Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Dempsey by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson

Too long. These guys write great but their books are too long and switch from four different stories and it's just wordy.

The K Team by David Rosenfelt

 Story isn't bad but it just doesn't work. Listened with Kelly and all the old familiar characters just don't work with the new narrator.

Midnight Black by Mark Greaney

 OK, the dude needs and editor but his popularity makes it unlikely.

ethal Prey A Prey by John Sandford

 Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces to track join forces in the 35th book. Good but not great.

Maximum Bob by Elmore Leonard

 Very good but not Elmore Leonard good.

Four Minutes by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson

 One of their better books but has a weak ending.

Legacy of the Dead by Charles Todd

 Good but by now you definitely have a pattern in the stories, since the stories are already slow they bog down.

Harvey Penick's Little Red Book by Harvey Penick

 Enjoyable story about a caddy's wisdom. Short and sweet.

Straight by Dick Francis

 Enjoyable.

Monday, April 14, 2025

Search the Dark by Charles Todd

 Book 3 was another good read.

Wings of Fire: Ian Rutledge by Charles Todd

 Book 2 was enjoyable.

A Test of Wills by Charles Todd

Book 1 is very good will continue reading series.

Saturday, March 15, 2025

American Operator by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

A Tier One Story (Tier One Thrillers, Book 4).

 Was good and we got the next one in the series. Macho man.

The Vigilantes by W. E. B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth IV

 Badge of Honor, Book 10 just didn't grab my interest. 

The Red Door by Charles Todd

 I found this mystery very compelling and am excited to try out the next in the investigator Ian Rutledge series.

Sunday, March 02, 2025

Tell No One by Harlan Coben

Boring, story strung out.

The Arraignment by Steve Martini

Paul Madriani, Book 7 needed editing, was hard to believe, and not very interesting. Martini is a master of courtroom drama but this had none and I wouldn't read another of his books unless it was focused in the courtroom. He needs an editor.

Eleven Numbers by Lee Child

An fun short story, Kelly and I both enjoyed it.

Burden of the Assassin by David Archer, Vince Vogel

Narrated by: Adam Grupper. Peter Black series, Book 1. Just OK.

Fatal Intrusion by Jeffery Deaver, Isabella Maldonado

Sanchez & Heron , Book 1 was OK, might listen to another.

The Late Lord Thorpe by Peter Grainger

A DC Smith Investigation book 11 narrated by Gildart Jackson was excellent. Best writer I can think of.

Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman

Even though it was narrated by George Guidall I couldn't get interested.

The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

The O'Malley Series, Book 1. Nope wouldn't listen to more in the series.

Sunday, December 01, 2024

Tooth and Claw by Craig Johnson

George Guidall could read the phone book and it would be enjoyable but this book was pretty lame. Big bear that clearly should be avoided as well as keeping away from arctic storms but this books sends the cast of characters into both in much the same way a silly horror movie sends the actors back in the house with the axe murder.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

The More the Terrier by David Rosenfelt

As always, a pleasure.

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Series: An Andy Carpenter Novel , Book 30

The Waiting by Michael Connelly

Enjoyable.

Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch, Book 6

Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Titus Welliver, Madison Lintz

Monday, October 14, 2024

The Midnight Library

 I tried reading this at least twice but it bored me and couldn't finish it. Main character tries many variations of her life. Interesting concept but tedious in execution.

The Collector by Daniel Silva

 Enjoyable addition to an enjoyable series.

Tom Clancy Act of Defiance by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

 Enjoyable but too many twists and turns in the end, could have used a good editing, then it would be excellent.

Perfect Alibi by Sheldon Siegel

OK but a dud relative to the fun series.

Death in the Spires by KJ Charles

 Not sure how I found this but it was enjoyable, perhaps a little too long but interesting characters.

Dog Day Afternoon by David Rosenfelt

 Another fun adventure.

Kingpin by Mike Lawson

 Kelly and I enjoyed it a lot.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Last Dance by Sheldon Siegel

 Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 16 was enjoyable, not the best in this predictably formulaic series but still kept our interest.

Sons of Valor III: War Machine by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

 Pretty good macho fluff entertainment

Sons of Valor II: Violence of Action by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

The Sons of Valor Series, Book 2 was pretty good.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Observations by Gaslight by Lyndsay Faye

 Faye writes about Sherlock from different character's points of view and this was often very successful.

Rat Race by Dick Francis

 A pleasure.

Slay Ride by Dick Francis

 So fun to visit Francis again.

