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message 6251: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10001 comments I'm reading Name Withheld by J.A. Jance


message 6252: by Tay (new)

Tay | 261 comments Finished The Last Child by John Hart . A very good read. Now reading The Affair A Reacher Novel by Lee Child


aPriL does feral sometimes  (cheshirescratch) | 1296 comments Nena -Alex Delaware is my one of my secret and dubious likes, and not every day. Depends kinda on if I've been almost killed in traffic......


message 6254: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments I just finished The Black Echo (Harry Bosch, #1) by Michael Connelly . This was a good read. I enjoyed how the story line went and how everything got tied in at the end. The characters were developed you really end up liking the main character, Harry Bosch. I never had anticipated the conclusion. I was taken by surprise. I will definitely read the next one.


message 6255: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Still reading Dorchester Terrace and U think this is Perry's strongest book in years. Have also started Nevermore and since I love Doyle, Houdini, and Poe I am expecting good things.


message 6256: by Tim (new)

Tim Warner | 72 comments Tim wrote: "Tried to get into The Blue Edge Of Midnight (Max Freeman, #1) by Jonathon King I will suspend and start [bookcover:S..."

Shadow Man is excellent. I am only into it 56 pages and find it top notch. Whew!


message 6257: by [deleted user] (new)

Just finished Cover Her Face by P.D. James. A trip into the past for me, as it was a re-read, and it was published in 1962, so we are just about the same age ;-)

It was just as good the second time round.


message 6258: by Nguyen (new)

Nguyen Phuong (pnnguyen) just finishDark Of The Moon. great book


message 6259: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 674 comments Nguyen wrote: "just finishDark Of The Moon. great book"

I really like this series. Not too many authors manage to do more than one series that end up on my 'auto buy' list for everything they write but Sandford is one of them.


message 6260: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10001 comments Jannene wrote: "I just finished The Black Echo (Harry Bosch, #1) by Michael Connelly. This was a good read. I enjoyed how the story line went and how everything got tied in at the end. The characters were developed you really end up ..."

I'm putting this on my tbr list. I've read other Harry Bosch books but not this one.


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Renee (rys00) | 252 comments Hm, great minds? I'm starting The Black Ice, after finishing A Fatal Thaw. I'm still savoring my way through The Law of Angels.


message 6262: by Steffi (new)

Steffi (steffi_the_bookworm) currently reading Pastworld by ian beck


message 6263: by Tim (last edited Apr 01, 2012 02:17PM) (new)

Tim Warner | 72 comments 100 pages into Shadow Man Shadow Man (Smoky Barrett, #1) by Cody McFadyen . It is superb. I am happy to discover a new-to-me writer, Cody McFadyen, who so completely engrosses me with writing excellence through his characters, as well as the plot line. I will review this one for sure; for now I am savoring the unfolding of a fine book.


message 6264: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Love Smokey Barrett! Finished Dorchester Terrace by Anne Perry and so happy that once again I have really enjoyed a Thomas Pitt book. Have just started the new Coben, Stay Close by Harlan Coben .


message 6265: by Erin (new)

Erin | 65 comments I'm reading the Charlie Fox books by Zoë Sharp. Halfway thru First Drop. Love this series!


message 6266: by Max (last edited Apr 01, 2012 05:23PM) (new)

Max Connelly (maxconn) | 9 comments Just finished a Nero Wolfe novel Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout

I like the Rex Stout's style and character. But I'm wondering if any of his fans can recommend one of his best books, mean one with a waterproof plot.


message 6267: by Linda (new)

Linda Boyd (boydlinda95gmailcom) | 335 comments Just finished Defending Jacob: A Novel, loved this book - now I'm listening to Pursuit


message 6268: by Dee (last edited Apr 01, 2012 07:26PM) (new)

Dee (deee22) Linda wrote: "Just finished Defending Jacob: A Novel, loved this book - now I'm listening to Pursuit"

I really enjoyed reading Pursuit, I hope you enjoy listening to it :)


message 6269: by Bill (new)

Bill I'm currently reading an early Irene Kelly mystery, Sweet Dreams, Irene (Irene Kelly, #2) by Jan Burke by Jan Burke and am enjoying already. Also reading The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett by Ken Follett. I enjoyed the mini-series a couple of years ago and so far it's bringing back good memories.


