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[Kathy]

Hi! I honestly cannot remember if I introduced myself or not. I'm fairly new to this site, and am losing track of all of the clubs that I've joined.

I love, love, love to read! I'll read just about anything except for icky romance novels.

I'm currently reading "The Miniaturist", by Jessie Burton. I'm about halfway through the book, and am enjoying it greatly. It has kept me interested in that you have to make guesses about why people are acting a certain way, and doing certain things. That's good in a book, but not in everyday life.

I just finished Tana French's "Broken Harbor". Very good murder mystery. One of the few I've read, in awhile, where I could not guess the ending. I hope she keeps writing.

I just downloaded "Strange Devices of the Sun and Moon", by Lisa Goldstein. I've heard some good reviews of this book, and wanted to give it try.

[Martha]

Hello all,
I'm Martha from Florida. I love mysteries, especially "whodunits," but I also read a lot of cozies, PIs, and police procedurals. I also like history, fantasy, and knitting books (knitting is my first passion). In fact I'll read almost anything except romance.
I own a kindle and nook, but will also read hardback and paperback books or listen book on audio (I love to listen while I knit). So its not unusually for me to read (or listen) to more than one book at a time.

I look forward to being in the group.

[Debbie]

Hey from MI.It is cold. I love mysteries, legal and detective thrillers, police stories, cozy. Fiction, non fiction and biography. Love to garden, cook,swim exercise and dogs. I have a kindle fire, but love books I can hold. I really look forward to being in this group and corresponding with members.

[Marian]

Martha wrote: "Hello all,
I'm Martha from Florida. I love mysteries, especially "whodunits," but I also read a lot of cozies, PIs, and police procedurals. I also like history, fantasy, and knitting books (knittin..."

Hi Martha! Nice to meet you:)

[Terry]

Hello Fellow bibliophiles, This looks like a great book group. Lively & fun, just what I'm looking for. I'm Terry, I live in Pennsylvania, via many other places having been an army brat, then I married a career army man & my vagabond life continued. I live with my husband, 4 dogs, 3 cats, 1 ferret, a varying number of zebra finches & 4 chickens. I can't inhale books fast enough and there's very few genres I don't enjoy; but horror, good mysteries, historical fictions are among my favorites. This is pure coincidence, but my favorite authors are Stephen King, Barbara Kingsolver & Laurie R. King. Lots of Kings in there. :) That's just a few of my faves in case you were worried. So just wanted to say hi & check in. Looking forward to reading along with you all.

[Scott]

Hi Everyone, I am a trial lawyer and a long-time mystery and thriller lover. Favorites include Robert Parker, Scott Turow, Michael Connelly, and Ellis Peters. I always wanted to write a book and finally did. It's called The Logic Bomb. It is is the story of a none too successful lawyer (of course) who gets involved in a plot to steal a new and very powerful computer program. Before long, he is being pursued by by crooks, terrorists, Chinese spies and the U.S. government. It was a lot of fun to write and I hope some of you will find it fun to read.

[Scott]

Samantha wrote: "To be honest, I have only read one mystery novel written by a woman. I was standing in the library yesterday looking at the row of Patricia Cornwell books, when my wife suggested that I try one. I ..."

You might want to try the Cadfael books by Ellis Peters, the pen name for Edith Pargeter. They are captivating not just for the mystery but also for the glimpses of medieval life. Also a great TV series with Derek Jacobi.

[Tonya]

I love Ellis Peters! I enjoyed the Cadfael series so much I ended up buying all of the books and all of the dvds.

[Elizabeth]

Hello all. I am a 61 year old retired social worker who has just published my first book (View From the Sixth Floor:An Oswald Tale)! I have always loved mysteries and crime stories since I was about 7 years old and my father placed his Sherlock Holmes collection in my hands and told me to go for it. I enjoy Linda Fairstein (as a former New Yorker I can relate to the locales), some James Patterson, anything by Ann Rule, and anything related to historical crimes (Jack the Ripper, Lizzie Borden). I'm looking forward to lively discussions!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Hi, my name is Kris and I love mysteries (from classics to cozies to thrillers). I am looking forward to discussing good books with everyone.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Alisha wrote: "Welcome Elizabeth and Kris! I cant wait to get to talking with you both"

Thank you for the welcome, Alisha.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Alisha wrote: "Welcome Elizabeth and Kris! I cant wait to get to talking with you both"

Thank you for the welcome, Alisha.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

No problem. I don't know Spanish but I will look it up :)

[Sue]

Hi Alisha. My husband is from Argentina, so I understand a lot of Spanish. Ola!

[Sue]

Muy bien gracias. De donde eres?

[Nicole]

My name is Nicole, I'm 21 years old, born in the states and living in Sweden. I've almost always read fantasy series, so I'm just now venturing off to some other genres, trying out mystery/thrillers as of late.
I'm new here so it's going to be fun getting to know some new people! :)

[Scott]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hello all. I am a 61 year old retired social worker who has just published my first book (View From the Sixth Floor:An Oswald Tale)! I have always loved mysteries and crime stories since I was abou..."

