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.

Fletch by Gregory Mcdonald

 Fun!

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.

The Heron by Don Winslow

 Fun short story, Ed Harris narration was good too.

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.

Redemption by Mike Lawson

 A departure from Joe DeMarco but surprisingly enjoyable.

Upgrade by Blake Crouch

 OK, I'd try another by this author.

The Devil's Hand by Jack Carr

 Meh+

Primary Command by Jack Mars

The Forging of Luke Stone, Book 2, was OK, say 3 of 5.

Primary Target by Jack Mars

 The Forging of Luke Stone, Book 1 was enjoyable, not great but entertaining.

Thursday, August 04, 2022

The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci

 The best Baldacci I've read in quite a while, hope it becomes a series.

Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva

Gabriel Allon is back and just OK, enjoyable read, quickly forgettable.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Holy Chow by David Rosenfelt

  An Andy Carpenter Mystery. Enjoyable but probably the least interesting in the entire series.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Scars and Stripes by Tim Kennedy , Nick Palmisciano

 An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself. Well I enjoyed listening to it but I felt manipulated by the author like he was ah shucks but not really. I liked what he said and stood for but maybe not so much him.

Final Out by Sheldon Siegel

Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 12 is like its predecessors very enjoyable.

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Monday, May 23, 2022

After Steve by Tripp Mickle

 Pretty good. This topic has been covered in so many ways that I was impressed to hear new details. Unfortunately, Apple comes across as a place filled with egos and insecurities - really made me worry about my securities.

Firewall by Andrew Watts

 Enjoyable light read.

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Investigator by John Sandford

 Letty Davenport's debut novel is very good and Richard Ferrone's narration equals it.

Sunday, April 17, 2022

The Dreamer by Sheldon Siegel

 Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 11 is like all of its predecessors, enjoyable.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

 Very thought provoking. I'm glad I read it as it changed my perspective but not my cup of tea but maybe I like tea?

Death Game Quality Assurance by Andrew Rowe

 Stopped reading from lack of interest.

Caught Stealing by Charlie Huston

 I'm not sure what I think about this book. I like the characters and wanted to know what's next but the violence was more than I wanted or enjoyed. I am very interested to know what's to come in the next book...

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

 Hard to put down, excellent.

Free Billy by Don Winslow

 Light for Winslow but still enjoyable. Goofy story was entertaining.

Put a Lid on It by Donald E. Westlake

 Typical of Westlake you have likable characters and a plot that moves slowly. If you like that style it's good, I like it.

The Eliminator Series, Books 1-3 by Mike Ryan

 The Eliminator Series, including: The Fallen, The Payback, and The Reprisal. Pleasurable, a guilty pleasure, you can't say they're good but uh they are.

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

The Jury by Steve Martini

Paul Madriani, Book 6 was OK, not his best.

True Intent by Michael Stagg

Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series, Book 2 was pretty good.

Monday, February 21, 2022

Diamondhead by Patrick Robinson

Robinson writes great thrillers, he's hell bent on making his Republican political views known, other than that, excellent. 

Lethal Defense by Michael Stagg

 Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series, Book 1 was enjoyable, look forward to book 2.

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Solomon vs. Lord by Paul Levine

 Really enjoyed this. The author has some bad moments but the story and characters are good.

Hot Shot by Sheldon Siegel

 :Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 10. This is entertaining and fits with the series.

Eddie's Boy by Thomas Perry

 A Butcher's Boy Novel, Book 4. Up to par with the others in this series. Very good, what a nice surprise that Perry returned back to the Butcher's Boy!

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Sherlock Holmes by Stephen Fry

 This is Sherlock done right!

Trigger Pull by Mike Ryan

  Book 10 in the Silencer Series continues to be enjoyable. Don't know why, the plot is weak, plots repeat and characters keep doing the same thing BUT they're enjoyable.

Observations by Gaslight by Lyndsay Faye

 So bad I returned it. Love this author and Sherlock Holmes, not sure what happened.

Sunday, January 02, 2022

Bradley: The Great Generals Series by Alan Axelrod

 Boring couldn't read it all.

The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly

 Couldn't get in to it. The first time out of like 30 I didn't avidly read a Connelly book.

W. E. B. Griffin Rogue Asset by Brian Andrews , Jeffrey Wilson

 A Presidential Agent Novel, Book 9 was a nice re-start of the series with new authors. Will listen to book 10...

Mercy by David Baldacci

 Tiring, was unable to listen to it all. Tried several times. Baldacci?!?