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August 27, 2009

Sphere by Michael Crichton

Filed under: Mystery — Randolph @ 3:19 pm

Sphere by Michael CrichtonThe story was fun and intriguing, but I couldn’t quite get into the people. Most of them seemed a bit shallow, they had odd idiosynchrosies that didn’t seem to match the characters but were useful for the plot. For instance, the marine biologist was claustrophobic and couldn’t travel in a submarine. The theme reminded me strongly of the old movie, but if I name it, it’ll ruin the book. So there!

The ending seemed a bit contrived. I couldn’t see these people going to this conclusion. And some of the conclusions they jumped to seemed a bit far-fetched. But otherwise the book was enjoyable. The action and suspense is typical for Crichton.

August 20, 2009

Revenge of the Spellmans: A Novel by Lisa Lutz

Filed under: Favorites,Humor,Mystery — Randolph @ 12:00 am

Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa LutzThe third installment of the Spellman saga. Izzy has her usual life, nowhere to live so she sneaks in her brother’s place, and she has to spy on him to figure out his secret. Her therapy isn’t going so well, she needs two doctors. Someone is blackmailing her to go to the museum and wash her father’s car. And she doesn’t know why! Meanwhile, Rae cheated on the Psssats, so her parents cancel their disappearance. Did I mention she has a job to spy on a man’s wife? And someone is tailing her. Then she was offered a big bribe, but for what?? Its all explained in the third book [now available in hardback.

August 8, 2009

The Fly on the Wall by Tony Hillerman

Filed under: Mystery — Randolph @ 7:52 pm

The Fly on the Wall by Tony Hillerman

July 24, 2009

T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton

Filed under: Mystery,Series — Tags: — Randolph @ 2:23 pm

T is for Trespass by Sue GraftonThis is, or was, the latest Kinsey Millhone mystery. Kinsey has a few cases in this book, but they drag her, as usual, deep into a mystery. This one involves the care provided for an elderly neighbor.

These are always good stories and I can recommend them.
(read Jan. 2008)

July 13, 2009

The Falcon at the Portal by Elizabeth Peters

Filed under: Mystery — Randolph @ 7:56 pm

The Falcon at the Portal by Elizabeth Peters

Murder on the Iditarod Trail (Alaska Mysteries) by Sue Henry

Filed under: Mystery — Randolph @ 3:13 pm

Murder on the Iditarod Trail by Sue HenryThis was another fun read. It felt more like an adventure during an Iditarod run than a mystery, but everything did tie up neatly in the end and the guilty party was caught. I enjoyed the story of the run, the personalities involved and the adventrue of the race.

April 24, 2009

Ties That Bind by Phillip Margolin

Filed under: Favorites,Mystery — Randolph @ 3:09 pm

Ties That Bind by Philip MargolinThis is the first Amanda Jaffe novel.

I found it an enjoyable read and one to recommend. The elements all tied together well and there are some good surprises.

April 13, 2009

Desert Heat by J.A. Jance

Filed under: Mystery — Randolph @ 2:57 pm

Desert Heat by J. A. JanceThis is the first Joanna Brady book. It was decent, not great. Still, the series looks promising.

read in late 2008.

April 6, 2009

A Rule Against Murder: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Armand Gamache Novel) by Louise Penny

Filed under: Mystery,Series — Tags: — Randolph @ 4:31 pm

The Murder Stone by Louise PennyAn Inspector Gamache mystery, the murder weapon is a toppled statue

March 9, 2009

Curse of the Spellmans: A Novel by Lisa Lutz

Filed under: Favorites,Humor,Mystery — Randolph @ 3:03 pm

Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa LutzThis is the second book of the Spellmans.

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