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[Elli]

Am finding alot of interest in John Lawton. Inspector Troy is a British Scotland Yard agent in WWII. Setting is during the heavy city bombing. At least in Black Out. And are those pages turning! Seems to have all the elements I like making up his storytelling. Also have Old Flame home and will follow it next.

[Douglas]

just finished Devil Colony by James Rollins... finding it hard to keep with Rainbow 6 by Tom Clancy...may switch to something faster Andy McNab

[Caroline]

just started Fallen-karin Slaughter really good won't be long till this is finished! looking for something else!

[Monica]

Bill wrote: "Monica, I sort of feel the same way as you. The Janeway series isn't my favourite mystery series; I much prefer Donna Leon's Brunetti books or David Rotenberg's Zhang Fong stories for example, but at the same time I enjoy the Janeway books too. I like the whole antique/ used book experience. The last one I read, The Bookman's Promise was about following the trail of Sir Richard Burton's voyages in America around the time of the Civil War. Oddly enough, shortly after reading, I came across originals of Sir Richard Burton's biography written by his wife. Unfortunately, they were a bit too expensive for my budget, but it was neat tying the two together. The Janeway stories are always worth a read. :0)

Bill, I am so with you on the Donna Leon books...I hope she never stops writing! I've not tried David Rotenberg but have him on my list now...thanks :)

[aprilla]

Caroline wrote: "just started Fallen-karin Slaughter really good won't be long till this is finished! looking for something else!"

Fallen is the newest of her books, if you haven't read the earlier books Georgia and Will Trent series are good and so is Grant County (the earliest series) though I prefered the later of these...
If you are at the end of KS books Lisa Gardner's DD Warren series is one I really enjoyed or maybe stand-alones? Try Linwood Barclay. Those are some of my picks so far this year.

[Caroline]

thank you aprilla, i've read all karin's books and Lisa Gardener!

[aprilla]

Caroline wrote: "thank you aprilla, i've read all karin's books and Lisa Gardener!"

Then we are in the same boat! LOL

[Caroline]

I will find something, i never stick lol. Have you read Val McDermid, she'd really good!!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished A Lesson in Secrets. Nice little mystery.

[aprilla]

Susanna wrote: "Just finished A Lesson in Secrets. Nice little mystery."

Only the first Lindsay Gordon, Report for Murder, it was ok... should I try more in the series or try a stand-alone? I've been considering Michael Marshall, I hear good things but have never read any of his... so many choices!

[T]

Reading my first Cody McFadyen - out of order, again....

[Mary]

aprilla wrote: "Caroline wrote: "just started Fallen-karin Slaughter really good won't be long till this is finished! looking for something else!"

Fallen is the newest of her books, if you haven't read the earl..."
After I read Karin Slaughter, I read Mo Hayder, Lisa Gardner and Richard Montanari, also, you might like Jack Kerley and Alex Kava.

[Mary]

T wrote: "Reading my first Cody McFadyen - out of order, again...."

Loved his books, you do need Book 1., to follow the series.

[Diane S ☔]

Reading Mark Billingham's Bloodline. Has anyone else read his Thorne series?

[Mary]

Just finished In the Woods, now wondering if I will read Faithful Place, or should I read Sacrifice

[Elli]

Am definitely enjoying my John Lawton Black Out. Somehow it's not going to take long to finish it, and I'm not going to feel the least bit guilty about taking the time to curl up on the recliner and doing so!

[Kim]

Mary wrote: "Just finished In the Woods, now wondering if I will read Faithful Place, or should I read Sacrifice"

Mary, if you haven't read it already, I would read The Likeness before Faithful Place. It is probably one of the most implausible novels I've ever read (big call, I know!) but it's a page turner and it introduces Faithful Place's central character.

[Mary]

Kim wrote: "Mary wrote: "Just finished In the Woods, now wondering if I will read Faithful Place, or should I read Sacrifice"

Mary, if you haven't read it already, ..."

I went with Faithful Place after all, and I do remember from "In the Woods" that Frank Mackey was Cassies former boss. I don't have The Likeness picked up yet, I wish I'd asked this question sooner and I would have held off on starting reading Faithful Place. However, I am well into it now and it's pretty good. I'm going to get "The Likeness", a.s.a.p.

[Steffi]

finished The Book of the Dead by preston/child this morning, was a good read. going to start with Sweetheart by chelsea cain

[Dorie]

Diane wrote: "Reading Mark Billingham's Bloodline. Has anyone else read his Thorne series?"

