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[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Keep reading the series. It gets better.

[Prakash]

Sharon wrote: "Prakash wrote: ""Rediscovered" an old author of my younger days - Brian Garfield, and reread his Hopscotch, Kolchak's Gold, Recoil, and Death Wish. Enjoyed all of them. Before picking them up i won..."

Yes, the movie was great, too. The only major difference between them that I remember is that the movie had a humorous slant to it. One could figure out as much just by the fact that Walter Mathau was cast in the lead role.

[Sharon]

Prakash wrote: "The only major difference between them that I remember is that the movie had a humorous slant to it. One could figure out as much just by the fact that Walter Mathau was cast in the lead role.
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Yes, and a bit of romance, which was really not in the book. And Walter Matthau was always one of my favorite actors. Death Wish was also made into a movie (several, I think) with Charles Bronson, another favorite actor, though as I recall, it didn't follow the book much.

[Patricia]

I just finished by Chris Bohjalian.

The book is good and the writing excellent. I did not have a clue who murdered the victims until the last 10 pages. This is the first book I've read by Chris Bohjalian, but have seen his books on the best seller lists over the years. I found this particular story to be the sort that might stay with me for a while. World war II was brutal and left more wounds than we know, both physically and emotionally.

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

[Paul]

Currently reading the chris carter book , An Evil Mind . Chris carter really knows how to keep the reader engaged in the story , he builds the tension up at the start of every chapter , and then finishes each chapter with the shock factor , that makes you want to carry on reading . A totally engaging read which he tends to bring to all his books .
But take note , it is very graphic .

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Finished Cane and Abe by James Grippando. Not my usual fare, but I actually liked it.

If anyone in the US wants my advanced reader copy, you can have it.

[Mabelle]

Just finished A place of Execution by Val McDermid. I loved this book. Detectives are people you actually care about not just flat characters searching out clues of a crime. The ending is shocking. Makes you think about what is right and what is wrong. How a seemingly group of powerless people can fight back.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Mabelle wrote: "Just finished A place of Execution by Val McDermid. I loved this book. Detectives are people you actually care about not just flat characters searching out clues of a crime. The ending is shocki..."

I love that book. Of all of her novels, this has remained a constant favorite.

[Michael]

I'm starting Sunset Express by Robert Crais. This is the first book of his that I'm reading.

just finished The Alien Years by Robert Silverberg.

[Andrew✌️]

Nancy wrote: "Keep reading the series. It gets better."

I've finished Farewell, My Lovely and I liked very much the story. And also the main character, Philip Marlowe, seem best described in this story, than the previous. I think I'll continue with the series.

[Prakash]

Sharon wrote: "Prakash wrote: "The only major difference between them that I remember is that the movie had a humorous slant to it. One could figure out as much just by the fact that Walter Mathau was cast in the..."

The first book in the Death Wish series was called Death Wish and the movie followed it quit well. Death Wish II was based on Death Sentence, not all that great, and did not follow the book closely. The other movies in the series had nothing to do with any book; I think they were banking on the success of the first one, plus the presence of Bronson; none of them did at all well.

And Walter Mathau! Did you see his his Buddy, Buddy? He played the role of an assassin and costarred with Lemon.

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Finished Hope to Die by James Patterson, a 5 star Alex Cross book.

[Scott]

Use It Up by Scott Wellinger

[B'burg Linda]

I'm about three-fourths done with ' The Stonecutter', by Camilla Lackberg, and it's excellent. I just encountered one surprise twist, but it was totally logical given the characters; I just hadn't thought of it. But, I think I know who the murderer is. Have to continue reading to see if I'm right.

[Larissa]

I finished The Organ Takers: A Novel of Surgical Suspense. Richard Van Anderson hooks you right into the story. It's a medical thriller which I am usually not into (I like books more like Chris Pavone's The Expats) but The Organ Takers was really good.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Just finished The Long-Legged Fly by James Sallis, an author whose books I'd never read before this one. Now I'm considering picking up all of the books in this series (Lew Griffin). Note: much more character oriented than plot based.

[Bill]

I'm coming to the crux of The Moonstone now. It's been a slow read, mainly because I've let myself be distracted by other books. I've enjoyed very much so far and the tension and plot is developing so nicely. Can't wait to see how it will be resolved. Definitely a classic mystery.

[Curlyhair]

Currently reading The Echo Man by Richard Montanari. This series is def worth a look.

[Steve]

Getting into Wayfaring Stranger, and how could I not? It's a James Lee Burke novel. Great writer. It's a different type of story for him, covering decades of midcentury American history and power, but it's equally dark. It slows in the middle act but it's picking up again. Glad I stuck with it.

[Michael]

Just finished Sunset Express by Robert Crais. LOVE that Elvis Cole.

[Sharon]

Just picked up the latest Felix Francis racing mystery at the library yesterday and started this morning.

So far, not too far in, seems to be a classic *Francis* mystery, the best of the Felix Francis books I've read so far, I think.

[Barbara]

Mike wrote: "Just finished Sunset Express by Robert Crais. LOVE that Elvis Cole."

Me too :)

[Michael]

I am halfway through Ice Station by Matthew Reilly. Quite a ride!

[Sharon]

Finished Dick Francis's Damage and it is definitely the best of the Felix Francis books I've read. Enjoyed it and will be the first of his books I know I will re-read.

