Categorical Reading Lists

Chief Inspector Gamache #9

A very complex book but well worth the read. Myrna sends out a message to Gamache that sends him to Three Pines, which turns into a murder. Gamache takes on the case--the last of a famous set of Quintuplets is found murdered in her own home. This plot line shares space with Gamache's ongoing battle against corruption and evil in the heart of the Surete and the tragedy that is Jean Guy and his continuing struggles with addiction. 

I won't go into details for fear of spoilers...but if you don't like spoilers of any kind stop reading now...as by the end of this book a lot of dangling plotlines are quite satisfactorily wrapped up and tied with a bow...this themes nicely with the Christmas time setting of the book.

June Bug by Jess Lourey

This series is growing on me-- they are certainly light and quick reads. I appreciate Mira's sense of humor, although it must be said that, she is very judgemental. Have already ordered the the next book in the series (July) and consider this reading time well spent. Sometimes you just need a quick light read.

Laidlaw by William McIlvanney

A Jack Laidlaw Investigation #1

At first I didn't think I would make it past the prologue (a rambling panic driven stream of thought as the killer rushed away in horror from his crime) and then I thought I wouldn't get past the thick Scottish accents and yes, Laidlaw does ponificate and philosiphize a lot, but by the next time I looked up from the book it was to realize I was reading Chapter 7.  

This was reading time well spent and I will be reading more from this author. I do love me some Scottish noir and I still miss reading Alan Parks.

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