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One that's not so well heard of - Achor Bale (from The Nostradamus Prophecies by Mario Reading) - Just finished reading this book and he's evil, pure evil but in a strange 'old school, gentlemanly' way - I know sounds strange doesn't it!!

I am what I am I don't want praise I don't want pity

You may also wish to try Chris Mooney - American author with a great female lead character Derby McCormick CSI. Highly recommend The Missing and Secret Friend. You could do worse than also try Deviant Ways by the above although McCormick isn't in this the other characters are 'entertaining' - go on, enjoy!!

Think i'll take the plunge and start it this weekend. Hopefully as good as people say - let me know how you get on with it and I'll do likewise - enjoy

Yeah heard that it was 25 years in the making. Really looking forward to it and just hope it's as good as some say - must admit thought King had gone off the boil a bit lately so it would be a welcome return to form if it is!!

Has anyone bought his new offering 'Under the dome' yet? Had a look at it @ Waterstones in my lunch hour and it looked like an old style King epic which so may of us grew up with. According to reviews it's up there with The Stand and IT, which really set's a benchmark. Just wondered if anyone has started it yet as I think 'm going to purchase this very very shortly and put everything else on the backburner . Let myself drift back into the old Stephen King world that I and countless others enjoy! If anyone has started it whats the verdict so far (realise it's only been out couple of days but if anyone wants to share their thoughts up to now please feel free!)

Thanks very much everyone for the suggestions. After some searching & review reading it appears my TBR pile will be visited by a fair few new 'members'. Some great sounding read's - cheers everyone!!

Afraid by Jack Kilborn Very very violent technothriller - gruesome at times!! Good read though

Anyone recommend any end of the world type novels or doomsday scenario books - Have read The Stand, Cell etc. Just finished The First Horseman and about to start on either One by Conrad Williams or Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry. Any thoughts/recommendations please?

NCIS - Favourite American show - superb characters and Zeva!! well enough said!!! x Understand NCIS LA is starting sometime this month on Sky1

Try PJ Tracy (Dead run, Want to Play etc) - some great characters and thrills Would also highly recommend Chris Mooney and his heroine character CSI McCormack Good American thrillers

Difficult one this - As a fan of the noble art I would obviously have to say Mohammed Ali due to not only his obvious skill but his character and charisma etc. Never saw him in action (way too young ) but of the modern day fighters I've gotta go for Joe Calzaghe - saw him once in Cardiff and his speed and strength was something to behold but he's also a brainy fighter (can't dance to save his life though)!! For what it's worth my top 5 are (based on my sports) 1 M Ali 2 E Cantona 3 R Giggs 4 I Botham 5 J Calzaghe Could go on for hours about some sportsmen and women - I think alot depends on the sport(s) you like and although I'm not a cycling fan I think Lance Armstrong also deserves a mention for his strength and durability p.s And if you can't tell from the above yes I am a Manchester United fan (and don't come from Manchester)

Can't wait for 2012 - have a morbid fascination about the end of the world/doomsday scenarios!! Think it's ever since I read The Stand by Stephen King many years ago!!