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[Renée]

Missippi Blood by Greg Illes

[Jacqui]

Susan in NC wrote: "Jacqui wrote: "Just started Fallen into the Pit by Ellis Peters - Mystery series set just after WWII with the main characters George Felse, a police sergeant, and his ..."

I enjoyed it, a litte more involved than the last few books I've read, the language and style of writing gave me a few problems to begin with but I soon got over it. The plot was very good and the characterisation exceptional which is no surprise from Ellis Peters. I was a little uncomfortable with George Felse's son taking such an active part in the investigation, kind of pushed the boundaries of believability for me.

Then I realised that Dom would have been around the same age as my Father at the time this was set (1946/7) and then I had no trouble believing the trouble he got into from things my Dad told me he and his friends did when he was growing up.

There were a few subjects that could have derailed the story and taken it in a completely different direction - the emotional displacement of the soldiers returning to a country that hadn't changed noticebly while they'd been away fighting plus episodes of nazism and antisemitism. But the plot stayed where it was meant to be as a good old fashioned whodunnit.

I'll definitely be going after the next couple in the series.

[Susan in NC]

Jacqui wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "Jacqui wrote: "Just started Fallen into the Pit by Ellis Peters - Mystery series set just after WWII with the main characters George Felse, a polic..."

Thanks, sounds worthwhile - as you say, what I’d expect from Ellis Peters! Good to know, I’ve got a Scrid subscription, and several of the books are on there.

[Rosemarie]

I read all the Inspector Felse books years ago, and have started rereading them, since I liked them so much the first time.

[Susan in NC]

Oh, good, I’m always on the lookout for a new-to-me series. I’ve been rereading Cadfael over the last few years and enjoying them.

[Rosemarie]

I read all the Cadfael books too!

[Susan in NC]

I was hoping Peters’ other series was as good as Cadfael!

[Pamela]

Am continuing the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series by Deborah Crombie. I'm currently reading the 8th in the series, And Justice There Is None.

[Helen]

Just started by Abir Mukherjee, very entertaining HM series. Great author, and his Twitter posts are always of the first rank, also.

[Jacqui]

Just started Who Killed Miss Finch?: A quirky whodunnit with a heart by Peter Boon. Set in a coastal village, in a school that's recently been upgraded to an academy. The main protaganist (and narrator) is the school Librarian Edward who happens to be a classic golden age mystery fan. I'm about 8 chapters in and it's definitely an enjoyable read up to yet.

[Jacqui]

Jax wrote: "Just started Who Killed Miss Finch?: A quirky whodunnit with a heart by Peter Boon. Set in a coastal village, in a school that's recently been upgraded to an acade..."

Nice short read. I didn't see the ending until it was almost there.

There were a lot of characters, very well written, each with their own intrigue and secrets making it an engrossing read. The story is set in a contemporary time frame but it's a refreshing take on the classic whodunnit. Very well written. I'll be looking for the next one in the series.

[Pamela]

Am currently reading two books: Dark Side of Fortune: Triumph and Scandal in the Life of Oil Tycoon Edward L. Doheny, about the oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny and much lighter, The Ginger Cat Mystery by Robin Forsythe, who was born in what is today Pakistan and grew up/attended school in Glasgow and Northern Ireland. The book was written in 1935.

For some reason I am not quite able to focus on reading at the moment so I'm not getting very far in either of these books.

[Jacqui]

Reading a mystery set in 1930s Australia and number 3 in a series that I keep dipping into, when the next one shows up on my Kindle. Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill. I do enjoy these books especially the politics and art history that peppers the main plot lines.

[Pamela]

Jax wrote: "Reading a mystery set in 1930s Australia and number 3 in a series that I keep dipping into, when the next one shows up on my Kindle. Miles Off Course by [author:Sulari Gentill|38565..."

Sounds interesting, Jax. I'll be checking it out.

[Jacqui]

Started Murder on the Edge by Bruce Beckham Number 3 in the Skelgill series which is a police procedural (but not like any police procedure I'm familiar with) set in Cumbria with a taciturn. fell walking, fishing, Alfred Wainwright reading lead detective, and then after that a thriller imortalised by Alfred Hitchcock Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith should keep me going for a while.

[H.]

