The Camera Man by Peter Grainger

 Title: The Camera Man

Author: Peter Grainger
Did I listen or read?: libby audiobook
When did I finish?: 7/5/2025
When was the book published: 2023
Main Characters: DC Smith, wife Jo, Diver and Diver assoc., Gerald Fitch, estranged wife Amanda
What happens? Smith is recently retired and DDA wants him to do work for the insurance company to verify that Gerald Fitch is actually dead.  He disappeared five years ago as his business (and maybe his marriage) was failing.  The trail is a dead end....almosst.
How long was this? 348 pages
Did I like this? Pretty good, yeah, want to go back to the first DC Smith
Overall grade: B+

Dead Heat by Dick Francis and Felix Francis

 Title: Dead Heat

Author: Dick Francis and Felix Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 7/2/2025
When was the book published:
Main Characters: Max Moreton, chef, Caroline w the viola, 
What happens? Everyone gets sick at Max's special meal before 2,000 Guineas.  Is the Hay Net in trouble? Well that's nothing as the next day, the lunch he is serving in a box at the track is BLOWN UP.  Max goes and figures out what is going on with the polo ponies and the evil people.
How long was this? 342 pages
Did I like this? Yeah, good Francis stuff
Overall grade: B+