August / September 2016 Group Read Poll - 'D' and 'E' Authors - And the winners Are...

[Bill]

Please read carefully:

This time around I'm giving you a chance to nominate a mystery/crime/thriller novel that was written by an author whose last name begins in either 'D' or 'E'. (I'm combining both as I don't know that there are sufficient E authors to make a good thread next time .) I think this should give lots of options for nominations

Authors we've read as a group before are okay to nominate, but please make sure we haven't read the particular book.

NOW -- for the boilerplate:

1. If your nomination wins the poll vote, you will become the de facto discussion leader. Do NOT nominate a book if you do not wish to do this. (This has happened a few times)

2. When a book gets to the poll, please please please -- if you don't really want to read it, don't vote for it.

3. This is not the place for authors to promote their own work.

4. If the book is in a series, it might be wise to start with book #1 rather than somewhere mid-series.

Other than that, it will be interesting to see what everyone comes up with!

(I'll probably keep the nominations open until around the 9th, unless we get a lot to start off with.)

Good luck. Looking forward to your nominations.

[Bill]

Books / authors nominated:

1. Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter (nominated by M.L.)
2. American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis nominated by Stacey
3. The Chelsea Murders by Lionel Davidson nominated by Bill
4. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle nominated by Ron
5. Room by Emma Donoghue nominated by Rumeur
6. The Cleaner by Mark Dawson nominated by Alina
7. The Teacher by Katerina Diamond nominated by Katrina
8. The Blinded Man by Arne Dahl nominated by Carol
9. The Pledge by Friedrich Dürrenmatt nominated by Gisela
10. My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni nominated by Natalie
11. He Wouldn't Kill Patience by Carter Dickson nominated by Paula

[M.L.]

I'll nominate The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver.
Lincoln Rhyme #1
Description: Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics -- until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City's past -- and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won't stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.

[Bill]

M.L. wrote: "I'll nominate The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver.
Lincoln Rhyme #1
Description: Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics -- ..."

We've read The Bone Collector previously, M.L. It was a while ago, but may I suggest you nominate the 2nd book?

[M.L.]

Ok, thanks!

I'll nominate Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter
Inspector Morse #1

Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (born 29 September 1930 in Stamford, Lincolnshire) is an English crime writer, known for his Inspector Morse novels.

Beautiful Sylvia Kaye and another young woman had been seen hitching a ride not long before Sylvia's bludgeoned body is found outside a pub in Woodstock, near Oxford. Morse is sure the other hitchhiker can tell him much of what he needs to know. But his confidence is shaken by the cool inscrutability of the girl he's certain was Sylvia's companion on that ill-fated September evening. Shrewd as Morse is, he's also distracted by the complex scenarios that the murder set in motion among Sylvia's girlfriends and their Oxford playmates. To grasp the painful truth, and act upon it, requires from Morse the last atom of his professional discipline.

[Bill]

M.L. wrote: "Ok, thanks!

I'll nominate Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter
Inspector Morse #1

Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (born 29 September 1930 in Stamford, Lincolnshire) is an E..."

Excellent book, M.L.

[Stacey]

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

[Bill]

I'll nominate The Chelsea Murders by Lionel Davidson

[Autumn]

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

[Bill]

Autumn wrote: "American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis"

Already nominated, Autumn..

[Ron]

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

[Tom]

Last Bus to Woodstock sounds great to me. I actually bought it last month after watching the last series of Endeavour so I'll be reading it whether it's chosen or not.

[Jyotsna]

Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca
The best romantic thriller/suspense ever

[Rumeur]

Room by Emma Donaghue
Made into motion picture the story of a woman bringing up her 5 yr old son in a room she's being held captive

[M.L.]

Tom wrote: "Last Bus to Woodstock sounds great to me. I actually bought it last month after watching the last series of Endeavour so I'll be reading it whether it's chosen or not.,



Me too! It's in my Amazon basket! I also just saw this and since I'm reading Miss Marple--and love Poirot--well, just have to!

"From the Inside Flap

"[Morse is] the most prickly, conceited, and genuinely brilliant detective since Hercule Poirot."
--The New York Times Book Review

Not politicking either - it's enthusiasm! :)

[Bill]

Jyotsna wrote: "Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca
The best romantic thriller/suspense ever"

We read this last October, Jyotsna. It is a great book, but could you pick one we haven't read?

For everyone, this is the link to our Group read bookshelf for you to check to make sure your nomination hasn't been read before.

https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...

[Rumeur]

ROOM BY EMMA DONAGHUE
Made into motion picture. A mother brings up her 5 yr old son in one room where they're held captive


I wrote this again because my first nomination seems to have chopped off her last name. This is why I nominated it twice

[Tom]

Bill wrote: "Jyotsna wrote: "Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca
The best romantic thriller/suspense ever"

We read this last October, Jyotsna. It is a great book, but could you pick o..."

Jyotsna, you could nominate Jamaica Inn as an alternative, or perhaps her short story collection Don't Look Now and Other Stories.

[Alina]

Ok this is my first time doing this - very exciting.......

I nominate The Cleaner (John Milton #1) by Mark Dawson -sorry couldn't get the link to work :(

Meet John Milton

He considers himself an artisan. A craftsman. His trade is murder.

Milton is the man the government sends after you when everything else has failed. Ruthless. Brilliant. Anonymous. Lethal. You wouldn't pick him out of a crowd but you wouldn't want to be on his list. But now, after ten years, he's had enough - there's blood on his hands and he wants out. Trouble is, this job is not one you can just walk away from.

