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May 06, 2013 11:28AM
Hi everyone, I recently joined the group. I'm an avid reader- love this genre! I'm an author too and have published my first novel Cuban Sun this year. I'm looking foward to chatting with you all about my fav books.
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Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to this group but not to Goodreads. I am desperately looking for recommendations. I am going through a bit of a book lull just now, don't know what I want to read just something that will grab me from the first pages. In the past I have loved Peter Lovesey, Reginald Hill, Peter Robinson, David Hewson, John Dickson Carr and Dorothy L. Sayers - so quite a wide range. I will give almost anything a go but I'm not in the mood for a cosy.
Please help - I look forward to hearing from you.
Try The First Secret of Edwin Hoff by A.B. Bourne. It's not cosy. A.B. Bourne is like Daniel Silva in a dress. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Vic
Thanks to both of you, I love finding new authors.
I recently joined the group and appreciate Jenni's response to my question of how the group works.I do love mystery/crime/thriller books. Some of my favorite authors are William Kent Krueger, Michael Connelly, Ben Coes, David Baldacci, Vince Flynn, Brad Meltzer, James Grippando. A fairly new author to me is Jim Moore (Election Day). I also have been reading some of the scandanavian authors such as Jo Nesbo and Helene Tursten.
I look forward to reading the posts in this group and getting to know more lovers of this genre.
Well we have added quite a few people over the weekend. Welcome to all the new members and I hope everyone had a lovely, relaxing, book-filled weekend.
Raccoonprincess wrote: "Connie wrote: "Enrico wrote: "Hi all, I'm a 45 y.o italian guy who really loves american mysteries and thrillers. I especially love recurring characters and series, so I've read the complete serie ..."I'd love to be that versed. But really I read them translated in italian. I don't dare to read a Mystery in english and so I miss a lot of chance to read good books. Who knows, once good ones translated in italian will finish, I'll try to read in english.
Connie wrote: "Monica wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Monica from Taiwan. I like to read and I read just about everything. Crime novels are my favorite though. I read the complete works of Raymond Chandler and Lawren..."Thanks, I really like series. I've been looking for books about the same kind, any suggestions?
Jenni wrote: "Monica wrote: "Connie wrote: "Monica wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Monica from Taiwan. I like to read and I read just about everything. Crime novels are my favorite though. I read the complete works ..."Well, I read Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon". I really really liked it. I was a bit upset that there weren't more Sam Spade novels. So I didn't follow his other works...but I'll get back to him. One day.
I've heard wonderful things about Rankin's "Black and Blue" and we do have it in our library. I think that's what I'm going to read next.
Thanks for the suggestions :)
Hi Iam Evon in albquerque NM I enjoy finding new reads. I like mysteries all sorts,scifi,and parnormal Iam glad that I got an invite to this group.I see a larger tbr list in my future.
Welcome to the group Evon! I'm sure you shouldn't have any trouble at all finding new reads! TBR BEWARE!!
Hi, my name is Linda and I'm a serial killer. Ha! Thought that would get your attention.... I live and read in a very small town just northeast of Seattle, called Duvall. I'm a pretty much non-stop reader who gets books from the library that I absolutely have to read right now and buys books that can wait for a while. The "for a whiles" are occupying two floor-to-cleaning bookcases, four small 3-shelvers and a huge part of the carpet next to my sofa. I read almost anything - especially if my attention is grabbed and I tend to "binge" read - I'll get stuck on one subject for awhile and run through lots of books. Last binge was Richard III since his skeleton was found. Favorite detective/mystery series is one I'll bet most people haven't heard of - the Inspector Ghote series, practically endless which is part of their charm - by H. R. F. Keating. Looking forward to lots of new books and lots of new friends!
Welcome Linda. I have family near you. It is beautiful up in the Seattle area.
Hello Evon and Linda welcome to the group
Hello Linda and Evon, great to have you with us, welcome.
Welcome Linda...I'm certainly glad we're on opposite ends of the country ;-) It's a pleasure to have you join us!
Hi, I'm a writer. I love anything written by Jane Austen or Agatha Christie. My writing is heavily influenced by these two great ladies. My first book, MOCHA, MOONLIGHT,AND MURDER was released on April 14th.
If anyone is interested in a free copy of my book, to read and review, just let me know.
Maryann wrote: "If anyone is interested in a free copy of my book, to read and review, just let me know."Maryann - I love to review books and have done several for Goodreads writers. I'd love to read yours if I can get it in PDF or print. I don't have an e-reader and don't really plan to get one because my attention span for reading online is nil.
Let me know!
Hey All my name is Shannon I am big reader of Mystery & Supsence. Thanks for inviting me
Hi I'm Bess and I enjoy reading mysteries and suspenses that have you on the edge of your seat.
Shannon wrote: "Hey All my name is Shannon I am big reader of Mystery & Supsence. Thanks for inviting me"Good to have you Shannon!
Welcome Bess! It's always nice to have more fresh eyes!
Hi and welcome Maryanne, Sharon, and Bess. It's wonderful to you here with us.
Hi, I'm Nicholas and I am a reader of the Inspector Rebus series, Sherlock Holmes and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. Having enjoyed/currently enjoying these titles, I felt it was probably appropriate for me to expand my horizons and read some more crime/mystery thrillers, seeing as I seem to have picked up quite a liking for them.
