Bernie Gunther is now an insurance loss adjuster. He is the same uncouth character with a nose for solving a crime. This time he has to investigate the sinking of a boat that is supposedly seeking Greek relics. Mossad, corrupt politicians, and Nazis all add to the intrigue.
Category: Reviews
In Senior Gap Years, you have the time to catch up on all the books you missed. These are independent reviews of books that I am enjoying in retirement (yes, I used the “R” word!). Please free to comment on the reviews.
30 Days of Justis (by John Ellsworth)
[star rating=”5″ max=”5″] In 30 Days of Justis attorney Michael Gresham discovers that a daughter (he never knew he had) is on death row for the murder of a Judge. There are just 30 days to save her, and he is fighting cronyism and the prejudice against sex workers. The suspense builds as we approach the final days.
Tips for Living (by Renée Shafransky)
[star rating=”4″ max=”5″] Nora has escaped from New York City to small town Pequod after her now ex-husband’s (Hugh) affair resulting in pregnancy! She has started re-building her life as a journalist on the local rag until her life is shattered by Hugh’s purchase of a property in the town.
Real Tigers (by Mike Herron)
A spy thriller with a dysfunctional cast. Intriguing dialogue but an implausible plot.
Things We Never Said (by Nick Alexander)
[star rating=”5″ max=”5″] It is a sad, funny but uplifting read. It is a roller coaster emotional journey as we follow life for Sean after his wife Catherine has died following a long fight against cancer. Compelling and thoroughly enjoyable.
A Dark so Deadly (by Stuart MacBride)
[star rating=”3″ max=”5″] This standalone crime thriller depicts a dark community haunted by a serial killer, who likes to mummify his victims, in Scotland. The crime is investigated by a motley squad of misfits. Excellent dialogue. An entertaining read but probably instantly forgettable.
The Good Daughter (by Karin Slaughter)
[star rating=”5″ max=”5″] This was an interesting gritty story of two sisters who suffered a harrowing episode in their past and how it completely changed their lives.
Free Books to Download or Read
In retirement (or as my partner says: “Gap Years”), you inevitably have more time to read! In the digital age visits to the library become less frequent so how can you obtain Free Books to Download or Read? Free Books Online There are a number of sites where you can read books online for free…
The Sunday Philosophy Club (by Alexander McCall Smith)
[star rating=”3″ max=”5″] Where was the NO 1 Philosopher Club described in the title? The book felt at times that the “crime” story was secondary to the philosophical content.
The Bone Field (by Simon Kernick)
[star rating=”4″ max=”5″] An evil crime thriller that is quite disturbing. The “hero” detective has a dubious moral compass, and the perpetrators of various murders are even more diabolical. Who is worst? Difficult tell at times!