Kate’s 2¢:”Suicide Run”, “Cielo Azul”, and “One Dollar Jackpot by Michael Connelly

”Suicide Run”, “Cielo Azul”, and “One Dollar Jackpot by Michael Connelly

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

The stories I’ve read prior to these three, are of Harry when he was off the force, somewhat labeled as a black sheep.

Suicide Run” – With Harry’s typical confidence, logic, and intuition, he doesn’t let go of the case until he’s solved it.  and

“Cielo Azul” – Once again, Harry doesn’t let go, but this time, although he finds the murderer, he’ll never find out the victim’s name.

“One Dollar Jackpot –  Harry works with a colleague, training her in the fine art of ‘catch a murder’.

From https://www.michaelconnelly.com

Michael Connelly (b. July 21st, 1956 in Philadelphia) is a bestselling American author. He is most famous for writing two series of crime novels, one following LAPD Detective Harry Bosch and a second featuring defense attorney Mickey Haller.

He is also the executive producer of Bosch, an Amazon Studios original based on his bestselling character Harry Bosch.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Suicide run: three Harry Bosch stories DB97953

Connelly, Michael. Reading time: 3 hours, 18 minutes.

Read by Len Cariou.

Mystery and Detective Stories

LAPD Detective Harry Bosch in three never-before-collected stories. In the title entry, the apparent suicide of a beautiful young starlet turns out to be much more sinister than it seems. Also includes “Cielo Azul” and “One Dollar Jackpot. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2011.

Kate’s 2¢: “Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Touch” (Book 4) AND “Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Heart” (Book 5) by Laura Florand

“Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Touch” (Book 4) AND   “Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Heart” (Book 5) by Laura Florand

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

“Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Touch” (Book 4) AND   “Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Heart” (Book 5) by Laura Florand

In addition to down-loading my own selections from the NLS/BARD/LOC, they will send me a variety of cartridges. When stories came on the tape cassettes, my policy was to listen to one side of the tape. If it caught my fancy, I’d finish the book; otherwise, I’d send it back. Now, with cartridges, I’ll listen for a while. If there’s a lot of four letter words and other lazy language, I’ll send it back.

I received “Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Touch” (Book 4); “Amour et chocolat: The Chocolate Heart” (Book 5); and “Amour Et Chocolat: The Chocolate Temptation” (book 6) by Laura Florand all on one cartridge. I listened to Book 4, wondering all the time if it might catch fire and move along more quickly. It didn’t. Then, I listened to Book 5, but found the same style rather slow to come to any climax (excuse the pun!), but, it didn’t. I did not read more than a few virtual pages in Book 6.

In Book 4, the main characters hopped into bed to shake booty before they shook hands. In Book 5, other main characters took an agonizing long time to get to the point. I didn’t read Book 6.

Aside from the amoral aspect of these stories (Yes, I’m a prude.), the French men I’ve met are in no way as insecure as these chocolate chefs are. Then again, the men I knew weren’t as successful as Florand’s men and women.

I like the way Florand  introduced characters based on previous stories, but, they were relatives and you didn’t need to read the previous books to know what their history was and how they related to each other.

Since I only speak English, Spanish, and profanity and now can braille all three, I found so much French language incomprehensible and irritating. I think if you’ve been to France and know the many streets and places she mentions, you might enjoy Florand’s books.

FROM nlS/BARD/LOC:

Amour et Chocolat. Books 1-2 DB91392

Florand, Laura. Reading time: 20 hours, 5 minutes.

Read by Mare Trevathan.

Romance

Two contemporary romance novels, written in 2012 and 2013 and set in Paris. In The Chocolate Thief, American Cade Corey, heiress to a chocolate fortune, arrives in Paris determined to get famed chocolatier Sylvain Marquis to work for her company. Also includes The Chocolate Kiss. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2013.

Amour et Chocolat. Books 4-6 DB93146

Florand, Laura. Reading time: 47 hours, 0 minutes.

Read by Carol Jacobanis.

Romance

Three contemporary romance novels and a novella set in the pastry kitchens and chocolate shops of Paris and Provence, written in 2013 and 2014. Includes The Chocolate Touch, The Chocolate Heart, the novella Shadowed Heart, and The Chocolate Temptation. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2014.