Can't Put Down authors

[Nida]

For the past few months I've been a huge fan of

•Karin Slaughter

I've decided to buy all of her books.

[Paris (kerbytejas)]

Nida wrote: "For the past few months I've been a huge fan of

•Karin Slaughter

I've decided to buy all of her books."

and you won't be sorry

[Janice]

I loved the old Robert B Parker books but haven't enjoyed the more recent ones. My favorites these days include: Donna Leon Brunetti. I find these books not only wonderful mysteries with great characters and believable dialogue, but interesting insights into Venice, Italy. They often also have twists that are ironic social commentaries, no simple solutions here! Another of my favorites are the Patricia Cornwall books. I've noticed that some recent ones didn't get great Amazon ratings but I thoroughly enjoy the many I've read. Another are the Richard Stark books. They're older books and some are clearly dated but I enjoy the characters, the dialogue and the twists. I'll add just one more - All of the Jonathan Kellerman books. Again, these are older books, but they are so well written and the characters are wonderful. Well, that's probably enough for now! :-)

[Maureen]

Yeah, a lot of people thought Cornwell jumped the shark awhile back, but has slowly been redeeming herself.

Kellerman will have a new one out soon with his son Jesse.

[Mara]

Angela Marsons, Mary Balogh, J.D. Robb, Robert Bryndza, Ian Rankin, J. A. Jance, Deann Raybourn, Victoria Alexander, Lisa Kleypas and many more.

[Taylor]

Mara wrote: "Angela Marsons, Mary Balogh, J.D. Robb, Robert Bryndza, Ian Rankin, J. A. Jance, Deann Raybourn, Victoria Alexander, Lisa Kleypas and many more."

Ooh, I love Robert Bryndza!

[Ian]

Just finished Assassin by Tom Cain. Certainly one for the "can't put it down" list. Fantastic thriller! Page turning suspense and action never lets up for the complete book. I'll do a small review shortly.

[Mark]

I couldn't put an Agatha Christie book down as a teenager, but now in my older years some others on the 'can't put them down' list are Dean Koontz, Chris Thomas (his debut, Enter the Dark, is a great read,) and Michael J Malone.

[Kristen]

Nida wrote: "For the past few months I've been a huge fan of

•Karin Slaughter

I've decided to buy all of her books."

Best Author I have ever read. Every book I have read of hers I have been shocked multiple times! Always a good read with her!

[Rosemary]

I’ve read every one of Thomas Perry’s Jane Whitefield series. Once I start reading that first page, I’m hooked! I recently read The Old Man, and could imagine myself leading a hidden life because Perry explains so well exactly how to do it. Great fun, engrossing characters, and more than enough action to leave you breathless.

[Nida]

I've already commented and added my opinion but this particular month I've been hooked on fever series by Karen Marie Moning. It's an urban fantasy.

[Kathy]

Rosemary wrote: "I’ve read every one of Thomas Perry’s Jane Whitefield series. Once I start reading that first page, I’m hooked! I recently read The Old Man, and could imagine myself leading a hidde..."

I, too, love Thomas Perry's Jane Whitefield series. It's top-notch.

[Eric]

David Joy...holy crap can he write!!

[Rosemary]

Kathy wrote: "Rosemary wrote: "I’ve read every one of Thomas Perry’s Jane Whitefield series. Once I start reading that first page, I’m hooked! I recently read The Old Man, and could imagine mysel..."

Kathy, so glad to find another Thomas Perry fan. I don't read too many books more than once, but I can always reread a Jane Whitefield book and find something new in it.

[MadProfessah]

Agree with the Karin Slaughter comments. BOTH series are quite good. I've just read Book 6 in the Will Trent series and now I'm pacing myself because I don't want to run out of new books to read!