Murder Book by Thomas Perry

 Enjoyable

Hero by Thomas Perry

 Enjoyable

Back to the Garden by Laurie R. King

 Too slow

The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson

Longmire Mysteries, Book 19. Johnson is back and this was a very interesting book that filled in gaps in the Longmire history. George Guidall is, as always, superb.

Toxic Prey by John Sandford Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

A Prey Novel with Letty and Lucas is keeping up the previous momentum.

Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling Through Hollywood by Russ Tamblyn, Sarah Tomlinson

 Really interesting and well told.

Final Verdict by Sheldon Siegel

Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 4. Very good.

Another Girl by Peter Grainger

A Kings Lake Investigation, Book 5. Like the others, very enjoyable.

The Edge by David Baldacci

 As best I remember, good not great.

Alligator Alley by Mike Lawson

 Liked it a lot, listened with Kelly and she liked it too.

Moriarty: The Devil's Game by Charles Kindinger

 Don't remember

Dietrich by Don Winslow

 Good short story.

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

John Moody by Dick Couch

Navy SEAL The Kola Peninsula Conspiracy OK

Warrior Elite by Dick Couch

 OK

The Devil's Dust by James Lovegrove

 OK

Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz

 Enjoyable.

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

 Don't think I liked it.

Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly

 A Lincoln Lawyer Novel Book 7 Very good

Twas the Bite Before Christmas by David Rosenfelt

An Andy Carpenter Mystery Fun and light.

Isolated by Matt Rogers

Jason King Series, Book 1 Don't remember it.

Sleeper Agent by John Birmingham

An Audible Original OK

Flop Dead Gorgeous by David Rosenfelt

An Andy Carpenter Mystery Narrated: Grover Gardner. Light and fun.

Agent of Influence by Andrew Watts, Dale M. Nelson

The Firewall Spies, Book 2 Don't remember it.

Dead Coin by Sheldon Siegel

Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 15 Light and fun.

Dark Angel by John Sandford

 Letty Davenport Book 2 Enjoyable

Unlicensed by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor

 No thank you.

Weapons by Matt Rogers

The King & Slater Series, Book 1 Don't think I could finish it.

Double Jeopardy by Sheldon Siegel

Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 14 Fun addition to the series.

Dempsey by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

The Tier One Thrillers, Book 7 OK

Missing Pieces by Peter Grainger

Kings Lake Investigation Series, Book 4 Very good

Roxanne by Peter Grainger

Kings Lake Investigation Series #3 Very good

On Eden Street by Peter Grainger

Kings Lake Investigation Series, Book 2 Very good

Songbird by Peter Grainger

Kings Lake Investigation Series, Book 1 Very good

Arcadia by Peter Grainger

A Case for Willows and Lane, Book 3 OK

One-Way Tickets by Peter Grainger

A Case for Willows And Lane Series, Book 2 OK

Lane by Peter Grainger

A Case For Willows And Lane, Book 1 OK

The Camera Man by Peter Grainger

DC Smith Investigation, Book 10 Excellent

The Truth by Peter Grainger

 A DC Smith Investigation, Book 9 Excellent

A Private Investigation by Peter Grainger

A DC Smith Investigation DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 8 Excellent

Time and Tide by Peter Grainger

 A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 7 Excellent

The Rags of Time by Peter Grainger

A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 6 Excellent

In This Bright Future by Peter Grainger

DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 5 Excellent

Persons of Interest by Peter Grainger

DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 4 Excellent

Luck and Judgement by Peter Grainger

A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 3 Excellent

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

But for the Grace by Peter Grainger

A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 2 Like the first slow but characters you care about.

An Accidental Death by Peter Grainger

A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 1 Slow but really enjoyable characters.

Murder Book by Thomas Perry

 High expectations for Perry were not met as this book had a lot of unnecessary twists.

Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry by Harry Kemelman

George Guidall is always a pleasure, though this story was slow.

Deep Hole by Don Winslow

Narrated by Ed Harris - very good. Short and sweet

Carioca Fletch by Gregory Mcdonald

The Fletch Mysteries, Book 7 was pretty weak, too silly a plot, worst in the series.

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben

Good but like many of Coben's books you feel like they could have been great but they just keep missing.

Monday, November 14, 2022

Confess, Fletch by Gregory Mcdonald

 Light and fun, book 2 was enjoyable.

Power Play by Patrick Robinson

 This was enjoyable, Mack Bedford, book 4, it's currently the last in the series but hopefully there will be another.