Title: The Fallen
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: March 26, 2012
When was the book published: 2006
Main Characters: Robbie Brownlaw (thrown from a 6 story building and survived,) MacKenzie Cortez (his partner), Garrett Asplundh, murdered ethics investigator, his wife Stella, their drowned daughter, the squeeky clean madam, his soon-to-be ex-wife Gina, hooker Carrie Ann Martier
What happens? Brownlaw investigates Asplundh's death, and finds that he has moves of San Diego politicians with hookers, but suspects that the murder is tied to something more personal
How long was this? 323 pages
Did I like this? T Parker is great. 3 day read. loved it.
Overall grade: B+ / A-
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Bricklayer by Noah Boyd
Title: The Bricklayer
Author: Noah Boyd
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Mary 14, 2012
When was the book published: 2010
Main Characters: Steve Vail, former FBI agent and current bricklayer, Kate Bannon, current FBI agent, Tye Delson, US ADA, Victor Radek, bad guy
What happens? Vail gets recruited to help track the Rubaco Pentad, extorting money from the FBI or killing strangers. They really know the FBI inside and out and are a step ahead, except for Vail figuring it out.
How long was this? 384 pages
Did I like this? top notch, great thriller
Overall grade: A-
Author: Noah Boyd
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Mary 14, 2012
When was the book published: 2010
Main Characters: Steve Vail, former FBI agent and current bricklayer, Kate Bannon, current FBI agent, Tye Delson, US ADA, Victor Radek, bad guy
What happens? Vail gets recruited to help track the Rubaco Pentad, extorting money from the FBI or killing strangers. They really know the FBI inside and out and are a step ahead, except for Vail figuring it out.
How long was this? 384 pages
Did I like this? top notch, great thriller
Overall grade: A-
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Cold Pursuit by T. Jefferson Parker
Title: Cold Pursuit
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Feb 25 2012
When was the book published: 2003
Main Characters: Tom McMichael, cop and grandson of the McMichael who was killed by Pete Braga, and whose uncle beat a boy senseless 50 years ago, Sally Rainwater, the nurse of Pete Braga, braga daughter Patricia and husband Garland
What happens? Tom is asked to investigate the murder of Pete Braga, even though the families have a 50 year feud.
How long was this? 358 pages
Did I like this? Parker is great, very enjoyable, good plot good characters, read it in two days
Overall grade: A-
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Feb 25 2012
When was the book published: 2003
Main Characters: Tom McMichael, cop and grandson of the McMichael who was killed by Pete Braga, and whose uncle beat a boy senseless 50 years ago, Sally Rainwater, the nurse of Pete Braga, braga daughter Patricia and husband Garland
What happens? Tom is asked to investigate the murder of Pete Braga, even though the families have a 50 year feud.
How long was this? 358 pages
Did I like this? Parker is great, very enjoyable, good plot good characters, read it in two days
Overall grade: A-
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Storm Runners by T. Jefferson Parker
Title: Storm Runners
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 14, 2012
When was the book published: 2007
Main Characters: Mstt Stromsoe, weather lady Frankie Hatfield, evil villain Mike Tavarez, Water exec Choat and his lackey Cedros
What happens? Stromsoe's wife and kid are killed by a bomb from Tavarez, intended for him. Tavarez and Stromsoe grew up together; Matt became a cop and Mike a leader of El Eme. After a couple of years of drinking, Stromsoe goes back to work, and is hired to protect Hatfield.
How long was this? 370 pages
Did I like this? This is great mystery writing. Wonderful story, gripping, writes a plot a bit like a good Harlan Coben, not as funny, but really well thought out with twists and turns. Thanks to the legendary Sumner Christie for recommending this author.
Overall grade: A- sensational book, the ending came a little too easily for some bad guys, but overall top notch.
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 14, 2012
When was the book published: 2007
Main Characters: Mstt Stromsoe, weather lady Frankie Hatfield, evil villain Mike Tavarez, Water exec Choat and his lackey Cedros
What happens? Stromsoe's wife and kid are killed by a bomb from Tavarez, intended for him. Tavarez and Stromsoe grew up together; Matt became a cop and Mike a leader of El Eme. After a couple of years of drinking, Stromsoe goes back to work, and is hired to protect Hatfield.
How long was this? 370 pages
Did I like this? This is great mystery writing. Wonderful story, gripping, writes a plot a bit like a good Harlan Coben, not as funny, but really well thought out with twists and turns. Thanks to the legendary Sumner Christie for recommending this author.
