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Hello everybody,I am Susanne and I am living in Germany. I have been an avid reader since childhood and so I read nearly everything I love mysteries and thrillers. These days I mostly read ebooks, but paper hasn't been thrown out.
In germany I am running a blog featuring free and bargain english books for German readers. And at the moment I am helping some German authors who had their books translated into english with finding reviewers and promoting their books.
Looking forward knowing you all!
Susanne
Hello. I am loving this group. I enjoy the games and all of the posts. I only have 3 books on my booklist for this reason: I want to start fresh from what I am reading now. I will add books as I go along. The list will grow. It's fun to read all of the recommendations and reviews. I told friends about goodreads and I know of at least 2 who have joined. Let the fun begin! Nice to meet you all!
Hello everyone,I'm a former Army intelligence officer in special operations involving surveillance and intelligence collection for the National Security Agency, NSA, and the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, during the 1970′s.
When I left the military, I was one of the founders of American Systems Corporation, a private contractor to the government,
Then I did something even I didn't expect....
I packed up and moved to California and started a thriller series about the seedier side of the intelligence "Desire is A Viscious Mistress". The first book in the series, "The Tilted Truth" is out now and I'm worrking on the second.
Looking forward to connect with you guys about thrillers and everything else...
Ken Boehs
Hello to everyone! I'm Steven Hardesty, retired diplomat and wanderer trying his hand at writing comic crime stories set in far-flung places. My wife and I are tea cozy fanatics but, for weird contrast, also fans of Scandinavian thrillers. I just finished all three of L.C. Tyler's comic tea cozies starting with "The Herring-Seller's Apprentice" and am happy to recommend them.
Steven wrote: "Hello to everyone! I'm Steven Hardesty, retired diplomat and wanderer trying his hand at writing comic crime stories set in far-flung places. My wife and I are tea cozy fanatics but, for weird con..."Maybe you know the author of the Inspector O series. James Church is a pseudonym for a foreign service officer. Only murder mystery I know of set in North Korea.
James wrote: "Hello jeweliej, welcome to the group"
Thanks James.
Thanks James.
Jac wrote: "Hi Susanne,Great to have someone from Germany. Hope to learn all about the lifestyle in Germany on the threads. We love hearing about different places.
Not many crime, suspense, & thriller b..."
The Ripley Books by Patricia Highsmith are some of best loved books.... ever!
Susanne
Terry wrote: "Hi! I am a 61 year old, mystery (not exclusively but primarily) reader from Southwestern Ontario,Canada. My favourites are John Sandford and, may he rest in peace, Robert Parker (Spenser). I "disco..."
Hi Terry! I am a John Sandford fan as well. Nice to meet you.
Hi Terry! I am a John Sandford fan as well. Nice to meet you.
Jenni wrote: "Ken wrote: "Hello everyone,
I'm a former Army intelligence officer in special operations involving surveillance and intelligence collection for the National Security Agency, NSA, and the Central I..."
Welcome Ken! Hope you enjoy the group.
I'm a former Army intelligence officer in special operations involving surveillance and intelligence collection for the National Security Agency, NSA, and the Central I..."
Welcome Ken! Hope you enjoy the group.
Susanne wrote: "Hello everybody,
I am Susanne and I am living in Germany. I have been an avid reader since childhood and so I read nearly everything I love mysteries and thrillers. These days I mostly read ebooks..."
Welcome Suzanne. I hope you enjoy this group as much as I am!
I am Susanne and I am living in Germany. I have been an avid reader since childhood and so I read nearly everything I love mysteries and thrillers. These days I mostly read ebooks..."
Welcome Suzanne. I hope you enjoy this group as much as I am!
Kirsten wrote: "Steven wrote: "Hello to everyone! I'm Steven Hardesty, retired diplomat and wanderer trying his hand at writing comic crime stories set in far-flung places. My wife and I are tea cozy fanatics but..."Kirsten - No, I never met the original of James Church or his Inspector O. The one foreign service officer I do know writing is Peter Cozzens who writes Civil War battle history. My favorite among his books is "The Shipwreck of Their Hopes" about the battle of Chattanooga. It has a small but strange mystery at the center of it.
The Shipwreck of Their Hopes: The Battles for Chattanooga
Hi, I read and write mysteries and am looking for a discussion group to find new mysteries to read. Favorite authors are Robert B Parker and Tony Hillerman. I like how James Lee Burke and Elmore Leonard write but can't read them so much because such awful things happen to the characters. I don't like to be scared to death so I guess I'm a cozy mystery reader. I like humor and romance in my mysteries, too. I don't do vampires, werewolves or shapeshifters. I live and write on the Oregon frontier.
