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Dragon of Life Book 1: Raining Truth by Mark Devine (view source)
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|title=Dragon of Life Book 1: Raining Truth
|author=Mark Devine
|reviewer=Sue Magee
|genre=Women's Fiction
|summary=A her hero and a heroine who come off the page and more action than you normally get in women's fiction. A good holiday read. Mark Devine popped into Bookbag Towers to [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Devine|chat to us]].
|rating=3.5
|buy=Yes
|borrow=Yes
|pages=320
|publisher=Moon Tiger International
|date=June 2012
|isbn=978-0985016401
|website=|videocover=098501640X|amazonukaznuk=<amazonuk>098501640X</amazonuk>|amazonusaznus=<amazonus>098501640X</amazonus>
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It's quite a story too, with more action than you normally get in a book which is primarily aimed at women and a decent mystery to boot. There's a real sense of location in the western United States and particularly in the yachting world. The writing is clever - slick (in the best sense of the word) and polished, with Luke being the master of the bon mot. There were a couple of quotes which I though over long and the occasional word, such as ''sopranos'' (used as a verb) which were over-used, but these are minor quibbles in an otherwise enjoyable book.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to the Bookbag. We read the book in paperback, but it's also available as an ebook.
If this book appeals then you might also enjoy [[Dangerous Waters: Mystery, Loss and Love on the Island of Guernsey by Anne Allen]].
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