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I thought of another this morning, a series set in Bangkok. I've read only the first, but I learned more about the dominant religion than I might have expected from a mystery novel.Bangkok 8 by John Burdett
Most of this one is OK, but there is creepy stuff, too.
I always forget that Canada is a different country to some (ha, ha....) - I love Louise Penny (you need to start at the beginning of the series); and Brad Smith (sadly, he has only done 3 in the Virgil Cain series).I also am just starting the Ava Lee series by Ian Hamilton. I started with the prequel Ava Lee .5.
Another author I thought of is Dana Stabenow I read the first of Dana Stabenow books (Kate Shuak series) set in Alaska and liked that a lot. I intend to get back to her. I found the first certainly gave me the feeling of the vastness of the snow.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "I thought of another this morning, a series set in Bangkok. I've read only the first, but I learned more about the dominant religion than I might have expected from a mystery novel.Bangkok ..."</i>
Another series set in Thailand is by [author:Timothy Hallinan. I think the first one is A Nail Through the Heart.
Jill wrote: "Another author I thought of is Dana Stabenow I read the first of Dana Stabenow books (Kate Shuak series) set in Alaska and liked that a lot. I intend to get back to her. I found the first certainly..."Haha! I'm like Valerie. Canada and the US are not "different" countries.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: Haha! I'm like Valerie. Canada and the US are not "different" countries. We may sound the same (at least to your northerners), but I think that politically and philosophically we are very different.
Frances wrote: "We may sound the same (at least to your northerners), but I think that politically and philosophically we are very different. "Perhaps. And perhaps we're not so different being that we all started as British subjects. But we're talking mystery settings in this thread, are we not?
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Love the cover of this book and enjoying it very much so far. Very dark and disconcerting.
We are different countries or we wouldn't need passports to cross the border. Although I can remember when all you facedcrossing the border was a couple of questions - business or pleasure? Are you taking fruit? Yes, we were, at least once. They had a young me sitting on a bushel of peaches and was threatened if I opened my mouth.
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Mysteries in other countries (I've linked to the first book in the series)Italy:
Delayed Death
A Florentine Death
A Season for the Dead
Ratking
The Shape of Water
Death at La Fenice
France:
Murder in the Marais
The 7th Woman
Greece
Murder In Mykonos
Brazil:
Blood of the Wicked
Ghana
Wife of the Gods
Kenya:
Strange Gods: A Mystery (historical)
Nairobi Heat
The Honey Guide
Japan:
Claws of the Cat (historical)
The Salaryman's Wife
Iceland:
Last Rituals
Sweden:
Unseen
Mind's Eye
South Africa:
Recipes for Love and Murder (cozy)
Red Ink
Payback (not for the squeamish)
Like Clockwork (again not for the squeamish)
Random Violence
Sibanda and the Rainbird
Weeping Waters (excellent, very complex plot)
Dark Traces
Laos:
The Coroner's Lunch
Australia:
The Dry
Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates
Truth
New Zealand:
Assigned to Murder
India:
A Madras Miasma
The Last Kashmiri Rose
Great list, Carolien. Thanks!
Sandy wrote: "Re exotic settings: I've enjoyed a series set in Botswana (not #1 Ladies, I love that series but don't really consider them mysteries) by Michael Stanley (actually two people, Michael and Stanley)...."That looks interesting, I've added it to my TBR. I'm like you - I love #1 Ladies, but they're not really mysteries!
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I just got The Sentence is Death
from NetGalley today, so need to start that, as it is out on the 1st November.
I really liked The Honey Guide, it's a shame that series seems to have come to a halt.The Darko Dawson series set in Ghana is also good (Wife of the Gods in Carolien's post)
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I was quite surprised that the series continues into the 21st century as I thought the books were Golden Age. Aird may still be alive, though almost 80. And its a 25 book series.
Sandy wrote: "I am reading The Stately Home Murder by Catherine Aird. I read others in the series a couple of years ago (maybe with this group), liked them, then forgot them. Now I remember how mu..."Stately Home is the only one I've read of hers and I really enjoyed it-the humour as you mention, especially.
