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And the Winners for Sep/ Oct 2015 Group Read Are!!!
I'd like to nominate Hard Case V: Blood and Fear
by Bernard Lee DeLeo.This is the 5th in Mr. DeLeo's Hard Case series, but can be enjoyed on its own.
Reader warning: do not read this book unless you’re prepared to get hooked on an exciting action series. Once you’ve read one, you’ll need to read them all!
I just bought The Ghosts of Belfast and I think it would make a fun group read. I'm new here and I don't know how to make links. Sorry.It's the first in a series.
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The Girl on the Train"Hi Blanca -- We just read Girl on the Train, but feel free to add your comments to the discussion thread!
I figured it out:The Ghosts of Belfast
OK, I can't get the author to link.
Here it is:
Stuart Neville
Sorry about making such a mess of the thread.
I'd like to nominate The Record Prophets by Matthew Seery. It's a story about a record company that decides to kill off its aging stars in order to cash in on the nostalgia. The Record Prophets
Hi, this is my first time nominating here, so I hope I'm doing this right.I'd like to nominate the excellent
Irène by
Pierre Lemaitre
I actually liked the 2nd book in the series - Alex - even better, but you should really read Irene first, and they're both fantastic reads.
Ethan wrote: "Trust No One by Paul Cleave"This is the Sept group read for the Mysteries & Crime Thrillers discussion group. The author Paul Cleave will also be answering questions from readers.
I'd like to nominate The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. This is the first book in an interesting series.
I would like to nominate Unleashed by Eilen Brady
Icewineanne wrote: "Ethan wrote: "Trust No One by Paul Cleave"This is the Sept group read for the Mysteries & Crime Thrillers discussion group. The author Paul Cleave will also be ans..."
I'm not sure I understand, anne?
Follow you home by Mark Edwards it is!!
Bill wrote: "Hey all! Nominations are now open for the September / October Group Read. You may nominate a book between now and September 10th. Voting will start the 11th and will run through the 14th. Once a wi..."Bill wrote: "Hey all! Nominations are now open for the September / October Group Read. You may nominate a book between now and September 10th. Voting will start the 11th and will run through the 14th. Once a wi..."
Have we had Chris Carver? If not I nominate The Crucifix Killer by him. He does the profiler bit very well. This is his first book.
I know that we've read a couple of hers as group reads, but given that 15th September marks her 125th birthday it would be rude not to nominate something by Agatha Christie. How about The Murder of Roger Ackroyd?
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The Crucifix Killer
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I'm sure it's a wonderful book, but self nominations aren't allowed a la rule # 2. Apologies, Matthew.
Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories A collection of short stories that does a decent job in presenting the western wit and sage wisdom w/mystical overtone flavor of Craig Johnson's work. The fourth season of Longmire will be out this month on Netflix. (However, as much as I enjoy the television series, I strongly recommend the books first.)
Nancy wrote: "Matthew wrote: "I'd like to nominate The Record Prophets by Matthew Seery. It's a story about a record company that decides to kill off its aging stars in order to cash in on the nostalgia. [book:T..."My apologies, Nancy. Honest oversight on my part. I will read the rules more carefully next time.
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Not to worry, Matthew!
I'm going to have to withdraw my suggestion. I've got a busy work schedule lined up for the next couple of months and I may not have time to read and participate. Sorry.
I would like to nominate
CURSE OF THE KINGDOM: SECRET OF THE SEAL. This has a very thrilling and suspenseful story which is not clear till the end.
I think the rules say you can't nominate your own books.
Martin wrote: "Id like to propose Misdirection by Martin Link"Sorry Martin, but Susan is correct. That is one of the rules we have, no self-nominations.
Sandra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Hey all! Nominations are now open for the September / October Group Read. You may nominate a book between now and September 10th. Voting will start the 11th and will run through the 14..."I'll check the bookshelf, Sandra. All the books we've read are there.
Autumn wrote: "Follow You Home by Mark Edwards"Someone already nominatd Follow you Home, Autumn. Feel free to nominate another, unless you just want to vote for this. :)
The Kill by Jane Casey was a great read, the series is addictive as it is.
So just for your perusal, these are the books nominated so far for the Sep / Oct group read.Bull Mountain by Brian Panowich (Crystal)
Trust No One by Paul Cleave (Ethan)
Hard Case V: Blood and Fear by Bernard Lee DeLeo (Harry)
Irène by Pierre Lemaitre (Nitzan)
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths (Susan)
Unleashed by Eileen Brady (Sherrie)
Night Film by Marisha Pessl (Justin)
Follow You Home by Mark Edwards (Gautham)
Candlemoth by R.J. Ellory (Gisela)
The Crucifix Killer by Chris CarterChris Carter (Sandra)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie(Charlotte)
Runner by Patrick Lee (Lise)
Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories by Craig Johnson (M.)
CURSE OF THE KINGDOM: SECRET OF THE SEAL by Andy K. (Avinash)
The Chase by Clive Cussler (Bill)
The Kill by Jane Casey (Malia)
One Rough Man by Brad Taylor
The Friendship of Criminals: A Novel by Robert Glinski
Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews
Malia wrote: "The Kill by Jane Casey was a great read, the series is addictive as it is."
I've added it to the list, Malia. Just wondering if you need to read the first book in the series?
Interesting list. I loved the Elly Griffiths books, and am curious about Mark Edwards newest...
Malia wrote: "Interesting list. I loved the Elly Griffiths books, and am curious about Mark Edwards newest..."There does seem to be an excellent mix again.
I love this book: Runner by Patrick LeeYou can't put it down. My vote is for it.
I nominate
by Linwood Barclay. I've read two of his books and so far I've found them to very good mysteries.
Patricia wrote: "I nominate by Linwood Barclay. I've read two of his books and so far I've found them to very good mysteries."It's been awhile, Patricia, but we have read this before as a group read. I'll add it again, if you wish, or feel free to nominate another book.
I see the nom for Longmire short stories by Craig Johnson. I don't see any of the actual books in this series on the group bookshelf. I'd like to nominate The Cold Dish. I love this series and think they are best read in order. (pardon me if the group has read this before - I didn't see it on the bookshelf)
Thanks for the nomination, Suzy, but I'd have to say there should only be one nomination per author. Sorry about that. I have to agree, The Cold Dish is an excellent book.
Bill wrote: "Thanks for the nomination, Suzy, but I'd have to say there should only be one nomination per author. Sorry about that. I have to agree, The Cold Dish is an excellent book."Thanks, Bill. I thought that might be the case - will nominate one of Johnson's full length books in the future.
I vote for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie!
Suzy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Thanks for the nomination, Suzy, but I'd have to say there should only be one nomination per author. Sorry about that. I have to agree, The Cold Dish is an excellent book."Thanks, Bi..."
Thanks, Suzy.
Aniket wrote: "I vote for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie!"
I set the poll up on Friday, Aniket. You can vote then. :)
Bill wrote: "Suzy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Thanks for the nomination, Suzy, but I'd have to say there should only be one nomination per author. Sorry about that. I have to agree, The Cold Dish is an excellent book...."I apologize, I wasn't aware. I'll vote on Friday then.
Aniket wrote: "Bill wrote: "Suzy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Thanks for the nomination, Suzy, but I'd have to say there should only be one nomination per author. Sorry about that. I have to agree, The Cold Dish is an ex..."No need to apologize at all.
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