Monday, October 7, 2024

Gated Prey by Lee Goldberg

 Title: Gated Prey

Author: Lee Goldberg
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 10/7/2024
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: Erin Ronan, Duncan Pavone, Grayson Mumford, Capt. Shaw
What happens? Erin and Duncan set up a house to fool a gang robbing rich people's homes in gated communities.  Erin is called to help a woman who miscarries in the same community.
How long was this? 247 pages
Did I like this? good LA cop story, good writer.  Grotesque murder makes it a hard read
Overall grade: B

Friday, October 4, 2024

Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter by Nicci French

 Title: Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter

Author: Nicci French (actually a married couple pseudonym
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 10/4/24
When was the book published: 2023
Main Characters: The Salter (Etty, Nial, father Alec, mother Charlie, Paul, Ollie) and Ackerley families (father Duncan, Katherine, Morgan and Greg) - detectives Maud and pregnant Charlie
What happens? 30 yrs ago, Charlie disappears on her way to Alec's 50th bday. The next day, Greg and Etty find Duncan's body in the river.  Then, modern day, Greg and Morgan do a podcast, then pt 3, Maud comes to town to find out the truth.
How long was this? 530 pages
Did I like this? It was very good, definitely need to check out this author further
Overall grade: B+