Mysteries:
Appointment in May by Neil Albert This is the 5th in a series of detective mysteries. Mr. Albert delivers as always. His endings are always a surprise. A solid detective story!
The Secret of Villa Mimosa by Elizabeth Adler Nice light mystery/romance. It was a nice trip to South of France.
Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews A thoroughly entertaining murder mystery with quirky, likeable characters and a good mystery to solve. I will read more books in this series.
Oakdale Confidential by Anonymous It was not a good book. All the female characters had so many affairs with other people that I could not follow the storyline.
Aunt Dimity & the Deep Blue Sea by Nancy Atherton • Good book. • Lori and her husband Bill and their twin sons, Will and Rob confront true evil with the help of friends. All are changed by the events. (There is no new stuffed animal in this book.)
Nails by Peter Bowen Not the usual murder mystery. Because of the number of characters and the author’s use of cowboy ‘lingo’ the story moved slowly until the last few chapters. I do not agree with “Midweek Book Review” that Bowen does for Montana what Hillerman does for Mexico.
Evan Help Us by Rhys Bowen Great reading for anyone who likes light mystery and chair side touring. If you are an Anglophile, in love with Wales, this is the book for you! One of a series, all on the same theme.
Out of Range By C. J. Box Enjoyed the book and the described local area as it brought back memories of vacationing in the area. Well written and developed. I’ll look for other titles by this author. The Witness at the Wedding by Simon Brett Family dynamics through the generations when a wedding is involved.
Sour Puss by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown Have always loved this series and its promotion of the idea that our pets are smarter than we think. Felt this one had too much technical information about wine making, but it is a good continuation of an excellent mystery series.
The Judgment by D.W. Buffa A great thriller! I could not put it down. A must read.
Crusader’s Cross by James Lee Burke Another great read starring, Dave Robicheaux, a sheriff’s deputy in Iberia Parish, LA. With his usual blend of mystery & mayhem, Burke has once again given his readers a winner!! Fabulous descriptions of southern LA make his books truly special.
A Mysterious History by Charlotte Carter (Guidepost Mystery) An OK read. Sometime a slight bit tedious. Not really a gripping mystery.
Celebrity Trouble by David Champion (Bomber Hanson mystery) Shades of Michael Jackson!! Enjoyed the book. Think Tod Hanson a great character as well as “Bomber”.
Easy Come, Easy Go by David Champion The book was OK. I’m not crazy about lawyer books, but the way Bomber (the father) treats his son (Tod), I’m not crazy about someone like that. Not even in a book. The book did have a good twist at the end though.
Nobody Roots for Goliath by David Champion Good read, not as enjoyable as some of his other books.
Phantom Virus by David Champion Up to usual “Bomber” standards.
She Died for her Sins by David Champion Exciting, amusing and enjoyable. Tod Hanson finds his dream girl!!
2 Too Rich and Too Thin by David Champion As always, Bomber and Tod Hanson triumph against all odds. A good read.
Our Lady of Pain by Marion Chesney (Edwardian Murder Mystery) • An independent young lady of Edwardian times gets involved in a murder to the consternation of her very proper parents. • Fun read.
Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs I love the “Indigo Tea Shop” mystery series. Theodosia and all her staff and Earl Grey, the dog, are interesting participants. The descriptions are wonderful and so real you can taste the scones and “goodies’. You feel you are right in Charleston enjoying the shops and gardens. There’s always a good murder for her to solve.
Fleeced by Carol Higgins Clark Very interesting mystery. This Reagan Riley story keeps you guessing until the end. It’s consistent with other stories by this author.
Hitched by Carol Higgins Clark • A great plot with humorous “characters”. Bringing the various themes together with weddings as the pivot is definitely interesting. Reader is always waiting for the next twist! • I really tried to finish this book but the characters were so shallow and the writing…well, I’ve read compositions by 8th graders that were written better. If you enjoy shallow, fluff novels then this book might be for you. But if you prefer your novels to be well written, then don’t bother with this book.
International Association of Crime Writers Presents: Bad Behavior edited by Mary Higgins Clark I read this because of Mary Higgins Clark’s reputation, but this is definitely not as good as hers. Quick easy read. Some stories good – Some not. None were great.
