Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman

 Title: Mr. Nobody

Author: Catherine Steadman
Did I listen or read?: powell's
When did I finish?: January 1, 2022
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: Dr. Emma Stone (aka Marni Beaufort), mystery man Matthew, nurse Rhoda, brother Joe, cop Chris Poole, wife journalist Zara
What happens? Man with amnesia shows up on beach, Emma is recruited to come to the small town on the coast, happens to be the town where horrible tragedy happened to her
How long was this? 410 pages
Did I like this? Really good story, ending/explanation a bit kooky and convoluted
Overall grade: A-

No Second Chance by Harlan Coben

 Title: No Second Chance

Author: Harlan Coben
Did I listen or read?: powell's
When did I finish?: December 27, 2021
When was the book published: 2003
Main Characters: Dr. Marc Seidman, daughter Tara, wife Tara, best friend lawyer Lenny, addict sister
What happens? Marc is shot in his own home, daughter disappears.
How long was this? 368 pages
Did I like this? Top notch thriller, excellent
Overall grade: A

State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton

 Title: State of Terror

Author: Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton
Did I listen or read?: Kindle
When did I finish?: December 20, 2021
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: Secretary of State, terrorist Bashir Shah, president Evan Runn, "
What happens? The secretary of state, former head of a news service, puts her daughter in charge of the news service, her son is a journalist turned muslim, and she drags her best friend the former teacher to Washington.  Her
How long was this? 480 pages
Did I like this? obvious political commentary aside, an entertaining story
Overall grade: B+

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

 Title: Apples Never Fall

Author: Liane Moriarty
Did I listen or read?: kindle
When did I finish?: December 10, 2021
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: The Delaney family, Stan, Joy, 4 kids (Troy, Amy, Lance, Brooke)
What happens? Joy disappears, and we go back and forward in time to hear what happened at the Delaney Tennis Academy and in their marriage over 30 years
How long was this? 467 pages
Did I like this? well done, good story, good not great twists
Overall grade: B+

Judge's List by John Grisham

 Title:  Judge's List

Author: John Grisham
Did I listen or read?: audible
When did I finish?: December 8, 2021
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: Lacey Stoltz, Jeri Crosby, Judge Ross Banek
What happens? Jeri comes to Lacey with evidence that Banek is a lifelong serial killer getting revenge with a steel ball and a 30 inch nylon rope.
How long was this?  357 pages
Did I like this? yes, good story, not dragged out like the Whistler
Overall grade: A-

The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly

Title: The Dark Hours 
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: Kindle
When did I finish?: November 20, 2021
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: Renee Ballard, Harry Bosch, murdered Las Palmas ex-gang member, Midnight Men rapists
What happens? Renee works with a checked out partner on the Midnight Men murders, and catches the ex-gang member murder and follows it up.  She ends wondering if she is going to stay on the force or go private w Harry.  The challenges of policing are presented front and center, from the police viewpoint most often.
How long was this? 400 pages 
Did I like this? Yes, usual great M Connelly stuff.  
Overall grade: A-

The Whistler by John Grisham

 Title: The Whistler

Author: John Grisham
Did I listen or read?: Audible
When did I finish?: 11/19/2021
When was the book published: 2018
Main Characters: Lacy Stoltz, Greg Myers, partner Hugo, judge McDover, Tapicola indians
What happens? Bureau of Judicial Conduct gets a complaint that a Judge is working with the Coast mafia to control and siphon cash from the Tapicola Indian casino.
How long was this? 471 pages, 11.5 hours
Did I like this? The basic story is a good one.  It is extended by 3 hours by extensive ramblings about details that could just be left out.  I did immediately go to the 2nd Whistler story, The Judge's List
Overall grade: B