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I'm in the middle of reading "The Viper Contract" by my buddy, Chris Broyhill. It's been very good thus far.
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Just finished The Devil of Nanking by Mo Hayder. A harrowing, deeply disturbing, but beautifully written mystery/thriller. Warning: it's dark, with graphic violence, and isn't for everyone. But I couldn't put it down. Three days later, I'm still thinking about it. On the lighter side, I just started a short novella about Greyhounds and rescuing them written by thriller author Mel Comley. It's quite good! And she's donating profits to a dog rescue organization.It's A Dog's Life Mel Comley
Kyle wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Any time, Anne."What am I, invisible?"
Your post wasn't up when I responded, Kyle. No offense meant. Any time.
Jane wrote: "Kyle wrote: "Allison wrote: "Kyle wrote: "Elli wrote: "Kyle wrote: "I've read almost every one of Jonathan Kellerman's novels. Time Bomb was outstanding!His earlier works are awesome, like Over..."
Brutal Art was published in the U.S. as The Genius.
Libby wrote: "Just finished The Devil of Nanking by Mo Hayder. A harrowing, deeply disturbing, but beautifully written mystery/thriller. Warning: it's dark, with graphic violence, and isn't for eve..."Loved The Devil of Nanking, too. My favorite book by Hayder.
I'm following last week's Deep Creek with Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon by R. Gregory Nokes - the nonfiction version of the massacre.
Finished The Alpine Christmas last night. My first Daheim. It was good but took a little longer to suck me in than I'd like. I'm in the mood for more Lee Child so I think he's up next.
I just finished Where All The Dead Lie by JT Ellison. Loved the her first 6 books but was really disapointed with this one! Now i'm starting The Lovers by John Connolly.
Well I'm excited that Daniel Silva has announced his latest Gabriel Allon book, "Fallen Angel" will be out on July 17. Summer reading!
I have finally finished Time Bomb - Jonathan Kellerman and am about to start Cat Calls - Cynthia Leitich Smith
Kyle wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Kyle wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Any time, Anne."What am I, invisible?"
Your post wasn't up when I responded, Kyle. No offense meant. Any time."
I intended that to come off as a ..."
Don't be. It's all good! :)
Just started Bad Love downloaded from the library system. Not far enough in to this one to know how it will go, some of this series I like a lot and some are just "eh ... okay" for me. I suspect this one may work for me because the author introduces the French Bulldog in this one ... always wanted one for myself, especially when I was doing the dog show thing.
Leslie wrote: "Well I'm excited that Daniel Silva has announced his latest Gabriel Allon book, "Fallen Angel" will be out on July 17. Summer reading!"I have to hurry up on that series it appears!
Stayed up to 2 AM to finish Stephen King's 11/22/63. Whew! And now for something completely different, a little bit of chick-lit fluff, Jennifer Crusie's "The Cinderella Deal". Probably will read in 1 day, then my head will be ready for something more adventurous!
Currently Reading: The Ghosts of Belfast - Stuart Neville, Just Finished: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell - Tucker Max
Erin wrote: "I just finished Where All The Dead Lie by JT Ellison. Loved the her first 6 books but was really disapointed with this one! Now i'm starting The Lovers by John Connolly."I'm reading an ARC of J.T. Ellison's next book, which is a new series character. You might want to give it a shot when it comes out (May or June, I think -- I can't remember.) I haven't read the latest Ellison book, but loved the first three.
Allison wrote: "Erin wrote: "I just finished Where All The Dead Lie by JT Ellison. Loved the her first 6 books but was really disapointed with this one! Now i'm starting The Lovers by John Connolly."I'm reading ..."
Its a Sam Owens Loughhley book right?? I am looking forward to both those!
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I finished Cat Calls - Cynthia Leitich Smith and now I am going back to Sister - Rosamund Lupton"I'm curious about how you find Sister. It's caught the corner of my eye but I haven't been able to get myself to pick it up yet.
I am just finishing up Except the Dying. The possible villains are introduced pretty early and it seems everyone has a secret. In the last 75 pages answers are revealed with building momentum. It is kind of like that slow-motion moment when you see an egg rolling across the counter and then dropping to the ground--right before you realize you can't catch and there's going to be a mess to clean up. Fortunately, this is a fictional mess and all I have to do is close the book.
How do you think the Murdoch books compare to the Tv series? I quite fancy reading the books but I was told they were very different.As for Sister, I did enjoy this but I think you have to be in the right mood to read it. Don't read if you need cheering up. :)
I just finished Sandstorm by James Rollins this morning. I definitely want to read more of his books.
Renee wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I finished Cat Calls - Cynthia Leitich Smith and now I am going back to Sister - Rosamund Lupton"I'm curious..."
I've started it a while ago and put it down to read other books. I have been told it was good and I have also read
Afterwards - Rosamund Lupton which I thought was good.
