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[Curlyhair]

I've just finished Lee Child's - Killing Floor - the first Jack Reacher book. I loved it. Not for the faint hearted thats for sure

[4cats]

Just finished Wolf Hall didn't love it glad it's over, am now reading Long song much much better read

[Jerry]

Jim wrote: "It's not classified as a "crime novel," but I usually enjoy it when literary fiction authors dabble in genre waters as Scott Spencer does with his recently released Man in the ..."</i>
Just added this to my tbr list. I love character studies and psychological thrillers. I'll return the favor by suggesting
[book:A Trace of Smoke. about a reporter and a murder in 1930's Berlin.

[Linda]

Deanna wrote: "I just read my son's book so hope it is okay to talk about it. It is called "The Perfect Canvas" and is a thriller. Everyone has given it great reviews so far as a book that will keep you turning..."

Deanna, is this by Kevin Atkinson? I just wanted to be sure I tagged the correct book.

[Jim]

Lauren wrote: "Jan wrote: "I just finished Ape House by Sara Gruen and gave it 4 stars. Even though it's not as good as Water for Elephants I still enjoyed the book.
I'm..."

Lauren, I'd say it's more literary, and less of a genre crime novel. It seems more interested in relationships between people, and the nuances that build them or tear them down, than it is in plot. It it doesn't forget plot; it just pushes it to the background. I loved it.

[Jim]

Marjorie wrote: "" is a recovering alcoholic, moody "--Have you noticed how many detectives in mystery fiction fit this description? It's almost like a requirement.

Yep. Also almost required: tormented marriage/r..."

This is a common "crutch" in mystery writing. By giving the main character a tragedy in his or her past, the author hopes to win sympathy for the character without having to go through the more difficult task of having to earn it in the course of the actual story. It also gives the character a license to be rude, bullying and manipulative.

[Jeane]

:-( Not reading any crime at the moment but enjoying anyway. I almost finished Ironcrown Moonand reading he non fiction book Sword of the Prophet: The Mahdi of Sudan and the Death of General Gordonwhich seems to be very interesting and well written.

[4cats]

Jerry wrote: "Jim wrote: "It's not classified as a "crime novel," but I usually enjoy it when literary fiction authors dabble in genre waters as Scott Spencer does with his recently released [book..."

Thanks for the heads up on looks really good : )

[Lauren]

I just finished "One Grave too Many" by Beverly Connor. It was fast moving and had a strong and intelligent female lead. The supporting characters were well drawn and you learn to care about them too. There are several carefully interwoven plot lines. However, not all are resolved at the end. What was unusual for me is that I did not figure out the identity of the killer until the end.

[Susan]

Just finished Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell. I am addicted to the character of Kay Scarpetta.

[Heidi]

I devoured Tara French's first novel, In the Woods. What a wonderfully written take on mystery/suspence. I can't wait to read the next in the series.

[Lauren]

Just finished Sun and Shadow by Åke Edwardson and on to The Devil Amongst the Lawyers by Sharyn McCrumb.

I liked Sun and Shadow a lot, although I got some of the characters confused, probably due to having to read it off and on over a couple of weeks and not paying good attention at the beginning, or it might have been intentional on the author's part. I liked how he made it possible for you to think one of several characters could be the perpetrator.

[Jeane]

Susan wrote: "Just finished Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell. I am addicted to the character of Kay Scarpetta."

:-) Isn't it great how good this Scarpetta books are and keep being great as rereads as it seems always the first time you read them?!

[[deleted user]]

Just finished "Person of Interest" by Theresa Schwegel. It is very good. I am starting "Officer Down"

[Janet]

I'm starting to read The Sins of the Fathers by Lawrence Block. It is his first in a long series. I'm looking forward to this new-to-me author's work.

[Susan]

Jeane wrote: "Susan wrote: "Just finished Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell. I am addicted to the character of Kay Scarpetta."

:-) Isn't it great how good this Scarpetta books are and keep being great a..."

They are amazing! As soon as I finish one I want to pick up another to keep myself in Scarpetta's life!

[Deanna]

Deanna wrote: "I just read my son's book so hope it is okay to talk about it. It is called "The Perfect Canvas" and is a thriller. Everyone has given it great reviews so far as a book that will keep you turning..."

