Title: Live Wire
Author: Harlan Coben
Did I listen or read?: Library book
When did I finish?: June 16, 2011
When was the book published: March 2011
Main Characters: Myron Bolitar, partner Little Pocohontas Esperenza, WIn the rich guy.
Kitty, former start tennis player married to his brother who he hasn't seen for 15 years, SuzeeZ another ex star tennis player, married to Lex who he also represents and is in the band HorsePower with Gabriel Wire. And his parents
What happens? SuzzeT comes to him pregnant - someone has posted on her facebook page that Lex is not the father. Myron investigates. Mobsters are involved and the past with his brother Brian who he fought with 15 years ago is dragged up.
How long was this? 370 pages
Did I like this? It was OK, not great, good story, Coben is a good writer, but the Bolitar thing is not as good as his standalone novels. You have a wisecracking, self deprecating tough guy investigating and his mysterious, very powerful friend at his side through thick and thin, and you have Spenser and Hawk, right? Or you could go with Elvis Cole and his buddy Joe. So this is not original...but still entertaining.
Overall grade: B-
Friday, June 17, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly
Title: The Fifth Witness
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: June 11, 2011
When was the book published: April 2011
Main Characters: Lincoln Lawyer Mickie Haller, investigator Cisco, office mgr Lorna Taylor, new assistant Jennifer (Bullocks) - protagonist Lisa Trammel, prosecutor Andrea Freeman, ex-wife Maggie McFierce McPherson in the prosecutor's office
What happens? Lisa is accused of murdering a bank exec. She is Haller's client in foreclosure, which is the focus of his business recently. The exec is found dead in a parking lot and she claims her innocence. Lisa has been running a group for foreclosure rights; the bank is using a foreclosure mill that has mob ties.
How long was this? 421 pages
Did I like this? Top notch. Michael Connelly is great, excellent story, great characters, lots of plot twists. The trial stretches on and there is no smoking gun, but it is a winner all the way.
Overall grade: A-
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: June 11, 2011
When was the book published: April 2011
Main Characters: Lincoln Lawyer Mickie Haller, investigator Cisco, office mgr Lorna Taylor, new assistant Jennifer (Bullocks) - protagonist Lisa Trammel, prosecutor Andrea Freeman, ex-wife Maggie McFierce McPherson in the prosecutor's office
What happens? Lisa is accused of murdering a bank exec. She is Haller's client in foreclosure, which is the focus of his business recently. The exec is found dead in a parking lot and she claims her innocence. Lisa has been running a group for foreclosure rights; the bank is using a foreclosure mill that has mob ties.
How long was this? 421 pages
Did I like this? Top notch. Michael Connelly is great, excellent story, great characters, lots of plot twists. The trial stretches on and there is no smoking gun, but it is a winner all the way.
Overall grade: A-
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