'Snow Fire 2 Revenge & Justice': a book review by Endre Barath, Jr...

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

As most of my blog post readers know, thanks to Ricki Eichler McCallum  I'm back to reading, not just collecting, books again.  If you missed my review of her first book, Snow Fire,  (a story of murder, suspense and intrigue) I have conveniently attached a link to it at the bottom of this post for your reference.  Ricki also sent me a copy of the sequel, Snow Fire 2 Revenge & Justice, which I read just as quickly!  May I also add both books are autographed first editions, always a big plus in my book (pardon the pun).

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Not wanting to post any spoilers, may I suggest doing yourself a favor and buying both books.  When you finish the first book, you are left with many unanswered questions and you crave closure!  Hence if you have the sequel already at hand, you'll be able to delve right in and keep the pace going.  

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The character development is excellent; so many I found to be despicable, and they did not redeem themselves into my thinking otherwise.  There were times as I was reading, I was yelling at the characters in my mind "Why are you doing this? Why do you want to go there? How can you go there? "  You get the idea - I wasn't just reading, I was caught up and participating in the story like an invisible spectator.  As far as I am concerned, it takes a skilled author to make a reader be so engrossed and caught up in the story. 

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I'm now an anxious fan of Ricki McCallum awaiting another book just as I used to wait for Jack Higgins and John Le Carre to publish their next works.  Well done again, Ricki.

 

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Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 ( m) homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations. Endre Barath, Jr. Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DRE#01238708

Comments (21)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh man, I LOVE Ricki! What a great review and I cannot BELIEVE I haven't finished her first one, Endre! I do have an excuse - my bookclub is keeping me busy reading! I have a break in December but, I'm hopeful I can finish it before then. I would totally LOVE it if I could make this series a suggestion for our bookclub and get Ricki some more raving fans like us!

Oct 01, 2023 09:25 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum

Hi Debe, That would be so special. I'd love to visit with them after they read the books via Zoom. We could discuss more of the character's lives not mentioned in the books.

Oct 03, 2023 09:01 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

So, Endre... I'm guessing you like both of Ricki's books? I'll have to get my hands on them as they sound like something my husband would enjoy.

Oct 02, 2023 05:45 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

I think that it is really cool that you have two autographed, first additions!  I loved it when I found an old cookbook signed by Julia Child! 

Oct 02, 2023 05:58 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ricki Eichler McCallum  there will be three more posts one on Amazon and the other on Good Reads and a forward this post  to LinkedIn,  thank you again for the great read and to motivating me to read again.... as we speak I am reading Murder on the Orient Express:)Endre

Oct 02, 2023 08:48 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum

I'll be looking for them, Endre.  I appreciate your reviews so very much! You know how important reviews are for writers, especially for newbies like me. So glad to give people a reading escape from daily lives. :) It's really fun to write when you think people enjoy your work.

Oct 03, 2023 08:59 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe Maxwell, CRS  I blew through the first book over a long weekend, the second book I was a bit busy with listings, escrows and drama.... nevertheless I finished it fast... just writing the review took a bit longer:)Endre

Oct 02, 2023 08:50 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  the books are both great and ironically, we have one of our pets in a similar earn as the cover of Snow Fire, Endre

Oct 02, 2023 08:51 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ray Henson  I remember you and me bantering about it, forgot to tell you depending on which book it is. They are selling them anywhere from $250-$1000 on the Internet, Endre

Oct 02, 2023 08:53 PM
Ray Henson

Your autographed copy, Endre Barath, Jr., or are you saying the Julia Child books are worth that much?  If so, I may have found a real bargain.  I found her cookbook in Goodwill for less than 5$.  Either way, it is like all my baseball cards, lifelong treasures never to hit the open market.  

Oct 11, 2023 08:42 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I need something new to read, so thank you for this one Endre. Love and light. Thanks again.

Oct 02, 2023 11:19 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning chef Endre Barath, Jr. ,

I read the both the books. The first one I read quickly and could see the second book was needed to answer some questions and bring closure. I downloaded the book and finished it relatively quickly! Good read and so glad you wrote about both the books!

Oct 03, 2023 05:03 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum

Hi Dorie, Glad you read the books. Would you please give me a review on Amazon. Reviews are so important for newbie writers like me and I would appreciate it so much.  Thank you!

Oct 03, 2023 08:57 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Endre I'm so glad you wrote about Ricki's books ! It's exciting to see Rainers  creating new projects and taking off on new paths! You've made me want to read them as soon as I've got some time. Holidays are coming up....perfect!

Oct 03, 2023 09:46 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Good to read another person shouts inside or even outside of his or her head about what characters are doing or not doing.  I shall add this author to my list. Thank you for a very good review. Hopefully you did one for Amazon as well.

Oct 03, 2023 10:23 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Laura Cerrano  let us know once you read them, Endre

Oct 03, 2023 10:42 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  so glad you liked them and glad I was able to bring them to your attention:)Endre

Oct 03, 2023 10:43 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Anna "Banana" Kruchten  her books are a great read and indeed you need to read both:)Endre

Oct 03, 2023 11:08 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Leanne Smith  yes, now I am just waiting for Amazon to approve the review:))))Endre

Oct 03, 2023 11:10 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

what a nice review - I will have to look for the books on Amazon!  Have a great week and on to more books

Oct 03, 2023 01:24 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum

Hi Lisa, you can click on www.RickMcCallumBooks.com.  All my books are there and clicking the image will take you to Amazon. Making it easy for my readers. :) Hope you will check them out. 

Oct 04, 2023 10:21 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Endre, I shared your review to my website blog www.RickiMcCallumBooks.com.  I also shared your contact information, hoping anyone looking for property in your area will give you a call. Success to you my friend! :)

Oct 04, 2023 10:19 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lise Howe  thank you on a side note Ricki replied to your comment but did not ping you check out here website  and  it will lead you to Amazon:)Endre

Oct 04, 2023 08:58 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ricki Eichler McCallum  that would be mutually beneficial:) Endre

Oct 04, 2023 08:59 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I didn't know she was an author. Thank you for this post so I can go and check out her work.

Oct 06, 2023 08:06 AM