I have, Diane. It's one of my favorite series. Each book seems better than the one before. Unfortunately they have been hard to get here in the U.S. But now that Billingham is with Mulholland Books that should be fixed. I first heard of him recommended on Michael Connelly's forum. Really great series, and I love his friendship with Hendricks.

[Barbara]

I'm readingButter Safe Than Sorry by Tamar Myers; it comes complete with recipes for those who like that sort of book.

[Wachick65]

I'm reading "The Map of Time", by Felix J. Palma. This is triolgy and is quite different from many other reads. It's interesting but too long and somewhat repeditive. Wondering what others thought of this one.

[Linda]

Melanie wrote: "I am currently reading In the Woods and am having a hard time getting through it. I thought the premise was very interesting however I find myself wanting to get past everything just ..."

Hi Melanie, it is really slow in the beginning, it does get better, or maybe I should say more interesting once you get further into the book. Hang in there if you can.

[Linda]

Rhonda wrote: "Breaking Silence
by Linda Castillo ..the third in a series and it's an incredible read, thrilling, haunting..The review in new york journal of books really does the book justice:
http://tinyurl.com..."

Hi Rhonda, I just finished listening to Sworn to Silence & Pray for Silence. I enjoyed both of these books, will probably listen to book 3 in a month or so - I have other books in the lineup before I can get back to Linda Castillio, but she is a enjoyable new author for me.

[Linda]

aprilla wrote: "Caroline wrote: "just started Fallen-karin Slaughter really good won't be long till this is finished! looking for something else!"

Fallen is the newest of her books, if you haven't read the earl..."

Love Linwood Barclay!!!!

[Elli]

Finished John Lawton's Black Out. And I think I've found another author I really like!

[Deanne]

Finished Underworld by Hill, first one of his books I've read and really enjoyed.

[Sharon]

Linda wrote: "Rhonda wrote: "Breaking Silence
by Linda Castillo ..the third in a series and it's an incredible read, thrilling, haunting..The review in new york journal of books really does the book justice:
h..."

I'm looking forward to this. Read the first two, although I'm starting to get frustrated with the emphasis on the personal/emotional difficulties both of the main characters are dealing with. I find myself thinking "So get OVER it already and get on with the job!"

I suspect the third book will be a 'make or break' for me for the series ...

[Steffi]

finished Sweetheart by chelsea cain today, it was a good read but the main character archie is really annoying me

[aprilla]

Started Michael Marshal, Straw Men so far so good and I have that feeling... that it's going to be really good :)
Update... quite disappointed. Found the story hard to believe in and by the end I was nearly laughing. Guess this series is not for me, ah well.

[Pamela]

Just finished reading Midnight Fear by Leslie Tentler. What a great book. Fast paced mystery with a little romance thrown in.

[Diane S ☔]

Dorie wrote: "Diane wrote: "Reading Mark Billingham's Bloodline. Has anyone else read his Thorne series?"

I have, Diane. It's one of my favorite series. Each book seems better than the one befo..."

I agree I really like this series also and agree that the banter and relationship between he and his partner keep these books very interesting. This one has alot in it about Thorne and Louise's realtionship.

[Diane S ☔]

Just started another series I have read for a long time. Really like the characters.

[Kim]

I've started reading Tess Gerritsen's The Silent Girl for no better reason than my daughter bought it to read on a flight home from overseas and then passed it on to me. It's been sitting on my bedroom floor for a couple of weeks and reading it seemed easier than finding a place for it on a bookshelf. It's ok so far, but I suspect it's not one of Gerritsen's best.

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Kim wrote: "It's been sitting on my bedroom floor for a couple of weeks..."

lol! *sigh*

I think my husband is about to divorce me because of all the books on the floor...

[Kim]

Hayes wrote: "I think my husband is about to divorce me because of all the books on the floor..."

I hear you, Hayes. Mine certainly has just cause to divorce me for the same reason. Tell him it's caused by a rare medical condition for which you need support and empathy...

There's a fireplace in our bedroom, on the hearth of which are a number of piles of books, busily collecting dust. You'd think I could choose a book to read from the bottom of one of the piles. Or maybe go back and pick something languishing on my TBR list. But no, I have to pick up some random book which has only been in my possession for a couple of weeks!