3 The Lottery Winner by Mary Higgins Clark This is a typical murder mystery, but done with a different twist. Alvirah and Willy are working people who have won a big lottery. She still solves mysteries.
Murder on the Aisle by Edited by Mary Higgins Clark Some stories are better than others. Short stories easy to listen to while out running errands. Not a collection I would check out again.
Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter by Blaize Clement Great book. Page turner. Couldn’t put it down.
Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben This book is about an ex-basketball player who found out about an illegitimate son who needs bone marrow in order to survive. It’s a great murder mystery with lots of twists. I enjoyed it immensely.
Gone for Good by Harlan Coben I found this book very violent and overly kinky. When beginning the book, it looked interesting but the further I read it went downhill with all his confusing sub-plots.
Promise Me by Harlan Coben Great book.
Steamed by Jessica Conant & Susan Conant A feisty, fast paced look at the high-end restaurant business and basic human nature. Yummy sounding recipes.
Bride and Groom by Susan Conant A dog lover’s delight! Holly, a successful columnist, a writer of “101 ways to cook liver,” and owner of 3 malamutes falls in love with a successful veterinarian who owns 2 dogs. When the wedding takes place all the dogs are participants. Along with this, 3 murders take place in and around Boston.
4 Scratch the Surface by Susan Conant I guess I’m used to Braun’s stories with the 2 Siamese personalities that take on active roles in those stories and well as their owner. It seemed strange to me that the cat writer in this one didn’t own a cat until this story and didn’t seem to know how they would act.
Blood Work by Michael Connelly The book was well-written – little mystery, little medical, little love and a lot of suspense. Great storytelling.
The Closers by Michael Connelly A good read – Many twists and turns in an old murder case. A crime novel with suspense.
The Ying on Triad by Kent Conwell Pretty fast moving, but predictable.
All That Remains by Patricia Cornwell As always, Cornwell creates a detective story with tasteful levels of criminal acts and a faint love affair.
At Risk by Patricia Cornwell • Much better than Cornwell’s previous novel. (Blowfly) Great twists and turns and of course a surprise ending. Very fast reading most like her earlier novels. • Very different from the Scarpetta novels – involves a DA and her investigator and the re-opening of a 20-year-old case outside their jurisdiction – politics, greed, ego involved. • Not one of her best books. • It was different from her usual series with Kate Scarpetta, but not too bad. I think I would like to learn more about the way Win works. I did enjoy this book. • A more simplistic ‘who-dun-it’ than her Scarpetta novels but full of rich developed characters. Holds interest and is a quick read.
Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell Excellent mystery of twists and turns.
5 A Vineyard Killing by Philip R. Craig Good book – sometimes the characters were hard to keep track of.
L.A. Requiem by Robert Crais Good detective story. It is suspenseful and a page-turner. You cannot wait to turn the page and read on to find out if the clues lead to getting closer to solving the case.
A Catered Christmas by Isis Crawford I feel the author could have told this story in half as many pages. Author worked too hard to make a story out of nothing. Her other books may be described as “mouth watering mysteries”. But not this one.
Dead Man Docking by Mary Daheim Humorous and fun. A Bed & Breakfast mystery without the B & B. Judith Flynn & her cousin Renie Jones find themselves in the middle of a murder investigation instead of a vacation cruise to the South Pacific.
The Enemy of God by Robert Daley Great character development exhibiting the frailty of man leading lives of quiet desperation. Recall earlier published book “Year of the Dragon” that was good.
Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson Light reading. Enjoy how the author uses recipes in the story and then is kind enough to include them in her books.
Charity by Len Deighton He has not lost his touch. This is the last in the series of ten books concerning Bernard Samson and his spying on the Communist East. Also much about his personal life.
Up Country by Nelson DeMille Enjoyed the book. Adventure, romance and intrigue. More information concerning the Vietnam War than I needed but was part of the story.
6 The Big Bamboo by Tim Dorsey Serge, the main character, is ADHD and maybe a little schizo but a crazy funny adventure is what this book will show you.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich Very funny and good mystery. Hard to put down.
The Ordained by Terence Faherty Slow moving mystery. Little suspense. Kept reading by anticipation of story line that just never developed.
