Books I Am Reading, Sunday Storm.

I've been doing a lot of reading lately, well I read a lot all the time I suppose.  I found two series I absolutely love and having got the first book of each free, got sucked in to buying the rest of the series.

The first one is the Belial Series by R. D. Brady. It starts with The Belial Stone where a woman, Dr. Delaney McPherson, who has a PhD in criminology is very upset to hear her very close friend has committed suicide. Basically she doesn't believe it. She had spoken to him the night before about an archeological paper he had written and which he wanted her to review before he submitted it to his professor. Luckily he sent it to her email and she printed it to read. Shortly after, someone tries to kill her and wipes her computer at the same time. She is an expert martial artist and this saves her, but she is stunned by the fact that her opponent moves so quickly and even when hurt bounces back instantly as well as healing on the spot. This is the beginning of an incredible series of events which have taken place over several books - I am currently on the 5th.  Delaney finds there are many people out there who move and heal just like her opponent. Who they are she finds totally unbelievable at first. There is a fascinating connection to archeological finds and the Atlantis story too. I love these books and have found them very exciting.

The second is the Mark Taylor books by M.P. McDonald. The first one being called No Good

Deed.These stories are about a young man who when visiting  Afghanistan found an old camera in a bazaar. He is already a photographer and feels a connection to this camera. Only trouble is, when he comes home and takes pictures he frequently finds the camera has given him pictures of a crisis in the future and he then dreams these events and is compelled to rush to the rescue. One of the events was the 9/11 bombing and nobody would believe him. Later, he is accused as an accomplice and arrested and treated as an enemy combatant which means they can do anything they want to him, anything. The story then becomes even more exciting so much so that I have trouble putting it down to do what I have to or even to go to bed. So far I have only read two of these stories but the pace has been excellent in both of them.

So, if you want something good and exciting to read, I can recommend both of  these series.

I just learned that the storm I posted about yesterday, did, in fact, spawn a tornado. Luckily not close to us, but in the Southern Ontario area, at a place called Teviotdale. There are pictures on the local news of a house which lost it's roof. The storm did cause a lot of damage over a wide area. A friend posted pictures on Facebook including a shot of a lot of hail on their deck. I thought I saw hail but wasn't sure. I have heard from bloggers in the Niagara region, friends in the Hamilton area and now reports from the news. Not forgetting a friend in the Detroit area who saw it heading our way. One heck of a storm system.

Came across this recipe today and found it very unusual. I suspect Matt would throw up his arms in horror if I made it - maybe not. I think I might do it anyway. Balsamic, when reduced like this, is incredibly sweet and makes a wonderful topping for ice cream

Strawberry Bruschettas

1/2 cup (125 ml) balsamic vinegar
8-12 slices Italian bread
1 lb (450 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tsp (10 ml) fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
8 oz (225 g) goat cheese

Simmer the balsamic vinegar in a small skillet over moderate heat until reduced in volume by about half. Cool to room temperature. Combine the reduced vinegar with the strawberries, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Grill the bread over hot coals or under a preheated broiler until lightly toasted on both sides. Spread the goat cheese on the toasted bread and top with the strawberry mixture.

Servings: 4


Have a great day