Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a mystery. This one is good to the end. Its a simple story but filled with twists and turns that make it move along quickly. I love a book that starts with the ending so that you spend the whole book wondering how the author will get there.
I also like reading books for book club because they take me out of my comfort zone. This is a first novel by Steadman but I hope its not her last.

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Not Our Kind by Kitty Zeldis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, what a book. This is wonderful writing, rich, complete characters that are interesting and often frightening. The setting and the plot are wonderful.
Today, again, people are not afraid to be racist or anti-Semitic. This book hearkens back to those days when many clubs and venues were restricted. No Jews or Negros allowed. I never lived this but my parents did. My grandparents escaped the pogroms of Russia only to find plenty of racism here.
In my youth I thought these things had ended but I might have been wrong...

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Neon Prey by John Sandford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

John Sandford might be the most readable author i've ever read. This book can't be put down. The twists and turns, the characters and deceptions are wonderful. All in all you know what's going to happen but Sandford brings the story to life. That's why after 29 books, Lucas is still interesting.

Bravo, can't wait for the next one.

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The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I guess every book isn't for everyone. This book is highly rated and everyone I know loved it. I was bored to tears, had the whole plot, what there is of it, worked out in no time and was bored. Its a book for book club so as usual, they will show me how wrong I am.....

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The American Agent by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The best for last? This is the best of the Maisie Dobbs novels to date. The characters are mature, full and there is little question about their sincerity. In other words, the seem like real, historical figures.Of courst it is the author's wonderful imagination and her ability to weave real events, people and issues into the story. Brilliant work. I can't wait for another.

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