OK. So, my laptop burned out a few days ago and now I'm using a new one. Unfortunately, it's been loaded with Windows 8. This type of screen movement might be familiar to the younger generation but it's a pain in the ass to me. Plus, I lost all my pictures and notes. Anyway, here goes.
Series
The Brass Verdict - Michael Connelly ($9.99/$.50, copyright 2008, 547 pages, Paperback)
Connelly is known more for his Harry Bosch series of books. This is the second entry in his Mickey Haller series. Haller is a defense attorney who, having taken some time off, inherits the cases of a colleague who's been murdered. One of those cases involves a Hollywood movie mogul who's accused of killing his wife and her lover. Connelly brings in Bosch as a counter-point to Haller and their relationship rings true. There are some twists and turns and an interesting ending. I enjoyed it.
Cross Fire - James Patterson ($9.99/$.50, copyright 2010, 343 pages, Paperback)
Patterson's signature character - Alex Cross, and his worst enemy - Kyle Craig. I don't want to give too much away but there's a string of murders in D. C. and Craig (disguised) gets into it with Cross. In more ways then one. As always, Patterson brings in Cross's personal life to good effect. I enjoyed it.
Miscellaneous
This Side of Brightness - Colum McCann ($13.00/$4.11, copyright 1998, 289pages, Trade Paperback)
I ordered this book online because I loved another of McCann's books. It did not let me down. It's a family sage stretching from 1916 to 1991 and reaching from the depths of the being-dug subway tunnels to the being-built skyscrapers. McCann, being Irish, has a way with words and just continues to impress me. I enjoyed it.
So... that's it for this month. I would like to reiterate that McCann is an excellent writer and you should check him out.
Until next month...
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