The Wrath of Angels by John Connolly

The Wrath of Angels by John Connolly - 528 pages
Charlie Parker Book 11

A small plane crashes in a desolate Maine woods containing a secret list that could tilt the war between Good and Evil.  Another entity is protecting the crash site from all who try to investigate.  Connolly grounds the paranormal elements in a very gritty real world of fully fleshed out characters which makes it even more jarring.  PI Charlie Parker ends up being tasked with finding the list and in the end just trying to survive what comes.  Another great installment to a fascinating series that stretches the crime genre to encompass forces unseen. 

Silent Night by Robert B. Parker with Helen Brann

Silent Night by Robert B. Parker with Helen Brann--229 pages

This is another in the Spencer series.  An eleven year old street kid named Slide comes to Spencer for help in finding out who is threatening an unlicensed homeless shelter.  This was an unfinished manuscript that was completed by Parker's agent, Helen Brann.  Although it was a fun, quick read, it was not Robert Parker.