Kate’s 2¢: “Lady Yesterday” by Loren D. Estleman

“Lady Yesterday” by Loren D. Estleman

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…

A few take-aways:

–Don’t work yourself up to something that won’t happen

–Everyone is looking for where he came from

–The harder you look for a thing the more disappointed you’re going to be when you find it.

   I’m not quite sure where the title comes from, but this is an interesting story with an uninteresting ending.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Loren D. Estleman (born September 15, 1952, in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is an American writer of detective and Western fiction. He is known for a series of crime novels featuring the investigator Amos Walker.[1]

Estleman graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1974 with a BA in English and journalism. In 2002, Eastern Michigan University presented him with an honorary doctorate in humane letters. He married the mystery writer Deborah Morgan in 1993. He writes with a manual typewriter.[2]

   Estleman published his first novel, The Oklahoma Punk in 1976,[1] and published the first of his P.I. Amos Walker series, for which he is most famous, in 1980.[1] Other series center on Old West marshal Page Murdock and hitman Peter Macklin. He has also written a series of novels about the history of crime in Detroit (also the setting of his Walker books), and a more recent series about Valentino, who tracks down lost films, and crimes related to them. His non-series works include Bloody Season, a fictional recreation of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and several novels and stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, as well as contributions to several books on how to write and sell stories and novels. Estleman’s literary works have been recognized and highlighted by Michigan State University in their Michigan Writers Series.[3]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Lady yesterday DB107757

Estleman, Loren D. Reading time: 6 hours, 45 minutes.

Read by Andy Pyle.

Mystery and Detective Stories

Private investigator Amos Walker bumps into his old flame Iris outside a steakhouse. She has returned to Detroit to search for her father, who she grew up believing to be dead. Amos offers to look for him, and his investigation leads him to Detroit’s jazz scene. Violence and strong language. 1987.

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Kate’s 2¢: “Overboard: a V.I. Warshawski novel” by Sara Paretsky

“Overboard: a V.I. Warshawski novel” by Sara Paretsky

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…

   I don’t understand how a person – male or female – can be beaten severely up and then get right up to fight again.  If I spend an hour weeding my garden, I can hardly move the next day!

   I enjoyed this fast moving story with all the bullet points of two dogs, two young adults struggling for maturity, drama in a big, old mansion, and the Chicago River with all its own mysteries.

   I’ve not heard this narrator before, so I don’t know if the edge in her voice is natural or used to portray this story. It made me feel angry all throughout the story.

Sara Paretsky (born June 8, 1947) is an American author of detective fiction, best known for her novels focused on the protagonist V. I. Warshawski . Paretsky was born in Ames, Iowa. Her father was a microbiologist and moved the family to Kansas in 1951 after taking a job at the University of Kansas, where Paretsky eventually graduated.

   Paretsky revolutionized the mystery world in 1982 when she introduced V.I. Warshawski in “Indemnity Only”.

From www.goodreads.com/author/show/717304.Susan_Ericksen

Susan Ericksen is a Renaissance woman. In addition to being an Earphones-winning audiobook narrator and director–she’s a writer, an amateur linguist, an actress, a mother, and a wife. In the 1980s she joined former classmate David Colacci in western Michigan, where he was artistic director for the Hope Summer Repertory Theater.

Susan Ericksen (Narrator of Jane Eyre) – Goodreads

   Ericksen graduated with a masters of Fine Arts in acting. In the 1980s she started narrating books for Brilliance. She has narrated over 300 books and has won several awards. Her husband David Colacci is also a narrator.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Overboard: a V.I. Warshawski novel DB108394

Paretsky, Sara. Reading time: 14 hours, 43 minutes.

Read by Susan Ericksen.

Mystery and Detective Stories

“Legendary detective V. I. Warshawski uncovers a nefarious conspiracy preying on Chicago’s weak and vulnerable, in this thrilling novel from New York Times bestseller Sara Paretsky. On her way home from an all-night surveillance job, V. I. Warshawski is led by her dogs on a mad chase that ends when they discover a badly injured teen hiding in the rocks along Lake Michigan. The girl only regains consciousness long enough to utter one enigmatic word. V. I. helps bring her to a hospital, but not long after, she vanishes before anyone can discover her identity. As V. I. attempts to find her, the detective uncovers an ugly consortium of Chicago powerbrokers and mobsters who are prepared to kill the girl. And now V. I.’s own life is in jeopardy as well. Told against the backdrop of a city emerging from its pandemic lockdown, Overboard lays bare the dark secrets and corruption buried in Chicago’s neighborhoods in masterly fashion.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2022

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Kate’s 2¢: “The River Murders” by James Patterson and James O. Born

“The River Murders” by James Patterson and James O. Born

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…

“Hidden” is one of those machismo tales of exaggerations, blood guts, and  a happy ending. Mitchum uses the deadly force he learned in Navy SEALs training to righteously maim, kill, and save himself and the ones he loves.

