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[Brian]

Just finished reading Wildcat Play-Helen Knode. Thinking of reading Burrows- Reavis Wortham.

[Sandi]

The Stuart Woods books about Stone Barrington were really good in the beginning. The last two or three have been torture, ergo unfinished. I think Stone is ready for retirement.

[Sharon]

Jannene wrote: "I wonder why he stopped writing this series then. The last one looks like it was written in 2009."



It looks like he's been writing 3 or 4 Stone Barrington books a year since 2010. I'd guess he doesn't have the time for another series and maybe they aren't as easy to write or don't have the following the Barrington series does. I've read a number of the Stone Barrington series here and there but I'm not nearly as fond of them as I am of the Holly Barker series.

[LordOfTheReads]

Hi guys, new here! My actual name is Jason.

Currently reading Snow Blind by P.J. Tracy. Not too bad so far!

[Julie]

I just finished . Although a little dated, I liked it. I am starting , and

[Barbara]

Sandi wrote: "The Stuart Woods books about Stone Barrington were really good in the beginning. The last two or three have been torture, ergo unfinished. I think Stone is ready for retirement."

I always found Stone kind of over the top - the way no woman in the world could keep her hands off him (apparently). That kind of rubbed me the wrong way :)

[Dorie]

I've started Charles Finch's newest book in his historical crime series, A Death in the Small Hours. I've been looking forward to revisiting Charles and Lady Jane.

[Jannene]

Barbara wrote: "Sandi wrote: "The Stuart Woods books about Stone Barrington were really good in the beginning. The last two or three have been torture, ergo unfinished. I think Stone is ready for retirement."

I..."

Isn't that the way it is for Jack Reacher in the Lee Child books too? The women can't seem to resist him.

[Ken]

Just got a stack of Elmore Leonard books I haven't read:
Well, maybe I have read Road Dogsbut it was only a buck for a nice condition hard cover.
When the Women Come Out to Dance which I'm really looking forward to and Unknown Man #89, a 1972 work I had never heard of before.

I'm ready for some snappy dialog.

[Sharon]

Jannene wrote: "Isn't that the way it is for Jack Reacher in the Lee Child books too? The women can't seem to resist him. "

There's a long list. First ones I read with that kind of main character were the James Bond books and Travis McGee mysteries.

[Stacy]

Reading Bone Cold by Erica Spindler. Really enjoying it. She's doing a good job of weaving a couple of subplots together without giving everything away.

[Ctgt]

Ken wrote: "Just got a stack of Elmore Leonard books I haven't read:
Well, maybe I have read Road Dogsbut it was only a buck for a nice condition hard cover.
When the Women Come Out to Dance which I'm really l..."

Nice haul Ken.

[Jennifer]

Been traveling this week and teaching. And reading: Finished Painted Ladies and Sixkill , which I could hardly bear to read because Parker died and finishing his unread books gets me closer to none left, Death of a Kingfisher (probably her best book in several years). Halfway through Christmas Mourning .

[Mike]

I finished Intensity last night. It was decent, but nothing terribly special. It was my first Koontz novel; while I'm willing to give him another chance, I have to admit that the fact that a lot of his fans declare that this is his best novel isn't exactly filling me with optimism. For a thriller, it really dragged along in places.

I gave it three stars, but I don't use the Goodreads scale.

I just started reading Carrie tonight.

[Sharon]

Mikebfd wrote: "I finished Intensity last night. It was decent, but nothing terribly special. It was my first Koontz novel; "

I like his earlier novels better ... I've pretty much quit reading his books.

[Jeffrey]

I am reading "A Wanted Man" by Lee Child, my favorite thriller author. Jack Reacher rules.

[Veronica]

I just started A Feast for Crows. I want to be up to date with the series before the new year - 2013.

[Naomi]

Mikebfd wrote: "I finished Intensity last night. It was decent, but nothing terribly special. It was my first Koontz novel; while I'm willing to give him another chance, I have to admit that the fact that a lot of..."

I'm one of those who thought Intensity was his best book, and favorite book overall. However, lately I've been re-thinking that. I need to re-read it. I read it when I was a teenager and it was so intense (at my age I guess?) that it always stuck with me as the best book I've read. Plus, I'm in CA so the landmarks were familiar.