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke A nice breezy little murder mystery, perfect for whiling away a few hours. The characters are likable and the mystery not too complicated. This book is one in a series and includes recipes as well.
Silent Witness by Rebecca Forster A ‘light mystery’ with a California female attorney as heroine. Pretty good insight into the politics, money and justice system of Southern California. Author needs to learn what a subjunctive is.
Silent Witness by Rebecca Forster Good ‘light mystery’, no sexual descriptions, (one of the nice things about her books), a little romance, a lot of Southern California them part mystery. Her use of subjunctive continues to be incorrect grammatically.
Driving Force by Dick Francis (Book on Tape) Terrific. Well read by Simon Prebble.
Smokescreen by Dick Francis (Book on Tape) Interesting inside to gold mining. Did not care for the voice of David Case.
To the Hilt by Dick Francis Always suspenseful and entertaining. I am learning a lot about horses.
The Bishop’s Tale by Margaret Frazer I enjoy this series of mysteries set in medieval England. The descriptions of life in this period of history are well done.
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The Widow’s Tale by Margaret Frazer Medieval period. Benedictine nun who solves mysterious murders; lots of political intrigue. I’ve enjoyed reading all in this extended series of mysteries.
House of Smoke by J.F. Freedman This was on the rack in the lobby – so under no obligation to return it. More than once I’ve done what I was tempted to do with this one – throw it in the trash where it belongs. Chicago Tribune’s, ‘Promiscuity and violence” left out the graphic sex by both genders and every other word beginning with “F”. Complete waste of time. Nowadays – “Read and Relax” is hard to accomplish. Jane Austin, anyone?
I, Richard by Elizabeth George A great collection of short stories by this mystery author.
A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George A typical E. George novel – full of wonderful English characters and locations. Enjoyable.
A Traitor to Memory by Elizabeth George Mystery by a respected author. I finally put the book down after 150 pages. Written in English style of boring minutiae. I just could not engender interest.
Death in Dublin by Bartholomew Gill I enjoyed this book; better to read this series in order. Some events tie into the previous book, which I haven’t read yet.
Books by Bartholomew: The Death of an Irish Tinker Murder mystery in late 20th century Ireland, enjoyed it, but some strong language and descriptions of murder well done and gory. Learned about ‘travelers’ lifestyle.
8 The Death of an Ardent Bibliophile I prefer this author’s older novels. This novel’s description of a death by poison was too graphic; some of subject matter was distasteful. I did, however, like the ongoing character’s development.
The Death of an Irish Lover Murder mystery in the late 20th century Ireland. Again this author uses vivid descriptions of death. Enjoyed reading.
McGarr and the Politicians Wife Mystery novel set in the 1970’s Ireland. In this case the victim did not die yet refused to reveal who had attempted his murder. First in the series that introduces McGarr, chief inspector of detectives.
McGarr and the Sienese Conspiracy Murder mystery series; murders in the west county in Ireland lead Detective Inspector McGarr to Italy to solve crimes.
McGarr at the Dublin Horse Show Murder mystery in Ireland. My favorite of this series so far.
McGarr on the Cliffs of Moher My favorite by this author so far; deals with intrigue around IRA activities.
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman (Book on Tape) This series is entertaining with the earlier books, like this one being the best. The Narration of Barbara Rosenblat is one of the best. Overall, most enjoyable.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief by Dorothy Gilman (Book on Tape) This was an abridgment on tape. Normally I do not care for abridged books, but in this case it was a plus as the reader, J. Charles, was dreadful. His female characters were portrayed in a snippy fashion and his male characters sounded like gangsters in a 1935 “B” movie. All in all this book on tape should be avoided – read the book instead. This is no service to the talented Mrs. Gilman. P.S. He also read the book at too fast a pace.
9 Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish by Dorothy Gilman Good, short mystery. Best to read the Mrs. Pollifax books in order. Certainly worth trying one to see if you like them.
S is for silence by Sue Grafton Found this to be Grafton’s best in this series for a while, as it seemed she had written herself and her heroine Kinsey Millhone into a rut. The Q book showed promise – the R book fell back into the rut – but the S book offers a unique story and explores a 34-year-old mystery from both angles: then and now. As always, love the 80’s nostalgia throughout the series.
