wanted to lighten my load with a fun little guide to dating. But then I read up on the authors other projects on their website (Ivillage show, Elle magazine, etc.) and joined their Myspace page. Little did I know that I'd found the answer to all my suffering and angst over the past year. I turned 29 in October, and I'm right in the heart of my Saturn Return. Thank god for the Saturn Sisters and this empowering, life-affirming book. It explains why turning thirty isn't the end of the world, shows exactly how your birthday reveals your current experiences, and basically maps out your karma. It's totally all about knowing you're going thruogh the Saturn Return before you actually do. I have gotten the book for all my friends between 28 and 31, and everyone is relieved to know that they're not going crazy, they're just going through their Saturn Return.
Interesting if you're into Astrology.......2006-12-13
Very interesting, could explain a lot of things. Coincidence? I'm not quite sure but it's worth reading if you're into astrology. It did get boring before you get to read about your sign placement in Saturn but the sign description was interesting and in my case right on. Got boring after that and was hard to keep my attention. Still worth a look if you're around the age of 30, looking for some possible explanations for the difficult times you may be encountering, and if you're at least intrigued by astrology.
awesome and insightful must-read.......2005-01-01
This book changed my life! I can't believe the amount of insight the Saturn Return phenomenon can shed on this time in my life. I was blown away. Very funny and well-written. I am recommending this to all of my friends. I just dont understand why Amazon doesn't stock more of these books. My friend told me that they have to keep re-ordering so we have to wait?
Please order more of these so people can get this vital info asap!
Life changing read.......2004-09-24
This book came to me at the perfect time, like a gift from the gods. My life was breaking apart and I couldn't figure out why everything seemed to be happening at the same time. A friend told me that I was in my Saturn Return, and I had no idea what she was talking about. But I googled it and found this book (and the author's website) and the chapter that pertains to me is DEAD ON. They talk about different issues that come up for women about to turn thirty, with respect to their date of birth. I never thought that this stuff was valid before. But it was really uncanny how exactly what they wrote was happening to me. (And how these have been life-long issues for me.) Also, the writing is really down to earth and it's full of really useful information. The reviwer "Satire" is way off. It's not syrupy at all. It's funny, actually, and chatty, like an Oprah show. I haven't read a lot of astrology books, but this is by far the best one I've ever read.
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Wondrous adventure.......2006-01-04
I bought this book at a grocery store counter when it first was published, about a decade ago, or possibly longer. The trilogy of which it was the first volume remains my favorite work of fantasy. The characters are memorable, and Edgerton's writing sparkled with wit, grace, delicacy and charm. Edgerton went on to write six more books about tormented young men of genius and the excellent women they love, all are readable, but the first trilogy is some of the best fantasy ever writen.
A wonderful Arthurian-type tale.......2005-05-31
I was so happy to read this book, it is one of the best I have read recently! I had never heard of this author before and took a chance buying the book before I had read it. I am very glad I did too, and as soon as I finished it I bought the two sequels. (I'm still waiting for them to be delivered, please hurry!)
The story is told from the points of view of Teleri, a magician's girl apprentice, and Ceilyn, a knight. The plot line is a little complex, so I won't go into detail. Glastyn, the magician, has left the island where the story takes place. The knights are becoming lax and unprincipled and hardly anyone trusts magic anymore. Meanwhile, the king's sister, Diaspad, has come to visit, bringing her cruel servants with her. She is bent on taking over the kingdom by causing a rift between the king and queen.
When the story begins, Teleri accidentally finds out that Ceilyn is a shapeshifter, who changes into a wolf. He believes it is a curse, but she thinks it might be one of the ancient noble gifts. Because of his problem, Ceilyn is thrown together with the shy, timid Teleri and they eventually become friends.