And I'm not into the supernatural stuff that Koontz writes, so that's also why I liked Intensity.

I just read Gerald's Gameby Stephen King and I think that's one of my favorites now. It's also not supernatural-ish.

Yesterday I finished The Sea of Tranquility and I loved it, but lately I'm getting tired of having to wait for the drama/issues to come out. Too many small hints until practically the end.

[Curlyhair]

Just started Murder Clubby Mark Pearson, a Detective Jack Delaney book. All the previous books have been good, so hoping this is too.

[Dee]

I finished Death Angel by Martha Powers last night. I found it rather disappointing.

Just started Zoo by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.

[Ken]

re-reading, for inspirational purposes, some Raymond Chandler. This one is . One of his absolute best and the highlight is when Marlowe visits a casino and writes a masterful description. I love this line when he describes the hatcheck girl:

"She had eyes like strange sins."

I'm trying, like many authors before and to come, to capture some of that masterful Chandler 'voice'. I'm better than half done with the draft and I hope a little talent rubs off on me.

BTW, The High Window was made into a movie as "The Brasher Doubloon" with George Montgomery as Marlowe. Never seen it. Wonder if its any good?

[Bill]

I finished Night Soldiers by Alan Furst this morning and enjoyed it very much. I don't know that it's as good as Spies of the Balkans, but it was the first book in the Night Soldiers stories. It portrayed WWII and the time before extremely well and the characters were all very well crafted. I will look forward to finding the other books in this series. I'm still reading In the Presence of Mine Enemies by Harry Turtledove, one of his alternate histories and am enjoying. About to start The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner. She is a new writer for me, but has received considerable praise in this group, so I'm looking forward to seeing if I like her style.

[Marie]

I just finished Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey archer, an excellent read.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Finished And Only to Deceive yesterday and I enjoyed it - surprisingly. I wasn't sure I would like it but it was for my in person group so I forged ahead. The mystery is sort of light but I really enjoyed the main character, Lady Ashton, and the description of her life in Victorian England. Not sure I'll read the entire series but I might pick up another later in the series to see what the author does with the characters.

[Rachel]

Mikebfd wrote: "I finished Intensity last night. It was decent, but nothing terribly special. It was my first Koontz novel; while I'm willing to give him another chance, I have to admit that the fact that a lot of..."

i'm a longtime dean fan but i haven't read intensity-my personal favorite is lightning-many including myself consider Watchers to be classic koontz and one of his best- many others like the Odd Thomas series but it wasn't for me. hope you'll consider giving him another chance.

[Brenda]

Jeffrey wrote: "I am reading "A Wanted Man" by Lee Child, my favorite thriller author. Jack Reacher rules."

I'm reading A Wanted Man at the moment too Jeffrey! He sure does;)

[Sharon]

Rachel wrote: "my personal favorite is lightning-many including myself consider Watchers to be classic koontz and one of his best"

My favorite is Watchers with Strangers a close second and Lightning is probably third for me. I've never been able to get into the Odd Thomas series at all either.

[Brenda]

Bill wrote: "I finished Night Soldiers by Alan Furst this morning and enjoyed it very much. I don't know that it's as good as Spies of the Balkans, but it was the first book in the Night Soldiers stories. It po..."

Great Lisa Gardner one to start with Bill!

[Richard]

Who is a fan of Karen laughter? Which of hers is the best to start with? I've orderd blindsighted from the library. Is it important to read her books in a particular order?

[Brenda]

Richard wrote: "Who is a fan of Karen laughter? Which of hers is the best to start with? I've orderd blindsighted from the library. Is it important to read her books in a particular order?"

I'd read them in order Richard. Karin Slaughter's books do carry on, with the same characters building throughout the series...just the way I like to read her books, anyway:) Enjoy!

[Laurie]

Went to my local library the other day and sorry to say I'm like a greedy kid in a candy store when it comes to books. I ended up taking out 8 books . So far I've read Elizabeth GeorgesPayment In Blood and Camilla Lackberg The Hidden Child and just getting ready to read The Hypnotist.I still have 3 weeks left to finish my list so I should be okay!!