I'm just finished The Sun Egg and I'm now reading
Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden

[Bionic Jean]

They look fun books hlp :)

[France-Andrée]

I've been listening to books more than reading them since I've had problems with my eyes lately and I've cut screen time to a minimum. The two books that I've really liked lately are Before Green Gables (on paper) and The Last Time I Lied (on audio). I hope I can go back to reading soon, but I'm not seeing the specialist before June 7, that's the reason I've been ghosting a lot of my groups.

[Bionic Jean]

I'm sorry to hear this France-Andrée, but it's good that you're managing to access some books, in a different way.

Have you tried Large Print books? They might suit you better, and although there are only about 4 per cent that make it to Large Print, there are quite a few English Mysteries :)

I hope all goes well when you see your specialist.

[Tara]

Jax wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "Jacqui wrote: "Just started Fallen into the Pit by Ellis Peters - Mystery series set just after WWII with the main characters George Felse, a polic..."

I started this book several weeks back, but got sidetracked with other books and never got too far with it. I was afraid I wouldn't enjoy it as much as Cadfael, which is part of my hesitancy to dig into this series. I'll have to give it another go.

[Mariasha]

I am currently listening to "Murder at Melrose Court".

Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.

So far it's OK. Not great but worth to finish it.

[Csilla]

I've just started The Marlow Murder Club. Based on the first chapter, I expect lots of quirkiness from this book.

[Dorothy]

Mariasha wrote: "I am currently listening to "Murder at Melrose Court".

Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.

So far it's OK. Not great but worth to finish it."

I like your description!

[Dorothy]

I just watched a drama on TV last night (PBS) called "Agatha and the Truth of Murder". It is a fictionalised story about what might have happened to Agatha Christie when she went missing. It was quite good but nothing truthful about it!

[Pamela]

France-Andrée wrote: "I've been listening to books more than reading them since I've had problems with my eyes lately and I've cut screen time to a minimum. The two books that I've really liked lately are [book:Before G..."

JUst spotted this and hope that you got good news from your doctors and will soon to be able to read more again. I have a friend who, unfortunately, has had problems with reading — long distance is fine — and has to have his eye glasses changed often as his eyesight is changing. Not being able to read has really shaken him, even with audible books, its just not the same for him.

[John]

I've started the first Inspector Ravenscroft book The Malvern Murders. Great story, but as happens with some books, I have to keep in mind that it's not set in the Philadelphia suburb of the same name!

[Pamela]

John wrote: "I've started the first Inspector Ravenscroft book The Malvern Murders. Great story, but as happens with some books, I have to keep in mind that it's not set in the Philadelphia subu..."

The book sounds interesting, John. Am looking forward to your review, although the last thing I need at the moment is another series to get into. Still ...

[John]

Pamela wrote: "John wrote: "I've started the first Inspector Ravenscroft book The Malvern Murders. Great story, but as happens with some books, I have to keep in mind that it's not set in the Phil..."

I hear you on that, but the stories will still be there when I want to read another later, not necessarily binge-ing.

[Dorothy]

Pamela wrote: "France-Andrée wrote: "I've been listening to books more than reading them since I've had problems with my eyes lately and I've cut screen time to a minimum. The two books that I've really liked lat..."

For me that is not a problem as I remember Malvern from when I lived in UK. :-)

[Dorothy]

I am reading 'Jack' by Marilynn Robinson and listening to The Rotters Club by Jonathon Coe.

[Tara]

Mariasha wrote: "I am currently listening to "Murder at Melrose Court".

Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.

So far it's OK. Not great but worth to finish it."

I really liked this book, I think because there were so many mentions of food.

[Dorothy]

Tara wrote: "Mariasha wrote: "I am currently listening to "Murder at Melrose Court".

Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.

So far it's OK. Not great but worth..."

A woman after my own heart. Have you read any books by Martin Walker? They are set in France and the police officers cooks wonderful food and describes it in great detail !

[Helen]

You want food in books, read any of the Commissionaire Dupin mystery books by Jean-Luc Bannalec. They are set in Brittany. Just superb -- the meals are wonderfully described!

[Dorothy]

Thanks for the comment. I'll look into it. We may need another GR group for French mysteries involving food!

[Julie]

Helen wrote: "You want food in books, read any of the Commissionaire Dupin mystery books by Jean-Luc Bannalec. They are set in Brittany. Just superb -- the meals are wonderfully described!"

I really enjoy Martin Walker's Bruno Chief of Police set in the Dordogne region of France so am adding the first in the Commissionaire Dupin series to my TBR list-thank you for the comment!

