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Nov 28, 2012 05:41PM
I just finished Tami Hoag's Down the Darkest Road, again she didn't disappoint me, looking forward to the 9th Girl, it's now on my to read list.
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Teresa in Ohio wrote: "NYPD Red a new one by patterson and wouldnt mind seeing it become a series."Hi Teresa : it's on my to read list.. Looking forward to it.
Just finished Cold Days. The first 1/3 worried me. I was afraid it was going to be as weak as the previous "Ghost Story", but then it picked up and suddenly the old Harry Dresden was back!! Pretty awesome, all in all!
I started
. It is a new author for me. I didn't think I would enjoy it but it quite pleasant. Not like the usual, descriptive murder books that I end up reading.
Harley wrote: "About to start reading The Black Box by Michael Connelly."I can't wait to get this one; love Michael Connelly.
Read and reviewed my first Boris Akunin, about a police investigation of some really big murder scenes in Paris, then along with the investigation, some on shipboard, The Leviathan during a trip to it's next destination. Forgot the exact name. Now am reading my first Louise Ehrlich (Round House), and am liking it. Also Deborah Swift's Gilded lily which I've been dying to do since finishing her first wonderful historical novel. It was released in the U.S. on the 27th. And, yes, I bought it for Kindle....
If you like crime with a twist and cross genre into horror/paranormal (which I do!) I Remember You by Icelandic author, Yrsa Sigurdardottir is definately worth a read. Chilling in more ways than one ... finished it late last night and thought the plotting and ending particularly good ...
Harley wrote: "About to start reading The Black Box by Michael Connelly."I'm on the waiting list for this one. I can't wait till I get my hands on it! I just know it's going to be good.
Just finished this cozy mystery boxed set by Barbara Silkstone. http://www.amazon.com/Criminally-Funn...
I finished What Was Lost this morning. I liked it. It was one of those books that lingers in your thoughts for a while. It reminded me of Kate Atkinson's books in that regard.
Am really liking The Round House by Louise Ehrlich and it's the first one I've read by her. Really a good book. We taught on the Navajo Reservation at one period in our lives and it seems familiar to us even though this was the Ojibway in northern MN, something universal in the local politics and jobs connected, the hierarchies, the jokes, the attitudes, what you take seriously & what with a grain of salt....humor and honor, attitudes and how and when you worked around. Very human and very real. I like this author, she can tell a real story and let it Be real. Perhaps my favorite of the native American genre novel authors. And a darn good mystery!
Elli wrote: "Am really liking The Round House by Louise Ehrlich and it's the first one I've read by her. Really a good book. We taught on the Navajo Reservation at one period in our lives and it seems familia..."Can't wait to read this one, everyone is saying it is fantastic!
Brenda wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Yesterday finished Karin Slaughter 'Criminal' Anyone a fan? I'm new to her writing. Love the characters and thought the twin threads were very clever...."Finished last night...4 stars. It's not as good as her previous ones IMO with a lot more characters to keep track of, but I'll agree it was cleverly written. I'll be interested to read her next one:)
Rachel wrote: "reading The Third Victim-really happy members of this group introduced me to this author-lisa gardner rocks!"Lisa Gardner is really good Rachel, don't forget to check out her DD Warren series as well.
Linda wrote: "Rachel wrote: "reading The Third Victim-really happy members of this group introduced me to this author-lisa gardner rocks!"Lisa Gardner is really good Rachel, don't forget to check out her DD Wa..."
Her DD Warren series is THE BEST;)
linda & brendai can't wait to read the dd series-not sure if i'm gonna finish the fbi series first or read them at the same time lol
I just finished Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder and it was very good. I didn't know who the murderer was until she let us know. The cookie recipes sound delicious!
Linda wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Yesterday finished Karin Slaughter 'Criminal' Anyone a fan? I'm new to her writing. Love the characters and thought the twin threads were very clever."Totally a fan of Karin Slaug..."
I love her. You should go back to the begining of the series w/ Jeffrey & Sara (I think it was Grant Falls?) A great series. Then as when you're about half way through that she starts the series with Will Trenton. They eventually combine in to one series which are the current books. Well worth starting from the begining. One of my favorite authors.
Rachel wrote: "linda & brendai can't wait to read the dd series-not sure if i'm gonna finish the fbi series first or read them at the same time lol"
Enjoy Rachel:)
Jannene wrote: "I started
. It is a new author for me. I didn't think I would enjoy it but it quite pleasant. Not like the usual, descriptive murder books that I end u..."I've read a lot of those. They're just easy reading and they never become more elaborate but they're nice when you need an easy read. I've tried a lot of the recipes too & the ones I've tried are good.
Currently reading
by Linda Castillo. It's been a while since I've read the first in this series, but surprisingly the characters are all still familiar.
Currently reading
. Michael Connelly is one of the best authors around in my opinion and I love all his books.
Marie wrote: "Teresa in Ohio wrote: "NYPD Red a new one by patterson and wouldnt mind seeing it become a series."Hi Teresa : it's on my to read list.. Looking forward to it."
enjoy, it reads fast and then I devoured Judge & Jury
I'm reading The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe by Erle Stanley Gardner. I love Perry Mason and his crafty ways but these books seem so antiquated in some ways. The cops don't even advise the suspects of their Miranda rights!! (Does anyone know what year they first had to do that?)
I did a quick check of Google and it looks like the Miranda rights came into use in the mid 1960s, maybe 1966.
Brenda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Yesterday finished Karin Slaughter 'Criminal' Anyone a fan? I'm new to her writing. Love the characters and thought the twin threads we..."My review for Criminal .. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Recently finished Killers Are My Meat by Stephen Marlowe. It's a vintage mystery (1957) in the vein of the Chandler-esque private eye with a bit of international intrigue thrown in. It's not as good as some of the greats of the genre, but it's a worthy successor in my book--a good solid mystery from a little-known vintage author. My review is here
I started Six Geese A-Laying - Sophie Kinsella yesterday and finished it this morning. Didn't think much of the storyline.
Barbara wrote: "I'm reading The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe by Erle Stanley Gardner. I love Perry Mason and his crafty ways but these books seem so antiquated in some ways. The cops don't even advise the suspec..."Miranda Rights Created in 1966
Naina wrote: "Just finished "The mysterious affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie."I love Agatha Christie. Most of her books are so well plotted - real classics that don't go out of style.
Finished the audio of Death of a Chimney Sweep which I really enjoyed and started the audio of My Man Jeeves. These short stories are great for listening to while driving around on errands.
Started Wicked Autumn for my in person group later this month. It's off to a great start.
Started Wicked Autumn for my in person group later this month. It's off to a great start.
Donna wrote: "Finished the audio of Death of a Chimney Sweep which I really enjoyed and started the audio of My Man Jeeves. There short stories are great for listening too while driving around on errands.Start..."
P.D. Wodehouse "Jeeves" books are great for a laugh.
Donna wrote: Start..."Oh, i loved Wicked Autumn! Just started Cut to the Quick and am working through Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary as a bit of a palate cleanser. Like sorbet.
I love Heather Graham too, she is very good! Havn't read that one yet though. Just finished
by her and that was really good! Also just finished
, and that was really good too!
Just finished
by Vince Flynn and now reading
by William Landay both new authors for me and both terrific page-turners.
Barbara wrote: "I'm reading The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe by Erle Stanley Gardner. I love Perry Mason and his crafty ways but these books seem so antiquated in some ways. The cops don't even advise the suspec..."1966 http://crime.about.com/od/police/a/mi... pretty interesting articl
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