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Constable Evans
Hal
Apr 10, 2014 03:39PM
In another day or so, I will have finished all of Rhys Bowen's Constable Evans series. I feel like I am losing a friend. Can anyone suggest a similar series?
I do not want any blood or gore. I want characters that I can like. Ideally, I want a series in which the characters grow over time. (I realize that the last request may not be likely with most cozies.)
I want books set in modern times. Historical fiction bores me. No sci fi, no special effects please.
The only other series that I enjoyed this much was Alexander McCall Smith's Isabel Dalhousie series.
I am not a big fan of M.C. Beaton's Hamish MacBeth. I sometimes enjoy Ruth Rendell's Inspector Wexford books, but she too often devises convoluted plots that turn me off.
All suggestions appreciated!
I do not want any blood or gore. I want characters that I can like. Ideally, I want a series in which the characters grow over time. (I realize that the last request may not be likely with most cozies.)
I want books set in modern times. Historical fiction bores me. No sci fi, no special effects please.
The only other series that I enjoyed this much was Alexander McCall Smith's Isabel Dalhousie series.
I am not a big fan of M.C. Beaton's Hamish MacBeth. I sometimes enjoy Ruth Rendell's Inspector Wexford books, but she too often devises convoluted plots that turn me off.
All suggestions appreciated!
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Have you tried Rhys Bowen's other series? They are historical mysteries, but are still delightful.
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I love this series. I wanted to go to Wales immediately and take in the mountains, the history, the language and a sweet read.
I also liked the Constable Evans series. After I finished with that series, I digressed, as far as time periods, go and started Dorothy L. Sayers' Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane series. In fact I'm re-reading the series this month. So far LPW is my favorite of all time. Also I'm thinking of starting Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy series.
Jennie Millerhagen
Molly Murphy is fun. The woes of women at the turn of the century in New York City are met with wit, fortitude and delight.
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Have you tried Jeanne Dams? She writes a series with a character called Dorothy Martin. The series take place in modern times and in England. Dorothy is a very likable character, there is no blood or gore or sci/fi. Dorothy is a retired school teacher who moves to england after the death of her husband. I enjoy her character because she seems real to me as I get older (pains in the knees and needing naps in the afternoon). Just a heads up if that might put you off but I love the series!!!
I certainly understand that feeling of loss, when you come to the end of a series in which you simply love the characters and believe in them.
Suggestions: Louise Penny's "Still Life." That's the first in a series, and if you aren't enchanted in the same way that you have come to love Constable Evans et al, I'll be surprised.
Someone suggested reading Molly Murphy -- good idea! AND the Georgie books! All of Rhys' books are fun, well written, delightful.
Suggestions: Louise Penny's "Still Life." That's the first in a series, and if you aren't enchanted in the same way that you have come to love Constable Evans et al, I'll be surprised.
Someone suggested reading Molly Murphy -- good idea! AND the Georgie books! All of Rhys' books are fun, well written, delightful.
Marty Wingate has two series that are very good - the Potting Shed Mysteries, and Birds of a Feather. I'm enjoying both.
Also if you like English Gardens, try Anthony Eglin's English Garden Mysteries.
Cecilia Peartree's Pitkirtly series in Scotland are good too.
Also if you like English Gardens, try Anthony Eglin's English Garden Mysteries.
Cecilia Peartree's Pitkirtly series in Scotland are good too.
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