From the back cover: Dexter Morgan appears to be the perfect gentleman. He is handsome and polite, and has been in a relationship for nearly a year and a half. Yet appearances can be deceiving, for Dexter is a serial killer who has slain many people. But in this tale, he's the good guy, for there is one little twist—Dexter only snuffs out other murderers. When another … [Read more...] about Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay: B
The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket: A-
From the back cover: Dear Reader, If this is the first book you found while searching for a book to read next, then the first thing you should know is that this next-to-last book is what you should put down first. Sadly, this book presents the next-to-last chronicle of the lives of the Baudelaire orphans, and it is next-to-first in its supply of misery, despair, and … [Read more...] about The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket: A-
The Suicide King by Robert Joseph Levy: C+
From the back cover: A rash of student suicides sweeps through Sunnydale High, jolting the community. When the newly arrived grief counselor ends up killing himself, Buffy and the gang begin to suspect there's something supernatural to blame. Soon one of their own begins to show signs of debilitating despondency, and it becomes a race against time for the Slayer to defeat the … [Read more...] about The Suicide King by Robert Joseph Levy: C+
A Demon in My View by Ruth Rendell: B+
Book description: Arthur Johnson's loneliness has perverted his desire for love and respect into a carefully controlled tendency for violence. One floor below him, a scholar finishing his thesis on psychopathic personalities is about to stumble upon one of Johnson's many secrets. Review: This short book is fun and creepy, and, on two occasions when describing Arthur's early … [Read more...] about A Demon in My View by Ruth Rendell: B+
Whistle! 2 by Daisuke Higuchi: A-
From the back cover: Shou Kazamatsuri and his pals finally hit the magic number 11 and that means they're ready for high-kicking, goal-to-goal soccer action. Unfortunately, Team Josui's first game is against the powerhouse private school, Musashinomori. Shou's crew may have boundless pluck and enthusiasm but do they have the talent to compete with last season's reigning … [Read more...] about Whistle! 2 by Daisuke Higuchi: A-