Damage by John Lescroart

Title: Damage
Author: John Lescroart
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: November 18, 2011
When was the book published: January 2011
Main Characters: Abe Glitsky, serial rapist Ro Curtlee, newspaper publisher parents, jury foreman Michael Durbin
What happens? Serial rapist / murderer Ro Curtlee gets a re-trial because people in the audience wore pins with pictures of the victim, gets out, starts eliminating witnesses. The jury foreman's wife dies in the a similar manner - is she a victim or a copycat? Glitzky nearly loses his job from political pressure.
How long was this? 399 pages
Did I like this? good story, twists and turns. The resolution with the Curtlees is surprising. Not sure if I liked it, but it resolved it without a long trial!
Overall grade: A-

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

Title: The Rembrandt Affair
Author: Daniel Silva
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Nov 4, 2011
When was the book published: 2010
Main Characters: Gabriel Allon, Israeli spy and master art forger, Zoe Reed, journalist recruited by the spies, Julian Isherwood, art dealer, Lena Herzfeld, holocaust survivor saved in exchange for the Rembrandt Martin Landesman, great businessman and philanthropist in Israel whose fortune was founded from ill gotten war gains.
What happens? Gabriel and Chiara are recuperating from their last mission when he gets recruited because a Rembrandt has been stolen. It turns out that the painting has evidence of how the nazis stole money from the jews including lena herzfeld's family. The spy agencies recruit Zoe Reed to bug Martin (as she is in love with him) and then later to bring one of their agents into a monster party at his estate.
How long was this? 484 pages
Did I like this? yes, this is a good spy story with good guys, bad guys, characters, and Nazis. He writes well, and keeps it moving. You don't get too deep into the characters, but enough to make it work.
Overall grade: A-