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[Teresa]

aprilla wrote: "Bill wrote: "I just finished Deadlock by Iris Johansen. I don't know if anybody else has read it before; I'd be interested to hear what you thought about it. I was tot..."



I loved the first three or four in this series. I love the forensics and recreation of faces and skulls. But when she started dumping so much romance in her books and going off on so many tnagents and forget the forenics I stopped reading.

[T]

True enough, Jon Talton writes for the Seattle Times on economic trends.....Thanks for the tip that he is also an author, I like to check out the local authors!

[Ethan]

I just finished The Postcard Killers by James Patterson. Despite the typical Patterson shortcomings, I really enjoyed reading this one. Now I'm starting Evil at Heart by Chelsea Cain. I was a bit disappointed with the second novel in the series so it will be interesting to see if Cain can redeem herself with this installment.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I am now reading The Translation of the Bones - Francesca Kay

[Susan]

This week I am reading Shelter Me by Juliette Fay, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult, and Evermore by Alyson Noel.

[Tay]

Clare wrote: "I am balancing (trying to!) 'The Black Echo' by Michael Connelly with 'Lye in Wait' by Cricket McRae.... I really enjoy Michael Connelly's writing and compelling hero Harry Bosch..."

You'll love Harry Bosch. He's a no nonsense detective that doesn't take crap from anybody.

[Elli]

I'm really enjoying the anthology, Agents of Treachery. It's a collection of spy stories...short stories by major authors. And my TBR list is growing, too, as I meet some authors that I have not read. I just finished one by James Grady who apparently was an investigative reporter for Jack Anderson, the columnist and Senator Lee Metcalf at the time certain eye poppers were in the process of popping... quite a few of the authors I know, but there are also quite a few I hadn't.... It's rather like a fine author espionage type sampling party with the best presented being a to-sample short story for your introduction and consideration. Otto Penzler is awesome!.

[Marja]

Rebecca wrote: "just finished & here's my review: Dumpster Dying, by Lesley A. Diehl.
Cozy, woman amateur sleuth
Publisher: Oak Tree Press, Taylorville, IL
ISBN: 978-1-51009-006-3
Trade paperback $14.95
Emily Rho..."

I read this, too, and I agree and highly recommend Dumpster Dying. Lesley Diehl also wrote a short story called Murder with All the Trimmings which was terrific. I didn't want it to be a short story. I wanted to keep reading.

[Bill]

Teresa in Ohio wrote: "aprilla wrote: "Bill wrote: "I just finished Deadlock by Iris Johansen. I don't know if anybody else has read it before; I'd be interested to hear what you thought abo..."

aprilla - the plot line was just as you described the standalones.

Teresa in Ohio - I have so many books in my TBR shelves, I just don't see myself taking the time to read any more of her books..

[aprilla]

Bill wrote: "I have so many books in my TBR shelves, I just don't see myself taking the time to read any more of her books....."

Yep, I feel the same Bill. Unless I hear (on a group like this) that the books are going to suit me I'm done with IJ. I read six of the Eve Duncan series, honestly enjoying the first three and hoping through the others, wishing I could like them. Before during but not after the ED series I read eight stand alone novels and enjoyed two of these (Dark Summer and The Search).
Life's too short, pockets too thin, I won't be buying more :)

[Jill H.]

This is not a mystery book but a book about mysteries....the history of the detective story. Haycraft whose life was devoted to the mystery story goes into detail about the authors of the "golden age". He has very definite opinions about who was a good author and who was not. It is a lot of fun and gives you an inside look at our favorite genre.

byHoward Haycraft

[☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer)]

I just received this ARC, Hunted. It is scheduled to be released Sept 15. I will share my thoughts when I am finished.

[Susan]

I just started Deadly Defiance by William Manchee. It is really good so far. I haven't read this author before.

[James]

Clare wrote: "I am balancing (trying to!) 'The Black Echo' by Michael Connelly with 'Lye in Wait' by Cricket McRae.... I really enjoy Michael Connelly's writing and compelling hero Harry Bosch..."

I think that The Black Echo is a great introduction to a series that just keeps getting better from that point on.

[Theweebarrell]

reading 'Pet Cemetary' by Stephen King, & Flesh House by Stuart Macbride

[B.]

Hugh wrote: "Excited to be starting next--hope it lives up to the hype."

Hugh, I really have enjoyed the two books in Alex Berenson's John Wells series that I have read. Yes, Wells is yet another CIA agent/hero, but he is very compelling with a lot of personal issues that made him a lot more human to me than the average fictional superspy. It's a great read--the third in the series is on my shelf to be read. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

[Stacy]

I just finished Killer’s Wedge by Ed McBain and I’ve started High Heels are Murder by Elaine Viets.

Stacy Verdick Case

[Terri]

I am reading Strong Enough to Die by Jon Land...enjoying it very much!

[Elizabeth]

Just waiting for Drink With The Devil by Jack Higgins # 5. Any comments if they should be read in order? Or any comments at all?

[Steffi]

started with The Keeper of Lost Causes by jussi adler-olsten today....great so far (half way through already again)

[Benjamin]

I've just started Ben Coes' new one, Coup d'Etat. It looks like it will be a worthy sequel to Power Down which was a marvelous debut thriller. Methinks Ben Coes is an author to watch in the thriller novel field.

[Diane S ☔]

Reading The Traitor's Emblem and am really liking it.

[☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer)]

I received an ARC of Waking Hours. I am about 40% done and so far it's really good. It's about a ritualistic murder in East Salem, a forensic psychologist and a successful, retired, sexy football star. I will post a review on goodreads and on my blog early next week.
http://kimbathecaffeinatedbookreviewe...

