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[Tara]

I have never read Ruth Rendell, I will have to check her out. Thanks for the recommendation, ladies :)

[Rick]

Hi I'm Rick Soper and I've been a member of this group for quite a while, but I've just released a few books and as far as I can tell there's no where else to say that, so I'll follow the instructions and post them here.



I just released The Stage! It's the third book in my Rock Series of books.
Here is the description:

The air is thick with anticipation in the Monterey Bay area. Fear is flowing through the veins of everyone involved. The plans have formed, the missions implemented, and the chaos has commenced. The mystery has run through two novels and it’s time for the secrets to finally be revealed. As we begin Jake Martin and the Band are getting ready to step on The Stage. The Russians are coordinating their diversionary tactics to make the concert a success, while the hacker Simon is readying an onslaught of programs to reach out and capture the attention of millions. FBI agents Jon Stevens and Max Harris are working with Sheriff Ken Dalton desperately investigating the string of murders, disappearances, and violence that have been terrorizing the area. While Gabriel, who has inflicted his vigilante justice on the rich and powerful, continues his assault on The Group. The balls are in the air, the stories are in motion, and all the questions will be answered, but who will survive to the end… is still uncertain.



In conjunction with the Stage I've also released a special edition that combines the three novels of The Rock Series into one very long book that you can get at one very small price.
Here is the description:

The Rock Series is the combination of three individual novels, which include The Rock Star, The Singer, and The Stage. With this special edition you can now follow all the various story lines from their beginnings to their conclusions. From Jake Martin saving the rock star Jimi Christian to the point where they step on to The Stage in front of the world. From Aleksei’s initial ‘problem’ with a gun deal, to Mischka joining his crew, to his eventual partnership opportunities. You can watch FBI Agent Jon Stevens come back from the Stoner injury to work with Sheriff Ken Dalton to investigate the horrifying string of murders that assault the Monterey Bay community. You can follow the exploits of the vigilante Gabriel as he dispenses his brand of justice on those who deserve it, all while harassing FBI Agent Max Harris. The Rock Series weaves a web of intrigue that’s filled with a universe of characters that are running through a series of plots, sub-plots, mysteries, and actions that will keep you entertained and guessing from start to finish. And now it’s all been combined in this one special edition with the added bonus of a lengthy list of character descriptions to help you follow along

[E.E.]

Hi all, I joined Goodreads last month to get ready to launch my detective thriller CHIMERAS and just joined this group because mysteries and thrillers are my thing. I love hard-boiled detective stories and Raymond Chandler is my favorite author in this genre. Any Chandler fan out there? Wave and say hi! :-)

I'm a scientist by day and I'm fascinated by genetics, which is why my main character is a modern Philip Marlowe with a genetic twist.

[E.E.]

Tara wrote: "Hello! I'm Tara. I've been a member of Goodreads for some time, but am just now starting to explore the group communities.

Hi Tara, just checked out your blog: I love it. You seem to read all the stuff I love, I'm now following you! Thank you!

[E.E.]

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'm new too here and I totally agree on the "Twilight" point. :D

[E.E.]

Laura wrote: "Hi everybody! I'm Laura, and right now I am not working, but I'm looking for a job. In the meantime I am doing small writing jobs while I'm looking for a full time office type job.

I am passiona..."
Hi Laura, good luck on the job hunt!

[E.E.]

Angela wrote: "I agree with Jenni as she stated above, I will not touch anything with a werewolf, vampire, or zombie."
I totally subscribe to that too!!

How many Chandler fans out there? I read them all and I feel lonely now. I did read a couple by Ross Macdonald. Any other Chandler-like recommendation? Thanks !!!

[E.E.]

Paul wrote: "Thanks, Jenni. Dr. Phil D'Amato, a forensic detective with the NYPD, is the hero of three of my novels, beginning with The Silk Code. They're science fictional police procedurals...."

Hi Paul, I also wrote a sci-fi police procedural! I just added yours to my to-read list. Mine's set with the LAPD and my detective has a genetic twist (genetics is my day job) . I look forward to reading your book!

[Jerry]

E.E. wrote: "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 (Spen..."