Nice to meet you Marjorie! I like a cozy Mystery too, especially the British mysteries. I hope you will love Goodreads as much as I do.
Hello, I love to read! I am always looking for the next "good read" and what better place than a community of mystery readers. Though I use to stick to certain writers, I have become a bit more adventurous in my choices trying new authors (often self pubilished authors) and have been pleasantly surprised with most of the books I've chosen. Getting lost in a good mystery can be addictive for me, and it's not unheard of to read an entire book in a day when time permits. I look forward to group discussions.
Ashley wrote: "Hello,
I love to read! I am always looking for the next "good read" and what better place than a community of mystery readers. Though I use to stick to certain writers, I have become a bit more ..."
Hello Ashley! Welcome. I love a good mystery too. I am finding authors here that I never heard of. This is a fun site!
I love to read! I am always looking for the next "good read" and what better place than a community of mystery readers. Though I use to stick to certain writers, I have become a bit more ..."
Hello Ashley! Welcome. I love a good mystery too. I am finding authors here that I never heard of. This is a fun site!
Thanks for all the "welcomes"! I agree, there are many suggestions and interesting people on good reads and I look forward to meeting more.
Hi Everyone My name is Mike and I have always enjoyed a good mystery. When I was about 12 years old I joined the Detective Book Club, mostly so I would be sure to get the newest Perry Mason book as soon as it came out. I am particularly fond of courtroom dramas and mysteries as a well as medical themed ones such as Robin Cooke. I look forward to meeting new friends, discovering new authors and enjoying and discussing many great reads.
Deacon Mike wrote: "Hi Everyone My name is Mike and I have always enjoyed a good mystery. When I was about 12 years old I joined the Detective Book Club, mostly so I would be sure to get the newest Perry Mason book as..."
Welcome Deacon Mike! Nice to meet you. I hope you love this site as much as the rest of us do.
Welcome Deacon Mike! Nice to meet you. I hope you love this site as much as the rest of us do.
Jeweliej wrote: Welcome Deacon Mike! Nice to meet you. I hope you love this site as much as the rest of us do. Thanks, Jeweliej. I am sure I will.
Hi,I am CaroleDenise (no one ever knows what to call me, so I often use first and middle name together).
I LOVE TO READ!!!! Especially a "who-dunnit". I like figuring out the clues and solving the mystery.
Happy to join this spot.....hope it's a lot of fun! :)
I am also new from last week. I've posted a couple of thoughts but nothing substantial. I too read mysteries/thrillers. I've read the 3 Bourne books years ago & want to re-read. Don't know how captivating since they are all pre-high tech.
I think I've read every Connelly book written. One of my favs. Also love Nelson DeMille. He's way overdue for a new book. His are more complicated & then there's the smart ass attitude from his character John Corey. One of the best!!
Plum Island is an older one but the best. Lion's Gate & The Lion are recent. I don't know about this nomination list.
Interesting selection. I haven't heard of most of the authors so a new challenge! I was thinking of all the terrific books I've read but these are my top 3 & all very different genres.1. Beach Music Pat Conroy Sobbed through out this novel
2. Nicholas & Alexandra Robert Massie Haven't read since the 70's but need to read again
3. Five Smooth Stones Ann Fairbairn Beginning in the depression follows a black grandson growing up, dealing with racism, becoming successful. Read this twice, loaned it to a friend & haven't seen it since!
Hi everyone, I'm Bruce Laneward. I'm 22 and from Canada, but I'm currently working in the US. I am an avid Crime and Trillers reader and I really hope to find friends who have the same interests with me here. Add me on Goodreads if you wanna be my friends. :)
Bruce wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Bruce Laneward. I'm 22 and from Canada, but I'm currently working in the US. I am an avid Crime and Trillers reader and I really hope to find friends who have the same interests wi..."I don't know how to add you as a book friend but would like to know your opinions as a Canadian.
Thanks Will. I did know that about those 2 authors. I think Elizabeth George is even in Washington State where I live. :) Will wrote: "Ruth wrote: "although I like Deborah Crombie and Elizabeth George as wellHi Ruth. Welcome to the group.
BTW, you do know that Deborah Crombie and Elizabeth George are American authors that write..."
Thanks Pam and James! Pleasure to know you, too.
Hello everyone! I'm Dennis and love to read Mysteries and Thriller books. I've been on Goodreads for about two years and the number or great books and authors I have discovered has been awesome.I try to read as much as I can and try to stay open to new genres and authors. Look forward to getting to know people in the group.
Hi! My name is Anna and I'm a retired Library Cataloger from a small town in Idaho. I'm an avid reader who can't remeber a time when I wasn't carrying at least one book around to read. I've volunteered and worked in Libraries since I was twelve just to be around all those books. I read mostly mystery, and non-fiction. My preference is cozies, but I'm also a die hard Ed McBain fan and will read just about any mystery.