The book is by Kevin Adkisson and the title is "The Perfect Canvas."

[Barbara]

I finished End in Tears (Chief Inspector Wexford Mysteries by Ruth Rendell. I was enjoying it up until the end when Inspector Wexford explained the who and why of the crime to his team. This part was long and boring and also an unsatisfactory "forced" ending in my opinion. I've always found that Rendell is a somewhat uneven writer - some of her books are a lot better than others.

[Dorie]

I'm starting my first Anne Perry book The Face of a Stranger, which is the first in the William Monk series. I really love historical crime fiction, so I expect to enjoy this.

[omgbart]

Hi there! I'm brand new on here and this is my first post, actually.

I read Burning Man yesterday and really enjoyed it.

Today I started Don't Tell a Soul - never read him before - hoping for a page turning read.

[Rosemary]

I just finished The Lies That Bind

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Bk10013 wrote: "Hi there! I'm brand new on here and this is my first post, actually.

I read Burning Man yesterday and really enjoyed it.

Today I started Don't Tell a Soul - ne..."

Welcome to the group. I read Open and Shut by Rosenfeldt and really enjoyed it. I hope this new one is as good.

[Jeane]

Susan wrote: "Jeane wrote: "Susan wrote: "Just finished Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell. I am addicted to the character of Kay Scarpetta."

:-) Isn't it great how good this Scarpetta books are and keep..."

Me too! Two years ago I did a reread of all her books and the pure joy it gave me.... I have her latest Scarpetta book on my shelves! Did you read that one?

[Steve]

I'm nearing the end of Once Were Cops: A Novel by Ken Bruen. My first from Bruen. This is sharp, true neo noir crime fiction that doesn't hold back. No flash, just raw crimes warping minds and a lean storyline. It's a nice though grim diversion from my usual diet of historical (1930s/40s mostly) espionage/mystery novels. I'll have to do more.

Steve Anderson

[[deleted user]]

Bk10013 wrote: "Hi there! I'm brand new on here and this is my first post, actually.

I read Burning Man yesterday and really enjoyed it.

Today I started Don't Tell a Soul - ne..."

Welcome Bk!

[Bill]

Dorie wrote: "I'm starting my first Anne Perry book The Face of a Stranger, which is the first in the William Monk series. I really love historical crime fiction, so I expect to enjoy this."

I've read a few of Anne Perry's stories and have enjoyed. Monk is somewhat frustrating to me, but still a very interesting character.

[Dorie]

What makes Monk frustrating, Bill? You have me curious now, LOL.

[Amanda]

Just finished Speak Softly, She Can Hear and Ive been reading The Doctor's Wife. I'm a huge psycho-thriller fan, and I like the occasional mystery. So far so good, but I seem to be dragging through this one a little. One psycho-thriller after another...I think I'm a little burnt out lol.

[Amanda]

Susan wrote: "Just finished Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell. I am addicted to the character of Kay Scarpetta."

I hear so much about these books and this character. I haven't read anything from her, but I've passed a few of these on (I get new books from a friend and I pass them on here). What's this Scarpetta like?

[Bill]

Dorie wrote: "What makes Monk frustrating, Bill? You have me curious now, LOL."

I don't want to ruin his character but how he deals with relationships, how he deals with his... special problem (if you haven't started yet, I don't want to ruin.).. But at the same time, an excellent detective, very moral.. maybe someone who will grow.. :0)

[Dorie]

Bill wrote: "I don't want to ruin his character but how he deals with relationships, how he deals with his... special problem ..."

I do know what you mean. Monk seems to be reevaluating his life and his relationships but I don't see him making much of an effort yet. But I love the time period so will probably stick with him and see where it goes.

[Mark]

Finishing up The Professional by Robert B. Parker. Spenser novels are a weakness of mine and I enjoy every minute I spend with one. Recently finished Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin and am would highly recommend it. I'm looking forward to more by him. Read these last two on the Kindle while traveling and will be diving back into a dog-eared copy of The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson that's being passed around our circle of family and friends.

[Shirley]

Just finished
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

Not my cup of tea...for a challenge.

