Nominations for the January/February 2017 group reads are now open: Mystery/crime/thriller series openers

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

It's that time again, my friends! I thought that since we are now at the first days of the new year, we should mark the occasion by reading mystery/crime/thriller series openers. So this month you'll be nominating first books in a series. Please do NOT nominate an author we've previously read and please make sure it is the first book in an ongoing series.

link to group bookshelf:

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

You should have absolutely no problems finding info about mystery/crime/thriller series -- there are several really good places on line if your mind draws a blank.

PLEASE don't nominate a book unless you are 100 per cent willing to be the discussion leader if your choice wins.

And as always, authors, this is NOT the venue for promoting your own work.

Now, on with the nominations!

[Paul]

Happy New Year everyone!

I'll nominate The Raphael Affair by Iain Pears, a series I have heard good things about and have been meaning to start for some time

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Oops. I sent a message to everyone and left off the link to get to this thread.

[Tommy]

I've been a member for some time now. This month has been the first time I have actually dedicated time to read the selected book, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Also, I have never participated in the discussion, so this should be fun!

My nomination for the next book is Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Tommy wrote: "I've been a member for some time now. This month has been the first time I have actually dedicated time to read the selected book, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Also, I have never participated in..."

good luck!!! And I'm happy you've decided to participate!

[Angela]

I don't know if it's ok to nominate my own book, but the first in the Buried Ladies series was just released and I'd love to lead a discussion to learn how to improve future books in the series.

Ignore if this is inappropriate.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Angela wrote: "I don't know if it's ok to nominate my own book, but the first in the Buried Ladies series was just released and I'd love to lead a discussion to learn how to improve future books in the series.

I..."

Yeah, it really isn't the place, but what you could do is if you get enough interested people is set up a buddy read for your book (we have a separate topic thread for buddy reads). That would definitely be okay.

[mirrororrim]

Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

[Mariah]

Happy New Year to everyone!

I'd like to nominate The Crossing Places, by Elly Griffiths. I haven't read any of this author's work yet, but I understand this book won the 2016 CWA Dagger in the Library award.

The Crossing Places

[Gisela]

Can I nominate A Killing in the Hills. On my to-read list for quite a while with lots of good reviews.

[Marion]

Nominate No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Marion wrote: "Nominate No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay"

We've already read Linwood Barclay -- can you pick another author.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

If any of you are at all wondering about series first novels, here's a good place to go:

http://www.bookseriesinorder.com/

[Tad]

I'll nominate Overwatch , the first in the Logan West series. Book 2 comes out in a couple of months.

[Bill]

Gisela wrote: "Can I nominate A Killing in the Hills. On my to-read list for quite a while with lots of good reviews."

I've got that on my bookshelf awaiting my attentions, as well. One I was thinking of nominating.

[Debby]

I nominate

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Debby wrote: "I nominate "

We've already read Baldacci. How about someone else?

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

to reiterate, just an FYI:

"Please do NOT nominate an author we've previously read and please make sure it is the first book in an ongoing series."

[Tom]

Gisela wrote: "Can I nominate A Killing in the Hills. On my to-read list for quite a while with lots of good reviews."

Yes! It's been on my bedside table for years!

[Caroline]

I'm new to this genre so I look to your suggestions. What constitutes the difference between thriller and mystery/crime? More juice, suspense or what? Thanks.

[Tom]

I would like to nominate The Yard by Alex Grecian. It's the first book in the Murder Squad series.

[Tom]

Caroline wrote: "I'm new to this genre so I look to your suggestions. What constitutes the difference between thriller and mystery/crime? More juice, suspense or what? Thanks."

It's largely in the eye of the beholder. Fortunately, this group includes all three so it doesn't really matter.

[Jessica]

Now You See Me - by SJ Bolton (Lacey's Flint#1) - was a Goodreads rec because I enjoyed Tana French novels.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...

[Ron]

The Gray Man by Mark Greaney.

"To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always."

Ive been meaning to read/begin this series for a while. Now seems a good time to begin. New year, and all. So, I'll nominate it for this month.

