#158. Blackout by Mira Grant

Title:	Blackout
Author:	Mira Grant
Genre:	Post-apocalyptic/Zombie/Thriller/Political/Science
Synopsis:	An unexpected reunion as people in power scramble to cover up what they’ve done before they are exposed. Did I mention that this is a political conspiracy series with zombies? Because it is!
Verdict:	The ‘there is no easy answer’ end to this series is realistic and satisfying. Excellent idea well executed.
Pages:	571
Read:	March 2013

#157. Deadline by Mira Grant

Title:	Deadline
Author:	Mira Grant
Genre:	Post-apocalyptic/Zombie/Thriller/Political/Science
Synopsis:	As the conspiracy heats up and leads them deeper, the bloggers have to deal with loss as they try to survive uncovering the truth.
Verdict:	The emotional trauma is very organic and the plot continues apace despite second book syndrome. Good twists. The terminology and world-building continues to be fantastic.
Pages:	581
Read:	March 2013

#156. Death In A Strange Country by Donna Leon

Title:	Death In A Strange Country
Author:	Donna Leon
Genre:	Crime
Synopsis:	When a young American is found dead in the canals of Venice, Brunetti must navigate politics as well as evidence to work out who killed him and what they were hoping to cover up by doing so.
Verdict:	The use of diplomacy and the conspiracy to explore international relations is quite interesting, especially as this book was written in the 90s and much of the way the world fit together has changed since then.
Pages:	373
Read:	March 2013

#155. Feed by Mira Grant

Title:	Feed
Author:	Mira Grant
Genre:	Post-apocalyptic/Zombie/Thriller/Political/Science
Synopsis:	In the world left behind after the infected rise, bloggers are seen as the reliable news. As three bloggers follow a presidential candidate we find out how reliable as they risk their lives to find out what is going on in their still dangerous world.
Verdict:	A well-built world with excellent ‘science’ behind it, fast-paced story and characters you care for, especially because they're ready to be bastards when they need to be.
Pages:	571
Read:	March 2013

#154. Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon

Title:	Death At La Fenice
Author:	Donna Leon
Genre:	Crime
Synopsis:	A world famous conductor is found dead at the theatre in Venice with no clue as to who could have done it. Sifting through his past, Brunetti finds the dark side of genius.
Verdict:	Laid out nicely, painting the city without overwhelming the reader or the story with description. The characters are well drawn.
Pages:	338
Read:	March 2013