Thank you. I have not heard of these authors, so this is already a good start. I look forward to growing my interest in this type of fiction.
Bess wrote: "Hi I'm Bess and I enjoy reading mysteries and suspenses that have you on the edge of your seat."Hi, Bess! Welcome to MCT! You will find lots of recommendations for great mysteries and thrillers here. Glad to have you in our group. : )
Welcome to the group, Shannon! We are very happy to have you join us! : )
Maryann wrote: "Hi, I'm a writer. I love anything written by Jane Austen or Agatha Christie. My writing is heavily influenced by these two great ladies. My first book, MOCHA, MOONLIGHT,AND MURDER was released on A..."Welcome to MCT, Maryann. We are thrilled to have you join us. Jane Austen and Agatha Christie are definitely fine writing models. I am certain your book is fantastic.
Linda wrote: "Hi, my name is Linda and I'm a serial killer. Ha! Thought that would get your attention.... I live and read in a very small town just northeast of Seattle, called Duvall. I'm a pretty much non-s..."Welcome to the group, Linda. You definitely got my attention! lol You must have a great sense of humor. : )
Evon wrote: "Hi Iam Evon in albquerque NM I enjoy finding new reads. I like mysteries all sorts,scifi,and parnormal Iam glad that I got an invite to this group.I see a larger tbr list in my future."Hi, Evon! We are thrilled to welcome you to MCT! I hope this group will be perfect for you. : )
Monica wrote: "Jenni wrote: "Monica wrote: "Connie wrote: "Monica wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Monica from Taiwan. I like to read and I read just about everything. Crime novels are my favorite though. I read the c..."I think you will fall in love with Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus series. I had to read the entire series after reading one book.
Welcome to this great group everyone ...
Welcome to Nicholas, Bess, Linda, Evon, and Everyone else that joined the group this weekend.
I love Ian Rankin. Haven't read anything by him in about 4 years but he used to be one of my faves... Him and Val McDermid...
Hi, I'm Leslie in Seattle WA USA. Got an invite from yourmod Jac. Thanks Jac! I love to read a great variety of genres. Everything from horror to science fiction. I'm even looking into reading some westerns, as that is my only underrepresented genre. For mysteries and thrillers I've read bits here and there. I even love cozy mysteries. Anyway,I hope to get some great recomendations.
Hi!!I am Aditya from India,(Thanks Jac for inviting me to join the group).Mysteries & Crime are amongst my favorite genres.When it comes to movies of those genres I have watched almost everything released in the last 2 decades.However I have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to books.I have got Michael Connelly & Dennis Lehane on my TBR list.Amonst best sellers within the genre I have read & enjoyed Dan Brown & John Grisham.
Welcome to Leslie & Aditya you will find lots of book recommendations in the group.
Joanne wrote: "Welcome to Leslie & Aditya you will find lots of book recommendations in the group."Thanks Joanne looking forward to getting book recommendations.
So, hi. Since I love lists-to introduce myself I am going to-list some facts by number: 1. Ashton, a member of this group, brought it to my attention. Being a big fan of this genre, I joined.
2.Mom with 5 kids.
3. Starting up a home business here: http://www.webstore.com/store,page,su.... Have not put it to public yet though.
4. I blog, exercise, do a lot of DIY, take care of chickens, garden,into photography, love to learn,love trivia, God and about anything.
5. My degree is multitasking, no matter ho2w bad they say it is for you.
6. I set my goal as 100 books this year and am 15 or so ahead so very happy with the way that is going.
&. Looking forward to interacting on here and learning from all of you. Also wanting to find new authors and maybe win books. I love all the different threads I see here.
7. I live in U.S., State of Missouri. I have lived in Florida here, Montana, Washington and Oregon. It was a dream of mine to live in Missouri, but I do hate the ticks and fleas so.
Moniqua wrote: "Hi! I'm a 24 year old mystery, thriller, suspense writer who reins from the lone star state in th city of Houston. My favorite author is Nora Roberts and I love her In Death series. I have publishe..."cool
Leslie wrote: "Hi, I'm Leslie in Seattle WA USA. Got an invite from yourmod Jac. Thanks Jac! I love to read a great variety of genres. Everything from horror to science fiction. I'm even looking into reading s..."Welcome to the group, Leslie!
Aditya wrote: "Hi!!I am Aditya from India,(Thanks Jac for inviting me to join the group).Mysteries & Crime are amongst my favorite genres.When it comes to movies of those genres I have watched almost everything r..."Welcome, Aditya! Glad to have you as a new member. : )
Karen wrote: "So, hi. Since I love lists-to introduce myself I am going to-list some facts by number: 1. Ashton, a member of this group, brought it to my attention. Being a big fan of this genre, I joined.
2.M..."
Karen, welcome to MCT! Wow, you are a whirlwind of activity! : ) I am impressed. You will find many great recommendations and lovely new friends here at MCT to help you reach and exceed your goal of 100 books.
Connie wrote: "Welcome, Aditya! Glad to have you as a new member. : ) "Thanks
Jenni wrote: "All the authors you like are our "staples", Aditya. So I think you will fit right in. Welcome."
Thanks I sure hope to do so.
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