Weekly Reading Wrap-Up/IMWAYR?

Sheila at Book Journey hosts this weekly event where we celebrate what we are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week. I use this this weekly meme as a way to give short, concise thoughts on the books I've read.

I spent most of last week taking care of my son who injured himself in a skateboarding accident. He had the week off to move back into his apartment, but was too banged up. I spend six hours cleaning for him (his roommate did not clean before leaving). He was able to get around a bit better so this weekend we moved him completely. Thankfully his apartment is a couple of blocks away so we are close if he needs help.

Thoughts on the Books I Read Last Week:

Natchez Burning by Greg Iles

This is the return of Penn Cage who is now the Mayor of Natchez.  This story is mostly about his father and what happened in the turbulent sixties.  Dr. Tom Cage is beloved by all and is accused of killing his long time nurse (and suspected lover) Violet Turner.  Things happened 40 years ago and those secrets are threatening to come to the surface.  There are many who want them to stay buried, and will do whatever it takes to make sure. Penn must race against time to keep his father, fiancee, family and friends alive.  This chunkster is fast paced with twists and turns that keep you guessing.  The story depicts situations and language that took place in the South during the sixties.  Well worth the time commitment! I look forward to the next book in the series.

I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

Jazz (Jasper) is the son of a serial killer.  He was forced as a young child to be witness to his father's madness. As a 17 year old, he is determined not to become like his father.  When a body is discovered he secretly investigates.  Soon another body turns up and when it appears that is similar to his father's crimes he does become involved.  His friends are more than willing to help even when it puts them in harms way. A creepy page turner that was not always best read before bed!  I look forward to the sequel. 

*Thanks to Little Brown Books/NetGalley for this review copy*

Desert Heat by Elizabeth Reyes (audio)

I wanted to listen to this audio because it was co-narrated by Sebastian York. He does such a great job! Damien agrees to attend speed dating with his friend even though he wants nothing to do with it. The most interesting girl he meets is dressed strangely and he doesn't even get her name. Their conversation is hilarious. They meet again, he is floored by how different she looks, and can't get her out of his mind. Bethany is working like crazy to deal with a family issue, she also has secrets that she continues to keep from Damien even though she loves him which drove me nuts. I loved Damien and his family and hope there will be more stories to come. Shayna Thibodeaux did a good job with Bethany's voice..

*Thanks to Simon and Schuster for this review copy*



Reading:
I Am The Mission by Allen
Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Up Next:
The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams