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[Sanda]

Paul wrote: "
Just started
It looks promising. It's a psychological thriller & my first introduction to John Katzenbach."

am really curious about this one...will wait for your feedback - there isn't much info about the book on the page...

I just got around to reading Dan Brown's Inferno...entertaining...not much different than the previous 3 books though...

[Paul]

Sanda wrote: "Paul wrote: "
Just started
It looks promising. It's a psychological thriller & my first introduction to John Katzenbach."

am really curious about this one...wi..."

Hi Sanda. If you like an excellent psychological thriller, please have a look at
if you haven't already read it.
The cover here is a little misleading. I am referring to 'Shutter Island' by Dennis Lehane.

[Tim The Enchanter]

I have about 40 minutes left in The Dark Monk - . This one is just a good as the Hangman`s Daughter and thouroughly enjoyable historical mysteries.

On tap, a new release I have been anticipating - - Providence Rag: A Liam Mulligan Novel. Does anyone else read Bruce DeSilva. I really enjoyed the first two book.

[Sanda]

Paul wrote: "Hi Sanda. If you like an excellent psychological thriller, please have a look at Novels by Dennis Lehane Shutter Island, a Drink Before the War, the Given Day, Prayers for Rain, Sacred
if you haven't already read it.
The cover here is a little misleading. I am referring to 'Shutter Island' by Dennis Lehane."

Thank you for a lovely recommendation Paul. I've read (and enjoyed immensely) The Shutter Island. I like Lehane's work, his books translate so well into film :)

[Aiesha]

Ron wrote: "Jannene wrote: "I'm still working on The Unlikely Spy and started Trunk Music."

I really enjoyed Trunk Music."

I enjoyed it as well. I've steered away from Connelly just because I started reading other things but I definitely want to get back into that series. I haven't read a bad book yet!

[Franky]

Just finished , the first in the Travis McGee series from John D. MacDonald.

[Adam]

Just reading The Black Echo by Michael Connelly...his first book featuring Harry Bosch. Have to say, it's brilliant so far.

[Jannene]

Adam wrote: "Just reading The Black Echo by Michael Connelly...his first book featuring Harry Bosch. Have to say, it's brilliant so far."

I really enjoyed that book.

[Bill]

I'm currently enjoying Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin and Playing With Bones by Kate Ellis.

[Mike]

CR (Currently Reading)
The Last Whisper in the Dark - Tom Piccirilli
Ordinary Grace - William Kent Krueger

CL (Currently Listening)
Gone Missing - Linda Castillo

JF (Just Finished)
Turn To Stone - Brian Freeman - 5/5 (5 of 5 stars)
The Chill of Night - James Hayman - 4/5
Presumed Innocent - Scott Turow 4/5 (audio)
Rubbernecker - Belinda Bauer - 5/5
Reconstructing Amelia - Kimberly McCreight - 4/5

[Barbara]

Bill wrote: "I'm currently enjoying Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin and Playing With Bones by [author:..."

I listened to the Inkheart trilogy with my son when he was younger. It's excellent.

[Bonnie]

I'm just starting Book of Souls, sequel to Glenn Cooper's Secret of the Seventh Son. Excellent writing, really enjoyed the first one. Sequel looks promising. And I agree - pesky work days DEFINITELY interfere with my reading time!! sigh.... (I don't know how to insert the book images/links, sorry)

[Brenda]

Bonnie wrote: "I'm just starting Book of Souls, sequel to Glenn Cooper's Secret of the Seventh Son. Excellent writing, really enjoyed the first one. Sequel looks promising. And I agree - pesky work days DEFINI..."

Bonnie, in your comment box you'll see "add book/author", click on that, type in either your book title or ISBN then click the search button. When you select the correct book, click on "add" and it will appear in the box. Do the same for the author link:) Good luck.

[Bonnie]

Jannene wrote: "I'm still working on The Unlikely Spy and started Trunk Music."
I read The Unlikely Spy years ago when it first came out and I remember really enjoying it. But then again, I do have a soft spot for that period/genre.