“Malicious” Mitchum says he’s 6’2”, 190 pounds, but the Newburgh police make him look small.  I used to live in Newburgh and I don’t remember them as being that big or the city that bad. My colleague  taught in Marlboro and it was a nice small town back in the day. Okay, this story is fiction. I get that.

   I like the comment:  It takes a lot to shake a Mother’s love.

”Malevolent”

In this story, Mitchum says he is 230 pounds. Well, I guess we all put on weight as we age.

   The three stories in this trilogy could stand alone, but there are multiple threads that run through each of them that tie the narrative together.  Most notable is his love and respect for his Mother.

   I enjoyed listening to Greg Baglia read these stories.  Thank you.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Born was raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, and attended Florida State University. Born went to graduate school at the University of Southern Mississippi. After graduation, Born became interested in law enforcement.

   James O. Born is an American novelist who used a career in law enforcement to add realistic details and dialogue to his crime thrillers. His first novel, Walking Money, released in 2004, received rave reviews[citation needed] and was shortlisted for the Barry Award (for crime novels).[citation needed] His third novel, Escape Clause, won the gold medal in the inaugural Florida Book Award.[citation needed] He currently co-writes many of his novels with best-selling author James Patterson.[1]

   Born wrote two science fiction novels, published by Macmillan, under the pseudonym James O’Neal. The name change was designed to avoid confusion among his crime fiction fans.

From Wikipedia:

James Patterson books have sold more than 300 million copies and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes’s list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million. His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million.

   In November 2015, Patterson received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, which cited him as a “passionate campaigner to make books and reading a national priority. A generous supporter of universities, teachers colleges, independent bookstores, school libraries, and college students, Patterson has donated millions of dollars in grants and scholarships with the purpose of encouraging Americans of all ages to read more books.”

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The river murders DB108451

Patterson, James; Born, James O. Reading time: 8 hours, 9 minutes.

Read by Greg Baglia.

Suspense Fiction

Adventure

Mystery and Detective Stories

“In these thrilling stories, Mitchum investigates three dangerous cases — and learns that chasing the truth means going to the point of no return. Hidden: After being rejected from the Navy SEALs, Mitchum becomes his small town’s unofficial private eye. But his investigation skills are put to the test when he must find his missing teenage cousin — and uncovers a government conspiracy in the process. Malicious: Mitchum is back. His brother’s been charged with murder. Nathaniel swears he didn’t kill anyone, but word on the street is that he was involved with the victim’s wife. Now, Navy SEAL dropout Mitchum will break every rule to expose the truth — even if it destroys the people he loves. Malevolent: Mitchum has never been more desperate. One by one his loved ones have become victims of carefully staged attacks. There’s only one way to stop the ruthless mastermind intent on destroying everyone around him — to go on the most dangerous hunt of his life.” — Provided by publisher. Unr

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Inn” by Candice Fox and James Patterson

“The Inn” by Candice Fox and James Patterson

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…

   I like that even though James Patterson is a very prolific writer, he takes the time to co-author books with lesser known writers.

“The Inn”, written with Candice Fox, certainly has a house full of misfits, yet, adversity brings them together.

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A thrilling new standalone by James Patterson and Candice Fox – The Inn is here!- watch the book trailer!

Former Boston PD officer Bill Robinson thought he could escape the danger of his old life by the seaside. But he should have known trouble wouldn’t leave him alone for long… 

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From Wikipedia:

James Patterson books have sold more than 300 million copies and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes’s list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million. His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million.

   In November 2015, Patterson received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, which cited him as a “passionate campaigner to make books and reading a national priority. A generous supporter of universities, teachers colleges, independent bookstores, school libraries, and college students, Patterson has donated millions of dollars in grants and scholarships with the purpose of encouraging Americans of all ages to read more books.”

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The inn DB 96343

Patterson, James Fox, Candice. Reading time 7 hours, 19 minutes.

Read by Edoardo Ballerini. A production of National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress.

Subjects: Suspense Fiction ; Mystery and Detective Stories ; Bestsellers ; Psychological Fiction

Description: The secluded Inn at Gloucester suits its owner–former Boston police detective Bill Robinson–until Mitchell Cline arrives with a crew of local killers. Robinson teams up with three of his fearless residents–Sheriff Clayton Spears, army veteran Nick Jones, and groundskeeper Effie Johnson–to defend the inn. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2019.

• This recording is available courtesy of Hachette Audio. It has been converted to digital talking book format by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress.

• Digital talking book.

• ISBN: 9781549118890., Reissue of:, New York : Hachette Audio, 2019.

• Sheriffs; Fiction; Drugs; Psychological fiction; Hotelkeepers; Thrillers (Fiction); Talking books; Gloucester (Mass.); Detective and mystery fiction; Ex-police officers