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I have read quite few books form Catherine Aird's Inspector Sloan series. They are kind of a mixed bag. I liked the first book of the series, The Religious Body. Some of the books start off great but kind of peter out. But overall, it is a good series. I was never bored and Aird is always funny.
I've read the first two and enjoyed them.
Lethal White by Robert Galbraith. A bit slow getting started, I don't really want a lot of stuff about the detectives personal lives, I want them to get on with solving crimes.
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I've also just started Lethal White but I am intensely interested in their personal lives. Just like Harry Potter, these books get longer with each entry and the mystery is just starting at the end of the 2nd cd (of 19!).
Sandy wrote: "Louise wrote: "Lethal White by Robert Galbraith. A bit slow getting started, I don't really want a lot of stuff about the detectives personal lives, I want them to get on with solving crimes."I'v..."
I've been hearing both reactions- some people aren't particularly thrilled with their personal lives occupying so much of the book, and indeed the length of the thing. I am yet to read the third book, but I did really like 1 and 2
Just finished Rounding the Mark, the 7th in the series. It's an interesting read in the context of the current immigration debate as it was written in 2003 with a central part of the plot related to child trafficking as a subset of the illegal immigration context. Enjoyed the setting as usual.
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Sandy wrote: "Louise wrote: "Lethal White by Robert Galbraith. A bit slow getting started, I don't really want a lot of stuff about the detectives personal lives, I want them to get on with solving crimes."I'v..."
I find it very irritating. Just as something interesting seems to be happening, we're back with that tiresome Robin and her tiresome husband, or Strike's girlfriend or ex.girlfriend or something.
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Louise wrote: "Lethal White by Robert Galbraith. A bit slow getting started, I don't really want a lot of stuff about the detectives personal lives, I want them to get on with solving crimes."I've just read this and I agree with you Louise. I really liked the main plot, it was complicated and clever, but there was far too much of Strike and Robin thinking about each other and then deciding not to think about each other, over and over and over again!
I don't actually mind their 'will they wont they' sub-plot, but it took over far too much of this over-long book.
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I have only read the first Gilbraith but have the others. I managed to get through the Harriet Vane saga so hopefully this can't be worse
Carolien wrote: "Just finished Rounding the Mark, the 7th in the series. It's an interesting read in the context of the current immigration debate as it was written in 2003 with a central part of the p..."I was all set to start The Smell of the Night only to discover that I don't yet have it. Ordered it.
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My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
HIGHLY recommended - absolutely loved it.
Susan wrote: "I feel your pain, Louise! I felt much the same way about Harriet Vane - just tell Wimsey you love him and let's move on! Not that I disliked Harriet at all, but it just felt like it went on a bit..."Yes, I agree about Harriet Vane - too much of that! I thinkNgaio Marsh managed better with Alleyn and Troy - she didn't drag it out so long.
Just starting Death and the Dancing Footman I agree Louise , that Marsh made a much better job of Alleyn and Troy.
Currently reading Map Skills Murder by Leslie Langtry. Book 7 in one of my favorite current cozy series. The misadventures of a former CIA field agent who ends up back home in Iowa heading up a Girl Scout Troop with her best friend. Extremely funny.Next up two early Nero Wolfe books The Rubber Band and The Red Box.
I just started Mystery!: A Celebration; Stalking Public Television's Greatest Sleuths about the iconic public television program that ran in the 80s and 90s. I distinctly recall Edward Gorey's ghoulish opening credits, which were a hallmark of the series for me. Its great fun to get some background information about the various shows, and even learn about ones I've never seen before.
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Tara wrote: "I just started Mystery!: A Celebration; Stalking Public Television's Greatest Sleuths about the iconic public television program that ran in the 80s and 90s. I distinctly recall Edwar..."I don't remember this program Tara, was it American only ??
Adrian wrote: "Tara wrote: "I just started Mystery!: A Celebration; Stalking Public Television's Greatest Sleuths about the iconic public television program that ran in the 80s and 90s. I distinctly..."Yes it was here in the States. The first host,if I remember correctly was Vincent Price. He was followed by Lady Diana Rigg as host.
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Brilliant list and a lot of authors I haven't tried yet. Thanks!