Welcome to all that I haven't greeted yet. I see that people join almost every day. I love goodreads and I bet you all will too!
Hello! My name is Patrick and I am both an avid writer, painter, blogger and reader! Hope to read some interesting posts and learn about new authors and new books!
HI Am 71 yr, live in Upstate N.Y. and my hobbies are reading , stitching , cooking , baking and above all keeping up on apt. as I live alone .
Hi, I just joined the group and am a new user to goodreads as well. I'm a 21 year old Care Giver originally from Brazil, but now live in South Carolina. I've been letting my reading slide over the last few years. I went from reading 3 or 4 books a week to one every 3 or 4 months. Of course I'm older now and have 2 part time jobs as a Care Giver (one taking care of a 3 year-old and one working for the county caring for the elderly), so I don't have time to read as much as I use to, but 3 or 4 books a month shouldn't be to hard to do. I joined goodreads for the encouragement I need to keep up with my reading. I thought a book club would be a great place to start so I joined a few =)
Mindy wrote: "Hi, I just joined the group and am a new user to goodreads as well. I'm a 21 year old Care Giver originally from Brazil, but now live in South Carolina. I've been letting my reading slide over the ..."welcome
Hello there,My name is Khim, I live in Holland. I really like all kind of genres. My favorite genres are: chick-lit, true crime, crime and mystery, horror, etc.
Questions? Don't hesitate to ask.
Greetings!
Khim wrote: "Hello there,
My name is Khim, I live in Holland. I really like all kind of genres. My favorite genres are: chick-lit, true crime, crime and mystery, horror, etc.
Questions? Don't hesitate to ask...."
Hi Khim. Nice to meet you. This is a fun thread! I'm sure you will enjoy it.
My name is Khim, I live in Holland. I really like all kind of genres. My favorite genres are: chick-lit, true crime, crime and mystery, horror, etc.
Questions? Don't hesitate to ask...."
Hi Khim. Nice to meet you. This is a fun thread! I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Khim wrote: "Hello there,My name is Khim, I live in Holland. I really like all kind of genres. My favorite genres are: chick-lit, true crime, crime and mystery, horror, etc.
Questions? Don't hesitate to ask...."
Hi Khim! You will like it here. Good group.
Welcome TJ. It's really neat that you work in a bookstore. Are you in a small town or a city?
Salutations Khim,Welcome to the group. I like the pic of you and your pup. I am a pet parent too.
I notices you like true crime. Have you read the "Monster of Florence" by Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi? It is fantastic read full of intrigue and corruption.
I have not been as active as I liked due to my parents' respective health problems. My dad has been in the hospital for over 3 three months and the only silver lining is I am catching up on my reading by reading out loud to my dad everyday.
Enjoy the group!
Catherine
Khim wrote: "Hello there,
My name is Khim, I live in Holland. I really like all kind of genres. My favorite genres are: chick-lit, true crime, crime and mystery, horror, etc.
Questions? Don't hesitate to ask...."
Khim wrote: "Hello there,My name is Khim, I live in Holland. I really like all kind of genres. My favorite genres are: chick-lit, true crime, crime and mystery, horror, etc.
Questions? Don't hesitate to ask...."
Khim, welcome to the group! We are thrilled to have you as a new member.
Hi Khim, welcome to the group.
OMG folks, I'm so excited, I'm giddy! I have to share my news with you..............STEALING POWER is currently #1 BEST SELLER serial killer book on Amazon! :)http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CXAH1V6/
You deserve the praise Bo, this was an amazing novel.
Michael wrote: "Hello Group,My name is Michael and I am 37 years old and live in Rockford, IL. I am married with a 2 legged and 4 legged kids and I am the only man out of three females in the home. This group ..."
Hello Michael,
Welcome to the group. May you enjoy it as much as the rest of us.
Take care,
Catherine
Michael wrote: "Hello Group,My name is Michael and I am 37 years old and live in Rockford, IL. I am married with a 2 legged and 4 legged kids and I am the only man out of three females in the home. This group ..."
Welcome Michael. I do believe we have a few other group members from Illinois in the group.
Leigh Anne
Hi everybody! My name is Traci and I am addicted to books....
I read anything and everything. Fiction. Fantasy. Horror. Romance. Science Fiction. Cereal boxes...
I joined because I want to read more Mysteries and this looked like a good place to start.
I read anything and everything. Fiction. Fantasy. Horror. Romance. Science Fiction. Cereal boxes...
I joined because I want to read more Mysteries and this looked like a good place to start.
Hello Traci,Welcome to the group.
Catherine
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