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Thanks :) I'll keep it on the list and look forward to it still. I've been finding myself disappointed by books lately, ones with rave reviews... but maybe it's just that I've read some really good ones and am spoiled!Kerley is another on my TBR I'm looking forward to, so many books to get to lol TIME! That's all I/we need :)
Mary wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Mary wrote: "Gatorman wrote: "Mary wrote: "Just started The Broken Souls, Jack Kerley, having just finished The Hundredth Man and The Death Collector. Really enjoying them and alre..."Thanks, Mary!
Ha;l way done with The Snowman and just starter Melissa Marr's Graveminder.
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I'm reading Bad Move - Linwood Barclay"I haven't got to those yet Fiona but am really looking forward to them... loved all of his I've read to date!
aprilla wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I'm reading Bad Move - Linwood Barclay"I haven't got to those yet Fiona but am really looking forward to them... loved all of his I've read ..."
This is his 1st book I've read even tho I have 1 of his others :o)
Stefanie wrote: "going to start with 
tonight"I read that. It was pretty good.
Just finished the newest Craig Johnson book Hell Is Empty Johnson does his usual spine-chilling job with Wyoming country and weather (in a literal sense, the story takes place in a spring blizzard in the Cloud's Peak area of the Big Horn mountains).If I have a criticism it is that I missed the rest of the 'usual cast' ... Walt Longmier's deputies and friends ... the story focuses on Walt, a character from a previous book and the criminals he is hunting down.
But a great book to read in KY when it's 90+ outside.
aprilla wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "going to start with The Calling of the Grave by simon beckett tonight"I didn't realise there was a 4th book in the David Hunter series... thanks!"
I'm going to keep an eye out for Simon Beckett, hadn't been aware of him before, but these novels look like ones I'd like.
Mary wrote: "aprilla wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "going to start with The Calling of the Grave by simon beckett tonight"I didn't realise there was a 4th book in the David Hunter series... thanks!"
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I love the first 3 of the series, was a bit disappointed by the 4th
Just starting Hollywood Hills: A Novel I've not read the series so this is somewhere in the middle. Hopefully I don't need to read all the others to get this book. It did start off with surfer dude talk which is going over my head. I can only hope that we eventually switch to normal 'California' speak.
Read Sixkill on Memorial Day weekend. If you like Parker's Spenser series, this one is like slipping on an old shoe.This is the last book by Parker, but the series will continue with Ace Atkins as the author. It will be interesting to see how he does.
Merrill Heath
Novels by my father
I'm reading Sunset Express by Sunset Express, an Elvis Cole book. Elvis is hired by the defense team of a man accused of murdering his wife...and complications ensue.
Still Operation Mincemeat for me, somewhere about 100 or so pages in. Well written...love the descriptions and the way the characters are introduced, brief bio, but the interplay and family relationships. One prominent family could have had two spies on opposite sides in the war. One was like 6'3, very patriotic but was unable to serve for physical reasons, and his dream to be a part of the royal air force even if they could have figured a proper sized cockpit for him, his near sighted bottleneck glasses would have disqualified him as a pilot. And 6'3 under an old fashioned desk in the war office? Well along with the others, he had a fantastic imagination, lots of drive and made a major asset to the espionage and intelligence section... Mincemeat was part of the precursor inspiration of James Bond whose author's brother was part of this, too. Fake love affairs with pictures and letters for the Axis spies to ferret out. Consult the top pathologists as to body selection. A cross around the neck would suggest Catholic when found in Spain, less likely for autopsy. No imagination, no apply to this espionage bureau! And they had fun, too...sometimes.
Elli wrote: "Still Operation Mincemeat for me, somewhere about 100 or so pages in. Well written...love the descriptions and the way the characters are introduced, brief bio, but the interplay and family relati..."I'm enjoying it too. I'm about 30% into it. One of these bios that you're talking about had some fellow taking an expedition to Bolivia to search for gold. P.S. It was a failure and he, too, became a novelist. And I'm not sure that I knew that Kim Philby was working in intelligence at that time. So many people with multiple loyalties.
Stefanie, I've only read one or two from Pelecanos but really liked his style. Need to read more of him. Thanks for the tip, Gatorman. Vince, I thought Once Were Cops was a damn good book and a good lesson in how to write anti-heroes -- don't hold back with that tragic flaw, at all!
Elli, I loved Operation Mincemeat and thought it would make a great remake. I've seen the 50s version of Montagu's book The Man Who Never Was -- not bad, decent for the period. Speaking of, I read that Tom Hanks has the rights to McIntyre's Agent ZigZag book about Eddie Chapman. That would be good. Enjoyed the book.
Finished
by Ben Pastor today, and it was an amazing read. It was a psychological pull and tug all the way through. Two deaths to be investigated by Bora, with the German Wehrmacht intelligence, but many deaths occurring in 1939 Poland with the German Army, SD, SS, and other units in power struggles. Pastor is a fine writer. I read her books set in the Ancient Roman Empire and enjoyed them immensely.
Reading Lisa See's Dreams of Joy and still sluggin my way through A visit from the Goon Squad.
Sharon wrote: "Just finished "So Cold the River" by Michael Koryta. First book by this author and got it from the library as it has been so highly praised on a couple of lists I'm on.Anxiously awaiting the arri..."
I saw your comment about Craig Johnson books and checked him out. I liked the first one and I'm getting ready to start the second oneDeath Without Company
Steve wrote: "Stefanie, I've only read one or two from Pelecanos but really liked his style. Need to read more of him. Thanks for the tip, Gatorman. Vince, I thought Once Were Cops was a damn good book and a g..."