I'm currently reading The Zimmermann Telegram, an interesting history of German intrigue in Mexico during WWI, by Barbara W. Tuchman and also Five Roundabouts to Heaven, by a new mystery author for me John Bingham
Jane wrote: "How do you think the Murdoch books compare to the Tv series? I quite fancy reading the books but I was told they were very different.As for Sister, I did enjoy this but I think you have to be in ..."
There's a TV series? What rock have I been living under. Wait... it's called "Murdoch" or somesuch and it comes from the BBC, no?
Thanks for the tips about Sisters also... good gloomy book. Got it.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I just finished Sandstorm by James Rollins this morning. I definitely want to read more of his books."I tried that book twice and just couldn't get into it. I got to page 50 or so and it still seemed like it was moving slow. When did you find it picked up momentum?
Jannene, it definitely picks up momentum. I did mention in my review about how it took me a while to get into the book. I say give it a try again sometime.
I am currently reading Brad Thor's Path of the Assassin. I just finished Colin Cotterill's Curse of the Pogo Stick and Stephen Booth's Blood on the Tongue.
I finished reading
by Aaron Elkins, it was a good book. Now I'm starting to read
by Carol Higgins Clark.
Angela wrote: "Currently Reading: The Ghosts of Belfast - Stuart Neville, Just Finished: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell - Tucker Max"I LOVED the Ghosts of Belfast! Well, maybe loved is the wrong word. Appreciated? Anyway, I thought it was tremendously well done. My husband really appreciated it as well, and we don't often agree on books.
I just finished Malice, but I'm still reading The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective. I really like it, but sometimes I need something a little less convoluted.
I started Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close this morning; I can't believe this exquisite book has been out there, unread by me, for so long! What a treasure!
Shawn wrote: "Angela wrote: "Currently Reading: The Ghosts of Belfast - Stuart Neville, Just Finished: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell - Tucker Max"I LOVED the Ghosts of Belfast! Well, maybe loved is the wrong..."
LOL i like it so far. It definitely grabs you from the beginning...
Genine wrote: "I started Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close this morning; I can't believe this exquisite book has been out there, unread by me, for so long! What a treasure!"I have this book on my list to buy. Keep me posted on your feelings on this book. I am afraid this one is going to be a tear jerker.
Erin wrote: "Allison wrote: "Erin wrote: "I just finished Where All The Dead Lie by JT Ellison. Loved the her first 6 books but was really disapointed with this one! Now i'm starting The Lovers by John Connolly..."Dr. Samantha Owens is the protagonist. I'm only a quarter the way through, and so far, it's keeping me on pins and needles. The title is A DEEPER DARKNESS. I'm hoping to finish this weekend and that I'm in time for the quote she needs.
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I have finally finished Time Bomb - Jonathan Kellerman and am about to start Cat Calls - Cynthia Leitich Smith"thanks for mentioning cat calls i loved enternal and tantlize i need to get blessed again ( couldnt finish due to due dates)
Blues in the Night a veryy good read, molly is jewish and a crime reproter who also writes true story novels. she reminds me of kinsey in the sue grafton series.
Teresa wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I have finally finished Time Bomb - Jonathan Kellerman and am about to start Cat Calls - Cynthia Leitich Smith"t..."
She has Haunted Love and Cat Calls as her 2 short stories if ya interested x
Started on "The Woman" by David Bishop, a new author for me, found on one of the FB mystery pages. I'm about halfway through and finding it difficult to put down.
I just finished
. Awesome book. I couldn't put it down. The characters are so likeable. I like Rook the best. He always has some funny comment to make. It was better than the first one. I am excited to read "Heat Rises".
Genine wrote: "I started Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close this morning; I can't believe this exquisite book has been out there, unread by me, for so long! What a treasure!"Wasn't this book made into a movie that is out now or coming out soon - I think it stars Tom Hanks as the dad??? If so, I didn't realize it was a book first....
Allison wrote: "Erin wrote: "Allison wrote: "Erin wrote: "I just finished Where All The Dead Lie by JT Ellison. Loved the her first 6 books but was really disapointed with this one! Now i'm starting The Lovers by ..."I"m really looking forward to those books. JT is one of my fav authors! :)
I'm re-reading (again!) The Count of Monte Cristo. So good, and so much fun.
I'm also reading Solar, but it's not grabbing me. I'll wait a few more pages before I decide.
I have to finish these two before I start Mistress of the Art of Death.
I'm also reading Solar, but it's not grabbing me. I'll wait a few more pages before I decide.
I have to finish these two before I start Mistress of the Art of Death.
Hayes wrote: "I have to finish these two before I start Mistress of the Art of Death. "LOVED Mistress! The follow up books are excellent as well.
Hugh wrote: "Reading
and enjoying it very much. A different sort of thriller for me, and I welcome the detour."Haig's books are great - but then, I really enjoy the tone.
I am currently reading Sue GraftonV is for Vengence. I am about half way through, but for some reason it is a slower read ... I think in this book she jumps around from character to character and I seem to be havng a hard time keeping up with what is going on ... BUT I still love her books and Kinsey !!
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