Thursday, August 26, 2021

And the Killer is... by G.A. McKevett

 Title: And the Killer is...

Author: G.A. McKevett
Did I listen or read?: library book picked out by August
When did I finish?: August 16, 2021
When was the book published: 2020
Main Characters:Savannah Reid, detective, cop husband, dead actress Lucinda Farraday, small boy abandoned by druggie mother
What happens? Some famous actor asks Savannah to investigate Lucinda's death, while they pick up a young boy during an arrest of an addict.
How long was this? 309 pages
Did I like this? tons and tons and tons of details about the regulars and cute Southern charm and family love
Overall grade: C.  Do not ever read another book in this series.

Saturday, August 14, 2021

The Lake House by Kate Morton

 Title: The Lake House

Author: Kate Morton
Did I listen or read?: kindle
When did I finish?: 8/13/2021
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Alice Edevane, brother Theo disappears, Sadie Sparrow, disgraced cop who leaked to the press
What happens? Between the 1930s (Edevane's have a party and Theo disappears) and current times (Sadie is disgraced and winds up researching the mystery.)
How long was this? 495 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good story, kinda long, unique plot twists that are a bit hard to believe
Overall grade: B+

The President's Daughter by James Patterson and Bill Clinton

 Title: The President's Daughter

Author: Bill Clinton and James Patterson
Did I listen or read?: Audible
When did I finish?: August 11, 2021
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: Michael Keating, former SEAL and prez, Wife Samantha, Daughter Mel, new prez Pamela Barnes
What happens? Keating is out of office, but a terrorist wants revenge for the death of his family
How long was this? 607 pages
Did I like this? Good story, fairly predictable but well done
Overall grade: B+