Title: Sycamore Row
Author: John Grisham
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 20, 2014 in Santa Barbara (Jenny's graduation)
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: rich guy Seth Hubbard, lawyer Jake Brigance, his helper Letti
What happens? Seth is dying from cancer, mails Jake a handwritten will and instructions to cut his kids out of his 20+ million estate, and leave 90% to Letti. Seth then hangs himself, and the legal battle ensues. Jake's team of local alcoholic lawyers and defrocked ex-lawyers team up to find Seth's brother Ancil and find out the mystery of why he did this.
How long was this? 464 pages
Did I like this? great story, very different, very deep south, top notch, lots of great history and culture, good characters
Overall grade: A
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Black Water by T. Jefferson Parker
Title: Black Water
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: audio book from the library
When did I finish?: April 12, 2014
When was the book published: 2002
Main Characters: cop Merci Rayborn, victim Gwen Rayburn, bullet in the head to cop Archie Rayburn, partner Paul Zamorra, son Tim, father Carl
What happens? Archie and Gwen are celebrating her 26th birthday in their million dollar house. Someone wakes them with a rock through the window, shoots Archie in the head, murders Gwen, sets up Archie for the murder suicide. Merci has a complicated past where she uncovered ages old police corruption, some still resent her. She believes Archie is innocent.
How long was this? 416 pages (10 hours)
Did I like this? Good stuff, not his best, interesting story, great characters, some odd twists
Overall grade: B+
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: audio book from the library
When did I finish?: April 12, 2014
When was the book published: 2002
Main Characters: cop Merci Rayborn, victim Gwen Rayburn, bullet in the head to cop Archie Rayburn, partner Paul Zamorra, son Tim, father Carl
What happens? Archie and Gwen are celebrating her 26th birthday in their million dollar house. Someone wakes them with a rock through the window, shoots Archie in the head, murders Gwen, sets up Archie for the murder suicide. Merci has a complicated past where she uncovered ages old police corruption, some still resent her. She believes Archie is innocent.
How long was this? 416 pages (10 hours)
Did I like this? Good stuff, not his best, interesting story, great characters, some odd twists
Overall grade: B+
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Final Account by Peter Robinson
Title: Final Account
Author: Peter Robinson
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 3, 2013
When was the book published: 1995
Main Characters: Inspector Banks, Keith Rothwell, murdered accountant, boss Gristhorpe, cop Susan Gay, Rothwell's daughter Alison, wife, lawyer Daniel Clegg, other woman Pamela Jeffreys
What happens? Rothwell is brutally murdered in his barn, head blown off, while his daughter and wife are tied up in the house. The cops discover porn in the shotgun pellets, and Jeffreys comes forward identifying the dead man with a completely different identity.
How long was this? 306 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good, good enough to hold my attention.
Overall grade: B+
Author: Peter Robinson
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 3, 2013
When was the book published: 1995
Main Characters: Inspector Banks, Keith Rothwell, murdered accountant, boss Gristhorpe, cop Susan Gay, Rothwell's daughter Alison, wife, lawyer Daniel Clegg, other woman Pamela Jeffreys
What happens? Rothwell is brutally murdered in his barn, head blown off, while his daughter and wife are tied up in the house. The cops discover porn in the shotgun pellets, and Jeffreys comes forward identifying the dead man with a completely different identity.
How long was this? 306 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good, good enough to hold my attention.
Overall grade: B+
Skinner by Charles Huston
Title: Skinner
Author: Charles Huston
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: March 28, 2014
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Skinner, Jae, Cross, Terrence
What happens? Skinner is an assassin turned asset protector who went into hiding 7 years ago after they tried to take him out. Terrence brings him back to protect Jae, female robot builder and uncoverer of conspiracies, to explore who is responsible for a cyber attack at a power plant where a few people were killed. The real reason for their involvement becomes the uprising in an India slum (Dharavi.)
How long was this? 400 pages
Did I like this? Very good, will have to try this author again.
Overall grade: B+
Author: Charles Huston
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: March 28, 2014
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Skinner, Jae, Cross, Terrence
What happens? Skinner is an assassin turned asset protector who went into hiding 7 years ago after they tried to take him out. Terrence brings him back to protect Jae, female robot builder and uncoverer of conspiracies, to explore who is responsible for a cyber attack at a power plant where a few people were killed. The real reason for their involvement becomes the uprising in an India slum (Dharavi.)
How long was this? 400 pages
Did I like this? Very good, will have to try this author again.
Overall grade: B+
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