Just finished my second book on the Kindle. The Assassin's List, by Scott Matthews. Another free, or nearly free, title as I decide if this device will replace printed pages in my hands.
It was an engaging and entertaining read. The story clipped along quickly, a pleasant mix of Tom Clancy and Hardy Boys for big boys. About what you'd expect for a military-themed patriot action drama. The story follows Adam Drake, an ex Delta Force operator turned PDX lawyer. Fascinating read since the story was based locally and included the Clancy-esque constant dropping of extremely specific names/locations. Drake's US Senator father calls in a favor to have him investigate an unusual murder at a local company with national security ties and lands the young lawyer back on the front lines of a deadly conflict.
Managed to get all the way through this book during an extremely busy week at work. This is a testament to the quality story and my embracing the Kindle reading experience. There were a few times where I felt like I was reading a cheap/free piece of literature, but they were few and far between. The story sets up as the first of a few and I'll definitely be willing to shell out some of my hard-earned to see where it goes.
But for now it's on to the first book(s) of significant price I've acquired for the Kindle. While browsing what's out there I discovered that one of my all-time favorite books The Giver, has sequels! I snatched them up and I'm poised to start Gathering Blue, the second installment, next. I actually just re-read The Giver last year so I'm looking forward to seeing what Lois Lowry does next.
I also keep drifting back to Kindle Serials. At a couple bucks for a subscription it seems like an interesting way to consume the written word. There's only a few titles available right now and they're mostly sci-fi/fantasyish. I'll probably pick one out and give it a shot.
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