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[Andrew]

Hi All.
I am currently writing my second Tyneside based Crime Thriller but will be taking a months break in the next week or so.
I am looking for any recommendations for reading. I normally enjoy Gritty British crime stuff. I'm fond of the likes of Martina Cole, Stephen Leather, Ian Rankin, Peter James, Peter Robinson and Mark Billingham,
I usually read 3 or 4 books at once so I'm hoping for lots of suggestions.
Thanks
Andrew James Graham

[Brian]

I like Tana French.

[AndrewP]

Here are a few from my British Crime list:
Ann Cleeves
Colin Dexter
Joy Ellis
J.R. Ellis
Elle Griffiths
Angela Marsons
L. J. Ross
Jim Kelly
Peter Grainger

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

A reader in another group recently posted

The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven

I have not read it, but the description sounds like what you are looking for. Whether it matters to you, it was awarded the CWA Gold Dagger.