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Greetings and salutations!I am a 40 year old author who recently released my debut novel, 'Lost Connections' - a crime/thriller with a twist of dark humour. I am an avid reader with a preference to small town crime, fast-paced thrillers, and dark humour. I love every thing from Joe R Lansdale, Linwood Barclay, & Kinky Friedman, to Bentley Little, Stephen King & Simon Kernick.
I am currently writing my new book which is called, 'The Place That Never Existed'. My books have a crime/thriller backbone, but are full of twists that dip in and out of different genres. I will also be releasing a novella called, 'Mary-Ann' early next year.
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Stopping by to say hi. I'm Jo from NC, USA and have always been a mystery/suspense, cozy fan. Though, mysteries are my favorite, I enjoy reading other things too.
Hi everyone,I am Belinda Austin and happy to have joined your group.
I have always loved reading mysteries and thrillers, beginning with Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, all of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie, James Bond novels, etc. I also enjoy crime fiction, if it is not too gory. Silence of the Lambs is one of my favorites.
I was born in California and now live in Texas and am a zumbaholic.
Mm, let’s see what else.
Birthday: August 27th, so Virgo
Favorite Color: Red, goes with my black hair
Favorite Food: Chocolate and tomatoes but not together.
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Hi, I don't know anyone. I love noir fiction and I'd like to meet some people who like it too ^^
Hi! I love noir and am always looking for great reads! :)
Hullos :-) I'm new to the genre, but trying to expand my horizons.
Welcome! It's always good to expand your horizons, Gaines. Better than expanding your waistline.
Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Welcome! It's always good to expand your horizons, Gaines. Better than expanding your waistline."Hehe fair point. Thanks for the welcome :-)
I suppose I should have said a bit about myself. I'm from the US originally, but live in Australia. I used to work in bookstores, and in one of them, a wonderful old place that sold used books, the Mystery/Thriller section was absolutely enormous. One time this guy came in who was very unkempt -- looked like he hadn't showered in weeks, or changed his clothes -- and had a very intense, angry look about him. At the time I thought, "oh no, here we go." See, the store was located in an area where the occasional bum would wander in, many of whom were mentally ill, of course. The peaceful ones I left alone, but now and then one would get rather belligerent and even violent, so I reluctantly would have to show him or her the door.
But this guy ended up keeping to himself, and the only nuisance was that he had plonked himself right down in the middle of one of the mystery aisles, books spread everywhere (which I knew I'd have to pick up and re-shelve later), madly scribbling away on page after page of a yellow legal pad. It was a slow day, however, and the few customers there seemed perfectly content to simply step over his mess and continue browsing, so I said nothing.
Three hours later, it was approaching 6:00, closing time. "Sir, may I help you with anything? We'll be closing in about five minutes."
He squinted up at me, shook his head silently, his rather hound-like stubble-strewn jowls wobbling from side to side as he did so. I nodded and went back to tidy up the front desk, secretly dreading having to get firm with this guy when it came time to kick him out. He was a very large man, after all. I went outside to bring in the "free books" rack, an old library metal rack with three wheels (one was awkwardly missing). That was when it occurred to me that the taxi idling at the curb just down from the front door of the shop had actually been there for quite a long time. Perhaps hours, even.
It was 6:01, and the big man still hadn't moved. "Sir, it's 6:00, and we're closing now." He nodded and raised a finger -- one sec, it said -- and continued scribbling wildly on his legal pad, still half-sprawled on the floor between stacks and stacks of books. For the fourth or fifth time, I tried to see what he was writing, but it was completely illegible to me.
6:05, time to get serious. (There was a bar next door, and I was thirsty, after all!) I was just about to head back over to the mystery section and ask him to leave in a firmer tone of voice when I heard his gruff voice call out in some sort of accent that, to me, sounded like Brooklyn: "Hey, you got any boxes?" I walked over to him, and saw that he had manoeuvred himself to his feet and was struggling to organize his piles of books.
"Would you like to purchase some of these today, sir?" I asked, doubtfully, standing back a few feet to avoid his stench.
"Yeah, all of 'em. Got any boxes?"
I turned the register back on, and after taping together a bunch of boxes that I'd broken up and stored in the back room earlier that day, I rang him up. It was another twenty minutes or so before I'd finally finished helping him and the taxi driver load the boxes into the car (the ones that would fit, anyway; the rest had to be left to be picked up the next morning), but hey, it was worth it: This "bum" ended up buying more than six hundred used mystery books.
I guess you really can't judge a book by its cover :-p
Sorry for the long-winded introduction / tangent there. I look forward to getting to know you all :-)
Incidentally, I run a small Goodreads group called Short Fiction, in which we read and discuss short stories, flash fiction, etc, across multiple genres. Feel free to come check us out :-)
Begoña wrote: "Hi, I don't know anyone. I love noir fiction and I'd like to meet some people who like it too ^^"Hi Begona, more than happy to have more friends. Welcome
I really need some help with navigating through this site. I am on the Mystery/Thriller group...and I am reading a book right now that I would so love to talk about...but I can't figure out where to go to discuss this particular book. How do I do that, find a place to discuss a particular book???? Can someone help me out??? The book is "Follow Us Home," by Mark Edwards....EEEEEK!!! And I love his writing...gollies, hiding under my blanket with my pupper Cliffie, reading into the night....