[Bill]

Just finished Dressed for Death by Donna Leon, which I loved. It wasn't the first Commissario Brunetti I'd read, but it's the first of the series and introduces the series very well and gets you interested in the characters, the locale, the intrigue. Excellent. I'm just starting To Kill a Mockingbird, my all-time favourite book, but which is due for a reread and Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger, which after a few short pages, already has me hooked. Hope it continues that way.

[T]

Hey Bill, I enjoyed "Her Fearful Symmetry" also! Brother didn't find it to his liking, may have even given up on it, but I thought it was a fun read.

[Gatorman]

My wife read Symmetry and loved it.

[Martina]

Stefanie wrote: "started with The Keeper of Lost Causes by jussi adler-olsten "

I LOVED that book! It was the best read I've had this year by far. A definite future choice for my Mystery Book Group...

[Steffi]

Martina wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "started with The Keeper of Lost Causes by jussi adler-olsten "

I LOVED that book! It was the best read I've had this year by far. A definite future choice for my..."

I already finished it, it was great I agree. just got a half minus point from me because I had the right intention from the beginning.

[Jill H.]

Am getting ready to read:
by M. William Phelps. I think someone in this thread recommended it. I looked at some of the reviews and they are mixed. We will see.

[Cathleen]

Kimberly wrote: "I received an ARC of Waking Hours. I am about 40% done and so far it's really good. It's about a ritualistic murder in East Salem, a forensic psychologist and a successful, retired,..."

That sounds intriguing--a "good read," for sure. :)

[Diane S ☔]

Really enjoyed The Traitor's Emblem the book moved quickly and it was very interesting. Have now started which is a sequel to Old City Hall: A Novel which I liked.

[Jan C]

Jill wrote: "Am getting ready to read:
by M. William Phelps. I think someone in this thr..."

I started that today. Not very far in but it looks good so far.

[Kim]

I finally finished Sara Paretsky's latest offering Body Work. I was very disappointed. After reading the VI Warshawski series for more than half my life, I think I've reached the end of the road.

[James]

Diane wrote: "Finished The Killer Is Dying: A Novel filled with Sallis's usual bleak scenarios. But so well written, brilliant scene setting and unusual characters, plus he can tell a story and h..."

I'm anxious to get to this one; I've really enjoyed his earlier books, especially Drive.

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Looking forward to The Killer Is Dying: A Novel too. Did I hear that Drive was being made into a movie?

[Elli]

Saw Eric Ambler's Cause for Alarm on one of the display shelves at the library yesterday. Looked like one I hadn't read, so I picked it up. And am really enjoying it! Easily reminds me why Ambler has been one of my favorites!

[T]

Finished GM Ford's Red Tide last night and started Linda Fairstein's Hell Gate

[Elli]

Finished Cause for Alarm and will start my #5 Commissario Brunetti by Donna Leon.

[Bill]

Gatorman wrote: "My wife read Symmetry and loved it."

T wrote: "Hey Bill, I enjoyed "Her Fearful Symmetry" also! Brother didn't find it to his liking, may have even given up on it, but I thought it was a fun read."

Thanks for the comments. I'm enjoying so far. The story and characters are being introduced and developed nicely.

[Jannene]

The Surgeon

I'm reading the above book. I bought the entire book series bundle from B & N. The book is pretty good so far, on page 70.

[Dorie]

I whipped through the P.B. Ryan historical mystery series and am sad to have finished the last one A Bucket of Ashes. Great series.

I've started , the newest book by the always great William Kent Krueger.

[Jerry]

Just finished my first Lucas Davenport mystery (Rules of Prey)
and I'm sorry to say I liked it because now I have 21 new books on my TBR list.

[T]

Jerry: don't forget the Virgil Flowers series from John Sandford, too. :-) Enjoy!

[Jerry]

T wrote: "Jerry: don't forget the Virgil Flowers series from John Sandford, too. :-) Enjoy!"

Oh great! Thanks a lot! lol :-)

[T]

Jerry wrote: "T wrote: "Jerry: don't forget the Virgil Flowers series from John Sandford, too. :-) Enjoy!"

Oh great! Thanks a lot! lol :-)"

Happy to add to your list!

If you haven't checked them out, you might also take a peek at Ridley Pearson's Lou Boldt series....those are his older ones....Seattle cop stories....

[Beth]

I read quite a diverse set of books in August and enjoyed them all:

An Elevated View: Colorado Writers on Writing (an excellent essay anthology)
Carte Blanche
On the Wrong Track
Quick Service (a hoot and a half!)
Heaven's Keep

...and I'm currently reading
The Roald Dahl Omnibus: Perfect Bedtime Stories for Sleepless Nights, an excellent collection of faintly creepy short stories.

[Toni]

Another James Sallis fan here. I read Cypress Grove a couple of months ago and was wowed.

I've just started Jamie Freveletti's Running From the Devil. I'm hooked. She's been on my TBR list for awhile--for good reason, I'm finding.

[Robyn]

I just finished The Grave Tattoo. I love Val McDermid!

[Steve]

I just started Lumen by Ben Pastor. In 1939, in Nazi-occupied Poland, a American priest from Chicago and a German army captain investigate a nun's death. It's good so far with well-drawn characters.

I also recently read and reviewed The Quest for Anna Klein by Thomas H. Cook, about a would-be American spy who, starting in WWII, spends a lifetime tracking down the woman he longs for — and must avenge. I liked the second half of the book but the first half can be slow going for some. It does a good job of showing the tough costs of pursuing vengeance.

[Steffi]

just started with Beat the Reaper by josh bazell