Under Orders by Dick Francis

 Title: Under Orders

Author: Dick Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 11/12/2024
When was the book published: 2006
Main Characters: Sid Halley, Marina his g'friend, Bill Burton, former jockey and trainer, Huw Walker, bill's jockey, Chris Beecher, journalist, Charles Woodward, ex-father-in-law and friend
What happens? Sid is at the track and Huw is found shot.  He is hired by Archie Finch to look into internet gambling.  Bill is accused of the murder.  Everyone wants Sid to help.
How long was this? 308 pages
Did I like this? another excellent Francis work
Overall grade: A-

What are the Sid Halley books in order?

Odds Against 1965

Whip Hand 1979

Come to Grief 1995

Under Orders 2006

The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda

Title: The Perfect Stranger
Author: Megan Miranda
Did I listen or read?: kindle book
When did I finish?: 11/8/2024
When was the book published: 2017
Main Characters: Leah Stevens, roommate Emma, cop Kyle
What happens? Emma and Leah move to rural W PA.  Emma is teaching school - a woman is murdered - Emma disappears - and more stuff happens and Leah goes to figure out the mystery.  Who is Emma, and was she involved with the bad things that happened?
How long was this? 337 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good, a page turner.
Overall grade: B+

 

The Favor by Nicci French

 Title: The Favor

Author: Nicci Frenh
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 11/3/2024
When was the book published: 2022
Main Characters: Jude, Liam, Liam's wife Danny, Vin and the weird people in his house
What happens? Jude hasn't seen summer fling Liam in 18 years.  He asks her for a favor; she doesn't tell her fiance and goes to his weekend cabin.  He never shows up.
How long was this? 429 pages
Did I like this? Parts were really good, really unique mystery.  scenes at the house dragged on and on and on.
Overall grade: B