Agent X   Noah Boyd
Second Steve Vail novel. This time he tracks down a complicated Russian spy network that tried to kill, then frame, the woman he loves. Quick-paced, action-packed, fairly-intelligent, and adequately-written. Very similar to the Reacher series by Lee Child. Slightly too long, a little padded, but pretty enjoyable for an escape.

Rhino Ranch   Larry McMurtry
The final novel featuring Duane Moore. This time he is still trying to find love and wholeness with the same lack of luck, while the world speeds past and he grows old. Still love McMurtry’s style and the characters that populate these novels. Sorry to see them go. Couldn’t put it down. Enjoyed the read very much.