'The Executor' by Jesse Kellerman - I found this a fascinating read. Set in Harvard, the story features a selfish young PHD Philosophy student who stumbles onto an advantageous job opportunity and eventual inheritance. The plot develops as the (rather pompous and opiniated) young man learns avariciousness and subterfuge and a multitude of behaviours that are (supposedly) foreign to his 'principles' and arguably to his nature. An intriguing read for those who are interested in human behaviour. ****1/2
'The Bricklayer' by Noah Boyd - This novel (made available by Rita Eremin) was a true page turner. The main character Steve Vail is a (forcibly) retired FBI agent who refuses to suffer fools gladly. He is tracked down by the current FBI deputy assistent director who surmises Vail's 'maverick' approach is exactly what is needed to deal with the spate of ingenious murders designed to embarrass and implicate the FBI. The 'traps' set to kill any agent foolhardy enough to attempt to unmask the murderers makes for thrilling reading with Vail's narrow escapes and psychological profiling of the murderers. ****1/2
'61 Hours' by Lee Child - Set in snowstorm where a bus carrying elderly tourists crashes unexpectedly and with potentially life-threatening consequences, Jack Reacher, who had earlier joined the tour in a random attempt to 'keep moving', manages to rescue the situation. Owning nothing and dependent completely on a credit card, he creates suspicion in the local police who come to realise that Reacher has a mysterious and possibly sinister past. He proves to be the town's saviour, however, as the community becomes threatened by outside forces determined to destroy anyone and anything which stands in their way. ****
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