During this time, Diaspad is beginning to put her plans to work. An aura of strange dark magic surrounds the castle, and strange things begin to happen. Sudden thick fogs occur and some ancient ancestoral artifacts that have been lost for centuries appear out of nowhere. Gradually Ceilyn begins to suspect Diaspad, but knows that the king will never accept this. He is completely under his sister's influence. Also, Ceilyn avoids Teleri for a while because of other influences, (read it if you want to know) but eventually they make up.
Things come to a head one night when two of Diaspad's henchmen, disguised as the queen's brothers, try to dig up the artifacts from their vault. Ceilyn is watching and tries to stop them, but is badly wounded. He barely makes it back to the castle, after Diaspad leaves, before collapsing. Luckily, it is Teleri who finds him. He is worried because Diaspad doesn't know yet who stopped her scheme, but if he doesn't recover quickly she will find out. Also, iron is poison to him, so the wound is particularly bad. However, Teleri manages to help him begin to heal and the story ends with this part. Arrgh, I hate cliffhanger endings!!!
The main things I liked about this book were the Arthurian feel, (it was just like a King Arthur story without Arthur), the made up literary bits she put at the beginning of every chapter, (it made it feel very real), and the really sweet romance between Teleri and Ceilyn. It was very well done. However, I would only recommend this book to kids over 13 (unless you are very mature) for a couple of scenes. My only other problem is the ending. It didn't tie up anything! I can't wait to read the next book now to see what happens! But, the writing is good, the setting is great and the characters are great, not to mention the fast-paced plot. Definitely a must-read!
Arthurian legend, except without Arthur.......2002-09-09
On the outside: A raven-haired sorceress, holding a skull, dressed in a 1980's prom gown. A sword-wielding hunk, dressed in a ruffled, billowing "poet's shirt" from the 1800's. A wizened dwarf stirring a cauldron. And of course, a cat. (The cat is possible the only figure in the cover art who actually resembles a character in the book.)
On the inside: An enchanting tale that captures the spirit of Arthurian legend--but without actually being a retelling of it. Yes, parallels can be seen between some characters and events, but this is essentially an original work. The plot involves the King's spiteful sister Diaspad, who sows discord at court, and the Queen Sidonwy, who falls into disgrace as a result of Diaspad's machinations. Our hero and heroine are an idealistic knight who wants to restore the kingdom to its earlier glory and chivalry, and a shy sorcerer's apprentice who doesn't think she has any power. The plot is simple but compelling; the characters grow so real that I literally wanted to slap one of them when he broke my heart. You'll know the scene when you read it.
Two gripes only:
(1) Court dramas, because of the sheer volume of characters, generally benefit from having a "Dramatis Personae" in the front of the book that the reader can refer to if s/he has forgotten who so-and-so is and what his agenda is.
(2) Series-itis! It is frustrating to get emotionally involved with a novel only to find that it doesn't really have any closure. _Child of Saturn_ ties up some of the loose ends of the plot, but leaves enough hanging that this book can't really stand on its own. This is especially annoying since Edgerton's books are hard to find. It looks like I'll probably have to collect them gradually and read them out of order.
