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Love this guy. First saw him on the ABC's "Sideshow". They've posted some of his songs on YouTube. What a hoot.

Just realised that I mis-read your post, and you were asking for the book that first tackled the homeland issue. Sorry for the hic-up. I think you'll find the title is "Divided in Death"

Let me know what you think.

Read the latest couple of the In Death Series and have found I'm enjoying the series again. J D Robb [aka Nora Roberts] has included more of the support characters and injected a bit of grit again.

I think you're refering to "Missing in Death" , which is a novella in "The Lost"

Haven't read her prior to getting an a copy of "Deadly Intent" just after Christmas. I have to say, I enjoyed it thoroughly. I believe this is her latest in the Ann Travis Series. Will definitly try some of her others.

I think all of Australia cringed when the Americans did a film adaption of Colleen McCullough's "Thornbirds". Agggghhhh! Too scary. I really felt sorry for the couple of dozen sheep the used to shove around from shot to shot to enhance the feeling of being on an Outback Station (farm). Even the sheep seemed to be embarrassed to be there. I saw an interview with McCullough - not a happy camper about it and swore never to sell the rights to her books without having control, if ever at all. I believe her kindest comment re the film was "stupid".

Oh, what a great little book that is! Thanks for the reminder. Agree with you re film... was hard to take it seriously.

Always read the intoduction and publisher details prior to settling in for the 'story'. Maybe it's because my Mum was a research librarian. Can't remember not doing it.

Where they fit.

Hear hear. Really enjoyed this one.

I enjoy the comfortable read of these books. Also, the stepping back in time gives me a giggle (as I remember it well).

Love the first book so much.... before I knew about the series. The whole concept really leapt out at me.

The most recent film that drove me to distraction, was the latest Mummy film. Just an excuse to get to the special effects. No Rachel Weiz meant no chemistry on screen. I found it a waste of time.

Generally at night and often at lunch with a great coffee.

Used to be a quick reader, getting through 2-4 books a week (depending on depth of topic). Now, due to a medical hiccup (effects my vision & concentration), if I'm reading I'm lucky to get through one in a fortnight. Audiobooks make it easier and I can do maybe one a week. So fortunate to have this option. Added bonus with audios - I often will 'read' authors I'd never heard of before.

1. Who is your all-time favourite author, and why? Depends on my mood and what's available with AudioBooks. Just love a good read. 2. Who was your first favourite author, and why? Do you still consider him or her among your favourites? Enid Blyton, as she got me into reading books and K M Peyton, for keeping me interested. 3. Who

Myst Series is pretty interesting.

Ian Irvine - The View from the Mirror series Traci Harding - Ancient Future Series

I Have books everywhere. Spare room has three large bookshelves; Couple more shelves in my Study; books on the floor in my Bedroom; couple on one of the lounge coffee tables..... Like I always say - a place for everything, and everything all over the place.

Hey Jean, Iv'e read his "Orchid" series (Orchid Beach, Orchid Blues, Blood Orchid, Iron Orchid), which was full of interesting characters and plots, although I found the last one a bit predictable, but still enjoyable. I do like the crime/mystery style. Andrea

Get mine from the Library, too. Only costs if you order something to be sent over from another Library (55c). Love these when you get a great reader. No matter how good a book, a poor reader can be a sure way to search for something else.

Have to agree, Michelle. Just finished Born ID and I really missed hearing about all of the characters that surround Eve & Rourke. The crimes are becoming predictable and I fear Ms Roberts is relying on her formula more than her imagination. Maybe you're right about her being to busy. The pressure of being known as so prolific a writer is causing a quantity vs quality war. We'll see, I suppose. Shame if it stays the same....so many "people" she can work with....some of the past problem people from earlier books could re-emerge. Maybe we should begin our own.