Death is not the end

It is reassuring ,but at the same time, a little bit weird, to know that some of my favorite writers continue to write after death.

First, Tom Clancy kept us on the edge of our seats with his Jack Ryan series starting with The Hunt for Red October.  Throughout the 80's and 90's, Clancy kept up with the international war on terror. Even President Reagan was a big fan. After his untimely  death, Clancy's novels continue to appear on the bestseller list, in bookstores and library shelves. True, we are into a new generation of operatives, but the message is the same. Don't mess with the USA.

Stieg Larsson'strilogy The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was one of the most unusual books I have ever read.  It took several attempt to start, but I loved it.  Larsson died under suspicious circumstances and now David Lagercrantz has continued the series with The Girl in the Spider's Web. I just started it, but I will need to give it some time.

Mystery writer Tony Hillerman whose books take place on the Navajo reservation writes some of the best American detective stories mixing Navajo religion and traditions with police work. After Tony passed on, his daughter Anne Hillerman took up the mantle to rave reviews.

Finally, Vince Flynn died of cancer last year and I thought I had seen the last of Mitch Rapp.  But happily, I unpacked the latest Vince Flynn novel written by Kyle Mills.  The Survivor just hit the shelves, and the reviews have been glowing.

Happy Reading!