45.) A Cinderella Affidavit by Michael Fredrickson – An affidavit featuring imaginary people and events involves a young Boston lawyer in a murder of a policeman, commercial law manipulations and major law firm politics – good, paperback buy. (Nov. 30/00)

44.) Legacy of the Dead by Charles Todd – Inspector Rutledge pursues two faint trails in a Scottish murder case with Hamish’s constant comments in his head. Hardcover. (Nov. 21/00)

43.) The Spinster and the Prophet by A.B. McKillop – The fascinating story of how H.G. Wells stole the work of Florence Deeks of Toronto for his history of the world and the resulting trial over literary piracy. A great book. (Nov. 15/00) (Best non-fiction of 2000)

42.) Jupiter’s Bones by Faye Kellerman – A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus mystery involving the death of an L.A. cult leader whose beliefs flow from modern physics. Excellent. Hardcover. (Nov. 17/00)

41.) McNally’s Folly by Vincent Lardo (Lawrence Sanders is deceased) – A light amusing caper continuing the series of Palm Beach sleuth, Archy McNally, in which he deals with a psychic to the wealthy. The style is more substantial than the plot. Nice (library). (Oct. 29/00)