Hi Terry.. I'm a 61 year old mystery writer from San Francisco.. you might like my novel The Da Vinci Diamond.. free for the asking Jerry

E.E. wrote: "Tara wrote: "Hello! I'm Tara. I've been a member of Goodreads for some time, but am just now starting to explore the group communities.

Hi Tara, just checked out your blog: I love it. You seem to..."

[Leigh]

Welcome E.E. and good luck with your book.

[Susan]

Welcome everyone!

[Terri]

As a newbie, I'm glad to say hi! But I have probably the stupidest of stupid questions first. I work on an iPad if this makes any difference. On the top right hand of my "Goodreads" page, it alerts me to discussion threads, such as this newbie prompt to introduce myself. I'm only in 3groups but either I'm having no luck keeping them separate or I'm missing an easy top. I was also reading about a woman and her plans for creating her own reader challenge. When I attempted to friend her, she asked me a question (which I still can't figure out how to do) & what was the sourc of the thread she was on, which I couldn't t find! Grgr. If it something I'll get to learn in time, pls let me know but if there are any new tips out there... Please take pity on a newbie :s

[Terri]

As a newbie, I've been asked to make an introduction. First, I hope I right I that this is the new Reader's Paradise group I'm part of. I'm a proud mother of 4 & wife of one from southern Alberta Canada. I'm an eclectic reader: my main preference is a good pshyothriller, I will put aside almost anything for a new book by Jodie Picquolt. Despite her last three books, she tends to write from all perspectives w/ such brilliance, I can't help find myself enthralled. I guess that should cover my intro to this group. According to a friend in this group, this is the most fun & like most of you, I like fun!

[Anne]

Hi everyone. I'm from SW Ontario, Canada and I love to read! I've been using Goodreads for a couple of years now and have discovered so many great books that i'd never heard of. I'm currently reading through the Deborah Crombie series (about to begin book #7) and plan on starting Ann Cleeves' Shetland series next, alternating with some of Barbara Pym 's earlier books that I've just ordered. I love mysteries but enjoy reading other types of books as well. Looking forward to meeting you all!

[E.E.]

Leigh wrote: "Welcome E.E. and good luck with your book."

Thank you Leigh!

[E.E.]

Anne wrote: "Hi everyone. I'm from SW Ontario, Canada and I love to read! I've been using Goodreads for a couple of years now and have discovered so many great books that i'd never heard of. I'm currently re..."

Hi Anne! Well, I hadn't heard of those authors so I guess I'm gonna go check them out now -- thanks ! :-)

[Anne]

Hi E.E. and DianeAlice. E.E., the Barbara Pym books aren't mysteries but look like something I'd enjoy when I'm in the mood for a quiet read. DianeAlice, I read the goodreads book reviews all the time, looking for new authors, and I saw a few series that look interesting, including Susan Hill. Both the Ann Cleeves series look good and it was tough deciding between the two. In the end I probably went with the cover art! I'm sure I'll want to move on to the Vera series when I've finished the Shetlands. I know what you mean about having to wait for an author's latest book. I'm trying to pace myself with the Crombie series, reading different authors after every couple of Crombie books.

[Leigh]

Terri wrote: "As a newbie, I'm glad to say hi! But I have probably the stupidest of stupid questions first. I work on an iPad if this makes any difference. On the top right hand of my "Goodreads" page, it alerts..."

Terri you can send me an email with your questions I will help you in any way I can.

Also try looking here to see if there are any tips to help you.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Leigh]

Rita_h wrote: "Hi all! I'm Rita (Rita_h) from the U.S. I run a casual book review blog, My Home of Books. I am an avid reader and mystery, suspense and thrillers are my favorite genres. I know a few folks here, a..."

Welcome to group Rita.

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David. Bookworm. Writer. Old. Nice. Lives by sea. In England. Reading is greatest pastime ever.

[Terri]

Welcome Rita & David! Jump on in when you feel you want to!

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Thanks Terri

[Leigh]

David wrote: "David. Bookworm. Writer. Old. Nice. Lives by sea. In England. Reading is greatest pastime ever."


Welcome David. Love your intro. :-)

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Thank you, Leigh.