The Start of Something Wondrous.......2000-03-25
Browsing through the college bookstore one day over a decade ago, I found my eye drawn to the spine of *Child of Saturn.* Thinking vaguely about Roman gods, I took the book from the shelf and grimaced at the cover, an all-too-standard hodge-podge of the usual fantasy elements: a dwarf, a long-haired warrior brandishing a sword, a glamorous raven-haired sorceress holding a chalice in the shape of a skull, and a sinisterly bubbling cauldron. Nothing new here, I thought, as I flipped open the front cover for a cursory peek.I could not have been more mistaken. A few pages into the first chapter I was well and truly hooked. In her opening paragraphs Teresa Edgerton established an elegant, yet otherworldly atmosphere many fantasists strive in vain to capture, with her description of the wizard Glastyn's mysterious disappearance from the Kingdom of Celydonn and its effects on the court he has long served--"He left behind him: a whimsical, inconsistent king; an order of jaded, disillusioned knights; and a realm slipping slowly back into the chaos from which he, Glastyn, had rescued it some fifty years before." The parallels to Arthurian legend are unmistakable. Like King Arthur bereft of Merlin, King Cynwas must now reign without the counsel of his most trusted advisor, a situation made all the more difficult by the sloth and complacency of his court. The heroes of yesterday have sunk into lazy, even dissolute middle-age, caring little now for deeds of valor and glory. The arrival at court of Princess Diaspad, the King's stepsister, contributes still further to the decay of the chivalric ideal.The best hope for the future lies with a small band of young knights, as yet unaffected by the corruption spreading through the court. Chief among them, is Ceilyn macCuel, the passionate, idealistic Queen's Champion, who senses all is not well with the kingdom, especially not with Diaspad on the prowl.Frequently mocked and derided by his companions and the Queen's ladies for his rigorous sense of honor and formidable conscience, Ceilyn acquires an unexpected ally in Teleri ni Pendaren, the childlike apprentice Glastyn has left behind him. Shy, retiring, and colorless, Teleri at first seems an unlikely choice to be Glastyn's successor; yet her quiet nature hides unsuspected depths of power and knowledge. United in their shared distrust of Diaspad, Ceilyn and Teleri set out to uncover the truth of the Princess's schemes, before all of Celydonn falls victim to her sinister charms. In the process, their alliance deepens into something rich and strange, that transforms both their lives.*Child of Saturn* marks the beginning of Edgerton's acclaimed Green Lion Trilogy, a series that breathed new life into the conventions of the fantasy genre. Edgerton displays a mature, polished style, a gift for character development, and a genuine feel for the British and Celtic legends that flavor her work. Once read, *Child of Saturn* is not forgotten, and one eagerly anticipates the five additional books featuring Edgerton's wonderful cast of characters. It has been, however, five years since the publication of *The Moon and the Thorn*; whatever else Ms. Edgerton has planned, I hope a return to Celydonn is slated for sometime in the foreseeable future.
Excellently crafted.......1999-06-04
Child of Saturn is an absorbing blend of some of the most realistic characters I've ever read and an intriguing Celtic-fantasy background. The plot is also excellent, involving the wizard's apprentice Teleri, the knight Ceilyn, the king, queen and, or course, sorceress.
While this could easily have turned out to be a generic sort of fantasy, Teleri's subtle development from a slight, pale shadow into a more mature person is exquisitely done. Ceilyn's depiction as a flawed man who is forced to live up to everyone's image of perfection is equally brilliant.
The heroes and villains are multi-faceted, the plot absorbing and the world-building complete and rich. What more can I say? Read Child of Saturn-- it's definitely worth the time it takes to find a copy.
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Daughters of Saturn: From Father's Daughter to Creative Woman (Daughters of Saturn)
Patricia Reis
Manufacturer: Continuum Intl Pub Group (Sd)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Product Description
Patricia Reis examines the father-daughter relationship with a particular focus on the father's effect on a woman's creative life. Beginning with Saturn-the archetypal devouring and melancholic father-and moving through myth, dreams, and woman's experience, Reis explores the many ways that contemporary Daughters of Saturn have come to understand their experience.
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A resounding "Yes!".......2001-07-12
I discovered this book while writing my own "Fatherless Women: How We Change After We Lose Our Dads" (Wiley) and so I came to it having already drawn many conclusions from my own research and interviews. Still, I found myself reading this and going "yes!!" at almost every point Reis makes, often hearing in her words an elegant echo of what women had been telling me in my own interviews. As a woman who had a conflicted relationship with her father -- and as an author who has interviewed many women -- I recommend this book. It's smart, it's insightful, and it's also well written.
