book I just finished: Dead Even by Brad Meltzer

Meltzer is promoted as the next John Grisham, but as this book confirms he is still in the bush leagues. Dead Even is interesting enough to get you through your evenings, but ultimately not much of a thriller. Meltzer divides the action up between an ADA-wife and her prosector-husband, but one only need referece Jeffrey Archer for a true master at split stories. This is my third Meltzer book, and while each has a terrific premise, they all fall short of taut, edge-of-your-seat adventures. The wrong-doers are brought to justice here, too long after their menacing edge has withered away.

Grade: B-