[Bonnie]

Brenda wrote: "Bonnie wrote: "I'm just starting Book of Souls, sequel to Glenn Cooper's Secret of the Seventh Son. Excellent writing, really enjoyed the first one. Sequel looks promising. And I agree - pesky w..."

I see it now - thanks!! (newbies, what are you gonna do with us?)
Book Of Souls

[Brenda]

Bonnie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Bonnie wrote: "I'm just starting Book of Souls, sequel to Glenn Cooper's Secret of the Seventh Son. Excellent writing, really enjoyed the first one. Sequel looks promising. And I ..."

Well done!

[Diane S ☔]

Reading Waiting for Wednesday

[Jannene]

Bonnie wrote: "Jannene wrote: "I'm still working on The Unlikely Spy and started Trunk Music."
I read The Unlikely Spy years ago when it first came out and I remember really enjoying it...."

I just finished it. It was enjoyable but I seemed to have gotten lost in the plot. Even when they cleared things up at the end I am still confused.

[Paul]

Just came into possession of this audiobook collection by the fantastic Patricia Highsmith:

More here; https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Fiona (Titch)]

Over the past few days I have read and finished Endless - Amanda Gray (Netgalley review) and also Otherworldly - Nicua Shamira (which I found pleasing).

[Bill]

Barbara wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'm currently enjoying Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin and [book:Playing With Bones|4102069..."

I'm enjoying it so far, Barbara.

[Paul]

Just a general comment here. I would like to thank everyone for their recommendations, reviews & helpful comments. I'm so glad i stumbled across Goodreads. Before joining i had contemplated starting my own blog on 'WordPress' & may still do so, tho' perhaps not book reviews.

So cheers all! Good reading.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Very good!

[Renee]

I have never, in my life, read a zombie book. I have seen ONE zombie movie, Shaun of the Dead. And that was because it had Simon Pegg in it.

Now I find myself on the third of the Newsflesh trilogy by Mira Grant, Blackout. And I love it.

What is happening to me?

[Jannene]

Renee wrote: "I have never, in my life, read a zombie book. I have seen ONE zombie movie, Shaun of the Dead. And that was because it had Simon Pegg in it.

Now I find myself on the third of the Newsflesh trilog..."

I hated Shaun of the Dead. My husband made me watch it. I started watching the walking dead until I had nightmares then quit.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. I was very satisfied and happy with it.

[Franky]

Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. I was very satisfied and happy with it."

Sounds interesting!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Franky wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. I was very satisfied and happy with it."

Soun..."

I love Benjamin Black and I love Raymond Chandler. They mesh well.

[Barbara]

Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. I was very satisfied and happy with it."

I just got that out of the library today! Glad to hear you liked it.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. I was very satisfied and happy with it."

I ju..."

have you read the other Marlowe novels?

[Paul]

I,ve read the book 'The Collector' by John Fowles & my

review is here: (also a link to the audiobook.

www.goodreads.com/book/show/243705.Th...

However i have just acquired the audiobook of all 5 novels in the 'Ripley Series' & you can find more about that set here:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/3263770-t...

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I love Ripley -- he's the ultimate anti-hero.

[Barbara]

I finished Exclusive by Sandra Brown. After coffee with First Lady Vanessa Merritt, whose baby died from SIDS, TV reporter Barrie Travis decides - with zero evidence - that the baby was murdered and sets out to prove it. This leads to trouble because President David Merritt, who is corrupt and has his own hit squad, doesn't want adverse publicity. Looking for evidence Barrie tracks down Gray Bondurant, a former advisor to the President and immediately falls into bed with the handsome hottie. Gray apparently gets smitten and starts helping Barrie. As the President scrambles to hide his past actions he plans to kill off anyone who might expose him, including his wife. To me the plot of this book was unbelievable and full of cliches. There were also too many repetitive sex scenes. This might be an okay beach or plane read, but I wouldn't have missed anything by skipping it.

[Barbara]

Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. I was very satisfied and happy..."

Nancy, I haven't read any other Marlowe books by Benjamin Black (yet).