[Lanie]

Excellent, David. You're in good company here! Welcome

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Lanie wrote: "Excellent, David. You're in good company here! Welcome"

Thanks Lanie.

[Portia]

Hi, David! Glad to see you here!

[Apurva]

hey...i m apurva...new here...luv to read myestry,suspense novels a lot...have read a lot of sydney sheldon's work.... hoping for a gud tym wit u ol... :)

[Gar]

Hi I from Dublin in Ireland. Only really started using GoodReads recently and have loads of books to add to me read list.

I do like a good thriller read but also enjoy non-fiction.

So anyone wants to recommend me any books feel free.

[Sully]

Hello everyone,

I am from Maryland USA and really enjoy mysteries/thrillers/suspense. Looking forward to participating in the group reads. So I'm glad to be here and hopefully won't make too many newbie mistakes.

[Overton]

Hello there,

I just joined the group a few days ago and thought I'd say hi to everyone. I've been hooked on mysteries since I found a set of Agatha Christie's books in my grandmother's bookcase, over forty years ago. Love a good thriller or mystery. Lucky enough to have written some myself. Looking forward to finding some new authors to enjoy and sharing opinions with other bookworms.

[M.L.]

Hi Overton,

I got hooked on Agatha Christie novels too, back in the 70s. I've written a couple novels, also. I based one character (loosely) on Poirot. Let us know what you've written.

[Malina]

Welcome to all new members!

[Ellen]

Thought I'd say hi -- newbie of a few weeks, but reader for many decades! I read a wide range of fiction but have been reading a lot more mystery since I decided to shift from writing literary fiction to a quasi-cozy mystery series. I enjoy Nevada Barr (we travel extensively, so reading about places we visit is always fun), Carl Hiaasen (not a mystery writer, but what a narrative voice!), Michael Connelly, and a variety of cozy mysteries (especially Jim and Joyce Lavene). Am seeing many titles already I need to add to my "want to read" list!

[AerinLuvs]

Hi, I'm a newbie to this group. I began reading mysteries with Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys and then got into Agatha Christie which I read all of by age 15 or so, then kept on going with Ed McBain and other writers. Now I mostly read Romance, but like romantic suspense alot. I still delve into regular mystery/suspense/thrillers. I am considering some audiobook mysteries (the Jason Bourne series etc) but some of the unabridged ones are too long. I also have ADD with reading so if I get to a slow part I'll start another book and then come back to the other book another time (or not at all).

[Francis]

Hi Everyone,
I'm retired and live near the beach in Sydney. I write crime novels and have my first one published on e-book, you can see my profile on Goodreads. Where I live is quiet and conducive to creative writing. I am attempting to have my second novel published at the same time putting to bed the sequel. Between novel writing, when I sometimes find it a bit tedious I knock out short stories which I find gets the creative juices flowing.
For reading I am absorbed in two new novel by Chris Pavone, The Expats and the accident.

[Alendi]

Hi everyone,
I'm Mike and I love mystery books!
I'm glad to find this group!

[Dawn]

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 mystery author and if you like Sandford ( and I do too) you may want to try my novels, A CHILD IS TORN, FACELESS and soon to be released STOLEN...
Check out the free preview on http://www.amazon.ca/Child-Torn-Innoc...

[B.R.]

Hi: I'm a Canadian author who has written a fictional novel (The Cross) based on a real (still unsolved) crime which occurred in Bermuda. I lived on the island for some time and thought that the crime, which was investigated by Interpol, the FBI, Scotland Yard and local authorities, would make a great novel or movie. Look forward to receiving any comments from readers who may find the topic interesting. Thanks B.R. Bentley

The Cross

[Dawn]

WELCOME B.R....
SOUNDS intriguing!

[Sylvia]

I'm pretty sure I introduced myself here before. But thought I'd do it again to let everyone know about a wonderful Mothers' day book sale I'm a part of this weekend. All books $0.99 through tomorrow only.

http://www.indieworldpub.com/#!mdrb-b...


On May 5 Sufficient Ransom reached #3 on Amazon Thriller List #2 on Women Sleuth List

http://www.amazon.com/Sufficient-Rans...