[Danielle]

Stephen Hunter
Particularly his first books in his Bob Lee Swagger series
e.g. Point of Impact

[Danielle]

Greg Iles

I loved this book:
Dark Matter

[Josh]

Authors I like (read almost all of their books):

Scott Turrow
Michael connelly
Steve Martini
Jonathan Kellerman
Sue Grafton
Sara Paretsky
Harlan Coben (but not the Bolitar series)
Kathy Reichs
Patricia Cornwell (early work)
James Lee Burke

So so:

Faye Kellerman
Grisham (liked the first two)
Robert Parker (Some very good, some a waste of time)
Nelson Demille
Dean Koontz


Authors I tried lately but don't like (Read only 1-2 books of each - life is too short):

James patterson
David Baldacci
John Sanford
Akafair Burke

As I'm running out of books by my favorite writers, I would appreciate recommendations, especially from people who share my dislikes.

Thanks.

[Kathy]

Josh wrote: "Authors I like (read almost all of their books):

Scott Turrow
Michael connelly
Steve Martini
Jonathan Kellerman
Sue Grafton
Sara Paretsky
Harlan Coben (but not the Bolitar series)
Kathy Reichs
Pat..."

I loved the Myron Bolitar books by Harlan Coben. I agree that Patricia Cornwell's early books are wonderful, but now I won't read her at all. Won't read Patterson anymore either. I, too, love Sue Grafton.

[Maureen]

I'm a huge Thomas Perry fan. As much as I love the Whitfield book, his standalones, especially the early ones are amazing and well worth tracking down.

I also adore Marvin Bolitar, but don't care too much for Coben's standalones.

For kick ass women I worship at the feet of Taylor Stevens, and Zoe Sharp.

But the two women I currently can't put down are Kelley Armstrong and her Casey Duncan Series and Christina Dodd with her Virtue Falls series. They are just now turning their hand-for the most part-to some really enjoyable mystery/thrillers.

[Ruth]

My dream: check out "The Rosebush Murders" - currently FREE on Amazon, and if it qualifies, add to this list!

Am looking forward to Daniel Silva's new novel--The Black Widow was pretty good!

[Ruth]

I see no one seems to have mentioned Stella Rimington - espionage.

[Diana]

Kristen wrote: "Nida wrote: "For the past few months I've been a huge fan of

•Karin Slaughter

I've decided to buy all of her books."

Best Author I have ever read. Every book I have read of hers I have been sh..."

Her books are fantastic. I've gotten my coworkers at worked hooked on her.

[Diana]

Karen slaughter
James Patterson
Lincoln /child
John sandford
Jeff Deaver
Patricia Cornwell
Alex McCall smith
Elizabeth George
Tess gerritsen

[PJ]

M.J. Preston
Andrew Barrett Recently discovered
Richard Preston

[MadProfessah]

If you like thrillers then Jo Nesbø's HARRY HOLE series is quite fun although the protagonist is an alcoholic mess.

[Lexie]

PJ wrote: "M.J. Preston
Andrew Barrett Recently discovered
Richard Preston"

Andrew Barrett is excellent, isn't he?

[PJ]

Lexie wrote: "PJ wrote: "M.J. Preston
Andrew Barrett Recently discovered
Richard Preston"

Andrew Barrett is excellent, isn't he?"

Yes, he is!

[Lexie]

James Oswald, Anne Cleeves, Louise Penny, at the moment for me.

[Leanne❤️📖]

I recommend Jeffery Deaver. His books are full of twist, turns and full of surprises.

[Marie]

There is quite a few for me, but I will just name some:

Murder/Mystery/Suspense:

Alex Kava
Lisa Jackson
Heather Graham
Mariah Stewart
John Sanford

Horror/Spooky

Stephen King
John Saul
Darcy Coates
Bentley Little
Amy Cross

[Penny]

Quillracer wrote: "David Baldacci
C. J. Box
Stephen J. Cannell
Jeff Carson
Tom Clancy
Michael Connelly
Chris Grabenstein
Carl Hiaasen
Craig Johnson
Jonathon King
Dennis Lehane
Archer Mayor
Ed McBain
Ridley Pearson
Da..."

My list and more! I don't know Grabenstein, will look now!

[Billyt]

1-James Lee Burke (Dave Robicheaux series). Each successive book just gets better. Very eloquent.