Steve, does that movie have any time schedule to come out... Wouldn't that be wonderful!
Elli wrote: "Steve wrote: "Stefanie, I've only read one or two from Pelecanos but really liked his style. Need to read more of him. Thanks for the tip, Gatorman. Vince, I thought Once Were Cops was a damn goo..."
And I'm already enjoying the scenes with Chapman's Bobby the Pig. And the British espionage efforts in decoding in which his toilet habits offended the code translation people who were certain that this constant companion was some kind of shadowy assassin. Oh, I hope that film comes....
Just started The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Amazing writer. His previous book, Shadow of the Wind, was a 5 star book for me.
Just started The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver. God read so far.Also just finished The Suspiciouns of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale. It was an interesting read that was gripping in places but lacking and difficult to remain interested in others. It did leave me slightly disappointed but I'm glad I read it.
I've read Magic Kitten 08. A Glittering Gallop & Double Trouble #4 - Sue Bentley and now re-reading Toast - Nigel Slater
Just finished reading The Letters of Dorothy L. Sayers: 1899-1936: The Making of a Detective Novelist. Lots of great insights into the woman and the writer.
Kim wrote: "Just finished reading The Letters of Dorothy L. Sayers: 1899-1936: The Making of a Detective Novelist. Lots of great insights into the woman and the writer."This woman is one of my favorite writers. I think she is amazing! Perhaps later on I'll read that book! Right now I am so swamped with almost what I can't wait to get my nose into!
Merrill wrote: "Read Sixkill on Memorial Day weekend. If you like Parker's Spenser series, this one is like slipping on an old shoe.This is the last book by Parker, but the series will continue ..."
I liked it and as you say, like slipping on an old shoe. It will stay on my bookshelves to be re-read with the other Parker books.
I will try the continuation and will hope they stand up. However, from past experience, these won't be on my pre-publication 'auto-buy" lists like the Parker books were.
I agree, Sharon. I've never been fond of the idea of someone else picking up another person's series and so Sixkill wll doubtless be my last new Spenser. But I have all of the old ones on the shelf whenever I want to go back to them.
James wrote: "I agree, Sharon. I've never been fond of the idea of someone else picking up another person's series and so Sixkill wll doubtless be my last new Spenser. But I have all of the old on..."Yep ... just like a visit with an old, familiar friend. You know what they're going to say before they say it but you still enjoy the visit.
Elli wrote: "This woman is one of my favorite writers. I think she is amazing! Perhaps later on I'll read that book! Right now I am so swamped with almost what I can't wait to get my nose into! "I know what you mean, Elli. My to-read list is growing at a much faster rate than I can actually read! And I'm with you on DLS - she was an amazing writer and an amazing woman.
Picked up from the Border's sale table - "Bad Things Happen" by Harry Dolen. Never heard of book, or author, but so far, I'm enjoying the heck out of it!
Melki wrote: "Picked up from the Border's sale table - "Bad Things Happen" by Harry Dolen. Never heard of book, or author, but so far, I'm enjoying the heck out of it!"That was a very good book. Looking forward to reading the follow up, Very Bad Men.
finished
and will start with
by douglas preston
Elli wrote: "Kim wrote: "Just finished reading The Letters of Dorothy L. Sayers: 1899-1936: The Making of a Detective Novelist. Lots of great insights into the woman and the writer."
This woman i..."
I've read this too and thought it was very interesting. Must chase down the next "installment":
The Letters of Dorothy L. Sayers: 1937-1943, From Novelist to Playwright
This woman i..."
I've read this too and thought it was very interesting. Must chase down the next "installment":
The Letters of Dorothy L. Sayers: 1937-1943, From Novelist to Playwright
Reading The Restorer, the first in a trilogy by Amanda Stevens,
Hayes wrote: "I've read this too and thought it was very interesting. Must chase down the next "installment"...Being the addict I am, I went online on Saturday night and ordered a second-hand copy of volume 2! You know how it goes, Hayes, yet another book to add to the to-read list!
Kim wrote: "Hayes wrote: "I've read this too and thought it was very interesting. Must chase down the next "installment"...
Being the addict I am, I went online on Saturday night and ordered a second-hand..."
Oh Kim... how I understand you!
Being the addict I am, I went online on Saturday night and ordered a second-hand..."
Oh Kim... how I understand you!
I have now finished 10th Anniversary - James Patterson. I am now reading The Trophy Taker - Lee Weeks.
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I have now finished 10th Anniversary - James Patterson. I am now reading The Trophy Taker - Lee Weeks."What did you think of 10th Anniversary Fiona? I've gone off Patterson recently; I think reading Jeffery Deaver has spoiled me too much and I now expect the same of all my crime fiction!
Currently reading In The Dark by Mark Billingham
Beth wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I have now finished 10th Anniversary - James Patterson. I am now reading The Trophy Taker - Lee Weeks."What did yo..."
It was an ok read chick. I've just read it and never stayed with me long lol, but was good.
Bill wrote: "I just pulled The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø out of my suitcase to read."I've got that to read as well
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Bill wrote: "I just pulled The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø out of my suitcase to read."I've got that to read as well"
Me too...
will start with The Gift by cecelia ahern tonight, no crime/thriller this time. finished The Codex by douglas preston in a day, really liked it
Reading Very Bad Men by Harry Dolan and Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders by Gyles Brandreth. Both are very good.
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It isn't something I would ever want to re-read but it was interesting/different enough that I will see if I can find something else written by the author that I might like better.