Elizabeth wrote: "Hello all. I am a 61 year old retired social worker who has just published my first book (View From the Sixth Floor:An Oswald Tale)! I have always loved mysteries and crime stories since I was abou..."

Hi Elizabeth, Scott Lord here. Your post caught my eye because I'm almost the same age (sixty) and I am a new author, too. My book is called The Logic Bomb and it's in the legal mystery thriller genre. I downloaded your book and started to read it and I already like it. I'll let you know what I think when I've finished it.
Scott

[Dzura]

my name is Rahmat, i'm 18 years old from Indonesia and i like Detective story :)

[Carolyn]

Greetings from the Sunshine State. I am an avid reader and enjoy mysteries, among other genres. I don't care for science fiction or horror, just plain old mysteries and/or thrillers.

[Frank]

I’m Frank (http://www.frankehopkins.com) and I love to write and read crime and mystery novels. I have written two novels: Unplanned Choices and The Opportunity. I write realistic novels and short stories portraying social and political issues.

I live in southern Delaware near the ocean, where I enjoy its quiet culture which is perfect for reading on the beach or writing in my home. I am active in the Rehoboth Bay Writers Guild, and the Eastern Shore Writers Association, where I participate in its Salisbury Writers Critique Group. In addition to writing I play golf and tennis, skis, sail on the Chesapeake Bay, and enjoy the ocean and inland bays of southern Delaware. I publish a blog: http://www.politicalsantaclausstories....

[Debbie]

Hi Frank, Welcome!!! I love crime, mystery and legal thrillers. I will look for your books and read them. I love reading and when not doing any thing else I am in my recliner reading.

[Hunter]

I'm new and currently Hercule Poirot's Christmas. It's great to be here. Here's my latest impulse buy (mustache tape pictured with book) with https://www.goodreads.com/photo/user/... :) This is a great group.

[Kathy]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hello all. I am a 61 year old retired social worker who has just published my first book (View From the Sixth Floor:An Oswald Tale)! I have always loved mysteries and crime stories since I was abou..."

Hi and welcome! Is your book about the Kennedy assassination? If so, I would love to read it. I was a young child when he was murdered, but I remember the day very clearly. It's always bothered me, i.e. the scenario of Oswald, so I look for more ideas, and facts.

[Elizabeth]

Hi Kathy. My book speculates that Oswald survived and has been hiding and moving around for years. Or is the character just some nut who THINKS he's Oswald as the government claims. Like you I was a child when the assassination took place, I was 10, and it had an enormous impact on my life. The book is more about Oswald than Kennedy but I like to think I've created a character based on what I've learned about Oswald over the years. I hope you will read it and let me know what you think.

[Toby]

Greetings all.

I'm primarily a fantasy geek although I'm recently finding some good thrillers and really enjoying them. I always liked Stephen King (although certainly not every book) and his accessible writing style and I guess John Connolly was probably my cross-over author (part supernatural, part thriller) but I have read some David Baldacci that I really like and also the Jack Parlabane novels by Christopher Brookmyre are brilliant. Dark, humourous and exciting.

Anyways, that's all for now - catch you later.

[Maria]

Hello, I´m Maria and I love to read crime novels. I´m currently reading "This Night's Foul Work" by Fred Vargas and "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle. I also enjoy reading Agatha Christie´s books James Hadley
Chase´s novels.

[Andrew]

Hello. I'm Andy from the UK. I read quite a bit of crime fiction but also a range of other stuff. Favourite writers include James Lee Burke, Lawrence Block, John Sandford and Ian Rankin. But also quite a few outside of the Mysteries and Crime genre(s).
I'm always looking for new contacts and new ideas for books to read and authors to follow.
Thanks.

[Alan]

Hi, I'm Alan. Retired teacher who enjoys reading mainly thrillers. Also choir member, golfer and Rotarian. This doesn't leave a great amount of time, but I get through a fair number of books. I have just discovered audio books and am presently enjoying Susan Hill's "The Various Haunts of Men" in that format.

[Komrade]

Hello. I write crime fiction for criminals, atheists and leftists.

'Forced Entry' is my most read piece. Part 2 is at the editor and Part 3 is half written.

I read here a lot but never post. Will stay that way, mostly.

Thank you to everyone who complains about the stuff they get tired of seeing in stories....it is a great help.

OK...back to the shadows to plan more seditious acts.

Thanks,

[Greg]

Hey I'm Greg, I'm new to this group (and fairly new to GR), trying to be more social on here. I'm a big fan of crime thrillers, espionage and gangster/mob/underworld type of stories. Feel free to friends me and send me book recommendations.

Cheers!

[Freda]

Hi I'm Freda and I live in Colorado. I'm an almost empty nester, twin teenage boys in high school and have found my passion in reading again. I read mystery, crime, thriller, law/court, military crime novels. Brad Meltzer, David Baccaldi, Tami Hoag, Lee Child, Karin Slaughter and many many more. I'm not much of a reviewer but will talk about a book if asked. I have a talent for recommending books if you give me a detailed description of a plot or topic you are looking for. See you around!

