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message 8651: by Deb (new)

Deb Krill 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.


message 8652: by Teresa (new)

Teresa (teresainohio) NYPD Red a new one by patterson and wouldnt mind seeing it become a series.


message 8654: by Harley (new)

Harley Christensen (harleychristensen) About to start reading The Black Box by Michael Connelly.


message 8655: by Marie (new)

Marie (Mallnell1) | 40 comments 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.


message 8657: by Jeanie (new)

Jeanie (birdyseeds) | 382 comments 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!


message 8658: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments I started Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1) by Joanne Fluke . 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.


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June (juneedelsonnj) | 105 comments Harley wrote: "About to start reading The Black Box by Michael Connelly."

I can't wait to get this one; love Michael Connelly.


message 8660: by Elli (new)

Elli | 228 comments 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....


message 8661: by Gillian (new)

Gillian Hamer | 37 comments 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 ...


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Tay | 261 comments 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.


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M.A. Comley (melcom) | 52 comments Just finished this cozy mystery boxed set by Barbara Silkstone. http://www.amazon.com/Criminally-Funn...


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Renee (rys00) | 252 comments I'm finishing the last pages of V is for Vengeance. I'm already feeling bereft.


message 8666: by Susan (new)

Susan (wife2abadge) 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.


message 8667: by Elli (new)

Elli | 228 comments 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!


message 8668: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Michael | 674 comments This sounds good. It's difficult to find authors who do "native American" well ...


message 8669: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 438 comments 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!


message 8670: by Brenda (new)

Brenda 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:)


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Linda Boyd (boydlinda95gmailcom) | 335 comments 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.


message 8672: by Brenda (new)

Brenda 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;)


message 8673: by Rachel (new)

Rachel linda & brenda

i 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


message 8674: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments 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!


message 8675: by Alisa (new)

Alisa 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.


message 8676: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Rachel wrote: "linda & brenda

i 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:)


message 8677: by Alisa (new)

Alisa Jannene wrote: "I started Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1) by Joanne Fluke. 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.


message 8678: by Julie (new)

Julie  (gpangel) | 148 comments I just finished May Day (Murder-by-Month Mystery, #1) by Jess Lourey and Afternoon Walk by Dorothy Eden . I just started Rock & Roll Homicide by R.J. McDonnell


message 8679: by Dorie (new)

Dorie (dorieann) | 464 comments Currently reading Pray for Silence (Kate Burkholder, #2) by Linda Castillo 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.


message 8680: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments I decided to start Strawberry Shortcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #2) by Joanne Fluke since I like the last one.


message 8681: by Curlyhair (new)

Curlyhair | 187 comments Currently reading The Overlook (Harry Bosch, #13) by Michael Connelly . Michael Connelly is one of the best authors around in my opinion and I love all his books.


message 8682: by Teresa (new)

Teresa (teresainohio) 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


message 8683: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9999 comments 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?)


message 8684: by Donna, Co-Moderator (new)

Donna | 2178 comments Mod
I did a quick check of Google and it looks like the Miranda rights came into use in the mid 1960s, maybe 1966.


message 8685: by Brenda (new)

Brenda 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/...


message 8686: by TK421 (new)

TK421 (willymammoth) 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


message 8687: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) I started Six Geese A-Laying - Sophie Kinsella yesterday and finished it this morning. Didn't think much of the storyline.


message 8688: by Marie (new)

Marie (Mallnell1) | 40 comments 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


message 8689: by Julie (new)

Julie  (gpangel) | 148 comments I just finished Rock & Roll Homicide by R.J. McDonnell . It was a good mystery. I am about to start Deck the Halls (Regan Reilly Mysteries, #5) by Mary Higgins Clark


message 8691: by Barbara (last edited Dec 02, 2012 07:38AM) (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9999 comments Thanks Donna and Marie for answering my question about Miranda rights.


message 8692: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9999 comments 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.


message 8693: by Donna, Co-Moderator (last edited Dec 02, 2012 12:54PM) (new)

Donna | 2178 comments Mod
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.


message 8694: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9999 comments 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.


message 8695: by Renee (new)

Renee (rys00) | 252 comments 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.


message 8696: by Theresa (new)

Theresa (tbearcookie) | 506 comments I love Heather Graham too, she is very good! Havn't read that one yet though. Just finished The Uninvited (Krewe of Hunters, #8) by Heather Graham by her and that was really good! Also just finished A Faint Cold Fear (Grant County, #3) by Karin Slaughter , and that was really good too!


message 8697: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 775 comments I just finished Strawberry Shortcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #2) by Joanne Fluke . It wasn't as good as the first one but it was still good.


message 8698: by Sandy (new)

Sandy | 16 comments Just finished Protect And Defend by Vince Flynn by Vince Flynn and now reading
The Strangler by William Landay by William Landay both new authors for me and both terrific page-turners.


message 8699: by Johnny (new)

Johnny (mavnetic) | 4 comments Finished Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1) by Lee Child a week ago and was not pleased. Read my review and tell me what you think of it! =D


message 8700: by Teresa (new)

Teresa (teresainohio) 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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