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I am convinced I had already read this book and Goodreads was right-it's been 4 years. It's always nice to spend time with Inspector Pekkala.

Pekkala and Kirov, his assistant, are hot on the trail of a found painting , The Shepard, and who might have initially stolen it. There's a chemist specializing in nerve agents and his brother who's part of cult known as the Skoptsy. Throw in Rasputin, the Romanovs, and Stalin and you have a thrilling ride through history.

I usually don't like alternating time lines but this one works really well. You have to know how the painting ended up out of the hands of the Tsar and into a crypt in Germany. And I liked the back and forth aspect-learn a little past and then learn how Pekkala is going to move forward with his investigation.

Overall, I love this series and found that even though this was probably a reread, I really enjoyed the journey.

I have never read anything by Steinbeck before-shame I know. This collection has given me a great introduction to his work. I can't wait to delve into more of Steinbeck's work.

I really enjoyed “The Flight” and “The Red Pony” from this collection. “The Flight” reminded me of why I love Westerns-the sense of place and the fight for survival.

I usually read with an intent to give away the book once I'm done. I'm hanging on to this one for a rare reread.

This series is one of the best mystery series being written right now. In this installment, Stevens and Windemere chase a serial killer that preys on prostitutes and train hoppers. So good, and the last hundred pages just fly by. If you're into mysteries, give this series a try.

Bryan Stevenson's battle for those on death row and those with life-long sentences are eye-opening and heart-wrenching. Several of the cases highlighted really showcase the need for judicial reform in the US. Tough read that challenges you to see the judicial system as is and not as how it works on TV.

Definitely recommended reading for everyone, not just those interested in racial equality or criminal justice.

Nothing quite like love that burns crazy.

True crime novel based around arsonist and specifically how little we know about arsonists. Also wrapped up in this story is the dying and decaying small America life.

While good, it wasn't excellent and I had picked it up because it was on one of the best true crime lists that are floating around on the web.

Overall, it's solid and good, just not standout, recommend type of true crime.