[aprilla]

Kim wrote: "I've started reading Tess Gerritsen's The Silent Girl for no better reason than my daughter bought it to read on a flight home from overseas and then passed it on to m..."

I've just begun listening to The Surgeon with the intention of reading through the series, maybe The Silent Girl is better read in order? Is it part of the series, not familiar, I must go look ... OK, it's #9. So maybe it's better when read in order, I'll keep that in mind :)

[Kim]

aprilla wrote: "I've just begun listening to The Surgeon with the intention of reading through the series, maybe The Silent Girl is better read in order? For when I get to it I'm hoping so anyway..."

I think it is probably best to read Gerritsen's books in order. That's probably true of most contemporary crime fiction writers who almost invariably have a series "arc" running through their novels. It's a bit tedious, unless you find a new author and can have the fun of a marathon. Otherwise you're stuck with having to wait a year or 18 months between instalments!

[aprilla]

Kim wrote: "aprilla wrote: "I've just begun listening to The Surgeon with the intention of reading through the series, maybe The Silent Girl is better read in order? For when I get to it I'm hoping so anyway....."

Oh I love the marathon of a series in order! And I have the patience to wait and gather LOL Even in series I'm pretty current in I'll wait to have two or three books to read in a row. There are so many books I want to get to this isn't really a problem.

I did have a mission at one stage to form a list of series which have the last and final book already written. Trilogys are easy, if there's three books they're done! Others go on soooo long between next books... I had done some searching but didn't get anywhere.
Anyone know of such a list? Do authors even know if they are finished a series I wonder? Not always I guess.
Hmm, maybe I sould suggest this at fictfact.com I did

[Kim]

aprilla wrote: "I did have a mission at one stage to form a list of series which have the last and final book already written. Trilogys are easy, if there's three books they're done! Others go on soooo long between next books... I had done some searching but didn't get anywhere.

Anyone know of such a list? Do authors even know if they are finished a series I wonder? Not always I guess. ..."

One way of doing it, I guess, is to read books by novelists who are no longer with us. I recently re-read all of the novels of Dorothy L Sayers, in order. She is one of my very favourite writers and having a Sayers marathon was such a joy!

[aprilla]

Kim wrote: "One way of doing it, I guess, is to read books by novelists who are no longer with us. I recently re-read all of the novels of Dorothy L Sayers, in order. She is one of my very favourite writers and having a Sayers marathon was such a joy! ..."

That's a plan, lots of research ahead!

[Mohammed]

I read Out on the Cutting Edge by Lawrence Block. It was the 7th Matt Scudder book and im on the 8th book now A Ticket to the Boneyard. Matt is such original voice that just reading about his everyday life, walking around NYC is such a pleasure.

I read the books in my 11 hour night shift work and nothing makes the night go faster than Scudder ;)

[Deanne]

Dorie
Love Billingham, Haven't read the latest but started with Sleepy Head, brilliant.
The series has been made into a Tv series under the title Thorne, so far it's the first two books, Sleepyhead and Scaredy Cat, but hope they make more.

[Mary]

Caroline wrote: "just started Fallen-karin Slaughter really good won't be long till this is finished! looking for something else!"

I recently read The Chemistry of Death by Simon Beckett. It's a great read and it's a series. A murder/mystery set in a small village in Norfolk.

[Diane S ☔]

Mary wrote: "Caroline wrote: "just started Fallen-karin Slaughter really good won't be long till this is finished! looking for something else!"

I recently read The Chemistry of Death by Simon Beck..."

One of my favorite newer series.

[Dorie]

Deanne wrote: "The series has been made into a Tv series under the title Thorne, so far it's the first two books, Sleepyhe..."

I look forward to seeing these, but unfortunately they are not available in the U.S. Not even on DVD. Grrrr. So very frustrating.

[Deanne]

Available on amazon UK Dorie.

[Gatorman]

Lee wrote: "Up next.."

Hey, Lee, great book, should I assume you read The Straw Men first? Just finished his new one, , and it was fantastic. Even ties in the Straw Men books.

[Gatorman]

aprilla wrote: "Started Michael Marshal, Straw Men so far so good and I have that feeling... that it's going to be really good :)
Update... quite disappointed. Found the story hard to believe in and..."

Sorry to hear that, Aprilla. I read the whole trilogy and loved it. Hey, different strokes, right?

[Gatorman]

Just finished and loved it, a 5-star read. Now into Never Look Away: A Thriller and it's very good so far.