Title: Rogue Lawyer
Author: John Grisham
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 30, 2016
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Sebastian Rudd, sidekick Partner, ex-wife Judith, Judith's partner Ava, his son Starcher, fighter Tadeo Zapate
What happens? A number of cases thread through the life of Rudd as he lives of fascinating life defending total scum, going to cage fights, and fighting with his humorless ex. There's the kidnapped and missing daughter of the police chief Kemp, and a guy named Link who escapes with a helicopter minutes before his execution, and a senior citizen whose house is mistakenly invaded by the cops, who kill his dog and his wife.
How long was this? 344 pages
Did I like this? Good, exciting, a little choppy at points, but he brings it all together at the end. I would definitely like another adventure with this character
Overall grade: B+
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
The Crossing by Michael Connelly
Title: The Crossing
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 25, 2016
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Harry Bosch, Mickey Haller, DeQuan (accused of murder,) bad cops Ellis and Long
What happens? Harry has been forced into retirement, Mickey recruits him to look into who killed a rich lady, where DeQuan's DNA (sperm) was found. Harry struggles because he doesn't want to go over to the other side, but he realizes that the wrong man is in custody, so the real killer is not.
How long was this? 388 pages
Did I like this? Top notch, loved every minute
Overall grade: A
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 25, 2016
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Harry Bosch, Mickey Haller, DeQuan (accused of murder,) bad cops Ellis and Long
What happens? Harry has been forced into retirement, Mickey recruits him to look into who killed a rich lady, where DeQuan's DNA (sperm) was found. Harry struggles because he doesn't want to go over to the other side, but he realizes that the wrong man is in custody, so the real killer is not.
How long was this? 388 pages
Did I like this? Top notch, loved every minute
Overall grade: A
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Refusal by Felix Francis
Title: Refusal
Author: Felix Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 17, 2016
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Sid Halley, wife Marina, daughter Sassie, the Admiral Charles, Sir Richard Stewart, Irishman McCusker, Peter Medicos, head of the BHA
What happens? Sid is 6 years retired from detective work, managing investments. Sir Richard wants him to investigate race fixing, gives him a list of suspect races, and is found dead the next day from a supposed suicide. McCusker threatens him and makes him sign a letter stating that he investigated and found nothing. Sid is also working on getting a hand transplant.
How long was this? 371 pages
Did I like this? Read it in one weekend, when is the next Sid book coming?
Overall grade: A
Author: Felix Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 17, 2016
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Sid Halley, wife Marina, daughter Sassie, the Admiral Charles, Sir Richard Stewart, Irishman McCusker, Peter Medicos, head of the BHA
What happens? Sid is 6 years retired from detective work, managing investments. Sir Richard wants him to investigate race fixing, gives him a list of suspect races, and is found dead the next day from a supposed suicide. McCusker threatens him and makes him sign a letter stating that he investigated and found nothing. Sid is also working on getting a hand transplant.
How long was this? 371 pages
Did I like this? Read it in one weekend, when is the next Sid book coming?
Overall grade: A
Saturday, April 16, 2016
After You by Jo Jo Moyes
Title: After You
Author: Jo Jo Moyes
Did I listen or read?: Nook
When did I finish?: April 16, 2016
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Louisa Clark, recovering from Will Traynor's death in "Me and You," her parents, sister Treena, Sam the ambulance driver, Will's parents who have split up, and...Will's troubled teenage daughter Lily
What happens? Louisa is struggling to recover from Will's death, living in a London flat that she bought with money Will left her. She goes to the roof, a girl calls her name, and she falls off. Sam (and Donna the other ambulance driver) picks her up. She goes to a group therapy for people trying to move on.
How long was this? 384 pages
Did I like this? Sensational, tear jerker, great characters, plot twists. Rom-com material
Overall grade: A
Author: Jo Jo Moyes
Did I listen or read?: Nook
When did I finish?: April 16, 2016
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Louisa Clark, recovering from Will Traynor's death in "Me and You," her parents, sister Treena, Sam the ambulance driver, Will's parents who have split up, and...Will's troubled teenage daughter Lily
What happens? Louisa is struggling to recover from Will's death, living in a London flat that she bought with money Will left her. She goes to the roof, a girl calls her name, and she falls off. Sam (and Donna the other ambulance driver) picks her up. She goes to a group therapy for people trying to move on.
How long was this? 384 pages
Did I like this? Sensational, tear jerker, great characters, plot twists. Rom-com material
Overall grade: A
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
Title: Keep Quiet
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Did I listen or read?: Nook
When did I finish?: April 8, 2016
When was the book published:
Main Characters: Jack Buckworth(?), Ryan (son) and Pam, Dr. Dave the shooting coach, Amy, office assistant
What happens? Jack is trying to get close to his son Ryan, lets him drive on his learner's permit after accepted hours, he hits and kills a girl with his car, has pot in his pocket, and Jack decides they have to keep quiet.
How long was this? 320 pages I think
Did I like this? Very exciting. A couple of plot things that seemed less than straight forward after the reveal, but very compelling. Definitely a page turner.
Overall grade: A-
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Did I listen or read?: Nook
When did I finish?: April 8, 2016
When was the book published:
Main Characters: Jack Buckworth(?), Ryan (son) and Pam, Dr. Dave the shooting coach, Amy, office assistant
What happens? Jack is trying to get close to his son Ryan, lets him drive on his learner's permit after accepted hours, he hits and kills a girl with his car, has pot in his pocket, and Jack decides they have to keep quiet.
How long was this? 320 pages I think
Did I like this? Very exciting. A couple of plot things that seemed less than straight forward after the reveal, but very compelling. Definitely a page turner.
Overall grade: A-
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian
Title: Secrets of Eden
Author: Chris Bohjalian
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 2, 2016
When was the book published: 2010
Main Characters: Pastor Stephen Drew, Alice and George and Kate Hayward, friend Anita, police officer Catherine Benincasa. angel expert Heather Laurent
What happens? George kills Alice, and it appears he killed himself afterwards. Pastor Drew is tangled up in the middle, and leaves town right after and has an affair with Heather. How did George die?
How long was this? 364 pages
Did I like this? Excellent story, no idea what was going to come out of it. The time immersed in the angel lady's world was interesting, but too long. The cop's section was superb.
Overall grade: A-
Author: Chris Bohjalian
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 2, 2016
When was the book published: 2010
Main Characters: Pastor Stephen Drew, Alice and George and Kate Hayward, friend Anita, police officer Catherine Benincasa. angel expert Heather Laurent
What happens? George kills Alice, and it appears he killed himself afterwards. Pastor Drew is tangled up in the middle, and leaves town right after and has an affair with Heather. How did George die?
How long was this? 364 pages
Did I like this? Excellent story, no idea what was going to come out of it. The time immersed in the angel lady's world was interesting, but too long. The cop's section was superb.
Overall grade: A-
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