The Moonstone reads like a run-of-the-mill detective novel, however, it was written in 1868. It didn’t just stand the test of time but is also groundbreaking

This is an easy read; the plot moves fast and some of the parts are very good. Unfortunately, that’s when Gardner leaves tech alone and goes back to spy craft

Camino Ghosts by John Grisham was captivating and works as a standalone story, you don’t need to read the previous two books to enjoy this one

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus shines in parts, giving a claustrophobic, cinematic feel. While intense in parts, the book becomes somewhat formulaic

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett takes place in a world where people learn how to manipulate plants and the human body

A Time to Kill by John Grisham is very enjoyable and engaging. The story is interesting, the legal theories are fascinating, and the characters are believable

Despite a seemingly complex plot, involving many characters & financial crimes, I found it easy to follow & am looking forward to see if it is part of a series

The highlight of the book was when it explored issues such as privilege, responsibilities, and what happens when all things you though secure were taken away

Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham is actually a collection of several short stories, which have very little, or nothing at all, to do with each other.

Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva is the 22nd book in the Gabriel Allon series, where the retired Israeli spy is investigating an art forgery ring