Dobyns, Stephen – Saratoga Bestiary – G
He’s no Dick Francis but does write an enjoyable series set in Saratoga, NY. This entry deals with a stolen painting of Man-O-War, a dead bookie and dog fighting.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 15, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Harstad, Donald – Code Sixty-One –VG
House of young people, one of whom is killed by a “vampire.” Harstad writes wonderful police procedurals whose characters are very “real”; an obvious result of his many years’ of police experience.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 14, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
King, Laurie – Keeping Watch - G
I love her writing, loved “Folly” and really wanted to like this better than I did. The backstory of the main character’s time in Vietnam was superb where the story in present day almost seemed to be a side bar.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 13, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Lehane, Cornalius – Beware the Solitary Drinker – NR
Having lived, briefly, with a New York bartender, alcoholic, cocaine-user, this book was just not for me. Been there, done that (rather, witnessed that), don’t need to be reminded of it.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 11, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Masterton, Graham – A Terrible Beauty – VG
A old mass grave is discovered in Ireland with the bones of eight women, but new deaths are starting to occur. Masterton is a writer of horror, and there is one… ContinueAdded by LJ Roberts on April 10, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Parker, Robert B – Back Story – VG
I am a fan of his and do think he is the master of dialogue. In Back Story, Spenser investigates a 28-year-old murder for the daughter of the victim. Classic Parker.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 10, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Parker, T. Jefferson – Silent Joe – VG
Young man, whose face was burned by his father having thrown acid on it, witnesses the shooting of his adopted father, a local politician. It was the first I’ve read by him and definitely won’t be the last.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 9, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Peale, Cynthia – The White Crow – VG
Having lived in Boston, I do love books set there. Peale does a wonderful job of conveying the period and developing her characters. I really like the way this series is progressing.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 8, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Raphael, Lev – Little Miss Evil – Okay
The killing of a college professor. It was okay but just took a long time for anything to happen.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 8, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Roberts, Nora – Birthright – VG
An archeologist discovers she was kidnapped as an infant and sold to another family. This is a mystery/romance, with a bit more mystery than her usual fare. I do admit to being a fan of hers.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 6, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Ross, Kate – A Broken Vessel – G+
Tragically, there are only four books by Kate Ross. This is the second of the Julian Kestrel series in which a woman of quality does in a shelter for prostitutes. Dipper, Julian’s “man”, goes undercover.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 6, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Simmons, Dan – Darwin’s Blade – G
An action-packed story of an insurance investigator. Not as good as Hardcase or Hard Freeze, but enjoyable.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 5, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Spencer-Fleming, Julia – In the Bleak Midwinter – G-
A female Episcopal priest, a local cop, an abandoned baby and a murdered mother. I did enjoy the book in spite of Clare’s blindly rushing off without thinking and my doubts of her realistically being included in as many parts of the…
ContinueAdded by LJ Roberts on April 4, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Todd, Charles – Watchers in Time – G+
Rutledge call to investigate the murder of a priest. Such a well-done series. I really enjoy these.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 3, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Bowen, Rhys - Evan Only Knows - G+
Less light, man who shot Evans father accused of rape and murder
Brown, Dan - Di Vinci Code, The - Ex
2003 Top Ten - Holy Grail, cyphers, straight-through read…
Added by LJ Roberts on April 2, 2003 at 10:00am — No Comments
Waiwaiole, Lono – Wiley’s Lament – NR
Very noir, somber and violent without a sympathetic protagonist. Others have loved it, but it was not for me.
Added by LJ Roberts on April 2, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
Set in San Francisco, Det. Frank Hastings investigates the murders of members of an exclusive men’s club (thinly veiled Bohemium Club of which I know a member). Even has an appearance by Bruce Taylor, former owner of SF Mystery Book. Living in the Bay Area, I always enjoy his books and regret he is no…
ContinueAdded by LJ Roberts on April 1, 2003 at 5:30am — No Comments
East Bay Mystery Readers' Group -
4 March 2003 Meeting Recap
TO WEAR THE WHITE CLOAK - Sharan Newman
Added by LJ Roberts on March 29, 2003 at 1:30am — No Comments
Coleman, Reed Farrel - Life Goes Sleeping - G
His 1st book-good but too much WWII intrigue overlays the plot…
Added by LJ Roberts on March 2, 2003 at 10:00am — No Comments
The East Bay Mystery Reading Group -
4 February 2003 Meeting Recap
MURPHY'S LAW - Bowen, Rhys - (Amateur Sleuth) - Good
"Molly is on the run from England for killing a man trying to protect her virtue. She meets a woman who is unable to travel to America with her children and rejoin her husband. Molly assumes her identity and all goes well until a man alludes to knowing her secret and making her life…
Added by LJ Roberts on February 28, 2003 at 1:30am — No Comments
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