Wicked Fix by Sarah Graves Enjoyable book – Keep on reading. Takes place in Maine – hometown people – small town. Many twists and turns.
The Bishop In the Old Neighborhood by Andrew M. Greeley Bishop Blackie has a new mystery in one of his parishes that just might be connected to an old mystery. The Cardinal says Blackie “see to it” and he does. A good read.
Masterpieces of Mystery and Suspense compiled by Martin Greenberg A wonderful collection of mystery stories written by authors of long ago, as well as present day. You can meet the old timers such as Nero Wolfe, Hercule Poirot and others.
Stalking the Puzzle Lady by Parnell Hall A good, light summer read for mystery and crossword fans.
The Orkney Scroll by Lyn Hamilton Exploration of some of baser qualities of man exhibited by the few from Viking times to modern Scotland’s northern isles, balanced by good in mystery format.
The Company You Keep (Kendra Clayton novel) by Angela Henry Kendra has a saucy mouth, makes catty observations on everyone’s appearance and a bad habit of being noisy. Her friend and co-worker Bernie finds her lying, cheating boyfriend brutally murdered in another
10 woman’s house. Kendra falls for the other woman’s ex. They are all suspects, all guilty of something.
Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen Great book! A fast paced murder mystery with many great characters. I’ll be reading more of this author.
Native Tongue by Carl Hiaasen Weird characters – Wild plot – Funny but not as good as his other books.
Kill the Messenger by Tami Hoag This is just a good murder mystery.
Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag A fast paced thriller with interesting criminal minds pursued by relentless detectives. Rich details.
Shiver by Lisa Jackson Lots of surprises – certainly lives up to its title.
A Certain Justice (audio-cassette) by P.D. James I love a good mystery and revel in the glorious details all leading to the inevitable perpetrator. It’s a joy from beginning to end.
The Lighthouse by P.D.James A mystery set on an island of the England Coast with a great cast of characters. Wonderful descriptions of the area and the houses. Great suspense and a neat and tidy ending. Interesting till the end.
The Skull Beneath the Skin by P.D. James This author’s writing style is like having therapy! Forget the title, enjoy the English countryside and eccentric people you may not meet in New Bern. The plot unfolds slowly but surely.
Devil’s Claw by J.A.Jance A great book – from murder to planning a marriage – many twists and turns – Sheriff Joanna B. handles the job – mother – soon to be wife – and a murder, etc.
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A More Perfect Union by J.A. Jance Not one of the best in the series, but a good description of the 1962 World’s Fair area and how Seattle is still using it.
Bark M for Murder (Collection) J.A.Jance, Virginia Lanier, etc. Great book for short reading periods. Enjoyed the fact that Jance’s story as well as the other authors’ stories contained the theme of dogs as pivots for the story.
Self-Defense by Jonathan Kellerman Good read – Typical Jonathan Kellerman novel. Well-developed plot with interesting twists. Alex Delaware & Milo Sturgis continue to be interesting main characters.
Slaughter by Elmer Kelton This is an exciting book. At times the book is a little too violent, but overall it is a very good read.
Eye of Vengeance by Jonathan King This was a little too drawn out. It didn’t really keep my interest.
McNally’s Bluff by Vincent Lardo Typical McNally romp – funny, good dialog, keeps you guessing!
Hard Evidence by John T. Lescroart He writes a good mystery, but a lot of reading to get to the heart of the story.
The Lonely Silver Rain by John D. MacDonald I thought I had read all the Travis McGee mysteries. This was a pleasant surprise to find another one. A good read!
Blood Relations by Rett MacPherson Exciting with witty writing and interesting characters.
12 A Comedy of Heirs by Rett MacPherson An intriguing group of characters and a fast-paced story line make this book enjoyable.
Dead Man Running by Rett MacPherson • Thoroughly enjoyable. Author has a delightful sense of humor. Look forward to reading more of her books. • Very funny and enjoyable. She’s such a snoop who is protective of her family and her town.
Family Skeletons by Rett MacPherson Witty and well written.
