What I Read in February

It's time again for my monthly list of the books I read.

All ratings are on a scale from 1 (bad) to 5 (great).  Links will take you to my full review.

BLACK ICE by Andrew Lane - 4

A teenage Sherlock Holmes takes a trip to London to visit his brother only to find his brother as the only suspect in a locked room murder.  It's an interesting and fun book, but it was rather slow to get going.

SUSPECT by Robert Crais - 5

In this stand alone novel, Scott James is trying to return to the LAPD after being shot in the line of duty, losing his partner in the process.  He's joined the K-9 unit and teamed up with Maggie, a dog who has also undergone trauma.  Will the two help each other heal?  And will Scott track down the men who shot him?  This reminds me why I need to read more Crais.  I loved the book, feeling for the characters and getting caught up in the story.  I'm not a dog person either, so that tells you just how great the characters are.

STRIDES: A HISTORY OF RUNNING BY AN UNLIKELY ATHLETE byBenjamin Cheever - 3

At times, an interesting look at running throughout history.  However, the book really needed better focus, and I often got frustrated by his rabbit trails.

ARSENIC AND OLD PUZZLES by Parnell Hall - 3

Cora Felton has found herself involved in another murder when a Sudoku shows up on the body of a man poisoned at a boarding house in town.  It's the usual verbal sparring and puzzles fans of the series will love.  I was just bothered by one action Cora took part way through the book.