[Pamela]

I guess I am the newest newly to this club and hope to learn about new authors. I am an avid reader, mostly of mysteries, but have expanded my reads thanks to a university book club that I belong to. I also work in public relations for said university, so am always interested in books about university life.

Since joining Goodreads, I find myself reading an ever wider range of books from Australia's Kerry Greenwood to Spanish authors Matilde Asensi, Rudolfo Anaya and Arturo Perez-Reverte. I consider myself fairly open-minded when it comes to reading from biography, history to all kinds of fiction, but after reading Anne Rice, I'm less interested in the modern take on the genre; and spare me from most books considered 'chick lit' and that is not because I'm prejudiced, I just am not interested. And once was enough with Jodi Picoult ....

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Welcome to the group everyone. I hope you enjoy the group.

[Karen]

From Southern Missouri, Have 5 kids,4 adults, 3 gone out of house, 2 grandkids, 2 annoying dogs, 20 chickens and 2 guineas. Live in a cottage style 4 bedroom house with a huge yard like a park. I joined because I love mystery books and the type as the general rule about 90% of my reading. I carry my kindle or a book whenever I go anywhere. I have learned you may be stuck somewhere boring!

[Leigh]

AnniLuvs wrote: "Hi, I'm a newbie to this group. I began reading mysteries with Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys and then got into Agatha Christie which I read all of by age 15 or so, then kept on going with Ed McBain..."

Welcome AnniLuvs!! I have never tried audiobooks myself. I absorb them better with my eyes, if you know what I mean.

[Lanie]

Wow, Karen, do you also have a partridge in a pear tree? Lol... I only have twin boys and I'm overwhelmed!! Do you find it hard to find time for reading with your busy schedule? Are all your children grown? Mine are only 5 years old, so to me, they're still babies :) I have a hard time sitting down to enjoy a book so I do audio so I can get housework done while "reading". My salvation.

Welcome!

[Pamela]

Janet wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I guess I am the newest newly to this club and hope to learn about new authors. I am an avid reader, mostly of mysteries, but have expanded my reads thanks to a university book club ..."

The book club I belong to chose Picoult's "Nineteen Minutes," about a school shooting. Right off the bat I was put off because the main character is a judge whose daughter went to the school and knew the shooter and her immediate thought wasn't about her daughter or the young man, but about the opportunity to serve as the judge on the case. She never really connected with her daughter's feelings, not the other family and then she gets into an affair with the investigating police officer. It just seemed so contrived and over the top. I hated the character and thought it was really a poor writing of a story that was multilayered. It was hard to finish the thing because I kept wanting to throw the book against a wall.

[Peggy]

Janet wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I guess I am the newest newly to this club and hope to learn about new authors. I am an avid reader, mostly of mysteries, but have expanded my reads thanks to a university book club ..."

The first Picoult book I read was Salem Falls, a tale rooted in the idea of the Salem Witch Trials but set in the present day and focusing on a whole different type of witch hunt. I've read several of Picoult's books over the years, but that first one has always stayed with me. The most recent one I read, The Storyteller, was riveting in places, but a hard read with large sections set during the holocaust. She certainly doesn't shy away from controversial topics!

[Leigh]

Karen wrote: "From Southern Missouri, Have 5 kids,4 adults, 3 gone out of house, 2 grandkids, 2 annoying dogs, 20 chickens and 2 guineas. Live in a cottage style 4 bedroom house with a huge yard like a park. I j..."


I have a friend who lives in Los Angles proper and she raises chickens. i have house-sit/pet-sit for her a few times and the chickens are kind of awesome once you get past the feeling of their comb--which is kind of shocking when you first feel them.

[Elizabeth]

Hi,
I am Elizabeth who has been in Goodreads for a long time now. I love many genres but have a special love for Scandinavian mysteries.
I just finished reading "Until Tuesday" about the Wounded Warrior Program and the dogs who make the lives of injured soldiers possible. This was probably the most meaningful book I have ever read.

I live in the Northwest in the rain rain rain. Plenty of time to read.

I work as a landscape gardener part time.

Live in a cabin on a lake (lucky me)

Always on the lookout for new mysteries!