In Sheep’s Clothing by Rett Macpherson I couldn’t stop reading until I completed the book at 2 AM today. The author is responsible for the dark circles under my eyes! Love the characters and Torie O’Shea should be proclaimed a national treasure.
A Misty Mourning by Rett Macpherson I liked this book. Grandmother Gert and Torie O’Shea were delightful and a lot of fun. The denouement came as a surprise. Characters well drawn.
Sleeping Beauty by Phillip Margolin Holds your interest, but not up to standards of his previous best sellers. Predictable ending.
Learning to Kill by Ed McBain (Short Stories) I have read (heard) this before. It was interesting. Not his best though.
Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith The latest in the #1 Ladies Detective Agency Series. We again meet the ladies, and how they help their clients solve their problems in Botswana. All the books in the series are enjoyable.
The #1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith I loved this book. It was a quick entertaining read. I even learned something about Botswanan culture.
13 Highland Laddie Gone by Sharyn McCrumb A murder mystery. Written in a light and comical tone about a Scottish Festival in the mountain of western Virginia.
Bitter Sweets by G.A. McKevett The first in the Savanna Reid series. Good book for summer reading – a likeable heroine and a murder mystery where you aren’t really sure who the killer is.
Sugar and Spite by G.A. McKevett Fun mystery with good characters. Liked the fact that it’s not gory and full of foul language.
Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier Nice story with lots of interesting and continuing characters. It’s a very fast read. Want to read more of her books.
Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier A fun mystery with repeating characters. Always good food parts too.
Rampole and the Primrose Path by John Mortimer • Light reading; must be able to appreciate British humor; excellent for summer reading because you can put it down and not lose the story. • This is a continuation of the humorous Rumpole saga consisting of six short stories about Rumpole of the Baily. • Fans of the Old Bailey hack on PBS-TV will eat up these six new stories in which Horace Rumpole saves the day. Imagine our convalescing hero escaping from a nursing home in the dead of night to expose a strange death. Imagine judge Bullingham being incredibly sweet or Horace surrounded by pole-dancing, lap dancing women! Mortimer does it again!
Quite Honestly by John Mortimer The author of the wonderful Rumpole series brings us this novel of different characters and a surprise story. A ‘fun’ read.
14 Killing Critics by Carol O’Connell Good character development. Story moves at a good pace. Two downsides: 1. You must read the Mallory books in correct order to understand the total story. 2. Mallory is a little too perfect. Still a good read.
Death in Hyde Park by Robin Paige This is not a traditional murder mystery, as I was expecting. It is more of a history lesson about social problems in Edwardian England. For the history buff, it is mildly interesting, but I don’t think I will read any more of the books in this series.
Bitter Medicine by Sara Paretsky A mystery with a medical twist. Takes place in Chicago. Good book. Easy read.
Blacklist by Sara Paretsky Good book. Has some history with the story. Many twists and turns in the story. Enjoyable.
Fire Sale by Sara Paretsky Well written. Couldn’t put it down until the last page was finished.
Blue Screen by Robert B. Parker I started reading this and it just didn’t seem to keep my interest.
Family Honor by Robert B. Parker I love this book. This is the third time I have read Family Honor. It has a great plot. Sonny Randall is such an interesting character.
1st To Die by James Patterson First time author for me. Found this book held my interest and was very hard to put aside. Terrific story and wonderful characters. Plan to spend many hours with James Patterson in the future.
2nd Chance by James Patterson with Andrew Gross Exciting story with lots of turns – emotional with death of one of the main characters. Hard to put down.
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3rd Degree by James Patterson and Andrew Gross Very hard to put down – fast pace story. End of story was unexpected. Didn’t guess the ending. Terrific book.
4th of July by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Fast moving mystery – can’t wait to read his next with Detective Boxer and the Women’s Murder Club. Very chilling story.
5th Horseman by James Patterson • Mysterious deaths of hospital patients, who were soon to be discharged, leads to investigations – court trials – behind the scenes detective work – Good summer reading! • This novel is part courtroom thriller, suspense and part murder mystery. The author was equally invested in plot and character development. The short story style gave the plot its rapid paced energy and excitement.
Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson Enjoyed the book. I like Alex Cross and his adventures. A good read.
Hangman’s Curse by Frank Peretti Gripping read. Page-turner to the end.