He goes on the run, seeking atonement for his sins by helping the people he meets along the way. But his past cannot be easily forgotten and before long it is Milton who is hunted, and not the hunter.

The Cleaner

A career of state-sanctioned murder has taken its toll. Milton is troubled by nightmares, a long line of ghosts who torment his dreams. He resolves to make his next job his last and, then, perhaps, he can start to make amends for everything that he has done.

Sharon Warriner is a single mother in the East End of London, suicidal with fear that she's lost her young son to a life in the gangs. After Milton saves her life, he promises to help. But the gang, and the charismatic rapper who leads it, is not about to cooperate with him.

As London burns through summer riots, Milton finds himself in unfamiliar territory, dealing with an unfamiliar foe. And when his employer sends another agent after him, the odds against him are stacked even higher.

[Bill]

The Cleaner by Mark Dawson (there you go, Alina.. :)

[Alina]

Bill wrote: " The Cleaner by Mark Dawson (there you go, Alina.. :)"

Thanks Bill!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "I'll nominate The Chelsea Murders by Lionel Davidson"

For some reason I have no idea why, I actually own that book.

[Bill]

Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'll nominate The Chelsea Murders by Lionel Davidson"

For some reason I have no idea why, I actually own that book."

Obviously you have great taste.. :)

[Kat]

The Teacher by Katerina Diamond

[Bill]

The Teacher by Katerina Diamond

[Alina]

Katrina wrote: "The Teacher by Katerina Diamond"

Ooh Katrina this sounds really good!!

[Carol]

I nominate The Blinded Man by Arne Dahl.

[Gisela]

Carol wrote: "I nominate The Blinded Man by Arne Dahl."

I second that and nominate The Pledge

[Carol]

Gisela wrote: "Carol wrote: "I nominate The Blinded Man by Arne Dahl."

I second that and nominate The Pledge"

Wow. This looks great, Gisela.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Gisela wrote: "Carol wrote: "I nominate The Blinded Man by Arne Dahl."

I second that and nominate The Pledge"

The Pledge is outstanding. I was going to nominate it myself, so thank you!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'll nominate The Chelsea Murders by Lionel Davidson"

For some reason I have no idea why, I actual..."

Well, it's been sitting here for years -- maybe I should actually read it!

[Bill]

Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Bill wrote: "I'll nominate The Chelsea Murders by Lionel Davidson"

For some reason I have no idea ..."

It's been on my shelf for awhile too.. lol

[Natalie]

I nominate My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni.

[Bill]

I'll set up the poll on the 11th, so still time for a few nominations.. Nice mix so far.

[Paula]

I'd like to nominate He Wouldn't Kill Patience by Carter Dickson.

[Gisela]

Carol wrote: "Gisela wrote: "Carol wrote: "I nominate The Blinded Man by Arne Dahl."

I second that and nominate The Pledge"

Wow. This looks great, Gisela."
Yes there have been a couple of great films based on this book, one with Jack Nicolson and another German one which in my opinion is better starring Heinz Ruehmann. The second enters into the psychology more, but even then as with most films, does not cover the full story.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Gisela wrote: "Carol wrote: "Gisela wrote: "Carol wrote: "I nominate The Blinded Man by Arne Dahl."

I second that and nominate The Pledge"

Wow. This looks great, Gis..."

The movie with Nicolson is good.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Paula wrote: "I'd like to nominate He Wouldn't Kill Patience by Carter Dickson."

Ah! Another golden age fan!

[Wend]

Great choices so far, really looking forward to September's read.

[Bill]

Wend wrote: "Great choices so far, really looking forward to September's read."

I agree.

[Bill]

I'll set the poll up tomorrow..

[Tom]

Bill wrote: "I'll set the poll up tomorrow.."

Great minds work alike. I was just checking to see the status.

[Angelina]

some of these sound good, how to we vote please as Ive only just read the Mason Cross book so I am a bit behind and not sure how things work yet.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

AH wrote: "some of these sound good, how to we vote please as Ive only just read the Mason Cross book so I am a bit behind and not sure how things work yet."

When the poll is up, Bill will send all members a message letting you know it's ready. You can click on the "polls" link in the top right corner and the poll should be the first one you see. Then you choose the book you want to read, and hopefully it will win.

[Angelina]

Nancy wrote: "AH wrote: "some of these sound good, how to we vote please as Ive only just read the Mason Cross book so I am a bit behind and not sure how things work yet."

When the poll is up, Bill will send al..."

thank you very much Nancy, also I am trying to find the thread which had Mason Cross as the C Author now I have read it but can only find the C nominations if anyone can assist.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

AH wrote: "Nancy wrote: "AH wrote: "some of these sound good, how to we vote please as Ive only just read the Mason Cross book so I am a bit behind and not sure how things work yet."

When the poll is up, Bil..."

Here you go:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Angelina]

Nancy wrote: "AH wrote: "Nancy wrote: "AH wrote: "some of these sound good, how to we vote please as Ive only just read the Mason Cross book so I am a bit behind and not sure how things work yet."

When the poll..."

thank you

[Laurie]

Natalie wrote: "I nominate My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni."

Recently read this ... it was really good. I'm hooked on the series now.

[Bill]

The Poll is up. Try this link if you can't find on the Poll page...

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...

[Bill]

The books chosen are My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni, nominated by Natalie and Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter, nominated by M.L.... I'll set the threads up shortly. I hope you enjoy the selections.. :)