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Jeanie (birdyseeds) | 382 comments Nguyen wrote: "just finishDark Of The Moon. great book"

That Virgil never disappoints. (smile)


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Jeanie (birdyseeds) | 382 comments I'm still on the Louise Penny train having just completed A Rule Against Murder (Armand Gamache, #4) by Louise Penny and getting ready to start The Brutal Telling (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #5) by Louise Penny . I believe Armand Gamache to be the kindest, most endearing protagonist in this genre that I've ever come across. I just love him. Also, when I need a little break, I've picked up Ace Atkins' The Ranger (A Quinn Colson Novel) by Ace Atkins and all I can say is WOW! (laughing) I decided this year that I would read all the Edgar nominees, and this is the first one I've started. He's a new author for me, and, so far, he appears to be frankly amazing.


message 6272: by D.G. (new)

D.G. Just finished Rain Fall (John Rain, #1) by Barry Eisler which was simply amazing. I'm not crazy about books with assassins as main characters but the author nailed it with this one. And the narrator did an amazing job.


message 6273: by Jan C (new)

Jan C (woeisme) | 39243 comments Jeanie wrote: "I'm still on the Louise Penny train having just completed A Rule Against Murder (Armand Gamache, #4) by Louise Pennyand getting ready to start The Brutal Telling (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #5) by Louise Penny. I believe Arma..."

I haven't read this new Ace Atkins but I love his "series" on corrupt cities.


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Gatorman | 7679 comments Tim wrote: "Tried to get into The Blue Edge Of Midnight (Max Freeman, #1) by Jonathon King based on good reviews and pumped up author ratings... too many days of only four or five pages. I will suspend and start [bookcover:S..."

Tim, have you tried any Jo Nesbo? I just finished The Snowman and it was excellent. If you like police procedurals, give this one a shot.


message 6275: by Gatorman (last edited Apr 02, 2012 08:54AM) (new)

Gatorman | 7679 comments Just finished The Snowman by Jo Nesbø and liked it a lot, gave it 4 stars. Now reading Bleed for Me by Michael Robotham .


message 6276: by Michael (last edited Apr 02, 2012 08:55AM) (new)

Michael (fisher_of_men) | 132 comments I'm reading Never Look Away A Thriller by Linwood Barclay . First time with this author, but probably not the last.


message 6277: by Christiana (new)

Christiana Hadji The last mystery novel I've read is The Distant Hours by Kate Morton, and I gave it four stars. Things I liked about this book: The author can write beautifully, creating interesting characters and an atmosphere of mystery and suspense. It’s easy to lose yourself in the story.
Things I didn’t like in the book: The pace was really slow and the whole thing could use a good editing. The author got a bit carried away with constructing beautiful images and long descriptions, at the expense of the story.
After reading mostly non-fiction books and greek literature, I'm now back to reading mystery novels, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is going to be next - finally!


message 6278: by Steffi (new)

Steffi (steffi_the_bookworm) just finished Pastworld by ian beck, was an ok read. now going to start with Last Rites by neil white


message 6279: by Tim (new)

Tim Warner | 72 comments thanks for the tip, Gatorman. I will put Snowman on my to read list.


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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 10001 comments I'm reading A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava


message 6281: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments Barbara wrote: "I'm reading A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava"

I just read that a few weeks ago. It was really good!


message 6282: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments I'm reading The Mephisto Club (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #6) by Tess Gerritsen and Don't Cry by Beverly Barton .


message 6283: by Jan C (new)

Jan C (woeisme) | 39243 comments I've been looking for Babel by Barry Maitland for years. Everywhere I looked it was out of print. Then today I found it on kindle! So I started that tonight.

I was having trouble skipping over it. So, now, my Barry Maitland world is back in stasis and I am back to reading in order.


message 6284: by TK421 (new)

TK421 (willymammoth) I just recently finished The Bridge of Deaths by M. C. V. Egan. It's part historical mystery, part historical research, part romance, and part paranormal. A real genre-bending book if there ever was one.

If you're interested, you can find my review here. I've also got an interview with the author and a giveaway going on for a paperback copy of the book.


message 6285: by DJ =^^= (new)

DJ =^^= (debzee) I just started Deadly Stillwater. First book to read by this author. It's a freebie on Amazon.


message 6286: by DJ =^^= (new)

DJ =^^= (debzee) Lisa S wrote: "I'm about to start The Killing Edge by Heather Graham. I just love her.
I have to agree about the pages being to long and not just in this genre."