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. I was very satis..."

I actually meant the original Chandler novels -- this is Black's first Marlowe novel.

[Renee]

Jannene wrote: "Renee wrote: "I have never, in my life, read a zombie book. I have seen ONE zombie movie, Shaun of the Dead. And that was because it had Simon Pegg in it.

Now I find myself on the third of the Ne..."

Oh, Jannene! I don't blame you at all. Without Simon Pegg I would never have thought to watch that movie.

I feel like I SHOULD watch the Walking Dead, as if it is somehow 'important' television. But then I realize how often I'm wrong about that and the urge goes away.

[Barbara]

Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Benjamin Black. ..."

Nancy I have read some of the original Marlowe novels and enjoyed them. I'm curious to see if Black maintains the same voice as the originals.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel, by Be..."

Well, imho, he's got the essence down, especially of Marlowe, without pretending to be Chandler. I've read all of Black's novels and I can definitely hear him at times in this book. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[Jannene]

I finished Trunk Music.

This was another good book in the series. Bosch seems to become more human. He admits his short comings, takes the heat for his actions and also tries to take it for his team, and sees to still do the right thing. I liked him more in this book because of his emotions. I adore his new lieutenant. She stands by he people and trust them. I found the story not as great as previous ones. I think Michael was jus trying to build Bosch up as good cop with very human characteristics.

[Tim The Enchanter]

I just finished Providence Rag: A Liam Mulligan Novel. It is a taunt crime/psychological thriller that follows the investigation of a Rhode Island reporting. Probably the best book I have read this year. If you haven't yet discovered Bruce DeSilva, I suggest you go and pick up one of his books.

My Review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara]

I'm reading The Devil's Breath by Tessa Harris

[Sean]

Just started reading The beauty of murder by a k benedict but not had much chance to really get into it as I have been busy at work.Got this weekend free so hopefully I can stuck into it.Have any of the group read it.

[Peter]

I AGREE THAT BLACK'S OWN VOICE SURFACES IN BLACK-EYED BLONDE. IT'S A SIGN OF BLACK'S MATURITY AS A WRITER THAT HE CAN'T QUITE DROWN HIMSELF.

GOOD CALL.

Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Despite what I said earlier, I went ahead and finished [book:The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel|..."

[Paul]

Recently finished & it's my first Jim Thompson novel. Really enjoyed it & look forward to reading more of his books. It falls into the psychological thriller/ Hard Case Crime/ Pulp Fiction genre. I recommend it to anyone who loves novels of this type. I give it 5 out of 5.
A review here for anyone interested:

www.goodreads.com/review/show/853593981

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Paul wrote: "Recently finished & it's my first Jim Thompson novel. Really enjoyed it & look forward to reading more of his books. It falls into the psychological thriller..."

I've got a lot of books by Thompson that I'm dying to get to. Have you read David Goodis?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Peter wrote: "I AGREE THAT BLACK'S OWN VOICE SURFACES IN BLACK-EYED BLONDE. IT'S A SIGN OF BLACK'S MATURITY AS A WRITER THAT HE CAN'T QUITE DROWN HIMSELF.

GOOD CALL.

I love Benjamin Black. If you haven't read his Quirke series, you should. He's amazing.

[Robert]

I just finished S. by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst and have just started The Crook Factory by Dan Simmons.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Robert wrote: "I just finished S. by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst and have just started The Crook Factory by Dan Simmons."

Did you like S? It's on my Amazon wishlist but I keep passing it by, never pushing the "purchase" button.

[Paul]

Nancy wrote: "Paul wrote: "Recently finished & it's my first Jim Thompson novel. Really enjoyed it & look forward to reading more of his books. It falls into the psycholog..."

Hi Nancy. I haven't read David Goodis yet, but i downloaded 10 of his eBooks & I'm looking forward to reading them.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Paul wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Paul wrote: "Recently finished & it's my first Jim Thompson novel. Really enjoyed it & look forward to reading more of his books. It falls into..."

I've only read one, but it was really good -- The Night Squad.