No Summit Out Of Sight/ Jordan Romero and Linda LeBlanc/ 355 pages

No Summit Out of Sight is the true story of Jordan Romero, the youngest person to climb the "Seven Summits", which are actually eight.  Jordan gives credit to his co-writer, Linda LeBlanc and together they do a great job of mixing facts and adventure to convey the journey of Jordan and his family in realizing his goal.  Jordan has a great message for young adults and kids in his quest.  This is a great book for the boy or girl who are looking for an adventure of the real kind.  Jordan does encounter death on Everest, but it's handled in a respectful way that should not be too disturbing to the younger reader.

14th Colony/ Steve Berry/450 pages

The 14th Colony is Steve Berry's latest adventure featuring Cotton Malone, Cassiopeia, Stephanie Nells, and President Danny Daniels.  Even though the Magellan Billet has been dissolved, the story begins in Russia with Malone's help requested to find an aged former Soviet archivist.  The shooting starts there along with the adventure.  As more is revealed about an old Soviet plan to bring the United States into chaos, an old American plan to conquer Canada is also revealed.  From Russia to Canada to Virginia and finally DC, the chase continues as all characters rush to stop a disaster as the next president is sworn into office.  This book will appeal to the Steve Berry's fans and readers who enjoy action and adventure.

Where is Joe Merchant?/ Jimmy Buffett/ 416 pages

Where is Joe Merchant? is the debut novel written by Jimmy Buffett.  In this book Jimmy Buffett  introduces the reader to an array of unique and unusual characters whose lives intertwine in a totally unexpected way.  Each character is given a back story that brings them up to current time.  The charm of the book is the way they all come together in the Caribbean.  Frank is a pilot, deep in debt, Trevor is his ex-girlfriend, looking for her brother, Desdemona is building a rocket, Colonel Cairo is intend on owning his own country.  The question remains, where is Joe Merchant?

Devil's Bones/ Steve Barry/ 30 pages

Devil's Bones written by Steve Barry is a short story that pits Cotton Malone against Gray Pierce, a character created by James Rollins.  Cotton and Gray are on an Amazon River boat.  Each has been sent by their handlers to get possession of a potent neurotoxin.  Can they do it before the cruise ends and the toxin is sold.  This was a very quick read written to demonstrate what would happen if these characters where to meet on a mission.  It was a fun read that fans of either author would enjoy.  For more information see the SCCCLD website.

Your Next Breath/Iris Johansen/338 pgs.

Catherine Ling is one of the CIA's most valued operatives, and suddenly finds people close to her the targets of a vicious killer. The killer is seeking revenge against Ling by trying to eliminate those she holds near and dear. It's a race against the clock for Ling as she tries to eliminate her enemy. It's a fast paced, entertaining read. Recommended!