Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Tech by Mark Ravine and Gone Too Far by Debra Webb

A couple of short reviews.


 From description:  Alexandra has just taken charge of her new team, a motley crew of screw-ups at the Arizona Field Office, the latest in a series of forgettable assignments.


The first in a new series,  The Tech  is not at all believable, but fun, nevertheless.  There's a conspiracy of connected crimes, an evil cabal, and a mysterious IT tech.

The cover doesn't work for me, but I enjoyed the book.  FBI escapism.

e-book from Dawn Hill Publications

I read the first in this series in July and liked it, so I was pleased to get the second in the Devlin and Falco series.  

from description:  As veteran detectives of the Birmingham Police Department, Kerri Devlin and Luke Falco have seen it all. So when the city’s new hotshot deputy district attorney turns up dead as part of a double homicide, the partners immediately get to work.

I was glad to see Sadie Cross make another appearance and get more of her background; hope for more of her in the future.  

Kerri Devlin and Luke Falco have a great partnership that will probably lead to more.  I like the friendship and the way Luke steps in when Kerri's daughter has a serious problem.

Several storylines and complications.  

NetGalley/Thomas & Mercer
Suspense.  April, 2021.  Print length:  382 pages.

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We have been Christmas-ing around here.  




Three birthdays down and one to go.  :)


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15 comments:

  1. Lark December 10, 2020 3:08 PM

    Cute Christmas decorations! And I don't mind unbelievable in books when they're also a fun ride. :)

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    1. jenclairDecember 10, 2020 7:01 PM

      My husband carved all of the Santas (and many more scattered around the house or with our daughters) and they are a major part of our decorating. The Tech was fast paced, and I liked the characters. :)

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    2. Les in OregonDecember 11, 2020 6:51 PM

      How wonderful that your husband carved those Santas! Such talent.

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  2. Literary FelineDecember 10, 2020 7:09 PM

    Sometimes unbelievable is what a reader needs. The Tech does sound fun. Pretty decorations. :-)

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    1. jenclairDecember 11, 2020 5:07 AM

      Sometimes we just accept all of the fallacies and enjoy the ride. :)

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  3. MelodyDecember 10, 2020 10:10 PM

    Gone Too Far sounds like a good one based on the characterisations. And I love your Christmas decor. :)

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    1. jenclairDecember 11, 2020 5:09 AM

      Debra Webb's books have kept me involved, and I like this new series. Working on the Christmas spirit around here. :)

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  4. Ashley SappDecember 10, 2020 11:48 PM

    Sometimes unbelievable reads are just the escape I need, especially when they're fun. I love your Christmas decorations! They're so pretty! :)

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    1. jenclairDecember 11, 2020 5:13 AM

      I'm all for escapism! It provides a balance, we often need now days. Thanks, there is a comfort in Christmas decorations--and twinkling lights. :)

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  5. CathyDecember 11, 2020 1:55 AM

    Love the Christmas decorations!

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  6. KayDecember 11, 2020 12:52 PM

    Beautiful decorations! And your husband carved the Santas? Wow! So very talented, both of you!

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    1. jenclairDecember 12, 2020 4:50 AM

      When our girls were small, he would use the trunks from our Christmas trees to carve the next year's Santas. :)

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    2. jenclairDecember 12, 2020 11:55 AM

      I wish he'd carve more. The girls hi-jacked some of my favorites. ")

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  7. TeresaFebruary 16, 2021 3:30 PM

    Somehow missed this post, Christmas is a busy time but I love seeing a few of your decorations, and especially Fee's carved Santas. What a treat! I also spied the sweet little heart. I'll have to tell Ricky.

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