Clara Maynard's blog

In The Spellman Files, Izzy Spellman’s crazy family owns a San Francisco PI firm . Her teenage niece tails people for fun, her uncle disappears on lost weekend benders, and her mom and dad give her no privacy at all. She’s had enough and vows to quit the family business. But before she leaves, her parents ask her to solve one more case.

Austin firefighter, and former professional tri athlete, Rip Esselstyn, offers a diet for those looking to lower their cholesterol. In The Engine 2 Diet he advocates switching to a vegan diet low in fat and sugar. It’s definitely not a diet for everyone, but I enjoyed it because I was interested in lowering my cholesterol. He provides a lot of medical information, tips on what to buy at the store, and lots of recipes that look good. I may still have some fat and sugar once in a while, but his enthusiasm for eating healthy won me over. There's lot of information on http://www.theengine2diet.com/.

Next Kill-This mystery is somewhat predictable, but fun. The behind the scenes look at zoo operation is interesting. The story relates the dedication of zoo staff, and the amount of work involved. All in all, it’s a fun read.