She is one of my favorite authors too. :) Haven't read that book yet. I like the Flynn brothers trilogy.


message 6287: by Georgia (new)

Georgia | 554 comments Dear D>G> Shameless Hussy, Just love John Rain and have read Hard Rain (John Rain, #2) by Barry Eisler & Rain Fall (John Rain, #1) by Barry Eisler Liked both books. Now I am reading the Third book by Philip DePoy A Minister's Ghost. The first Book
Devil's Hearth was quite good. I had mentioned it before on a thread. This series features Fever Devlin who is a professer of Folklore; who came from Appalachia; and who solves crimes which all relate in some way to superstitions and fears that people have especially in rural areas. I like the series, but maybe some may not. That is the adventure of reading, n'est-ce pas????????????


message 6288: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments Finished Stay Close and it was another good Coben, Gave it 4 stars. Now reading an ARC of Phantomand also When Maidens Mourn.


message 6289: by D.G. (last edited Apr 03, 2012 10:31AM) (new)

D.G. Georgia - I just requested Hard Rain from the library. I'm usually never in a rush to read books in a series but I cannot stop myself with this one!


message 6290: by Linda (new)

Linda Boyd (boydlinda95gmailcom) | 335 comments Donna wrote: "Linda wrote: "Just finished Defending Jacob: A Novel, loved this book - now I'm listening to Pursuit"

I really enjoyed reading Pursuit, I hope you enjoy listening ..."


It is so good, I am on the edge of my seat!!! when I first started listening - I did not enjoy it, but I think it was because of the narrator, now I think I have gotten used to her voice, but I am loving this book. Just about done, on disc 9 with one more to go, then on to Justice, which is the 2nd book in the series.


message 6291: by Linda (new)

Linda Boyd (boydlinda95gmailcom) | 335 comments Mike wrote: "I'm reading Never Look Away A Thriller by Linwood Barclay. First time with this author, but probably not the last."

I really like Linwood Barclay, I hope you are enjoying this book.


message 6292: by [deleted user] (last edited Apr 04, 2012 01:51AM) (new)

I'm reading a Gutenberg classic: The Mystery of the Yellow Room. It's dated (1908) and the translation from French is a little wonky (The pen of my aunt is on the table of the kitchen), but the story is exciting, the classic locked-room-and-how-did-the-villain-escape story.


message 6293: by Kim (last edited Apr 04, 2012 02:23AM) (new)

Kim (kimmr) Hayes wrote: "I'm reading a Gutenberg classic: The Mystery of the Yellow Room. It's dated (1908) and the translation from French is a little wonky (The pen of my aunt is on the table of the kitchen..."

Oooh, I wonder if I could find that in French. It sounds like it would be my tasse de thé. Is the title a direct translation?

ETA. I answered my own question by clicking on the link! :)


message 6294: by [deleted user] (new)

Here you go, Kim. I'm going to read the second one in French and see how it goes.

http://manybooks.net/authors/lerouxga...


message 6295: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimmr) Hayes wrote: "Here you go, Kim. I'm going to read the second one in French and see how it goes.

http://manybooks.net/authors/lerouxga..."


Merci bien, mon amie!

I'm also reading a French locked-room mystery at the moment, L'homme au ventre de plomb. It's the second book in a historical series set in Paris in the 1760s.


message 6296: by Max (new)

Max Connelly (maxconn) | 9 comments Hayes wrote: "I'm reading a Gutenberg classic: The Mystery of the Yellow Room. It's dated (1908) and the translation from French is a little wonky (The pen of my aunt is on the table of the kitchen..."

I've read that novel six or seven years ago and really enjoyed it. Reads like an Arsene Lupin, though much smarter. The author managed a number of exciting situations and the revelation of the antagonist was a pleasing surprise. The explanation was a bit off but that didn't affect my enjoyment. At least that's what I can remember from back then.


message 6297: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Closing in on the end of both The Reversal The Reversal (Mickey Haller, #3) by Michael Connelly and Jolie Blon's Bounce Jolie Blon's Bounce (Dave Robicheaux, #12) by James Lee Burke and enjoying both. Two of my favorite mystery authors. Next up will be Crocodile on the Sandbank Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1) by Elizabeth Peters .


message 6298: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 674 comments Just finished Frozen Assets. Light entertaining read. There is no way I could resist a main character who is a 60-ish single female, overweight and a chocoholic with a wolfhound as a companion ... plus gets shot in the butt!

I'm glad this is the start of a series.


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kento (daechwita) | 84 comments Just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson and We Bury the Landscape by Kristine Ong Muslim
Currently reading Gossamer by Lois Lowry


message 6300: by Judith (new)

Judith Starkston | 47 comments I finished the latest of Rebecca Cantrell's mysteries set in Berlin before WWII, A Game of Lies. This one has Hannah Vogel covering the 1936 Olympic games as an undercover Swiss reporter--and gathering intelligence for the British. It's as thought-provoking and page-turning as her other books. Here's my review.


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