Danny and Ceepak are going to Atlantic City as in case they are needed to testify to put Ceepak's dad in prison.  In the meantime, Danny gets a call from his old girlfriend saying that she needs to see him immediately.  She is working as a nanny for a famous magician and his family.  Before Danny can find out why she wanted to see him, the girl is found dead and in some very compromising circumstances.  Danny and Ceepak join up with the local authorities to find out who killed her.

I read this book a month or so ago, so the details are a little fuzzy.  Still, I always enjoy Danny and Ceepak.  Both characters seem to be growing and maturing.  Danny has adopted more of Ceepak's code and Ceepak, since his marriage, seems to be able to enjoy life a little more.  This book dealt with some difficult topics but they were done in a good way to keep the reader thinking.  Can't wait to read the next one!

Rating - A-

BOND GIRL

Alex Garrett has dreamed of being on Wall Street since she was a young girl.  She loved going to work with her father when she was growing up.  She works hard and graduates from the University of Virginia and ends up with an offer to work on Wall Street.  Her illusions are quickly burst when she has to sit on a small folding chair and watch others and answer to "Girlie".  Alex learns quickly and gradually gains the respect of her mostly male co-workers.  Still, the economy is in trouble and life on Wall Street is changing.  Alex has to decide what matters the most to her.

This novel by Erin Duffy was a fun and amusing look at the financial world on Wall Street through the eyes of a young woman trying to make her way in a man's world.  Alex was a great character.  She tries hard to please but she still manages to maintain some backbone.  Some of her problems are heartbreaking but it is a fun read.  I certainly would never consider a career on Wall Street but I enjoyed the view through Alex's young eyes.

Rating - A

MERCY FALLS

Cork is attending to business on the reservation when he and his deputy are ambushed.  Marcia Dross is seriously injured and Cork is hot on the trail to find out who did it.  At nearly the same time, a man that Cork's wife, Jo, has been dealing with about gambling contracts for the reservation is found dead.  Cork isn't sure but it is possible that the two incidents are connected.  Cork is pretty certain that the shots fired at the reservation were meant for him.  When his family seems to be in danger, Cork knows he must do whatever is necessary to protect them and to find the killer.

I listened to part of this book and then a month or two later finished it up.  As usual, that kind of choppiness leads to some loss of the story.  I always love Cork O'Connor and this was no exception, that is, except for the ending.  I was really disappointed in this book for that reason.  I don't recall this happening in other books by William Kent Krueger.  I certainly plan to read the next in the series but I am hoping for a better conclusion.

Rating - B+

AS THE CROW FLIES

Walt Longmire is back and he has an important assignment.  He and Standing Bear have to make arrangements for his daughter, Cady's wedding.  He is nervous to start with but when he and the Bear witness a young woman fall from a cliff with a baby in her arms, Walt is torn in his loyalties.  Does he help out the young sherrif of the reservation who is surly, inexperienced and keeps trying to arrest him?  Or, should he for once put his personal life ahead of everything else and make sure that he has everything ready for Cady and her wedding?  As usual, Walt tries to do the right thing.

I love Craig Johnson's books with Walt Longmire.  Sometimes the Indian mysticism is a little strange for me but overall, I enjoyed the whole story.  We got plenty of Standing Bear this time.  No Vic but I'm sure she will be around for the next adventure.

Rating - A

After Camelot

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis compared the magical time of her husband's presidency to Camelot.  In the years that followed, it seemed that maybe the Kennedys were indeed cursed.  Another brother was assissinated and the younger brother was involved in an accident where a young woman was killed.  His delay in reporting the accident cost his chance to be president.  Other members of the younger generation had issues with the law and addictions.   Was Camelot over or did it ever exist at all?

I have been a long time follower of the the Kennedy legacy.  I have read many books on various members of the family.  I truly enjoyed this account by Randy Taraborrelli.  I was impressed by his balanced look at all the family of all generations.  He didn't whitewash anyone's mistakes but he also tried to point out when people had changed.  I found this book to be a quick read despite its hefty volume and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Rating - A