Friday, December 22, 2023

Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly

 Title: Resurrection Walk

Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 12/21/2023
When was the book published: 2023
Main Characters: Mickey Haller, Harry Bosch, Lucinda Sanz, Judge Cuelho (Your Honor), Hayden Morris, DA, Stephanie Sanger, former co-cop w Dennis Sanz
What happens? Bosch is working w Haller, trying Innocence Project style cases.  He finds Lucinda's request in the letters, and they go to help her.
How long was this? 403 pages
Did I like this?  Really good.  50% Bosch, and 50% haller.  Bosch is getting old and sick, and turning into a defense-side detective.
Overall grade: A-

The Last Hostage by John J. Nance

 Title: The Last Hostage

Author: John J. Nance
Did I listen or read?: kindle from library
When did I finish?: 12/15/2023
When was the book published: 1998
Main Characters: Kat Bronsky, FBI, Ken Wolfe, airline pilot, Rudolph Bostich, candidate for attorney general
What happens? Bostich is on the plan that Ken Wolfe is flying.  Bronsky is called in when the plane is taken over....by???  
How long was this? 516 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good, a bit long.  Will try more Nance/Bronsky
Overall grade: B+

Friday, December 15, 2023

The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith

 Title: The Running Game

Author: Robert Galbraith
Did I listen or read?: library large print
When did I finish?: 12/15/2023
When was the book published: 2023
Main Characters: Cormoran Strike, Robin Ellacott, Pat the office manager, Midge and Shah are contractors.  Jonathan and Mazu Wace run the United H Church.  Lord and Lady Elsinore, their son Will.
What happens? Elsinore hires Strike to get his son out of the cult.  Robin goes undercover.
How long was this? 1370 pages Large Print 960 pages regular book
Did I like this? Excellent story.  Really long, but fast moving, exciting.  
Overall grade: A-

Sunday, December 3, 2023

The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child

Title:  The Secret
Author: Lee Child and Andrew Child
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Dec 3, 2023
When was the book published: 2023
Main Characters: Reacher, a buncha scientists, two Israeli female revenge getters (Bobbi and Ronni.)
What happens? Reacher is an MP in 1992.  Someone is killing scientists from a chemical project in India in 1969, and the Attorney General is monitoring the progress.
How long was this? 294 pages
Did I like this? OK, just routine Reacher stuff.  Not particulary engrossing, but a decent story.  Not a lot of Reacher power.
Overall grade: B