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[Elizabeth]

Reading Not Lost Forever for a group. Horrific true crime but the first 100 pages give the history of the Cal wine Country ,Santa Rosa, Sonoma, or what Jack London referred to as "The Valley of the Moon." Many believe that the area has been cursed? Hopefully I will not even get to the actual crime.

[Donna]

Finished The Boy in the Suitcase just in time for an author event at our local bookstore with authors. Very interesting ladies and the conversation was lots of fun. I liked the book but I did think it jumped around a bit at the beginning and I was a bit confused until all the threads and motives became clearer. Terrific ending. I did not see that coming.

[Elizabeth]

Just finishing "Gone Girl". Fantastic read!!!!!

[Aoibhínn]

I just finished by Stephen King earlier today and I absolutely loved it. I'm a huge fan of Stephen King and The Green Mile has got to be one of the best novels he has ever written. In fact, it's one of the best novels I have ever read in my entire life. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down! It is very beautifully written and extremely moving at times. The plot is original, gripping and heart-breaking. I'd give this book more than five stars if I could! My full review is here.

Now I'm about to start by Shirley Jackson.

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

I'm reading The Torso

[Aoibhínn]

Earlier, I finished reading by Shirley Jackson. I was disappointed by this book to be honest. I felt the novel did not live up to the reputation it has gotten. I just felt like it was missing something. Plus I disliked all the characters and the strange dialogue between them really annoyed me. This is one novel where the movie, or in this case movies, are better than the book. My full review is here.

Next I'm going to read by Anne Rice.

[Olivier]

Re-reading Craig Johnson's books - The Cold Dish, Kindness goes unpunished. Brilliant characters and setting. One of my favourite writers at the moment

[Sharon, Moderator]

Finally...the first Harry Hole...The Bat. Yipee.....

[Maj]

Kenneth wrote: "I read around the world. Andrea Camilleri in Italy all 12 books so far. I've read a lot of Scandinavian mysteries, being one of the moderators, we've got 242 books on crime (Scandinavian and Nord..."

Have you tried? Philip Kerr,Jonathan Rabb and David Downing(Berlin/Germany/WW2)Matt Beynon Rees(Middle East)Martin Walker(Bruno,Chief of police,France)Tana French(Ireland)

[Ken]

I haven't read Rabb or Rees yet. Thanks for the info.

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I want to read Gone Girl. I've never tried Anne Rice.

[Elizabeth]

Just watched The Hunt for Red October and now want to read the book again. Sean Connery was fabulous.

[Sharon, Moderator]

Just completed with full enjoyment Louise Penny The Beautiful Mystery in the wilds of Quebec. Excellent read and look fwd to time to start her inspector Gamache series from the start as see she is just completing her new book. Nathaniel Parker currently filming one of her books....he should make a good Gamache.

Huge news....REBUS is back, out 8 November, Standing in Another Mans Grave. Ian Ranking joins up Rebus and Fox! Pre ordered iBookstore. Thanks Ian Rankin.

Reading and taking my time doing so, The Bat, Jo Nesbo's first Harry Hole book. I recognize the writing I enjoyed so much in the early HH books and look forward to number two The Cockroaches being translated and out early next year.

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I'm not reading a World mystery at the moment. Looking for good titles. I hear Mankell is good. I've never tried him. Looking for recommendations.

[Angela]

Go for it!! I love Henning Mankell, I have read almost all of his books and they are a wonderful read.
Loved "the Italian shoes" and "Depths"

[Olivier]

Yes, 'The Italian shoes' has a beautiful opening; also like the island setting in 'Depths' + that it's historical. Very different from the 'Wallander' books. If you want crime thrillers, maybe try Firewall or One Step Behind

[Aoibhínn]

Earlier today, I finished reading by Anne Rice. The Witching Hour is an extremely long novel, 1207 pages, but don't let that put you off reading as once you open the first page you soon find yourself completely absorbed in the chilling tale of the Mayfair Witches. This novel has a spellbinding, engrossing, well-written tale with complex and mysterious characters. There are plenty of compelling twists and turns in the plot to keep you interested and the suspense is drawn out to perfection. The novel is completely unpredictable, I found the ending to be quite a shock! My full review can be found here.

Now, I'm about to start by Washington Irving and by Mary Shelley.

[Baku]

Demon Hunters: Desires of the Flesh

[Donna]

I have both The Keeper of Lost Causes and Mortal Causes going now. Both terrific.

