Monday, March 26, 2012

Now You See Her by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Title: Now You See Her
Author: James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Mar 22
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Nina Bloom (not her real name)- psycho husband Peter Fournier
What happens? Nina is on spring break 20 years ago and her boyfriend cheats on her and she runs away and accidentally kills a motorcycle gang member but Peter saves her and buried the body and marries her but turns out to be a psycho and she runs away but the local serial killer gets her on the way but...
How long was this? 383 pages
Did I like this? not in the least (borrowed it from my mother!)
Overall grade: C+

The Fallen by T. Jefferson Parker

Title: The Fallen
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: March 26, 2012
When was the book published: 2006
Main Characters: Robbie Brownlaw (thrown from a 6 story building and survived,) MacKenzie Cortez (his partner), Garrett Asplundh, murdered ethics investigator, his wife Stella, their drowned daughter, the squeeky clean madam, his soon-to-be ex-wife Gina, hooker Carrie Ann Martier
What happens? Brownlaw investigates Asplundh's death, and finds that he has moves of San Diego politicians with hookers, but suspects that the murder is tied to something more personal
How long was this? 323 pages
Did I like this? T Parker is great. 3 day read. loved it.
Overall grade: B+ / A-

Monday, March 19, 2012

The Bricklayer by Noah Boyd

Title: The Bricklayer
Author: Noah Boyd
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Mary 14, 2012
When was the book published: 2010
Main Characters: Steve Vail, former FBI agent and current bricklayer, Kate Bannon, current FBI agent, Tye Delson, US ADA, Victor Radek, bad guy
What happens? Vail gets recruited to help track the Rubaco Pentad, extorting money from the FBI or killing strangers. They really know the FBI inside and out and are a step ahead, except for Vail figuring it out.
How long was this? 384 pages
Did I like this? top notch, great thriller
Overall grade: A-

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Cold Pursuit by T. Jefferson Parker

Title: Cold Pursuit
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Feb 25 2012
When was the book published: 2003
Main Characters: Tom McMichael, cop and grandson of the McMichael who was killed by Pete Braga, and whose uncle beat a boy senseless 50 years ago, Sally Rainwater, the nurse of Pete Braga, braga daughter Patricia and husband Garland
What happens? Tom is asked to investigate the murder of Pete Braga, even though the families have a 50 year feud.
How long was this? 358 pages
Did I like this? Parker is great, very enjoyable, good plot good characters, read it in two days
Overall grade: A-