Dune by Frank Hurbert

Dune is the best written book I've ever read even after the 4th or 5th reading. I'm not a Sci Fi guy but this 1965 favorite deserves its reputation.

The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly

TCB came out in 1994 and exposes Harry Bosch's earlier life. The characters are the same ones from earlier and later novels and its a nice web of continuity. This is the 3rd of some dozen or more Basch novels and it is an interesting story but not exceptional. The plot takes Harry in search of the Doll Murderer a guy he shot a killed some four years ago and now is on trial for. But there's a twist the comes up in the middle of the trial...

The Increment by David Ignatius

Interesting story, a little slow, but worth the time. An Iranian scientist tries to inform the USA on their progress creating a nuclear bomb. The CIA works with the British secret service to resolve the escalating problem.

The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly

Connelly stays with his native LA as a backdrop and brings back some enjoyable characters from the past. The Poet was one of Connelly's best, and the reporter and FBI agent who took down The Poet return in The Scarecrow. This story is not as interesting but it is an enjoyable read.

Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child

The 13th installment in the Jack Reacher series is one of the best. The break from the love interest taken hostage formula is welcome and keeps the book light. Probably would be well served with about 40 pages edited out, but it kept my interest and was a fun read. In this soon to be forgotten story, Reacher is on a train with a troubled woman - the rest of the story follows the ramifications.