[Kirsten]

Welcome, Freda. Where in Colorado do you live? I visited my friend who lived just outside Colorado Springs and thought it was beautiful! I love Lee Child too and can't wait to see if we have other books in common!

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays and all that jazz!

[Debbie]

Welcome to the group!

[Freda]

Kirsten wrote: "Welcome, Freda. Where in Colorado do you live? I visited my friend who lived just outside Colorado Springs and thought it was beautiful! I love Lee Child too and can't wait to see if we have other ..."

Hi Kirsten. I live in Denver. Right smack in the middle of it all. haha. Thanks for the warm welcome! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well, and all that jazz. :)

[Freda]

Debbie wrote: "Welcome to the group!"

Thanks Debbie, hope to see you around. :)

[Tabitha]

Hi im Tabby, I live in North Carolina. I like to read mysterys, from James Patterson to Patricia Cornwell. Im always looking for a new book to get into, So If you know of any let me know.

[Sally]

I am excited to join this group! After signing up for David Baldacci I found you! Looking forward to this new adventure. I live in mid-Missouri and right now it is bitter cold. Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2015!

[Marian]

Nice to meet you Sally:)

[Sherry]

Welcome, Sally, and all new members. It is fascinating to read your comments and books and authors you enjoy. I tend to write more (for a local magazine) than I comment here. I published a romantic suspense murder mystery last year, The Dordogne Deception, and am working on the second book, Dangerous Duplicity. I'd rather read than write, but enjoy both, and cannot imagine a life without books. I enjoy thrillers, crime, mysteries and historical fiction--all things with a bit of romance. I enjoy supporting new authors, reading their books and doing reviews. Happy New Year, all.

[Sally]

Thank you Sherry for your words of welcome. I really appreciate it. I'm looking forward to this new year and all the new books to devour. Happy New Year!

[Linda]

Hi everyone! I'm Linda from Illinois - a suburb of Chicago. Love to read, unfortunately not enough time to read all the books I want to. Really enjoy mysteries and crime thrillers. Looking forward to being a part of this group. Happy reading everyone!!

[Lisa]

Hi everyone, I'm Lisa! I love to read and am very excited to be a part of this site! I'm currently reading a couple of different things. I'm a huge fan of Mary Higgins Clark and Laura Childs. I'm caught up on Laura's Tea Shop Mystery series and just finished the second book in the Cackleberry Club series. I'm also starting on Wild. I'm an avid baker, so I read cookbooks like novels! Because I homeschool, I'm also reading some historical fiction with my kiddos, some biographies, and some fun stuff. Our school books include Sign of the Beaver, Brady, the Merlin Chronicles, and The Omnivore Dilemma. My 15-year-old has embarked on The Art of War, so I'm delving into that with him as well. I'm very excited to see what others are interested in and hope to find some new interests myself.

[Marian]

Hi Lisa and welcome!!This is a great site and I know you are gonna love it here:)

[Geza]

Hi! I am new to this site and love thrillers / mysteries. My favorite genre, especially if the book is not only suspenseful and titillating but also bring some insights / learning to me. This is what I try to do in my own thrillers.
Good to share views with you.

[Joey]

Hello everyone:

I'm Joey, I've written all my life, but it was all on newsprint until now. I just published my first book, Speed Trap. Speed Trap

It's free on Kindle for the next five days. I appreciate any and all input.

[Barry]

Hello avid readers,

I am Barry and I would like to take a moment and say "hello" to everyone. I love reading this Genre of books along with YA, Horror, and some Sci-Fi/Fantasy. A few of my favorite authors are John Sandford, Jeffery Deaver, James Patterson, William Kent Krueger, Steven James, and John Lutz.

I have read a few new (at least new to me) authors of late and I'm looking for more. Most recently, I have read "My Sister's Grave" by Robert Dugoni, "The Gray and Guilty Sea" by Scott William Carter, and "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn. All of which I thoroughly enjoyed.

My pet peeve, when I read (and trust me, I am not a grammatical genius by any means) is consistent grammatical/spelling errors in the finished publication. I do not typically fault the author when I see this, but I feel that the proof readers and Editors should at least notice and correct them. "The Gray and Guilty Sea" was full of errors, but the story was good enough for me to keep on reading. The biggest issue with that is that I spend as much time looking and picking out the errors as I spend trying to engross myself into the story.

Lastly, anyone with any good/great ideas on authors I have yet to read, drop me a note. I have about 8 books in my queue right now awaiting reading, but I am always on the lookout for good reads.

[Marian]

Nice to meet you Barry!

[Geza]

Hello Barry:
Try TWISTED REASONS. The novel, the first in a trilogy of international crime thrillers is gripping and titillating, but at the same time provides learning about something that is outside most readers' ken. It is on Goodreads.
My very best wishes,
Geza

[Barry]

Geza wrote: "Hello Barry:
Try TWISTED REASONS. The novel, the first in a trilogy of international crime thrillers is gripping and titillating, but at the same time provides learning about something that is outs..."

Hi Geza,

Thank you for the recommendation. I will look it up.

[Barry]

Marian wrote: "Nice to meet you Barry!"

And to you as well Marian!