Just started
Twenty-Seven Bones by Jonathan Nasaw


and

That Summer Place: Old Things\Private Paradise\Island Time by Jill BarnettDebbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs

[Lauren]

The Jonathan Nasaw books are great. Have you read the first two - The Girls He Adoredand Fear Itself: A Novel?

[Susan]

I am now starting Twisted by Andrea Kane..

[Gatorman]

Shirley wrote: "Just finished
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

Not my cup of tea...for a challenge.

Just started
[book:Twenty-Seven B..."

Twenty-Seven Bones was a good book.

[4cats]

Have just startedthe hypnotist which has a fantastic start, hope it continues, yet another great Scandanavian crime novel.

[K.B.]

Bad migraines the past few days, so I was able to do a bit of reading. Finished up another terrific Brock and Kolla--Dark Mirror--and read Mat Coward's Over and Under: A Don Packham and Frank Mitchell Mystery. Normally, I do recommend Coward, but I don't recommend starting with this one.

[Shirley]

Gatorman wrote: "Shirley wrote: "Just finished
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

Not my cup of tea...for a challenge.

Just started
[boo..."

I am really enjoying the book. Disc 1-7 done just 8 and 9 to finish.

[Bill]

Dorie wrote: "Bill wrote: "I don't want to ruin his character but how he deals with relationships, how he deals with his... special problem ..."

I do know what you mean. Monk seems to be reevaluating his lif..."

Stick with the story, it's worth it. The Pitt family mysteries are also in a similar time period and also quite good.

[Susan]

To Jeane: I don't have her latest one... I've managed to read all the Scarpetta books completely out of order and am trying to fill in the gaps - right now I'm reading the very first in the series since I missed that one!

To Amanda: Scarpetta is great! Very strong, brilliant; a medical examiner and lawyer working alongside the FBI and local detectives to solve crimes. She's a great character to follow as she struggles with her professional and personal life. She is unbelievably determined and focused but vulnerable too. I often wonder if Patricia Cornwell is writing about herself through Scarpetta...

[Rosemary]

I'm currently reading Murder Off the Books. So far it's an engaging read.

[Jan]

I just finished Virals by Kathy Reichs. If we could do half stars I would give it 3 1/2. It kept my interest but characterization was weak in my opinion.

[K.B.]

I've started Murder at the Margin. I think this is the first time I've read a book where our amateur detective is an economist.

[Jeane]

Amanda wrote: "Susan wrote: "Just finished Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell. I am addicted to the character of Kay Scarpetta."

I hear so much about these books and this character. I haven't read anythin..."

nooooooo, you need to try them out. And you need to start with the first ones and if you like them go in order. It isn't necessary but much nicer because you start to ebcome a part of them. And at least two books needed to be read before you decide if you like it :-) I know it doens't say a thing, but Scarpetta is great!!!!!

[Jeane]

Susan wrote: "To Jeane: I don't have her latest one... I've managed to read all the Scarpetta books completely out of order and am trying to fill in the gaps - right now I'm reading the very first in the series ..."

That is a great explanation about Scarpetta!!!!!
The great thing is that you can read the books in the order you want, but when you read them in order it gives an extra bit of magic. I am going to read her last one next month and looooooking forward to it. getting butterflies in my belly just thinking about it :-)

[[deleted user]]

Shirley wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Shirley wrote: "Just finished
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

Not my cup of tea...for a challenge.

Has there been a string of posts in the past re "what do you prefer...the book or the audiobook?" .. interesting, and why? Liam www.terminalpolicy.com


K.B. wrote: "Bad migraines the past few days, so I was able to do a bit of reading. Finished up another terrific Brock and Kolla--Dark Mirror--and read Mat Coward's Over and Under: A Don Pa..."</i>

<i>Shirley wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Shirley wrote: "Just finished
[book:Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

Not my cup of tea...for a challenge.

[[deleted user]]

Liam wrote: "Has there been a string of posts in the past re "what do you prefer...the book or the audiobook?" .. interesting, and why?

Liam www.terminalpolicy.com"

This might be a good idea for a thread. I'll set it up after dinner (my time).

[Shirley]

Just finished

Twenty-Seven Bones by Jonathan Nasaw



Very good read

Started

The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner

[Barbara]

I'm reading Thirteen Steps Down by Ruth Rendell.