Bandits
I guess one of the things that made Elmore so great was the familiarity of his cadence blended with the uniqueness of his dialog.
Killshot
One day I will have read them all, so I’ll enjoy finding the remainder while I can.
Master and Commander
A seemingly timeless story, with quite a few more to follow.
Gone Fishin
An early Easy, which beats backstory any day.
Gone Fishin’: Featuring an Original Easy Rawlins Short Story “Smoke” (Easy Rawlins Mysteries)
White Shadow
Neither dull nor gripping.
Survive the Savage Sea
Pretty remarkable story with some very honest insights.
Cat Chaser
Any early Elmore setting the stage.
Napoleon: A Life
Exhaustively researched and well written. Does not drag despite its breadth.
Rasputin’s Shadow
Author has a pretty set formula. It may be popular, but is kind of dull.
No Good Men Among the Living: America, the Taliban, and the War through Afghan Eyes
A rare book that encapsulates how it all went so terribly wrong. Most Americans will just have another doughnut.
No Good Men Among the Living: America, the Taliban, and the War through Afghan Eyes
Dark Matter: The Private Life of Sir Isaac Newton: A Novel
Anybody who can make a novel with Isaac Newton interesting has got something going on.
Devil at My Heels
Something like Forrest Gump meets Saul of Tarsus. Head spinning life story.
A Quiet Flame
Bernie makes his mark on the other side of the world.
The One from the Other: A Bernie Gunther Novel
Bernie takes his lumps and gets the last laugh, sort of.
Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2003 to 2005
Wasn’t planning on it but turned out to be a rather somber read for the Memorial Day Weekend.
Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2003 to 2005
Wonderland
Not sure how he does it, but Atkins manages his own imprint while staying true to the character and RBP.
The Dying Hours
The look and feel of a Rebus novel, but manages to find his own voice.
Field Gray
Bernie spans the decades in this one. Kerr is unique.
One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
Somewhat somber piece.
Scaredy Cat
Seems to be in the footsteps of Rebus, but not such a bad thing.
