New York, New York

The 25th Hour by David Benioff. So so character study of a convict you're supposed to root for but somehow I couldn't. Great descriptions of New York City, however.

Darkness becomes him

Priest by Ken Bruen is is dark. And then some. Any time you find yourself reading a book where the protagonist, who has just been released from the nuthouse (he went mad because his best friend's daughter (who had Down's Syndrome) crawled through a window and died while he was babysitting her) becomes involved in a case concerning a beheaded pedophiliac priest, ask yourself: is this a Ken Bruen book? If it is, you're in luck. Possibly the darkest entry yet in his line of alcoholic Irish detective Jack Taylor mysteries. I enjoy them immensely for their darkness, and this one is no exception. A cracklin' good read, the usual sparseness that manages to say more with less. And then Bruen outBruens himself with the ending. Too much, too dark, methinks.

The Killing of the Tinkers is another Jack Taylor book up to par with the others. Get to know him.

Once were Cops by Ken Bruen is a fierce swift read told (mostly) from the point of view of a psychotic masquerading as police. Original, engaging, and not as dark as some of his others.

Nothing said about Nothing

Recently read: To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis and found it hilarious.

Tried to read Lincoln's Dreams by same author, but found it a bit boring, not as well written and the female character really annoyed me.

Over the Christmas holiday I finished Passage by Willis and enjoyed it, rather intriguing concept, but probably wouldn't recommend it unless you are fascinated by the topic (near death experiences), or just really love this author. Rambled on for at least 100 pages more than I needed; but I did feel compelled to finish it, so I guess that says something.

Still, highly recommend To Say Nothing of the Dog!