An early entry in this classic series. Maigret as a character is still not very fleshed out but the plot was interesting and the narration of the audiAn early entry in this classic series. Maigret as a character is still not very fleshed out but the plot was interesting and the narration of the audio by Gareth Armstrong was very good....more
Spenser is hired by a regional newspaper to find out who killed their reporter who was investigating the cocaine trade in a small town. Classic SpenseSpenser is hired by a regional newspaper to find out who killed their reporter who was investigating the cocaine trade in a small town. Classic Spenser story with help from Hawk and Susan. Listened to the audio version read by another classic Michael Prichard....more
A standalone featuring an older heroine. I really enjoyed the characters and found the pace of the book well done. The plot was a bit far fetched but A standalone featuring an older heroine. I really enjoyed the characters and found the pace of the book well done. The plot was a bit far fetched but overall an entertaining read....more
An enjoyable entry in this series featuring ghost writer to the stars Stewart Hoag and his basset hound Lulu. Listened to the audio which was ably narAn enjoyable entry in this series featuring ghost writer to the stars Stewart Hoag and his basset hound Lulu. Listened to the audio which was ably narrated by Sean Runnette....more
A good series debut. China, a former lawyer turned herb-shop proprietor, was an engaging lead character and the plot, featuring small town intrigues, A good series debut. China, a former lawyer turned herb-shop proprietor, was an engaging lead character and the plot, featuring small town intrigues, was interesting....more
Since Motörhead has been nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame I thought I would check out Lemmy's book. Not especially well written or organized but itSince Motörhead has been nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame I thought I would check out Lemmy's book. Not especially well written or organized but it had a breezy conversational style and was fairly interesting....more
Virgil is called in to the Twin Cities to investigate the murder of a University professor. Virgil and his BCA cohorts are always fun and the narratioVirgil is called in to the Twin Cities to investigate the murder of a University professor. Virgil and his BCA cohorts are always fun and the narration of the audio by Eric Conger was well done....more
An interesting look at an infamous crime and trial during Prohibition. Listened to the audio version which was narrated by Rob Shapiro and Cassandra CAn interesting look at an infamous crime and trial during Prohibition. Listened to the audio version which was narrated by Rob Shapiro and Cassandra Campbell....more
A well done debut set in rural Australia. I enjoyed the journalism angle, the evocative setting, and the many characters in the small town but did feeA well done debut set in rural Australia. I enjoyed the journalism angle, the evocative setting, and the many characters in the small town but did feel the plot had a bit too much going on at times....more
While none of the characters in this book were remotely likable, I did enjoy the plot that focused on the investigation of a missing CPA to the stars While none of the characters in this book were remotely likable, I did enjoy the plot that focused on the investigation of a missing CPA to the stars who seems to have absconded with a large amount of money and the dark humor....more
A perfectly pleasant collection of early Wodehouse short stories. All were at least mildly humorous and the narration of the audio by Frederick DavidsA perfectly pleasant collection of early Wodehouse short stories. All were at least mildly humorous and the narration of the audio by Frederick Davidson helped add to my enjoyment....more
Another satisfying collection of short stories about Rumpole who loves being an "Old Bailey Hack" even though he is getting on in years. Listened to tAnother satisfying collection of short stories about Rumpole who loves being an "Old Bailey Hack" even though he is getting on in years. Listened to the audio version which was read by Tony Britton who, while not the usual narrator for this series, did an excellent job....more
A well written lean thriller, though I miss Elvis' first person narration and wish there was a bit more character development and bit less action.A well written lean thriller, though I miss Elvis' first person narration and wish there was a bit more character development and bit less action....more
An entertaining entry in the series, though not one of the best, with a plausibly ripped from the headlines type plot and the usual excellent narratioAn entertaining entry in the series, though not one of the best, with a plausibly ripped from the headlines type plot and the usual excellent narration by George Guidall on the audio version....more
I always enjoy Lippman's work and this standalone set in Baltimore of the 1960s was no different. The characters and structure of the book really drewI always enjoy Lippman's work and this standalone set in Baltimore of the 1960s was no different. The characters and structure of the book really drew me in and I enjoyed the details of life in a newsroom....more
An interesting second book in this police procedural series set in South Africa and first published in 1972. The plotting was fine, perhaps a bit overAn interesting second book in this police procedural series set in South Africa and first published in 1972. The plotting was fine, perhaps a bit over complicated, but the characterizations and writing were very well done....more
Another pleasant entry in this series featuring a village policeman in a small town in France. I always enjoy the atmosphere and the characters thoughAnother pleasant entry in this series featuring a village policeman in a small town in France. I always enjoy the atmosphere and the characters though the plot was a bit convoluted. Listened to the audio version which was narrated by the always good Robert Ian MacKenzie....more
While I enjoyed the first person narration and the characters, I found the overall plot a bit too out there and ultimately did not really care that muWhile I enjoyed the first person narration and the characters, I found the overall plot a bit too out there and ultimately did not really care that much about the final outcome....more
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