Metropolis   Phillip Kerr

Latest and last of the very enjoyable Bernie Gunther series, it takes place in 1928 Berlin. Kerr uses a framework of German cinema for this murder mystery, specifically Metropolis and other Fritz Lang films, but Bernie’s struggle to stay honest and free of political pressures as he solves the case is once again a fundamental component of the plot. Like the other books in the series, it is historically accurate, Bernie is flawed, but good, and no one gets out unscathed. Wish there were going to be more. Thank you Mr. Kerr.

Exit Strategy   Martha Wells

Fourth, and I think final, book in the murderbot diaries series. Like the previous three, in this book murderbot must protect and save stupid humans from themselves and other threats. But now it finds itself  doing similar stupid things as it develops emotional connections, which it hates, and becomes more of a person. Very well imagined and executed, and very enjoyable. Wish there were more.

Rogue Protocol   Martha Wells

The third book in the murderbot diaries. Another adventure where murderbot must protect and save stupid humans from themselves and other threats. A little more complex plot and emotions as murderbot continues her quest to get evidence against GreyCris and as she develops personally. Very enjoyable.