David Casarett – Murder at the House of Rooster Happiness
First in a series about The Ethical Chaing Mai Detective Agency rooted in Thailand where Ladarat Patalung is the nurse ethicist at Sriphat Hospital.
Carl Hiaasen – Razor Girl
Razor Girl is Merry Mansfield who is an expert at rear-ending target vehicles while shaving her cooch. Hiaasen is the master of the comic weird crime novel.
Michael Koryta – Rise The Dark
those who like novels sporting a touch of the supernatural, and characters who are willing to make momentous sacrifices for the greater good, will enjoy this novel.
Steve Cavanagh – The Plea
Murder, blackmail, and larceny. At a robust 560 pages, The Plea features Eddie Flynn, a clever, quick thinking former con artist who now employs his unique set of skills as a crackerjack lawyer who can ferret out the truth and outsmart just about anyone.
David Swinson – The Second Girl
Ex-cop with a habit ends up having to find missing girl. A good thriller.
Steve Cavanagh – The Defence
Despite having all the ingredients for a great thriller, unfortunately, this reader could not initially get into and enjoy The Defence, although it did improve over time.