[Jannene]

I just finished and it was a great book. I really enjoyed it and I was in total anticipation of what was going to happen. I felt bad for Holly about Jackson. I met Stone briefly in this book and he seems like a very likable character. I wanted to strangle Harry for his politics but luckily it worked out in the end, no thanks to him!

[Elli]

The Defector by Daniel Silva. It was a great read!

[JB]

I am still working my way through the Upfield series. I have just finished Venom House. This one is set in the 1950s - quite a few dead bodies lying around.

[June]

Starting Catch Me . By Lisa Gardner.

[Jannene]

I am starting . I want to see how Holly is doing and I just enjoy reading about her and her father.

[Ctgt]

Just finished Whiskey Sour and enjoyed it, but I do get tired of the whole serial killer thing. I remember reading Red Dragon way back in the day and loving it. Guess I'm getting old and cranky.

Just starting In the Midst of Death . I'm loving the Scudder series so far.

[Marie]

June wrote: "Starting Catch Me . By Lisa Gardner."

I read this book I really enjoyed it..

[Marie]

Jannene wrote: "I just finished and it was a great book. I really enjoyed it and I was in total anticipation of what was going to happen. I felt bad for Holly about Jackson. I met S..."
I've read several of the Stone Barrington Series, totally Love them..

[Sharon]

Ctgt wrote: " I do get tired of the whole serial killer thing. I remember reading Red Dragon Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter #1) way back in the day and loving it. Guess I'm getting old and cranky."

I think you do. I get tired of certain setups once 'everyone' does them ... as much as I like Sandford's "Prey" series I was starting to burn out when he changed some things to vary the plot framework. The same thing happened with all the 'lawyer' as investigator mysteries for me, it's almost gotten to the point if I see "lawyer who ..."
about the main character I put it back on the shelf.

[Jenn]

I totally agree with the lawyer, serial killer, investigator series. They all run together in my head. I can't tell you what is what in the Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series. I have read them all but I don't remember any of them.

[Elli]

Finished The Defector by Daniel Silva, liked it....always seem to really like Silva's stuff...and am finishing HHhH. 74% done. Different than any other biography or description of major incident that I have read. Am starting to like it better, but writing and researching through the author's eyes would not be my choice reading for this modality.

[Sharon]

About halfway through .

[Ginger]

Re-reading Dorothy L. Sayers' Clouds of Witnesses. I just can't read these too often.

[Jan C]

Ginger wrote: "Re-reading Dorothy L. Sayers' Clouds of Witnesses. I just can't read these too often."

I'm re-reading it, too.

[Ginger]

Jan C wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Re-reading Dorothy L. Sayers' Clouds of Witnesses. I just can't read these too often."

I'm re-reading it, too."
So cool! I'm reading it on my ipad through Free Books.

[Dee]

Re: "lawyer who," serial killer stuff. I have almost stopped reading series mysteries. At least with stand-alone mysteries you don't get the same book over and over. I am sure this is a temporary condition. C.J. Box will write a new one and I'll get sucked back in.

[aprilla]

Sharon wrote: "About halfway through ."

Oh I hope you are enjoying it, sounds good! Hope they bring it out in audio :)

[Sharon]

aprilla wrote: "Sharon wrote: "About halfway through ."

Oh I hope you are enjoying it, sounds good! Hope they bring it out in audio :)"

It ended up a page turner for me. I like forensic science police procedurals but they seem to be proliferating and a lot of them are just 'gross' more than anything else.

This author has 'been there/done that' ... in the mass burial sites in Kosevo ... but although the procedures ring very true, she handles it with a light touch and brings in the families of the victims in and handles that with a very thoughtful touch as well.

It's a first book and there are some areas of awkwardness but I suspect those will all resolve with more experience. I'm really hoping this turns into a series and that she is a prolific author.

[Sharon]

Dee wrote: "Re: "lawyer who," serial killer stuff. I have almost stopped reading series mysteries. "

I still follow both of Sandford's series, he just simply does it so well ... and Craig Johnson doesn't seem to follow the serial killer/lawyer patterns at all with his Longmier series.