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[Sandy]

Dizzy, that is a wonderful review of Crispen. I love his humor.

[ShanDizzy]

Sandy wrote: "Dizzy, that is a wonderful review of Crispen. I love his humor."

Thanks Sandy. That story was sooo much fun to read! ((I'm still chuckling as I remember it.))

[Jill]

Finished The Pale Horse Now starting Lamentation by C.J. Sansom I have had this book for some years but have been holding off reading it , as I wasn't sure if there would be any further books left in this series to look forward to. Now I know there is, I can go ahead and wallow in it!

[Lorraine]

Started reading The White Cottage by Margery Allingham. Finished Keep it Quiet by Richard Hull, I loved it but I also love PG Wodehouse. My copy had the first chapter of The Ghost it Was which hooked me but it's out of print. I've emailed Crime Classics asking if they plan to reprint.

[Judy]

Lorraine, that's so annoying. As they included the first chapter, though, I'm guessing they must plan to reprint. Is Richard Hull's style similar to Wodehouse?

[Judy]

Jill, I’ve started The Pale Horse too - enjoying it so far. I’m so pleased to meet Ariadne Oliver again!

[Lorraine]

Judy, the characters in the gentlemen's club are very similar to Wodehouse characters. This is the only Hull book I've read don't think others are similar. I have The Murder of My Aunt, will report after I finish it. It's a small book.

[Judy]

The title The Murder of My Aunt sounds quite Wodehousian, Lorraine!

[Judy]

I've only read three Crispin mysteries so far, Paperbackreader - I enjoy his humour a lot, but must agree there is a lot of sexism in The Case of the Gilded Fly. This did not strike me in the other two.

[Gary]

Currently reading two mystery novels.

Divas, Diamonds & Death the 15th in the long running shared universe Danger Cove cozy series.

Returning to more classic fare

Cop Hater by Ed McBain The first of the 87th Precinct books.

[Susan]

Love Ed McBain, Gary. I recall him being a big favourite of mine when I was at Uni (long time ago!).

I am currently reading The Alienist for my non-Goodreads book group. One of those books I have long meant to read, but never done so.

[Lorraine]

Judy wrote: "The title The Murder of My Aunt sounds quite Wodehousian, Lorraine!"
Finished The Murder of My Aunt, and you are correct, Hull in these 2 books is a dark Wodehouse. It was a fast humorous read. In the forward of my book it indicated that the 1912 The Singing Bones by R Austin Freeman was the first to use the inverted detective story. Of course I had to see if it was available on Amazon, it was for 99 cents. My tbr books are getting bigger every day.

[Judy]

Lorraine wrote: "My tbr books are getting bigger every day ..."

I feel your pain, Lorraine. I'm also now very intrigued by the sound of Richard Hull.

[Christine PNW]

I am rereading The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie for my Christie publication order reread, which I have basically just begun!

I am also reading The Overlook by Michael Connelly, which is part of my HBU (Harry Bosch Universe) project.

[Jill]

Finished Lamentation Great book. Now reading Trial by fire by Frances Fyfield and Thin Air by Michelle Paver

[Tania]

I'm reading The Cornish Coast Murder which I am not yet far into. Other books keep getting in the way, but I think I'm going to enjoy this one.

[Jill]

Just over half way through The Gallows Curse by Karen Maitland I have read two of this author's , and although I am liking this, at the moment I am not finding it as good as the others. Hopefully I will change my mind before the end

[Jan C]

Just finished The Egyptian Cross Mystery by Ellery Queen.

[Susan]

I am really enjoying a NetGalley book An Unwanted Guest

[Gary]

Jan C wrote: "Just finished The Egyptian Cross Mystery by Ellery Queen."

That is next on my Queen hit parade, how was it?

[Gary]

I am a little over 25% through Cop Hater which I am reading on my Kindle. McBain has just introduced Teddy who is at this point dating Detective Steve Carella. My first 87th Precinct book read back in my college days in the 1970s was a three novel anthology for the Mystery Guild book club. I was hooked. I have not read most of the early books in the series. Since they are available for Kindle on Amazon, I now have the first 6 on my device. I read my pb copy of The Con Man book for a year or so ago.
So happy to be reading the series from the start.

[Susan]

I read them in the 1980's, Gary. I vividly recall going on the bus (a journey of over an hour) to visit Mysterious Press, where I could get imported crime novels not available elsewhere. I must re-read them too. I still remember the Deaf Man.

[Jan C]

Gary wrote: "Jan C wrote: "Just finished The Egyptian Cross Mystery by Ellery Queen."

That is next on my Queen hit parade, how was it?"

The best term I can use is a little weird.