Very important information on father-daughter relationshi.......1998-11-04
In Daughters of Saturn Patricia Reis explores various aspects of the father daughter relationship with a particular focus on the father's effect on a woman's creative life. Beginning with the charter myth of Saturn, the archetypal devouring and melancholic father, she explores the many ways tha Daughters of Saturn have come to name their experience and have used language to tell their stories. Through myth, dreams, and women's experiences, Reis creates a map marking a journey from life in the Belly of the Father through the First Gate of Awakening. She documents women's resistances and rebellions against the dominant culture of patriarchy, the treacherous Battlezone of Culture, and records the lives of four women writers -- Emily Dickinson, H.D., Sylvia Plath, and Anais Nin -- outlingin their struggles and strategies to live creative lives. Reis marks the trails into what she calls "The Wildzone," a place that has existence outside the law of the fathers: a woman-centered ground of being and knowing.
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Saturn (Our Universe (Child's World))
Peter Murray
Manufacturer: Child's World Inc
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Binding: Library Binding
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ASIN: 1567663885 |
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An excellent read.......2006-07-09
This is a character-driven story -- the essence of the narrative is really about the characters, their histories, and how they interact and relate to one another. The space exploration and politcial plots are a framework upon which the characetrs can act and interact. As such, there is a lot of detail, especially about the characters, but a significant effort was made in the world-bulding, and it never feels as if the characters are on a cardboard stage. I enjoyed this book for those very reasons.
That said, what I would fault the story for is the following: It has a fairly slow pace and the flashbacks are occasionally disconcerting -- I would start to get into the story and sometimes found myself wrenched off into a character's past. Nooo! We were justing getting to a good part.... I found the end a little too neat and tidy, given all the convolutions that led up to it. There are some issues with some of the science, but these probably won't be noticed except by readers with a strong science background. This is not a hard sci-fi novel, but the detail is much better than in some soft sci-fi novels, and I appreciated the fact that science and scientists were presented in a positive way. And I do think the setting was more than a little idealistic, with the humans and Fazisians (and their governments) getting along extraordinarily well.
In summary: If you like character-driven sci-fi, this book is worth a read. If you are looking for space battles or accurate technological detail, best to look elsewhere.
Captivated.......2004-09-22
It honestly took me awhile to get into this story. It seemed like a typical sappy love story, from the go. I thought it a waste of time so I put it down but found myself reading it under duress -- I didn't have anything else to read.
To my pleasant surprise, the story improved dramatically and by the end I desperately wanted to see where everything would go. Though, a persistent frustration was the lack of chemistry. If I weren't told of their affections I would not have guessed it, except that it was obvious that Tetrok and Nyota would end up together from the initial meeting.
I was also disappointed to find that there has yet to be an addition to the story, leaving things incomplete.
I can guess what's likely to happen but this one surprised me so I'd much rather read it. The second book would have definitely been more enjoyable.
saturn's child.......2000-09-14
great book!! compelling!! still waiting for the rest!! nichelle and margaret did a great job on this.
Saturn's Child.......2000-07-20
This book was wonderful. I am anxious for the next book in this series. You don't want to put the book down. Pick it up and read it. Savor every moment.
Don't bother........2000-07-07
I hardly ever read a book that I just cannot finish, but this was one of those rare instances. I tried, really tried to get into it, but I never made it past page 50 or so. The characters didn't strike me as believable. The world-building was clunky at best. But the worst offense of this book was in the writing. Most of it was passive voice and overstated motivation to try and make the characters seem real. I can see why Nichols grabbed a co-author on this one. Too bad it didn't help more.
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Saturn's Child
Manufacturer: Saturday Review Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000EOJAZI |
Product Description
His ninth book. An inadvertent masochist/bumbler is lead from disillusion and a painful self-recognition to love and hope of rebirth through a 2nd marriage.
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Saturn's child
Irving Shulman
Manufacturer: Saturday Review Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006CK1C4 |
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Saturn's Child
eric porter
Manufacturer: salisbury square, london
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S1C8WE |
Product Description
uk edition hardback with dust jacket and clear protector, out of print, 1947, salisbury square, london, cover art of goya with famous paintings behind him! (with 24 plates after goya)
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