BOOK REPORTS—

Simple Genius by David Baldacci

With 12 previous consecutive bestsellers Baldacci spins another quick moving tale; this one set in colonial Virginia. Lots of CIA intrigue, lots of action and the plot has more twists than a large bag of pretzels.

Dangerous Waters by John S. Burnett

A chilling look at piracy and terror on the high seas; a current and growing danger to life and the global economy. Remember how easily terrorists nearly destroyed the US warship Cole. Imagine such an attack on a 1,000 foot long super tanker full of highly explosive petroleum product in the harbor of a major city. This book clearly exposes that danger.

The Day the Earth Caved In by Joan Quigley

The small Pennsylvania borough (town) of Centralia fights an underground coal mine fire until nearly 20 years later the town is virtually abandoned. The book is a touching look at the people who lost the battle and an indictment of the corporate and political leaders who let the tragedy happen.

The World Without Us by Alan Weisman

Wow! Here’s a piercing look, neatly wrapped around multi-disciplinary sciences, that explores the impact of humans on Earth. One critic said, “This is a very important book for a species playing games with its own destiny.” Amen.