Fiction

Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly

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February 14, 2010
Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly

Excellent lawyer/detective thriller. I have only read a few of Michael Connelly’s novels, but plan to search out more of them.
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The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer

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February 13, 2010
The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer

Good, but convoluted spy novel. This is the first Olen Steinhauer novel I have read and expect to read more of his books.
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First Family by David Baldacci

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February 6, 2010
First Family by David Baldacci

I have so far enjoyed all the David Baldacci books I have read and First Family is no exception.  It is part of the Sean King and Michelle Maxwell series. The plot centers on the kidnapping of the President’s wife niece.  The first lady, who has known Sean King from the past, calls him...
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Parallel Lies by Ridley Pearson

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January 31, 2010
Parallel Lies by Ridley Pearson

A decent thriller. The story and actions were a little far fetched, but an enjoyable read.
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Honeymoon by James Patterson & Howard Roughan

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January 30, 2010
Honeymoon by James Patterson & Howard Roughan

I have no idea why this book made the New York Times Bestseller list. The plot was very convoluted and didn’t come close to being plausible.
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Dead Watch by John Sandford

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January 30, 2010
Dead Watch by John Sandford

An OK mystery thriller
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Impaired Judgment by David Compton

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January 17, 2010
Impaired Judgment by David Compton

Impaired Judgement by David Compton was a solid by the numbers thriller.  Didn’t realize until towards the end that I had read it before.  Still going thru my bookshelf trying to find books I haven’t read.  From Publishers Weekly “Barely halfway through your first hundred days in office and I’m afraid the honeymoon with Congress...
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The Enemy by Lee Child

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January 6, 2010
The Enemy by Lee Child

The Enemy by Lee Child was a terrific police detective novel.  The central character is an Army Military Police Major named Jack Reacher based in North Carolina.  On New Year’s Eve 1989/90, he receives a call that a two star general has died in a seedy motel located near the post.  The subsequent investigation...
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Trunk Music by Michael Connelly

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January 3, 2010
Trunk Music by Michael Connelly

Trunk Music by Michael Connelly was an excellent police detective novel.  The story has lots of twists and turns that kept me riveted. The plot revolves around Hollywood homicide detective Harry Bosch who has just returned to duty after an involuntary stress leave.  His first case back is a straight to video movie producer...
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The First Law by John Lescroart

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December 30, 2009
The First Law by John Lescroart

The First Law by John Lescroart was a very good thriller.  It features San Francisco defense attorney Dismas Hardy and police lieutenant Abe Glitsky who are the primary characters in all the John Lescroart novels I have read so far.  This novel was slightly different as there was no primary legal proceeding that the...
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