[Rhian]

Last night I finished The Stand ( stephen king ) its now my favourite book ever it was just epic, moved on to the accident by C.L Taylor

[Lorraine]

Yesterday i finished mel sherratt Follow The Leader,was brilliant,have gone back to nj cooper Face of the Devil,which i put to one side so i could read mels' book.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

In the wee hours of this morning, I finished Miasma, by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding. It was written in 1929, but it has a very satisfying noir feel to do it. Very dark mystery.

[Barbara]

Starting Accused by Lisa Scottoline

[Michael]

JF: Ice Station by Matthew Reilly

CR: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Halfway through Wolf Winter, by Cecilia Ekback. I wasn't planning to read this one since I'm also in the middle of The Haunting of Hill House, but it came in the mail from Powell's Indiespensable and I was curious. Now I can't put it down.

[Barbara]

Stay Close by Harlan Coben

[Debbie]

Nancy wrote: "... I'm also in the middle of The Haunting of Hill House,
..."

The Haunting of Hill House is my co-author's all time favorite book. I love the first movie that was made based on it. I've been thinking of rewatching it, but now I'm thinking maybe I should read the book.

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

I finished Wolf Winter this morning, so I'm going back to Haunting of Hill House. I am reading it very, very closely so I can try not to miss anything.

It's just an amazing book.

[Andrew✌️]

I'm reading A is for Alibi. I've read '"B" Is for Burglar' time ago and now I'm continuing the serie in the right order. I like the style and the main character and I hope it won't become repetitive going forward.

[Rhian]

I finished the accident by C.L Taylor and enjoyed it, I've started the girl with the dragon tattoo for the 2nd time, not enjoying it at all so far but gonna try get through another 50 pages tonight and I'm told it gets way better after that

[Ctgt]

Just started Eight Million Ways to Die

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Andrew wrote: "I'm reading A is for Alibi. I've read '"B" Is for Burglar' time ago and now I'm continuing the serie in the right order. I like the style and the main character and I hope it won't bec..."

Andrew, I think each book is its own and you won't get bored.

[Bill]

I'm currently reading and enjoying (a station Q mystery), (a fantastical mystery) and (a fantasy/ adventure). All enjoyable so far.

[Andrew✌️]

Kathryn wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I'm reading A is for Alibi. I've read '"B" Is for Burglar' time ago and now I'm continuing the serie in the right order. I like the style and the main character and I ho..."

Thanks. Till now, the first two books are good and from what I heard, the next books are equally interesting.

[Nancy]

Andrew wrote: "I'm reading A is for Alibi. I've read '"B" Is for Burglar' time ago and now I'm continuing the serie in the right order. I like the style and the main character and I hope it won't bec..."
Andrew, it is more fun, I've found to read Grafton out of order - alternating beginning and later letters; Grafton really changed her writing style and its interesting to see how!

[Nancy]

Nancy wrote: "In the wee hours of this morning, I finished Miasma, by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding. It was written in 1929, but it has a very satisfying noir feel to do it. Very dark mystery."
I love old mysteries - have you read Martha Albrand? I'm reading After Midnight - which has a bit of a Monument Men theme - After Midnight was written in 1946...

[[deleted user]]

Andrew wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I'm reading A is for Alibi. I've read '"B" Is for Burglar' time ago and now I'm continuing the serie in the right order. I like the style and the main ch..."

I find that I like the series better and better with each book, except for W, which I didn't care for. I just found the storyline rather boring.

[Michael]

I just finished Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. Meh.

[Andrew✌️]

Kathryn wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I'm reading A is for Alibi. I've read '"B" Is for Burglar' time ago and now I'm continuing the serie in the right order. I like the style ..."

I hope so. In Any Case "W" is still far for me. Till now, I've finished only the first two.

[Andrew✌️]

Yesterday I finished A is for Alibi, and I'm very satisfied. Today I started I crudeli omicidi di una notte d'estate. this is an author that I didn't know, but the plot is intriguing.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Finished The Advent Killer - Alastair Gunn. Now listening/reading Me Before You - Jojo Moyes.

[Barbara]

Starting Night Terrors: A Daniel Rinaldi Mystery by Dennis Palumbo

[Randi]

I just finished reading The First Rule. Very good, this features Joe Pike with some Elvis Cole. I love all Robert Crais' books. Nobody is as awesome as Elvis Cole!

[Barbara]

I finished Stay Close by Harlan Coben. Seventeen years ago, in Atlantic City, Stewart Green disappeared. This affected the lives of several people: Det. Broom is still obsessed with the case; Cassie, an entertainer at club La Crème who was involved with Green, gave up her old life, changed her name to Megan, and became a wife and mother; and Ray Levine, Cassie's boyfriend at the time, became an alcoholic with a shameful job as a fake papparazzi.
Now, 17 years later, Carlton Flynn disappears in similar circumstances. Megan chooses this time to revisit La Crème and is pulled into the investigation of Carlton's disappearance - and as it turns out - the disappearance of other men. This upsets Megan since she's hiding her former identity from her husband.
Meanwhile, Carlton's father hires a pair of psychopaths - Ken and Barbie - to find out what happened to Carlton. This horrific pair go on a torture spree to get information, an endeavor aided by a corrupt cop.
Eventually the police figure out what's going on, but the solution is not satisfying or believable. I'm a Harlen Coben fan but I was disappointed with this book. Ken and Barbie are over-the-top and cartoonish. Ray and Megan are self-involved and hard to care about. And the story is convoluted and doesn't gel. I was thinking maybe Coben had a co-writer since this book seemed so different from his usual style and quality.