Recent Enjoyable Reads

My reading hasn't been as prolific as former years, but I am getting to a few books. Here are a couple of recent reads I enjoyed.
The Third Lynx
© 2007 Timothy Zahn
SF + + +
ISBN 9780765317322 TOR
sequel to Night Train to Rigel
Another fun Zahn adventure, with the savvy Frank Compton and his faithful sidekick Bayta, fighting the Mohdri (from Night Train). A real catchy voice, and lots of plots twists.
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A Picture of Guilt
© 2007 James Brownley
Mystery + + + +
9780727865625 Severn House
Well developed story as journalist Alison Glasby's tenacious character (often a bit overbearing, too) leads her to the true facts about a murder that occurred before she was born. Characters are well drawn and distinctive. Set in London and Norwich, England with good sense of place. ================