Nightmare Academy by Frank Peretti • Philosophic thriller. Brought up disturbing images of society. Interesting play on words. This book prompts a pondering of the truth. • Written more for young adults than adults, it still kept me on my toes and guessing toward the end.
Funeral In Blue by Anne Perry The suspense holds you through the last page.
Half Moon Street by Anne Perry The way she uses the husband and wife in her mysteries is most enjoyable.
16 The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard Excellent read! Kept the reader guessing, ‘who dun it?’ throughout the book which was full of rich descriptions about the characters and the setting. I couldn’t put it down until I’d finished it!
Second Sight by Amanda Quick An adventurous mystery and love story complete with people who have psychic powers.
Naked In Death by J.D. Robb A new twist on an old genre – time frame 2058.
The Villa by Nora Robert A very enjoyable story. Love stories – mystery – Murder – take place in a wine country both US & Italy. Fast moving – Good book.
The Hyde Park Murder by Elliott Roosevelt Excellent mystery. Twists till the end. Quick read (181 pgs.) and fun.
Murder and the 1st Lady by Elliott Roosevelt Excellent. Keeps you guessing till the end. Fast paced, quick read.
Murder in the Blue Room by Elliott Roosevelt Very Good. Light read. Real mystery.
Sullivan’s Evidence by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg I really enjoy her series. There are always twists and turns.
Sudden Death by David Rosenfelt A skillfully written legal suspense novel sprinkled with humor. Having read previous books by this author, I was familiar with the characters and their placement in the plot. My suggestion is to read previous books first to appreciate the personalities. The book has a taste of humor throughout causing a chuckle when you least expect it. Good mix of tension and story line. The plot concerns a major league basketball player charged with murder and the unraveling of a plot to frame him.
17 Tyrant of the Mind by Priscilla Royal A complex enthralling mystery with realistic details and people with authentic emotions.
Hidden Prey by John Sandford As always, this Prey novel was great, even though the whole “Russian spy” plot isn’t my thing. I’m still hooked and love reading about all the recurring characters.
Broken Prey by John Sandford One of the best Prey novels. I’m just disappointed I’ll have to wait until next spring to read the newest installment in the series!
Copycats by Erica Spindler Wonderful, fast-paced-hard to put down. Keeps the reader in suspense. Surprises with the outcomes. Very unexpected. Emphasis on characters’ weaknesses is well woven into the plot.
The Father Hunt by Rex Stout Detective story from earlier time period. Good story, suspenseful, but lacks ‘characters ‘ of newer detective stories.
Hoax by Robert K. Tanenbaum One of Tanenbaun’s best. He seems to get better with each novel. Holds your interest throughout.
Bad Twin by Gary Troup Fair plot and development. A bit too spicy at times. Surprise ending.
Jest & Die by Stella Whitelaw This is a good book. I will read more of her Jordan Lacey mysteries.
Blood Orchid by Stuart Woods Great summer reading! An exciting page-turner. I could not put it down.
Capital Crimes by Stuart Woods I like and have read many of Stuart Woods’ books and really like his style of writing as well as the contents of the story.
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Chiefs by Stuart Woods Very good if you like Woods. Basis for series about Will Lee.
Dark Harbor by Stuart Woods (audio CD) • All of Wood’s characters are in this book that takes place on a Maine island. Holly is kidnapped and Stone Barrington, etc attempt rescue. • Always enjoy Woods’ Barrington characters. Fast moving and typical Woods’ twists and turns. A nice reunion of the Barrington characters – missed some Dino escapades in this one.
Iron Orchid by Stuart Woods • Fast pace murder mystery with CIA & FBI and all other law enforcement. In the end, you’re almost voting for the bad guy to win. • CIA agent Holly Barker is good, believable and a female inspiration. Stuart Woods at his best.
LA Times by Stuart Woods Not a typical Woods book. Not as good as most.
Two-Dollar Bill by Stuart Woods • I love the way he puts the story together and suspense and mystery. • One of Stuart Woods’ best. Lawyer Stone Barrington almost meets his match in a new client who turns out to be a wealthy con man out for more than just legal advise. Up-to-date, fast moving with a hair- raising ending.
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