# 52, # 53, & # 54 -- Fiction/Nonfiction YA

Though I don't usually "count" picture books in my reading list, I am counting these three. Though they are low on pages (48 pages each), they are high on content and being mostly nonfiction, are more difficult to read. These particular books have very detailed illustrations and side notes that take some time to get through. It was fascinating, but also frustrating trying to read all the "extras" within the main writing. I would recommend these books, but don't try to sit down and read them all at once. The pictures alone could take you several days to get through. Really good stuff!

# 51 -- Pray for Silence

Pray for Silence is the second Kate Burkholder novel written by Linda Castillo. Kate is a small town police chief in Amish country who left the Amish community when she was younger. She has special insight into the Amish way of life and is able to use that when tragedy strikes the non-violent community.

This book focuses on a particularly vicious murder of a total family. Kate uses all her skills to track down the killer.

Linda Castillo's writing is spot on and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future!

# 50 -- Red Moon Rising

Red Moon Rising is another supernatural tale of werewolves in teen fiction, but it's taken from a young man's perspective.

The world is different than some of the novels we have read in the past. In this story, Vampires and Wolves live together with humans, but the wolves are second-class citizens. Very interesting social discussions and blatant racism through out the book, which makes you take a closer look at bullying in schools.

Well-written and seems to give the idea that there might be a sequel in the making.

# 49 -- Painted Ladies

I almost cried the day I heard Parker died. He is one of my all-time favorite authors. I will miss him greatly, and hope if they pull in a ghost writer that he has studied well. Spenser must be kept the same and must not loose his wonderful dialog.

As with all the others, I love Spenser and wish there were an unlimited number of stories about him. I may have to go back to the beginning and start reading the series again. He's just so much fun!

# 48 -- Dexter is Delicious

If you like disturbing serial killers mysteries with comedic dialog and interesting characters, you need to read the Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay!

Dexter is Delicious is the latest in the series and another great read. However, it is not for the faint of heart! He is a serial killer after all!

I would also recommend the Showtime series by the same name. It doesn't follow the books, but is outstanding in it's own right. My family is completely addicted to the show and I'm a little ashamed to say I'm in love with a serial killer. Dexter Morgan is just really HOT!