Resurrection Bay, Viksic - B-

                                               This is a pretty solid mystery set in Melbourne, and since I do not think I've read a novel set in Australia in ages, that is a good thing. The protagonist is a late-30's security consultant who just happens to be deaf. He was six when he lost his hearing due to a case of meningitis. His ex is a gorgeous Aborigine who helps him out when one of his buddies and business associates is murdered. There is a bit of exploration of the plight of indigenous people, as well as deaf issues, thus making this a cut above the usual stuff I knock off in a day. But, just a cut.