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Book Recommendation: Matchup, Edited by Lee Child

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Book Recommendation: Matchup, Edited by Lee Child

 

Matchup (2017) is a collection of eleven short stories by well know authors who are members of The International Thriller Writers. The book was edited by The New York Times bestselling author Lee Child. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more.

 

Goodreads Review of Matchup

In this incredible follow-up to the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller FaceOff, twenty-two of the world’s most popular thriller writers come together for an unforgettable anthology.

MatchUp takes the never-before-seen bestseller pairings of FaceOff and adds a delicious new twist: gender. Eleven of the world’s best female thriller writers from Diana Gabaldon to Charlaine Harris are paired with eleven of the world’s best male thriller writers, including John Sandford, C.J. Box, and Nelson DeMille. The stories are edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child and feature:

-Lee Coburn and Joe Pickett in “Honor & …” by Sandra Brown and C.J. Box
-Tony Hill and Roy Grace in “Footloose” by Val McDermid and Peter James
-Temperance Brennan and Jack Reacher in “Faking a Murderer” by Kathy Reichs and Lee Child
-Jamie Fraser and Cotton Malone in “Past Prologue” by Diana Gabaldon and Steve Berry
-Liz Sansborough and Rambo in “Rambo on Their Minds” by Gayle Lynds and David Morrell
-Jeffrey Tolliver and Joe Pritchard in “Short Story” by Karin Slaughter and Michael Koryta
-Harper Connelly and Ty Hauck in “Dig Here” by Charlaine Harris and Andrew Gross
-Regan Pescoli and Virgil Flowers in “Deserves to be Dead” by Lisa Jackson and John Sandford
-Lucan Thorne and Lilliane in “Midnight Flame” by Lara Adrian and Christopher Rice
-Bennie Rosato and John Corey in “Getaway” by Lisa Scottoline and Nelson DeMille
-Ali Reynolds and Bravo Shaw in “Taking the Veil” by J.A. Jance and Eric Van Lustbader

 

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Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. So many books, so little time. On to the next one. Thanks for pushing me toward fiction. Enjoy your day!

Feb 28, 2020 04:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Roy... what an interesting concept... and leave it to you to introduce us to this compilation. Meanwhile, your flower photo today is beyond gorgeous.

Feb 28, 2020 04:49 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I do enjoy short stories, this sounds like a good collection too. Thank you, Roy.  D

Feb 28, 2020 06:33 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

I do love short stories, and thank you for making me aware of this collection of stories.  Happy Friday,  A

Feb 28, 2020 08:20 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Alert from NAR:

All members should take preventive actions to help prevent the spread of illnesses, including coronavirus and the seasonal flu:

  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Feb 28, 2020 11:53 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I prefer short stories rather than novels, and books with length to them.  Today, I was remembering "The Canterbury Tales," and also "The Decameron," which were short story collections written during another global pandemic in the late 1300s.

Feb 28, 2020 12:51 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I used the Short URL to post this blog on Facebook. 

I hope you are a Facebook friend.

Feb 28, 2020 01:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- this sounds like a book that I would definitely love. Adding it to my Amazon list now. 

Feb 28, 2020 06:29 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback is always welcome and is very much appreciated. 

Feb 29, 2020 04:49 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Make it a habit to post a daily reblog. It is an easy way to pay it forward.

Mar 02, 2020 08:52 AM