What mysteries are you reading at the moment? Old thread Showing 1,351-1,400 of 4,475

[Carolien]

Susan wrote: "I have just started A Dark So Deadly , which is HUGE! I have read some books by Stuart MacBride before and enjoyed them and I th..."

I love MacBride, looking forward to your opinion.

[Ace]

Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. A little bit far fetched but I am expecting a big twist towards the end. It will probably be a 3 star read.

[Jill H.]

Even though it may not be what we usually call a mystery book, it is a mystery that has been around for over 120 years and has held the public's attention like no other.. Who was Jack the Ripper? I'm anxious to see what this author comes up with since there have been so many suspects. I read the Patricia Cornwell Ripper book and enjoyed it. But I thought she reached a bit in some of her conclusions.Let's see what this author has to say.

by Donald Rumbelow

[Susan]

I thought Patricia Cornwell made all the 'facts' fit her theory, Jill. I think Cornwell's book is one of the few I ever gave one star... Interested to see what you think of the book you are reading now.

[Jan C]

Carolien wrote: "Susan wrote: "I have just started A Dark So Deadly , which is HUGE! I have read some books by Stuart MacBride before and enjoyed..."

I really like McBride, too.

[Michelle]

Patricia Cornwell's Ripper books have been hugely criticised by Ripperologists. The Amazon reviews are an entertaining read in themselves. Donald Rumbelow however is a renowned expert, I've read the book and did the London walking tour he runs.when Johnny Depp was researching for a film some years ago he asked DR for a personal guided tour.

Wouldn't it be nice to know who it really was!

[Fred]

Judy wrote: "For those enjoying a long weekend over Easter, are you doing anything special - and what if anything will you be reading?

I'm aiming to have a relaxing break with the family, without eating too mu..."

I am finishing "The Sign of Four" and will read then read a book I got at a used sale called "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of Sabina Hall." I am going to try read some books I have on my shelves as opposed to downloading all the time.

[Jill H.]

It appears as i continue through this book that the author is not going to name the Ripper. He is approaching each of the suspects and then telling why they are probably not the Ripper. I like his style. This is the best Saucy Jack is have ever read because the author doesn't bring any biases with him or at least he hasn't yet.. Good reading.

[Carolien]

I've just finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie with mixed feelings. I enjoyed the plot and the setting, but found Flavia quite irritating. It's closer to a 3 star than a 4 star for me. I know many people enjoy the series, so would like to know your opinions.

[Sandy]

Carolien wrote: "I've just finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie with mixed feelings. I enjoyed the plot and the setting, but found Flavia quite irritating. It's closer to a 3 star than a 4..."

I like the series but I enjoy Flavia; I'm sure I would have a different opinion if I didn't like her. She is unrealistic, being brought by with minimal adult input, so I had to buy into that premise.

[Betsy]

I am not a fan of Flavia. You need a box of salt to read these books, IMO.

[Jill]

I really like Flavia. I agree with Sandy , I take into account her lack of parental controls. I wouldn't want her or her sisters as daughters though.

[Lady Clementina]

Carolien wrote: "I've just finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie with mixed feelings. I enjoyed the plot and the setting, but found Flavia quite irritating. It's closer to a 3 star than a 4..."

I've just read the first one so far and I do like her quite a bit- though one doesn't always think of her as an eleven year old.

[Judy]

I read the first of these a while ago and quite enjoyed it but I think I found Flavia's sisters quite annoying - I've been meaning to try another one.

[Susan]

I have only read the first one, but I didn't think of her as a child either, Lady. I find that authors so often use the idea of a precocious child that they may as well just use an older main character. Perhaps it is a way of trying to sell to different markets?

[Jill]

I think she says things that an adult would think but not say. Nonetheless we would think them.

[Susan]

Ha! Good point, Jill :)

[Lady Clementina]

Jill wrote: "I think she says things that an adult would think but not say. Nonetheless we would think them."


And says them because she is a child.

[Judy]

I've started reading The Information Officer by Mark Mills, a crime novel set in Malta during WW2, for my European reading challenge. Good so far, though I think I might find it hard to keep track of all the characters.

[Gary]

Updating message 1344. I finished Murder at the Mansion by Janet Finsilver. I am nearly 25% done with
Motor City Blue by Loren D. Estleman. Just started
Killer Run by Lynn Cahoon

[Judy]

I've just started rereading The Crime at Black Dudley for next month's group read. I'm also still reading The Information Officer - the warime setting in Malta is interesting but I'm not too impressed by the crime element in tbis one.

[Judy]

I've finished The Information Officer now - the wartime Maltese setting is very interesting but I wasn't convinced by the crime plot. I'm now reading a Finnish noir novel, Dark As My Heart by Antti Tuomainen - very good so far and also a beautiful paperback to handle. I just couldn't resist after picking it up in a bookshop. ..

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Ruth wrote: "I'm currently reading Death at the Dog by Joanna Cannan which is excellent. She goes into a lot of detail about the locations and houses with descriptions of clothing, furniture and ..."

Good to read a positive review of this one as I have it on my kindle. I'm keen to read this as Cannan was a close friend of Georgette Heyer when they were young & they used to critique each others books.

