The Matarese Countdown by Robert Ludlum.
This sequel to the brilliant Matarese Circle is, I accept, rather dated, but Ludlum was a brilliant writer of this sort of book
Interesting. It is definitely written in a positive light. Concentrating (in great detail) on every match he played, but also giving an insight in to his life away from cricket
I've just finished The Don, the definitive biography of Don Bradman. 699 pages plus 30 odd pages of stats.
Absolutely brilliant.
It describes his career from playing as a child in Bowral NSW, to club cricket, then Sheffield Shield before his international career in great detail.
But the...
Two weeks ago we were in Whitby and inspired by all the local connections, and never having read Dracula by Bram Stoker (or any other "classics") I bought a copy.
Its terrific. The language (1870s) is a bit hard to follow at times, but the story and the horror is really good. When I've...
having a change from thrillers and crime mysteries and reading The Traitor Of Colditz by Robert Verkaik.
Its absolutely brilliant. Written like a story, not like a textbook, but all factual, it really is a brilliant read. Lots of stuff in this book I'd never heard of, and the level of research...
Mercy by David Baldacci
The concluding part of a three parter. I love DB books, but this one has the sense of completing a contractual obligation. Shame
Bloke came I the pub where I work and recommended SCRUBLANDS by Chris Hammer.
Mystery tale set in outback Australia.
Excellent recommendation that I am happy to pass on