[Jill]

Now reading The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

[Susan]

I keep meaning to read Patricia Highsmith, Jill. Let me know what you think of it.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Jill wrote: "Now reading The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith"

This is the only one of hers that I've read. It was quite good.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I started the group's July Poirot, The Mystery of the Blue Train.

[Tania]

I'd also like to read The Talented Mr. Ripley one day.
I have finished The Cornish Coast Murder. I really liked the opening chapter, but I felt the rest of the story didn't live up to it. 3*

[Sandy]

I've started an historical mystery, The Silver Pigs, set in Rome 70 A.D. Excellent so far: a humorous take on the modern hard-boiled detective with the addition of a large family and domineering mother. The protagonist is a veteran of the Roman war with Boadicea. First of a series (sigh).

[Tania]

I read some of those books many years ago. I remember liking them, and have been meaning to go back to the beginning for some time now. One day...

[Lorraine]

Death Descends on Saturn Villa by MRC Kasaian, loved the first 2 but this one is insane, Molly, so far is the only highlight. So far, one star

[Sandy]

Lorraine wrote: "Death Descends on Saturn Villa by MRC Kasaian, loved the first 2 but this one is insane, Molly, so far is the only highlight. So far, one star"

That was the last of the series I read.

[Carolien]

Sandy wrote: "I've started an historical mystery, The Silver Pigs, set in Rome 70 A.D. Excellent so far: a humorous take on the modern hard-boiled detective with the addition of a large family and d..."

I adored this series and the first one remains one of my favourites. Well worth the investment in the 20 odd books.

[Tara]

I just started The West End Horror: A Posthumous Memoir of John H. Watson, MD by Nicholas Meyer as a buddy read. As a bit of a purist, and a long time reader of Sherlock Holmes, I have tended to avoid the fanfic. So far though it is enjoyable, even if it can't pass for the real thing.

[Jan C]

Tara wrote: "I just started The West End Horror: A Posthumous Memoir of John H. Watson, MD by Nicholas Meyer as a buddy read. As a bit of a purist, and a long time reader of Sherlo..."

I remember liking it but I read it years ago.

[Jan C]

I finally finished Dead Man's Quarry: A Golden Age Mystery.

[Susan]

I also love the Falco books, beginning with The Silver Pigs. Another series I would love to re-read. There is also a spin off series, with his daughter, which I would like to read.

[Catherine]

I'm reading a Flavia de Luce, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd. This series is great to listen to on my commute and it's made better by the reader.

[Lady Clementina]

Catherine wrote: "I'm reading a Flavia de Luce, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd. This series is great to listen to on my commute and it's made better by the reader."

What fun. I love the Flavia books though I haven't read this one.

[Judy]

I've started reading Goodnight Sweet Prince by David Dickinson, the first in the Lord Francis Powerscourt series.

I had wondered if this would be similar to Sayers because of having a lord as hero, but I see it is set in Victorian times and Powerscourt is Irish, so I think it might be quite different. Also, the author has nothing to do with the former presenter of the TV show Bargain Hunt, who has the same name!

[Jill]

I have read the first 4 of the Powerscourt series and really liked them. Another series I keep meaning to get back to.

[Jill]

Finished The Talented Mr Ripley. Took a while to get going, the first third reminding me of a soap opera, but after that it became interesting and was impressed with the plan by Tom Ripley. I liked the writing , and how well thought out it was. Not a likable character in it though.

Starting Overture to Death for club read.

[Judy]

Jill wrote: "I have read the first 4 of the Powerscourt series and really liked them. Another series I keep meaning to get back to."

I think I wanted to try them because of your recommendation, Jill.

[Susan]

Started Overture to Death and am enjoying it very much.

[Tr1sha]

I finished reading A Bird in the Hand - Ann Cleeves today. Quite good & it seemed well-researched. It felt more old-fashioned than her more recent Shetland & Vera series.

[Carolien]

I finished The Crowded Grave. I really enjoy this series - by now I know I'll be hungry while reading it and have wine within reach as well.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

I started Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

[Sandy]

I am about to start A Howl of Wolves, latest in a series starring a book editor, current day with humorous elements.

[Jughead]

I'm reading Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie and also The Incident at Fives Castle (Book 5 in the Angela Marchmont Series) by Clara Benson

[Sandy]

I just finished Frequent Hearses, a Gervase Fen book, though he is almost a minor character in this story. The supporting cast is excellent however: a wonderful Scotland Yard detective, less astute local investigator who just wants to return to his new traffic plan, and a walk on appearance by strongly socialist butler. I love the descriptive humor. And my vocabulary would be so much larger if I would look up all those words I don't know.

Crispin added a short apology to subsequent additions as the name he used for the less astute policeman was the same name as a real Scotland Yard man "I invented the name Capstick when I was meditating the story: but Nature had got in first."