Friday, December 29, 2023

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

 Horrifying tale of the Holocaust, and a young Jewish boy who is tricked into helping the Nazis.  Told from the perspective of 4 people, 3 Jews and a Nazi.

4 stars.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

23 1/2 Lies by James Patterson, et al.

3 novellas:  23 1/2 Lies, Fallen Ranger, and Watch Your Back.


  The best thing I can say about this is that they were short.  None were particularly suspenseful, but I did finish them.

2.5 stars.

                      

           

Friday, December 8, 2023

Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson

Audio.  8 hours.

Read by Graham Halstead

A mystery bookstore owner is drawn into a murder investigation when it appears the murderer is following a list of books he published called Eight Perfect Murders.

Excellent.

5 stars.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman

 1960s housewife dissatisfied with her life goes on to work at the newspaper, albeit as a clerk.  When female remains are located, Maddie sets off to solve the case, and get a chance as a reporter.

5 stars.

Friday, December 1, 2023

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson

 Audio.  8.75 hours.

Read by Keith Szarabaijka, Kathleen Early, Helen Laser, and Micky Shiloah.

Joan reaches out to a former teacher, now a P.I., for help and he figures out more than she expected him to.

5 stars.

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

 The struggles of women in the workplace in the 1960's, especially those with the audacity to study science.

5 stars.