Dustin's comments (member since Jun 25, 2009)

Dustin's comments from the mystery lovers group.

I'll read them both :-) and I'll be posting here - sorry, it may be a while but I promise I will.

Beth, Thanks for the discussion thread! :-) Ummm right now I don't have your book because I gave it back to the library, but I did start the first few pages and it's still listed as a book I'm "currently reading" on goodreads. I do still plan to read A Real Basketcase; when I start reading it again - I'll find this thread.

Beth wrote: "I've enjoyed reading mysteries by all of the following authors who live in my home state of Colorado:

Margaret Coel
Diane Mott Davidson
Maggie Sefton
Christine Goff
Kathy Brandt
Pat Stoltey..."

I noticed Stephen White's not on your list! :-) What do you think of his books? I recently started your book...

but I'm afraid I'm giving most of my reading time to White's new book - don't worry though I'll finish yours too! I've read good things about it :-) Do you have a discussion thread for your books in this group - I'll be happy to contribute to the discussion once I get more than a few pages in.

About a month ago I started a Stephen White - Alan Gregory group on Goodreads - I enjoy getting ideas of new books to read from the larger groups dealing with a certain genre but I like discussing particular authors/series in smaller, focused groups. So far, I only have two members in my little group (that's including myself). If you're interested - please join me - particularly if you live in Colorado or enjoy Stephen White's Alan Gregory series. Thanks :-) I'm currently reading:

Krista wrote: "What are your favorites for mystery/thriller/suspense?
I'm looking for real page-turners :)"
A couple of page turners I enjoy are Tess Gerritsen - try her newest The Keepsake (2008) and Dean Koontz - his newest, Relentless (2009), was really good. Of course, if you haven't read Dan Brown try Angels and Demons or The Davinci Code (before you see the movies). I need fast paced thrillers that keep me turning the pages.


The Keepsake a Novel
Relentless A Novel

Barbara wrote: "I finished In the Moon of Red Ponies by James Lee Burke. This is one of Burke's thrillers set in Montana; criminal lawyer Billy Bob Holland learns that Wyatt Dixon, a psychopath he helped put away...."
Thanks for the recommendation - I've added this book to my "To Read" bookshelf!

Melodie wrote: "Dustin wrote: "I live in Colorful Colorado and enjoy reading the Alan Gregory series by Stephen White. I have lived in Boulder County where most of the books in the series take place since 2006. I ..."
For me they are kinda hard to get through, not quite as fast-paced as I'd like. I enjoy Stephen White more than Jonathan Kellerman who writes a similar series. Not only because I can relate to the setting but also the characters more. My wife has a disability and uses a wheelchair and we have two young children. In the stories, Alan Gregory's wife has MS and they have a daughter. It's great to see a person with a disability portrayed so well, showing having a disability doesn't mean you can't have a family and successful career. Stephen White himself has MS, so I appreciate his insights and perspectives.

I haven't read all the Stephen White/Alan Gregory novels - I think I've read about 5 total.I decided to read Kill Me (2006) and work forward to the newest one - White writes a new one every year - you might try it.

The Colorado setting is really fun to read - Kill Me opens with a serial sniper shooting taking place along I-70 in the Prologue. Many people say Kill Me is his best. I haven't quite finished yet but the story really picks up about the halfway point with some unexpected turns.

I live in Colorful Colorado and enjoy reading the Alan Gregory series by Stephen White. I have lived in Boulder County where most of the books in the series take place since 2006. I love reading about murder & mystery set where I live. He writes about local places that I have been and it's very fun. I am currently reading Kill Me.