Books read in May 2010

Broken. Martina Cole. Another in the series of London villains and there goings on. Another excellent read with multiple story lines gradually pulled together over the 400 pages. So many story lines with differing characters that I am sure one or two lose ends still lie around. However, the book is such a good read that can be forgiven. 3.5 Stars.
Exit Wound. Andy McNab. I really like McNab’s books, cant explain it, I just do! This story (A Nick Stone Thriller) had Taliban, Russian Businessmen, CIA, MI6/MI5 and civilian characters and moved from Dubai, UK, Russia, Iran and all points in between. Wrapped up a little bit quickly for my liking seeing that 7/8ths of the book had been taken up ‘setting the scene’ so to speak. But sill an enjoyable read. 4 Stars.
Flash Forward. Robert J Sawyer. Set in 2009, which was more than ten years in the future when he wrote the book the novel has everyone in the world blacking out in the present for two minutes as they glimpse the future 20 years ahead. The book is an intellectual puzzle, drawing on theoretical physics to raise questions about time and space and the existence of free will, and proves once again that good science fiction does not need visual special effects to thrill. 4.5 stars.
The First Rumpole Omnibus. John Mortimer. Thirteen individual stories from the pen of John Mortimer about that that lovable barrister Rumpole. If you loved the TV series this book is for you. If not don’t read it. I loved the series and this book. 4 Stars.
Strip Jack. Ian Rankin. Another enjoyable Inspector Rebus novel. This one containing such Characters as an MP, a “rat pack”, and a new boss for Rebus. Full of clues that lead you along, full of twists that make your deductions seem faulty, with a final twist that makes you understand the whole book. Well worth the time spent reading it. 4 Stars.