Overall grade: A- sensational book, the ending came a little too easily for some bad guys, but overall top notch.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Blood Trust by Eric Van Lustbader
Title: Blood Trust
Author: Eric Van Lustbader
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 10, 2012
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Alli Carson, Jack McClure, Thate, Policewoman Heroe, her boss Fraine, Annika Dementiava
What happens? President Carson is dead, his wife passes away, daughter Alli is in spy school and her boyfriend is tortured and murdered because he happens to stumble upon the massive bank conspiracy of the Syrian, masterminded by Alli's missing cousin Caroline. Really.
How long was this? 415 pages
Did I like this? Absolutely the worst. Incomprehensible. Hard to read. Laughable at times. I can't figure out why I finished it. The hero (McClure) is of course irresistible to women, so every woman in the plot is love with him. Every single one. This guy was signed to continue the Bourne tradition, but I am tempted to never read another word he writes.
Overall grade: D+
Author: Eric Van Lustbader
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 10, 2012
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Alli Carson, Jack McClure, Thate, Policewoman Heroe, her boss Fraine, Annika Dementiava
What happens? President Carson is dead, his wife passes away, daughter Alli is in spy school and her boyfriend is tortured and murdered because he happens to stumble upon the massive bank conspiracy of the Syrian, masterminded by Alli's missing cousin Caroline. Really.
How long was this? 415 pages
Did I like this? Absolutely the worst. Incomprehensible. Hard to read. Laughable at times. I can't figure out why I finished it. The hero (McClure) is of course irresistible to women, so every woman in the plot is love with him. Every single one. This guy was signed to continue the Bourne tradition, but I am tempted to never read another word he writes.
Overall grade: D+
Sunday, January 29, 2012
The Hanging Valley by Peter Robinson
Title: The Hanging Valley, and Inspector Banks mystery
Author: Peter Robinson
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: January 29, 2011
When was the book published: 1989
Main Characters: Banks, Gristhorpe (boss?), Sgt Hatchley, and in Swainshead, Stephen and Nicholas Collier, John Fletcher, Katie and Sam Greenock
What happens? Bernard Allen is found dead outside Swainshead. Gristhorpe had not solved the case of a PI Addison who died there 5 years ago. The locals are hiding something, and it has to do with the disappearance of Anne Ralston 5 years ago, right when Addison turned up dead.
How long was this? 273 pages
Did I like this? Good British mystery
Overall grade: B+
Author: Peter Robinson
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: January 29, 2011
When was the book published: 1989
Main Characters: Banks, Gristhorpe (boss?), Sgt Hatchley, and in Swainshead, Stephen and Nicholas Collier, John Fletcher, Katie and Sam Greenock
What happens? Bernard Allen is found dead outside Swainshead. Gristhorpe had not solved the case of a PI Addison who died there 5 years ago. The locals are hiding something, and it has to do with the disappearance of Anne Ralston 5 years ago, right when Addison turned up dead.
How long was this? 273 pages
Did I like this? Good British mystery
Overall grade: B+
The Affair by Lee Child
Title: The Affair
Author: Lee Child
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: January 26, 2012
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Reacher, local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux, his boss,Garber ,Colonel John James Frazier in the Pentagon, Senator Riley and his son in the military, another MP Duncan Munro
What happens? Reacher, in March, 1997, is an MP, a colonel (?) and this is the start of the beginning of his life on the road, and the end of his military career. His is sent on a mission to work undercover in Carter Crossing, Missippi, near the Kelham Army base where Bravo company trains. A young woman has been murdered, and Duncan Munro is investigating inside the base, while Deveraux investigates in the town. It turns out two other women were killed, all beautiful. Reacher figures it out and somehow gets sideways with the military (that is downsizing) at the same time.
How long was this? 405 pages
Did I like this? Oh yeah
Overall grade: A
Author: Lee Child
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: January 26, 2012
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Reacher, local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux, his boss,Garber ,Colonel John James Frazier in the Pentagon, Senator Riley and his son in the military, another MP Duncan Munro
What happens? Reacher, in March, 1997, is an MP, a colonel (?) and this is the start of the beginning of his life on the road, and the end of his military career. His is sent on a mission to work undercover in Carter Crossing, Missippi, near the Kelham Army base where Bravo company trains. A young woman has been murdered, and Duncan Munro is investigating inside the base, while Deveraux investigates in the town. It turns out two other women were killed, all beautiful. Reacher figures it out and somehow gets sideways with the military (that is downsizing) at the same time.
How long was this? 405 pages
Did I like this? Oh yeah
Overall grade: A
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