Help with Michael Connely

[Ron]

Tulsarose wrote: "Anyway, my point is...give Robert Crais a chance. The series does improve and his other writings are also very good. I would recommend reading the Hostage and The Two Minute Rule."

Totally agree! To me, much of the fun of reading Crais/Elvis Cole was watching Robert Crais develop as a writer. I believe that today, he stands high in the hierarchy of crime novel writers, in my opinion.

[Aditya]

I planned to pick up Raymond Chandler, I had not read the classics yet or George Pelacanos, I have heard he is a good modern crime writer who churns out quality novels. However with so many glowing recommendations for Robert Crais, I think I will pick up either one of his standalones or L.A. Requiem (which seems to be the high point in his Cole series) if either Chandler or Pelecanos disappoints.

[Ron]

Aditya wrote: "I planned to pick up Raymond Chandler, I had not read the classics yet or George Pelacanos, I have heard he is a good modern crime writer who churns out quality novels. However with so many glowing..."

I'd recommend either L.A. Requiem, an Elvis Cole novel, or Suspect, a stand alone novel, both by Robert Crais, whether or not the Chandler or Pelecanos disappoints.

[Peggy]

Yes! I love both Crais and Connelly, but you're right -- it's important to read early the Crais mysteries with an open mind. Each book is better than the last one. And that's not something I can say about every author!

[Aditya]

Peggy wrote: "I'd recommend either L.A. Requiem, an Elvis Cole novel, or Suspect, a stand alone novel, both by Robert Crais, whether or not the Chandler or Pelecanos disappoints."

Thanks for your suggestions, will get to them when I can.

[Janet]

^ bump ^

[Marion]

I love all of Robert Crais' books. I also enjoy Dennis Lehane's books.

[Joe]

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