pickI don‘t know how, but the last book was the best book in the trilogy. They just kept getting better. “In the end, justice is not about punishment; it's about finding peace and closure.” I‘m not sure about peace, but the closure was as good as it could be. I know there is another one out now, just waiting. I love these characters, so I‘m not sad about it.
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This was a perfect ending to the Natchez Burning trilogy. While I'm still upset that my favorite character was killed off in the second book, I really liked one of the new characters introduced in this one. Iles does a great job giving his characters believable motives for their actions and weaves together a mystery full of surprises.
pickThis was a fab read! So many twists and turns and bits that literally made me go ohhhh. Great courtroom drama and so much action.
A dramatic, entertaining read 👍🏻
My reading companion since Monday. It‘s been a bonkers week and I‘ve been struggling to read anything each night as my brain is so tired.
5 meetings today, then Friday night. The thought of beer and take away will get me through 🤞🏻🤞🏻
PS. The book is great and I‘m looking forward to actually getting through it over the weekend.
Last one in series brilliant looking forward to getting stuck in 📚📚📚
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1. MISSISSIPPI BLOOD by Greg Isles.....all 707 pages to keep you occupied. 😊
2. Socks
3. Not sure about the elevation.
4. Octopus - other than that, I like most foods especially Italian.
5. No on dressing up, but if I were to dress up, I would be a book. 😊
pickFinished this story arc trilogy (Penn Cage numbers 4, 5, and 6). This was my least favorite of the three, but I‘m glad I read it to finish out the arc. My biggest complaints with this series are 1) the continual repetition of plot points and 2) the characters continually allowing the escape of the bad guys when it seems illogical that they‘d be able to do so.
All in all, I‘m glad I read this thought-provoking series.
Checked out the Bellingham Central library today! A little run down (aka well-loved) but chock full of lovely lovely books. Library tourism... let's make it a thing.
pickBook three in the trilogy featuring Penn Cage. For me it was a page turner that I couldn‘t wait to come out. The book, like the previous two before it, arises a lot of emotions. He is the best in his genre in my opinion..
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This would've been five stars, but the whole "I could shoot him now, but I'm not going to because he needs the opportunity to escape and cause more damage" is getting old. ? I just finished it and it's possible that I'm just feeling grumpy. Still really liked the book and the series...
pickJust finished listening to Mississippi Blood and while it's not my favorite in the Penn Cage / Natchez trilogy, it still entertains with some crazy plot twists and Southern gothic characters. At 28 hours, there were a few areas that were a bit too nostalgic and repetitive, but if you're already invested in this series then it's worth it. #series #southernfiction
pickI simultaneously never wanted this series to end and also couldn‘t read fast enough to see how this epic story would come to a close. I will recommend this series to EVERYONE- especially to those who like historical fiction (although this is much more recent history- the 50s and 60s). All the stars for this wonderful trilogy. I will definitely check out Iles‘ other books.
It's time to finish this trilogy💪🏼
I loved the first two and can't wait to see how this mammoth book wraps up the events in Natchez.
I still have to read this one!!
#Stateintitle
#ReadingResolutions
pickIles brings the Natchez Burning Trilogy to a triumphant and wholly satisfying conclusion. The Bone Tree seemed to take forever to get going but this final installment, while still lengthy, never lets up on the tension.
1. Mississippi, USA #Represent!
2. Mystery and Sci-Fi
3. The Zig Zag Girl for #whodunitbymail I still have hope that I will get it out on time. 😬
4. Spaghetti 🍝
5. Yes. Lucy and Biel. Dog and cat, respectively.
6. Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what‘s on the other side? 😊
@Kaye
Thanks @Susanita for the tag! I‘m representing my home state for the map!!
Finally getting to Mississippi Blood. Positively eating it up !#fortheloveofthesouth
My next mini vacay is going to be to Natchez MS!! This city is the setting for most of Greg Iles‘s books. Natchez is the oldest settlement on the MS River and has more antebellum homes than anywhere in the US. Has anyone done a tour of the places mentioned in Greg‘s books??? 📚📚📚
St. Louis Public Library Central Express Branch. Kind of love that the books are all face out!
I‘ve gotten no reading done today, but I did make this delicious hot chocolate in the crockpot. I also convinced my mom to grab a copy of the tagged book for me. It‘s her book club‘s next selection. It‘s been an awesome day! Happy Christmas Everyone!!!!
Day 22 of #MelodiousMusicals and we have #OlManRiver from one of my mum's favourites #Showboat. Thinking of the Mississippi brought me to mind books by John Grisham, as well as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. However I have chosen to go with Penn Cage and the Natchez Burning Trilogy, the third one of which is called Mississippi Blood. I have loved the first 3 in the Penn Cage Series but yet to read the Natchez Trilogy, possibly over Christmas!
Southern lit is one of my favorite sub genres. Penn cage picking up the pieces of life after the wreckage that was the last book (which was a little far-fetched in parts. Any other southern gothic fans? What are you favorites? Conroy? Flagg? Faulkner?
Iles answer to "Everything happens for a reason!"
Hey Y'all! I thought I'd let y'all know that there's a great book festival in my hometown of Jackson, MS. This is its third year and it just keeps getting better. There are panel discussions, author signings, and a plethora of bookish doodads. There's also live music, kids activities, and food vendors. August 19, 2017. Check out the lineup (including Greg Iles and Ellen Gilchrist) at msbookfestival.com #bookfestival
Cape Cod vacation reading - the third in this amazing trilogy! Excellent so far. Iles is a wonderful storyteller.
#signedcopies
#booksacrossoceans
The one and only Greg Iles ❤️❤️❤️
I have this one left in the trilogy to read, but I've always had a crush on Penn Cage and thought he was #hotstuff 😘
#sizzlinsummerbooks
pickThe best series lately. Natchez Burning, The Bone Tree and finally Mississippi Blood. Amazing read with a twist at the end that I wasn't really expecting. Try all three, you won't be sorry.
pickWow. What an amazing novel!!! I have always loved the Penn Cage series. It's all over and this was an incredible series to end with an incredible novel. So great, what an amazing court room scene. 5/5.
Can't wait to read this one!!!! I just don't want it end! ❤️ All of these are (are on shelf waiting)
#startswithm/n/o.
#jubilantjuly
Everything below Mississippi Blood is from my local library's sale rack. I didn't have anything smaller than a $10 bill, and it's an honor system. But I didn't want books I had, or about fishing, cooking, or, or, or...
The top three were on sale at Barnes&Noble and I had coupons. I've been lusting after them for some time now. I think I've got enough books to cover reading challenges through my retirement!
And beyond🚀🤗
pickI read any book I find by this author. Had to wait for last book of trilogy, but it was worth the wait. This one focuses on the murder trial of Dr. Cage, father of the narrator. One witness is murdered on the witness stand by the KKK just as he is about to testify. Yes, the entire book has suspense of this nature. I recommend the entire trilogy.
pickI loved this entire series. Reading Greg Iles makes me want to take a drive to Natchez and visit the ruins of Windsor - Mississippi's Stonehenge.
#chunkster 704 pages! I have been putting this one off because I don't want this trilogy to end!!! It's getting about time to dive in though 😊📚❤️
#splashintosummerreads
pickWell, Greg Iles lived up to his promise....when I saw him on tour he said all of the questions would be answered by the end of the trilogy. I'm glad for the answers and sad it's over. I'm sure going to miss Penn Cage and his family.
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