2-Adrian McKinnty. Bloomsday Dead series was an Irish-American journey. Only to be outdone by the Sean Duffy series set in 1980's Belfast. Just Wow. Must read if you are a fan of Police procedurals, The Troubles and/or the 1980's.

3-Luke Mccallum. Gregor Reinhart series beginning with "The Man from Berlin". Another great procedural set in WW2 Yugoslavia.

So many more, but these are probably my top 3!

[W]

Dick Francis
John Grisham
Jeffrey Archer
James Hadley Chase
Arthur Hailey

[K,]

Definitely anything by Zoë Sharp, great use of language, engrossing series (without being too gross), story pulls you in from the start, with unexpected twists.

Louise Penny writes with heart, and depth.

This has a paranormal/fantasy edge though kept me wanting more
Kelley Armstrong's Cainsville series

[T.]

James Lee Burke, James Ellroy, and Carl Hiaasen are probably the top three authors I read FEVERISHLY. I get obsessed with their books, and I plow through them in a matter of days.

[T.]

Louise wrote: "Agatha Christie is my main can't put down mystery writer. patricia Wentworth is second. Of contemporary mystery writers i find Ben. Aaranovich's Rivers of London series quite gripping."

I've got to agree with JLB. I'm in the middle of 'Purple Cane Road,' and I've been sitting anxiously all day waiting for an opportunity to dig back into that book.

[Mara]

J. A. Jance, Michael Connelly, J. D. Robb, Angela Mansons, Robert Bryndza, Rhys Bowen, Tessa Dare, Grace Burrowes, Lorraine Heath, Loretta Chase, and many others I can’t remember at the moment.

[Maureen]

K, wrote: "Definitely anything by Zoë Sharp, great use of language, engrossing series (without being too gross), story pulls you in from the start, with unexpected twists.

[author:Louise Penny|..."
I've just discovered Armstrong through her outstanding Casey Duncan series. Then I went back in July got hooked on Cainsville, so I only had a month to wait for Rituals. I can not imagine having to have had to wait a year. It's bad enough for the Duncan series.
Then I swooped through the Nadia series and now I'm making my way through the Women of the Otherworld series. Including binge-watching (for the first time ever) Bitten on Netflix.

I've been a long time fan of both Zoe Sharp and Louise Penny!

[Brian]

Michael wrote: "At the top of my list of Can't Put Down authors is Robert B Parker, Lee Child, and John Sandford. If you agree with these 3 can you please suggest one or two more? Thank you.[author:Robert B Parker..."

Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar books, Robert Crais' Elvis Cole books

[Kathy]

Brian wrote: "Michael wrote: "At the top of my list of Can't Put Down authors is Robert B Parker, Lee Child, and John Sandford. If you agree with these 3 can you please suggest one or two more? Thank you.[author..."

John Sandford's Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers series, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar series, and Robert Crais's Elvis Cole series are all at the top of my list and have been for a long time.

[Linda]

I like James Patterson, Patricia Cornwel L, Stephen King and Mary Higgens Clark.

[Kathy]

I loved Patricia Cornwell's earlier books, but I can't stand them now--too melodramatic and ludicrous.

[David]

Kathy wrote: "I loved Patricia Cornwell's earlier books, but I can't stand them now--too melodramatic and ludicrous."

I'm with you there.

[Skye]

Kathy, we like the same authors!!!

[Danielle]

I read lately Heat by R. Lee Smith and she is definitely in my "impossible to put down authors".

[Mara]

I like Mary Higgins Clark’s books, but I do not like the narrator for her books.

[Skye]

Robert B. Parker, Michael Connelly, William Kent Krueger, Lisa Gardner.
I also like Mary Higgins Clark, and some contemporary writers: Sydney Sheldon, Rosamond Pilcher, and Susan Howatch.

[Lisa (is in the garden)]

James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux series, John Connolly's Charlie Parker, Joe R. Lansdale's Hap & Leonard.

[MadameZelda]

Oh, I thought I was going to be scolded for putting down a book I read yesterday! LOL. (I clicked to this post ASAP! So funny)

(I really wish Goodreads had a zero star rating too.)