This isn't fiction, but I'm reading Bloody Murder: From the Detective Story to the Crime Novel by Julian Symons about the mystery/crime novel. The first chapter was opinionated - very opinionated & I've peeked in the index and certain favourite authors only get a cursory mention. But the second chapter was better, so I'm pushing on.

[Jill H.]

Just finished Never See Them Again by M. William Phelps. I had seen him on ID tv as a true crime program host so last year I picked up one of his books. I didn't like it very well but thought I would give him another chance. I probably shouldn't have.....his style is very repetitive and really drags down the narrative. I only need to be told once (or twice at a minimum) how much blood was at the scene! Don't think I will be reading any more of his books.

[Susan]

At least you gave him another chance before deciding he was not for you, Jill...

[Sandy]

I'm about to start The Man in the Brown Suit as part of my project to read all of Chrities, in order, while following review on the "All About Agatha" podcast. I am very far behind, but I can store up the podcasts until needed.

[Judy]

That sounds like a great project, Sandy. How many have you read so far?

[Sandy]

Judy wrote: "That sounds like a great project, Sandy. How many have you read so far?"

For novels only The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Secret Adversary and The Murder on the Links come before The Man in the Brown Suit. Various short stories in Poirot Investigates have allowed me keep 'within sight' of the podcast. The latest novel in the podcast was Murder at the Vicarage so I listened to that one. I have four (!) novels to actually catch up: The Secret of Chimneys, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, The Big Four and The Mystery of the Blue Train. More short stories would help!

[Sandy]

The Man in the Brown Suit is more humorous adventure than mystery and I'm enjoying it. No basis in reality. Christie has the heroine try surfing and discover it is more difficult than it looks, harking back to Christie's success in Hawaii.

[Brina]

Sandy I just recently read Murder at the Vicarage so I'm interested in that podcast. How do I get it? I am not currently reading any mysteries now because I am eagerly awaiting Fallout by Sara Paretsky and am reading other genres in between.

[Sandy]

Brina wrote: "Sandy I just recently read Murder at the Vicarage so I'm interested in that podcast. How do I get it? I am not currently reading any mysteries now because I am eagerly awaiting Fallout by Sara Pare..."

The podcast name is "All About Agatha". I get my feeds using iTunes, but googling 'all about agatha' podcast turned up various ways of listening. Murder at the Vicarage is the most recent. Good luck.
P.S. Fallout just appeared on my library's overdrive, so I hope you're at the top of the waiting list.

[Susan]

Just started A Talent for Murder

[Jill H.]

Just started another in one of my favorite series about the Peculiar Crimes Unit starring the eccentric detectives Bryant and May.

by Christopher Fowler

[Brina]

Thanks Sandy. I'm going to look it up. I only read physical books and I'm 1 on my library's list so it's only a matter of time for Fallout.

[Daniele]

I started reading Christianna Brand's "Green for Danger" as well as a collection of her short stories. Very good, and a great sense of living in the middle of WWII.

[Betsy]

There's a 1946 film of the book with Alastair Sim as Inspector Cockrill, which you might enjoy.

[Susan]

I love Green for Danger, Daniele.

[Pamela]

I'm currently reading Killman by Graeme Kent. It's the third of his series set in the Solomon Islands in the 1960s. I found the first book a bit slow as of course there was a lot of scene setting and introducing the characters, but have really enjoyed the other two.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

I've finished the first chapter of Death at the Dog &, while the background information is interesting I'm finding too many characters & too much info in really indigestible chunks. I'm tired, so it may be that as well as the book.

[Crime Addict]

Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

[Susan]

I finished A Dark So Deadly and loved it. I know some of you were thinking of reading it and I recommend it highly. Have just started , the latest Angela Marsons.

[Judy]

I've just read a very good Finnish noir, Dark As My Heart by Antti Tuomainen. I thought the early chapters were best but really liked it overall.

[Crime Addict]

Last night I have accomplished Darkly Dreaming Dexter, now moving to my next read Sharp Objects.

[Susan]

I finished, A Talent for Murder which I really liked. Even better, it seems there will be a further adventure featuring Agatha Christie - A Different Kind of Evil. Looking forward to it.

About to start Trent's Last Case.

[Judy]

Susan, glad to hear you liked A Talent for Murder - it seems as if there are quite a few books and series turning real-life authors into detectives now. I really enjoyed Arthur & George by Julian Barnes and would like to try more.

[Judy]

I'm still reading Death in Kashmir by M.M. Kaye, but have now downloaded it on Kindle as I was getting on so slowly with the audible edition! I'm enjoying it a lot.

[Judy]

SIFAT wrote: "Last night I have accomplished Darkly Dreaming Dexter, now moving to my next read Sharp Objects."

Did you enjoy the Dexter book, Sifat? I've never watched the TV series and I hadn't realised it was adapted from books.

[Susan]

I read the books some years ago, before the TV series. I haven't seen the TV adaptation, but the books were fun.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Carol ♔Type, Oh Queen!♕ wrote: "I've finished the first chapter of Death at the Dog &, while the background information is interesting I'm finding too many characters & too much info in really indigestible chunks. ..."

This book really improving for me! I really like Guy. Should have it finished this evening.

[Gary]

Started The Norths Meet Murder by Frances Lockridge. The first of the Mr. and Mrs. North mystery series involves a dead body in a bathtub. I understand that the Norths are not as involved in this as they are in later books. The main focus in this book are the police detectives assigned to the case.