20.) The Runner by Christopher Reich – A thriller set in Germany in the summer of 1945 in which an American military lawyer chases/tracks the Nazi SS officer who murdered his brother and is now after world leaders at Potsdam. Next not hardcover. (May 6/00)

19.) a.) Socrates trial in Notable Trials (Apr. 30/00)

18.) Sweet Forever by George P. Pelecanos - A thriller / adventure set in Washington, D.C. Very dark; often grim; well written; not sure would buy again. (Apr. 25/00)

17.) Hush Money by Robert B. Parker – Spenser and Hawk work simultaneously on cases to gain tenure for a professor and to aid a woman being stalked. Smooth reading. Excellent. (Apr. 17/00)

16.) The Price of Power by James W. Huston – A thriller involving Indonesian terrorists, the defence of an admiral at court-martial and a presidential impeachment for pacifism. Would not buy. (Apr. 15/00)