Title: Force of Nature
Author: C.J. Box
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: May 25, 2015
When was the book published: 2012
Main Characters: Nate Romanowski, Joe and Marybeth Pickett, Nemecek
What happens? Nemecek comes from Nate, from his "Mark V" days in special ops, and eliminates everyone in his way to keep their secret a secret. Joe wrestles with Sheriff Mclanahan and protects his family as Nemecek leaves a trail of death through Saddlestring and in the Utah mountains.
How long was this? 385 pages
Did I like this? Incredibly good, read it in 3 days, loved the Nate angle. How did I miss a CJ Box release in 2012? Great writer, great characters, incredible story. Could have lived without the terrorist angle, but he made it work.
Overall grade: A
Monday, May 25, 2015
Accused by Lisa Scottoline
Title: Accused
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Did I listen or read?: book
When did I finish?: May 21, 2015
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Bennie Rosato's law firm, Mary Dinunzio, her parents, best fried Judy, Allegra Gardner, Lonnie Stall.
What happens? Mary is named partner, and Allegra comes in and insists that Lonnie Stall did not kill her sister 6 years go. Mary gets major opposition from the wealthy Gardner family but takes the case on as she struggles with her commitment to her fiance Anthony.
How long was this? 372 pages
Did I like this? Very Janet-Evanovich like. Humorous family and 3 guys named Tony. Great story with lots of laughs and a good plot, hard to tell who the good guys are. Will have to read more Rosato series stories.
Overall grade: A-
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Did I listen or read?: book
When did I finish?: May 21, 2015
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Bennie Rosato's law firm, Mary Dinunzio, her parents, best fried Judy, Allegra Gardner, Lonnie Stall.
What happens? Mary is named partner, and Allegra comes in and insists that Lonnie Stall did not kill her sister 6 years go. Mary gets major opposition from the wealthy Gardner family but takes the case on as she struggles with her commitment to her fiance Anthony.
How long was this? 372 pages
Did I like this? Very Janet-Evanovich like. Humorous family and 3 guys named Tony. Great story with lots of laughs and a good plot, hard to tell who the good guys are. Will have to read more Rosato series stories.
Overall grade: A-
Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline
Title: Don't Go
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Did I listen or read?: book
When did I finish?: May 18, 2015
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Dr. Mike Scanlan, Chloe, Bob and Chloe's sister Danielle
What happens? Dr. Mike is serving in Afghanistan and his wife dies from a bizarre household accident - it's an accident but someone is there who could have saved her, but doesn't. He reenlists and leaves Bob and Danielle in charge of his daughter. He gets blown up by an IED and comes home with only one arm.
How long was this? 400 pages
Did I like this? Good story, good characters, good mystery.
Overall grade: B+
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Did I listen or read?: book
When did I finish?: May 18, 2015
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Dr. Mike Scanlan, Chloe, Bob and Chloe's sister Danielle
What happens? Dr. Mike is serving in Afghanistan and his wife dies from a bizarre household accident - it's an accident but someone is there who could have saved her, but doesn't. He reenlists and leaves Bob and Danielle in charge of his daughter. He gets blown up by an IED and comes home with only one arm.
How long was this? 400 pages
Did I like this? Good story, good characters, good mystery.
Overall grade: B+
There's a Hair in My Dirt by Gary Larson
Title: There's a Hair in My Dirt
Author: Gary Larson
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: May 21, 2015
When was the book published: no idea
Main Characters: buncha worms, crazy nature lady
What happens? Worm complains about his dinner, father tells him a weird story about how humans screw up when they interfere with nature
How long was this? 50 pages
Did I like this? Wasn't great, some amusement, too didactic
Overall grade: C+
Author: Gary Larson
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: May 21, 2015
When was the book published: no idea
Main Characters: buncha worms, crazy nature lady
What happens? Worm complains about his dinner, father tells him a weird story about how humans screw up when they interfere with nature
How long was this? 50 pages
Did I like this? Wasn't great, some amusement, too didactic
Overall grade: C+
Thursday, May 14, 2015
The Black Ice by Michael Connelly
Title: The Black Ice
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: Library book
When did I finish?: May 2, 2015
When was the book published: 1993
Main Characters: Harry Bosch, Irvin Irving, Calexico Moore, Lt. Pounds, mexican cop Aguillo, DEA agent Corvo
What happens? Calexico Moore turns up dead by apparent suicide in a motel room, and the LAPD wants to sweep it under the rug, but Harry wants to find out what really happened. Black Ice is some kinda drug hybrid that the Mexicans and Hawaiians are battling over
How long was this? 427 pages
Did I like this? Of course, it's Harry Bosch, it's the best.
Overall grade: A-
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: Library book
When did I finish?: May 2, 2015
When was the book published: 1993
Main Characters: Harry Bosch, Irvin Irving, Calexico Moore, Lt. Pounds, mexican cop Aguillo, DEA agent Corvo
What happens? Calexico Moore turns up dead by apparent suicide in a motel room, and the LAPD wants to sweep it under the rug, but Harry wants to find out what really happened. Black Ice is some kinda drug hybrid that the Mexicans and Hawaiians are battling over
How long was this? 427 pages
Did I like this? Of course, it's Harry Bosch, it's the best.
Overall grade: A-
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Hush, Hush by Laura Lippman
Title: Hush, Hush
Author: Laura Lippman
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: May 3, 2015
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Tess Monaghan, Melisandre who killed her baby years ago, ex-husband Stephen, Daughters Ruby and Alanna, Harmony Burns-documentary maker, Sandy, older man who works with Tess, Aunt Kitty who is now married to wheelchair bound attorney Tyner.
What happens? Melisandre comes back 20 years after acquital for the murder of her baby, wants to be back in the lives of her daughters. She hires Harmony to do a documentary about post partum depression, and hires Tess and Sandy, via Tyner, who is still acting under her influence.
How long was this? 363 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good, very fast moving, a little hard to believe Melisandre's powers over other people, but a good thriller
Overall grade: B+
Author: Laura Lippman
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: May 3, 2015
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Tess Monaghan, Melisandre who killed her baby years ago, ex-husband Stephen, Daughters Ruby and Alanna, Harmony Burns-documentary maker, Sandy, older man who works with Tess, Aunt Kitty who is now married to wheelchair bound attorney Tyner.
What happens? Melisandre comes back 20 years after acquital for the murder of her baby, wants to be back in the lives of her daughters. She hires Harmony to do a documentary about post partum depression, and hires Tess and Sandy, via Tyner, who is still acting under her influence.
How long was this? 363 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good, very fast moving, a little hard to believe Melisandre's powers over other people, but a good thriller
Overall grade: B+
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