Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz

Title: Orphan X
Author: Gregg Hurwitz
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 2/17/2017
When was the book published: 2016
Main Characters: Evan Smoak who is Orphan X, Jack his dad-type handler, Mia the DA and her son Peter that live in his high rise, Morena Aguilar who his held captive by a NYC cop abuse, Katrin who is helping next with her gambling debts
What happens? Umm, Evan has been reaised as a super assassin since the age of 12 but gave it all up to help people out as the mysterious Nowhere Man, until it all comes crumbling down.
How long was this? 356 pages
Did I like this? Really good in the first half, definitely would try this guy again, a bit tedious outlining every perfect thing that this guy does perfectly.  Will have to try the next book in the series to see where he takes it.
Overall grade: B+

Big Law by Ron Liebman

Title: Big Law
Author: Ron Liebman
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 11, 2017
When was the book published: 2017
Main Characters: Carney Blake, brother Sean, his father, girlfriend Diane, Jeremy Lichtman young and bright attorney on his side, Carl Smith, evil mastermind, Peter Moss, evil mastermind from a different firm
What happens?  Carl assigns Carney (new partner, too junior for the assignment) the lead in a major plaintiff case out of India.  Moss is the opposing council defending GRE.  Carney is being set up and walks right into the trap.
How long was this? 254 pages
Did I like this? It starts with a reveal close to the end, so it was a little taxing and obvious at first, but then the plot picks up and his personal, family and business crises all rise and the pages fly by.  Really good stuff, good guy to root for.  My biggest negative is that the final verdict is not really explained, the final trial not really presented.
Overall grade: A-

Triple Crown by Felix Francis

Title: Triple Crown
Author: Felix Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 4, 2017
When was the book published: October, 2016
Main Characters: Jeff Hinkley, Investigator for BHA, Tony Andretti - US investigator, Paul Maldini - his boss, George Raworth, trainer
What happens? Hinkley goes on loan to the US to investigate the a mole in a US agency (FACSA, made up) and winds up working as a groom for a trainer attempting to win the triple crown.
How long was this? 370 pages
Did I like this? good stuff, fast paced, the usual Francis mix
Overall grade: B+