[Dan]

Nancy wrote: "It's that time again, my friends! I thought that since we are now at the first days of the new year, we should mark the occasion by reading mystery/crime/thriller series openers. So this month you'..."
Hello Nominate Defending Jacob.
Thx Dan

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Dan wrote: "Nancy wrote: "It's that time again, my friends! I thought that since we are now at the first days of the new year, we should mark the occasion by reading mystery/crime/thriller series openers. So t..."

Actually, there's a discussion on right now for Defending Jacob:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I'd like to nominate the first Spenser: For Hire novel, The Godwulf Manuscript, by Robert B. Parker (whom I don't think we've read?).

[Hastings75]

Little Face by Sophie Hannah. Agatha Christie's grandson, Mathew Pritchard, chose Hannah to write the next Poirot books. This first book in the series shows why!

[Suzy]

Tom wrote: "I would like to nominate The Yard by Alex Grecian. It's the first book in the Murder Squad series.

"

I've been wanting to read this series - a friend loves it!

[Suzy]

I nominate The Dark Winter. I read over the holidays and liked a lot.

[Bill]

I like quite a few of the nominations but I'm going to nominate one too, Open Season by Archer Mayor, the first Joe Gunther book.

[M.L.]

Tommy wrote: "I've been a member for some time now. This month has been the first time I have actually dedicated time to read the selected book, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Also, I have never participated in..."

Yes! Gorky Park, I've been wanting to read that. Great movie.

[Mariah]

Suzy wrote: "I nominate The Dark Winter. I read over the holidays and liked a lot."

Nice choice Suzy, I'm still looking for an excuse to read this soon!

[Tom]

Tommy wrote: "My nomination for the next book is Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith. .."

Excellent choice!

[Tad]

Ron wrote: "The Gray Man by Mark Greaney.

"To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, ac..."

I just started this one yesterday. It's actually pretty good so far.

[Natalie]

I nominate Missing, Presumed , the first in the DS Manon series by Susie Steiner.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Okay - just one more book and nominations are closed. Here's what we have so far.

1. The Raphael Affair, by Iain Pears
2. Gorky Park, by Martin Cruz Smith
3. Darkly Dreaming Dexter, by Jeff Lindsay
4. The Crossing Places, by Elly Griffiths
5. A Killing in the Hills, by Julia Keller
6. Overwatch, by Matthew Betley
7. The Yard, by Alex Grecian
8. Now You See Me, by SJ Bolton
9. The Gray Man, by Mark Greaney
10. The Godwulf Manuscript, by Robert B. Parker
11. Little Face, by Sophie Hannah
12. The Dark Winter, by David Mark
13. Open Season, by Archer Mayor
14. Missing, Presumed, by Susie Steiner

[Mariah]

Nancy wrote: "Okay - just one more book and nominations are closed. Here's what we have so far.

1. The Raphael Affair, by Iain Pears
2. Gorky Park, by Martin Cruz Smith
3. [book:Dar..."

Hi Nancy ... Apologies for what might seem a really silly question, but if you've nominated a book to read do you still vote? (Still learning the etiquette of group membership ... !)

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Mariah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Okay - just one more book and nominations are closed. Here's what we have so far.

1. The Raphael Affair, by Iain Pears
2. Gorky Park, by Martin Cruz Smit..."

Oh yes! Definitely!

[Suzy]

This is going to be a tough choice!

[Mariah]

Nancy wrote: "Mariah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Okay - just one more book and nominations are closed. Here's what we have so far.

1. The Raphael Affair, by Iain Pears
2. Gorky Park, by M..."

Ooh good, thanks for clarifying!

[Jannene]

Jessica wrote: "Now You See Me - by SJ Bolton (Lacey's Flint#1) - was a Goodreads rec because I enjoyed Tana French novels.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9..."

That entire series is excellent!

[Jannene]

I will nominate Carrots by Colleen Helme.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Jannene wrote: "I will nominate Carrots by Colleen Helme."

Thanks, Jannene! That was the last book I'm taking as a nomination.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Andreia wrote: "Little face by Sophie Hannah."

On the list, Andreia.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Since I have 15 books for a poll, I'm closing nominations now. Thank you all, and I'll be getting the poll up tomorrow afternoon.