Boring, story strung out.
Sunday, March 02, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Flop Dead Gorgeous by David Rosenfelt
An Andy Carpenter Mystery Narrated: Grover Gardner. Light and fun.
Double Jeopardy by Sheldon Siegel
Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 14 Fun addition to the series.
A Private Investigation by Peter Grainger
A DC Smith Investigation DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 8 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.
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.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman
Light fun series, look forward to reading another. A Rabbi Small Mystery, Book 1
Monday, November 14, 2022
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.
Young Blood by Brett Neichin , John Scott Dryden
This is an Audible original and it's pretty weak, breaks in character that are overlaid on a pretty silly plot.
The Delta Solution by Patrick Robinson
Robinson is too political but sure does write entertaining plots with engaging characters.
Long Shadows by David Baldacci
Good but not the great Baldacci, this series has never been great and we're on book 7.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Sierra Six by Mark Greaney
Gray Man, Book 11 is OK, always so close but just missing something. Entertaining.
Santa's Little Yelpers by David Rosenfelt
Book 26 of the Andy Carpenter mysteries is just the same as all the rest, a fun read. Grover Gardner's narration is a big part of why these are so good.
Righteous Prey by John Sandford
Book 32 dragged on and wasn't as tight as usual but still quite enjoyable. Richard Ferrone's narration was excellent, as always.
Last Call by Sheldon Siegel
Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 13 continues the light fun entertaining saga.
Saturday, September 24, 2022
In the Blood by Jack Carr
Narrated by: Ray Porter - very good
Terminal List, Book 5 was the best in the series, look forward to #6
Home by Harlan Coben
Myron Bolitar Series, Book 11 is consistent in that Coben's characters delight enough to overcome the mild plot disappointment
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Oath of Loyalty by Vince Flynn, Kyle Mills
Mitch Rapp Novel, Book 21, narrated by George Guidall was surprisingly good.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Hell And Back by Craig Johnson
Humph. Pretty strange but it has bits that keep you interested maybe 3 stars out of 5. Of the 20 or so books in the series this or the last are the weakest but I appreciate that the author is stretching into new territory.
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Dark Angel by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
These writers are so good but they stick religion in places it doesn't fit. It feel like some company gives them money to put 'God' into their stories - sucks for the reader.
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