Begoña wrote: "Hi, I don't know anyone. I love noir fiction and I'd like to meet some people who like it too ^^"Hi, Begona, that would be me, too!!!
Gaines wrote: "Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Welcome! It's always good to expand your horizons, Gaines. Better than expanding your waistline."Hehe fair point. Thanks for the welcome :-)
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That was a great story, Gaines. I always thought it would be fun to work in a bookstore. It's too bad they're aren't many used book stores left in my town anymore.
Yeah, they are a dying breed, sadly :-(
Hi everyone, my name is Elena and I'm an avid mystery reader and author. I'm always on the lookout for a new book to read or author to follow. I love series, because watching a character develop over multiple books is so much fun. Looking forward to meeting new people and finding new titles.
Travis wrote: "Welcome to the group Elena!"Thank you!
Hi everyone, I've been on Goodreads for a long time but I have not really used it actively... Not sure how this forum will work on the mobile app since I use it primarily for keeping track on books I've read. I used to be an avid reader but have slowed down a lot these days... much to my chagrin. I read a couple of genres though I think its about time I get back into mysteries and thrillers again and am looking for some recommendations.
I am on the verge of idolising China Mieville and yes, that's creepy but his weird fiction is one of the few things that gets this brain pumping hard.
Happy to meet you all!
Chris
Hello everyone, My name is Laura and I'm primarily a science-fiction and fantasy reader (with mystery a close second genre), but write (so far) in the mystery genre. When I'm not writing, I catalog things for money, read books, play role-playing games, listen to podcasts, play boardgames, and occasionally play RPG-type video games.
Zeke wrote: "Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Hi, Zeke! Do you like Lovecraft?"Hi Kirsten! Yes, I really enjoy Lovecraft, I generally re-read some Lovecraft each year."
Good to hear!
Hello, my name is Maureen, I live about 50 miles south of DC. I am an avid mystery and thriller reader, although the book club I belong to is 'forcing' me into other genres.I was in law enforcement for many years. Now I work part time in Hogan's Alley-"The Most Dangerous Town in America." It's a blast. In more ways than one.
My favorite authors are Sharon Bolton, Taylor Stevens, Zoe Sharp, Louise Penny, John LeCarre, Neal Stephenson, P.D. James, Virginia Lanier, Robert Crais, Deborah Crombie, James Lee Burke, and a few hundred others.
Rebecca wrote: "Hi Maureen! Welcome! :)"Thank you!
Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Welcome, Maureen!"Thank you!
Hello everyone. My name is Michele and i live about 20 minutes north of Denver Colorado, in a town called Longmont- with my hubby, 25 yr old son and black kitty cat.
I am new to GR and these groups but this is my fav genre of reading. Love Lisa Gardner, Lisa jackson, karin slaughter, tess gerritsen and almost done with all James Patterson's. (I enjoy them as they are a quick read. )
I may have lots of questions on posting etc but will try to participate as much as i can.
I am new to GR and these groups but this is my fav genre of reading. Love Lisa Gardner, Lisa jackson, karin slaughter, tess gerritsen and almost done with all James Patterson's. (I enjoy them as they are a quick read. )
I may have lots of questions on posting etc but will try to participate as much as i can.
Hi all,When the mood is there, I do like my mysteries and thrillers and try to devour as much as I can :)
Will be browsing the rest of the group so see you there!
Gaines wrote: "Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Welcome! It's always good to expand your horizons, Gaines. Better than expanding your waistline."Hehe fair point. Thanks for the welcome :-)
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I love your story and its truly a great example of how you can't judge a book by the cover. Welcome to the club and may you have much fun discovering new books, new friends and new challenges. Who are your favorite authors?
Hi I'm Lisa and live in the town of Covington where the show Vampire Diaries is filmed, although I have never watched the show. I have been a lover of books from the 1st time my mother introduced them to me as a toddler. I enjoy many genre's but I'm mostly drawn to suspense, murder mysteries and crime thrillers. I first became a big fan of mysteries when my adult cousin gave me her Nancy Drew books when I was about 9. Some of my favorite authors are Harlan Coben, Karin Slaughter, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Gardner, Rick Mofina, Jennifer McMahon, Kevin O'Brien, Joe Hill and Laura Lippman. I hope to get some recommendations for new authors or books from the group!
Welcome, Lisa! Covington in what state? Or is it in a province?
Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Welcome, Lisa! Covington in what state? Or is it in a province?"It is in GA.
Welcome Lisa, well darn I was hoping you were going to say Covington, LA where I lived for five fabulous years.
I'm Hersh from L.A. Just a geek on a book reading site. Thought I'd join some groups for discussions. Came across a great mystery thriller I'd love to recommend to anyone looking.
New cover on the book now, but this blew my mind. Check out my review for what I really think. Goodreading,
Hersh
Hi everyone, My name is Lily and I am a 17 year old. I love reading and I have recently got back into it. I like all genres whether it is thrillers, young adult and fantasy. I am about to start the book 'Clockwork Angel' which is part of the infernal devices. I know this is a thriller etc group. I welcome any suggestions of thrillers, horrors to read. I am also a poet on wattpad and a blogger
Hi everyone, my name is Alianna but you can call me Alie for short. I haven't been on here in a long time, but I have been a member of Goodreads. I love historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction, biographies, and autobiographies. I'm great to be back, but bye for now.Alie
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