[Zain]

Inspector Ravenscroft…l do believe l purchased a Boxset on sale. I will be waiting for your review. Good luck with your reading. 👍🏽😎


Zain

[Werner]

I'm now taking part in a common read, in another group, of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's second Sherlock Holmes novel, The Sign of Four. This is a reread for me (as of last year, I've read the entire original Holmes canon); but my previous read was as a tween kid back in the 60s, so my recollections of it aren't sharp.

[John]

Zain wrote: "Inspector Ravenscroft…l do believe l purchased a Boxset on sale. I will be waiting for your review. Good luck with your reading. 👍🏽😎


Zain"

I found Ravenscroft very "likeable" - - the story might not have been a brilliant masterpiece of detection, but now I'm glad I bought the box set!

[Tara]

Dorothy wrote: "Tara wrote: "Mariasha wrote: "I am currently listening to "Murder at Melrose Court".

Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie with a touch of Wodehouse and a dog of distinction.

So far it's OK. Not gr..."

I picked up The Templars' Last Secret at a used bookstore, but have not read it yet. I am a bit of completist, and tend to like to read series in order if possible, so I probably won't start with this one, but it sounds like books I would totally enjoy.

[Thomas]

I read book 11, I Shot the Buddha in the Siri Paiboun series by Colin Cotterill
It is full of quirky characters set in late 1970s Laos. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The British author now lives in Thailand.

[Myra Chandler]

I am reading The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg, re-reading Murder at the Vicarage by Christie, and James Madison by Ralph Ketcham. I am recently retired and joined five book clubs plus have a to-be-read list of at least 20 books. I might have bitten off more than I can chew!

[Werner]

Myra wrote: "plus have a to-be-read list of at least 20 books. I might have bitten off more than I can chew!"

Myra, my to-read shelf has 407 books on it, and some of my Goodreads friends have many more than that. Compared to that, your 20 books look manageable at this point; but trust me, once you've been on Goodreads for a while, your list will start growing. (I know, it's supposed to get smaller as you read; but that's not how it works.... :-) )

[John]

I'm daunted at the idea of five book clubs - good luck!

[Helen]

I've got 40 books in my "Currently Reading" tab -- not that I am, of course LOL, but that's how I keep track of what I am getting ready to read and/or what's coming up to pub date in my genre -- historical mysteries. I actually just added a new author I found this morning -- David Stafford -- and his first book: Skelton's Guide to Domestic Poisons.

Right now, though, I'm on a Roman Britain kick. I'm working my way through the Rosemary Rowe "Libertus the pavement-maker" books. I'm up to #11 in the series: Requiem For A Slave.

I've also got three NG reviews to type up for early next month, and then it's on to the next ones.

[Pamela]

Werner wrote: "Myra wrote: "plus have a to-be-read list of at least 20 books. I might have bitten off more than I can chew!"

Myra, my to-read shelf has 407 books on it, and some of my Goodreads friends have many..."

I agree, Werner! My stash was totally manageable before Good Reads. Now a days it is more than 200 books (my want to read list is even larger)! These days I'm trying to not add to either list but I'm also volunteering, pricing and stocking used books in the Friends of the Library bookstore and yes, every once in a while I find a book I simply must have.

So these days, I'm working hard to try to read at least the oldest books in my stash. Hopefully, it will shrink but I doubt it. My cousin is getting ready to send me a box of books she has read ... three more books for me to read and a box will be going her way.

That said, I'm reading a new author for me, G.M. Malliet and the first in her St. Just Mystery series, Death of a Cozy Writer. It's quite a fun read and I'm flying through it.

[iasa]

I'm reading by Fergus Hume, and by Peter Dickinson.

[Dorothy]

I'm reading "The Less Dead" by Denise Mina. It takes place in Glasgow so is not strictly an English cosy mystery. In fact it is downright depressing but she is such a good author I am continuing to read it.

[John]

Listening to one of the few Morse stories I have neither read nor seen on video: The Daughters of Cain.

[Dorothy]

I'm reading "The Madness of Crowds" by Louise Penny. This is one author whose books I read in hardback as soon as they are published! Just picked this up a few days ago from my favourite local bookseller and am engrossed in it.

[Reed]

I'm currently reading The Dog Who Saved Me by Susan Wilson