63. The Simeon Chamber, Steve Martini

Not literature, but a good page-turner. Sir Francis Drake's 1579 California landing and a ghost blimp in 1942 lead to murder & mayhem 30 years later.

62. Killer's Choice, Ed McBain

Annie Boone is shot in her employer's liquor store. The early 87th precinct investigation has Rashomon-like overtones and, being 87th precinct, is excellent.

38. Small Vices (Audio)

Collegiate murder and Spenser almost dies. This is the second listening for me and I look forward to more. Burt Reynolds makes the perfect Spenser.

36. The Judas Goat,Robert B. Parker

Spenser chases international terrorists, with Hawk, through London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Montreal during the Olympics.

37. Endangered Species, Nevada Barr

Murder and baby turtles for Anna Pigeon on Cumberland Island off the Georgia Coast. This is a great series.

32. Le Rameau Brisé (When the Bough Breaks, French vers.), Jonathan Kellerman

Can't believe I never read this first in the Alex Delaware series. Tale of murder and child pornography may be the best.

23. Pushing Murder, Eleanor Boylan

Clara Gamage is being targeted by a murderer. Very cosy.

22. Scary Monsters and Super Freaks, Mike Sager

Well done celebrity profiles that would interest me more if written by Tom Wolfe.

21. Tularosa, Michael McGarrity

Great find. Solid mystery with detective who is neither angry nor neurotic. Godson goes AWOL and . . . well, wouldn't want to spoil plot.