Books Read:Dragon by Steven Brust (1998) 4/5 stars
Another excellent chapter in the Vlad Taltos adventures, in which he becomes embroiled in a war, while being perhaps the only one who can bring it to an end. As always, it was well-written, and engrossing, set in a captivating and surprisingly real fantasy world.
Audio Books Completed:
See Delphi and Die by Lindsey Davis (2005) 4/5 stars
Falco travels to Greece to investigate two murders, one recent and one in the past. As is usual with the Falco mysteries, it was amusing and satisfying.
Minute for Murder by Nicholas Blake (2947) 2/5 stars
I have enjoyed the previous Nigel Strangeways mysteries, but wasn't impressed with this one. The plot was convoluted and the solution flimsy.
The Likeness by Tana French (2008) 4/5 stars
The plot was difficult to believe at first, but then the excellence of French's writing took over and it became engrossing.
The Catherine Wheel by Patricia Wentworth (1949) 3/5 stars
While investigating potential smugglers, Miss Silver is on the scene when a murder occurs. This was light and mostly enjoyable, but not fully convincing.
Murder in the Afternoon by Francis Brody (2011) 3/5 stars
This was an average historical murder mystery, enjoyable at the time but not memorable.
Did Not Finish:
A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev (2014)
I had high hopes for this due to the blurb and reviews, but was extremely disappointed. I made it through two hours and couldn't take any more: the book was poorly written, immature, not credible, and, frankly, demeaning.
