Archive for the 'Books' Category

Death in the City of Light

A bizarre and gruesome story. Trial section drags a bit.

Death in the City of Light

The Fifth Witness

This series seems to be getting a bit long in the tooth. ok if you are into the lawyer genre.

The Fifth Witness

Rain Gods: A Novel

A slight detour on the Burke highway with some interesting scenery.

Rain Gods: A Novel

The Glass Rainbow: A Dave Robicheaux Novel

A weird tale that ends with a punch in the face.

The Glass Rainbow: A Dave Robicheaux Novel

Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II

Kind of story that makes fiction seem pointless.

Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II

Dexter Is Delicious

The mental equivalent of oreos and ice cream.

Dexter Is Delicious (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)

The Return of the King

The gang is all here – time to watch the movies again.

The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of The Lord of the Rings

The Two Towers

The muddle in the middle – some fun stuff but drags at times.

The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings

The Fellowship of the Ring

Third time through the trilogy – go with a winner.

The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

The Interrogator: An Education

An odd book – heavily redacted in places – makes it a bit lurchy.

The Interrogator: An Education

Bad Luck and Trouble: A Reacher Novel

Put your brain in neutral and enjoy.

Bad Luck and Trouble: A Reacher Novel (Reacher Series)

To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918

Pretty good overall – a lot of focus on the sociopolitical upheaval.

To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918

Worth Dying For: A Reacher Novel

Moves along – light reading for the end of the day.

Worth Dying For: A Reacher Novel

Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History

surprisingly dull – really had to work to get a full book out of this.

Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History

Too Close to Home: A Thriller

Keeps you guessing but the ending is a little too clean.

Too Close to Home: A Thriller

No Time for Goodbye

Falls apart at the end, but not a total waste of time.

No Time for Goodbye

The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry

Well written and interesting.

The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry

With Fire and Sword: The Battle of Bunker Hill and the Beginning of the American Revolution

Interesting read.

With Fire and Sword: The Battle of Bunker Hill and the Beginning of the American Revolution

Never Look Away

I usually don’t like the multiple narrator perspective, but this one is handled ok.

Never Look Away: A Thriller

Cleopatra: A Life

Well researched and written.

Cleopatra: A Life

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