[Aoibhínn]

Earlier I finished reading by Mary Shelley. This novel turned out to be nothing like what I was expecting. I was expecting a generic horror story about a monster but what I got was so much more complex, it's actually quite a philosophical story really. I was extremely surprised and impressed by the actual story itself. I really enjoyed this book and I'm happy I finally got around to reading this classic. My full review is here.

I'm planning to read by Janet Evanovich next.

[Valerie]

Just finished Zoo City which is an urban fantasy murder mystery mix. I enjoyed the main character very much and hope to see her in future books.

[Sharon, Moderator]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/...

This is an exceptional tour of crime writing.....

[[deleted user]]

Over the weekend I finished The Cutting Season by Attica Locke The Cutting Season. Now I'm reading a book for review. It's published by Bethany House. "A Hidden Truth" by Judith Miller is the title and authorA Hidden Truth.

[[deleted user]]

I might like Zoo City. Never heard the title.

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Sharon, thank you for the link.

[Aoibhínn]

I finished reading by Janet Evanovich this morning. Stephanie's adventures still make me laugh after 11 novels. There are so many hilarious and witty scenes in this book. But I have to admit I was a bit annoyed by Stephanie in this book. I just wish she'd finally choose between Joe Morelli and Ranger! http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I'm reading by Kate Morton.

[Zoe and the Edge]

I'm reading The Gray Man and it takes place all over Europe. It's really exciting! =)

[Sharon, Moderator]

Just out today and downloaded pre order on iBook....why is there never an iBook selection edition to switch to...?

Ian Rankin. Standing in Another Man's Grave.

Just watched this weeks Imagine BBC one last night which followed Rankin through the year of creating this book. Such fun to what the musings and creative process.

[Kath]

Currently reading and I love it. I needed a bit of a break from all the mystery/crime novels. I have read everything by Indridason, Fossum, Asa Larsson, Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ake Edwardson, Hakan Nesser, Stuart MacBride, Ken Bruen, Stuart Kaminsky, Jeff Lindsay, and am working my way through Ruth Rendell.

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

Sharon, I'll need to find that episode. It sounds interesting.
I'm for once reading a non-thriller/non-procedural. American Desperado: My Life--From Mafia Soldier to Cocaine Cowboy to Secret Government Asset so at hating the main guy. Funny, I'd like him as a fictional guy, but as a memoir of someone that exist it's so far creepy. After I finish that, I think time for some more old fashioned Nordic crime again...

[Susan]

For a terrific story and excellent writing, read Voices in a Salt Lagoon by http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/....

Set in Vietnam after the fall of Saigon in 1975, it's the poignant story of a young South Vietnamese man and the woman he loved and lost. See more at http://www.amazon.com/VOICES-IN-SALT-...

[Sharon, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "Sharon, I'll need to find that episode. It sounds interesting.
I'm for once reading a non-thriller/non-procedural. American Desperado: My Life--From Mafia Soldier to Cocaine Cowboy to Secret Govern..."

It should be on BBC iPlayer I think...or perhaps look to see if re run. I had recorded and only watched it the night before release of the book...woke up to download to book and growl.....wish I could just shut the door and read it and enjoy but too busy. Mind you, I also want to take my time and savor it as it has been awhile since Exit Music.
Also coming....
And as an added bonus for our Ian Rankin week, here's the cover of our TV Tie-in edition of Doors Open! Doors Open will be reaching our screens on ITV on the 23rd of December, featuring Stephen Fry!

Sorry would not copy.....but worth looking out for IMO.

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I'm reading A HIDDEN TRUTH by JUDITH MILLER. It takes place in the AMANA COLONIES. The colonies are in Iowa.A Hidden Truth

[Aoibhínn]

I've finished reading by Kate Morton today. I thought it was beautifully written with just enough twists and turns to keep the reader interested. It was obviously very well researched - I loved the WW2 bits. Those scenes were so vivid that I felt I was actually there! I found the pace of the novel, especially in the first half, to be rather slow. I thought the author spent too much time describing the various settings in the novel. It got really tiresome in places but the pace does pick up again in the second half. I loved the ending! The twist at the end completely surprised me. I wasn't expecting that! I'm usually quite good at predicting what's going to happen next in novels but that twist was a huge surprise!
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Now I'm a couple of chapters into by Karen Kingsbury.

[Aoibhínn]

I finished reading by Karen Kingsbury last night and I really disappointed with it. The plot was very predictable, irritatingly repetitive, contrived and not very well-written. The concept of the story was interesting but the author is not a good enough writer to pull it off. This novel was simply too formulaic, too sweet, too predictable, too simplistic, too everything I don't like. The entire novel had that 'la-la-land' feel to it.
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Today I've started reading by Stef Penney.

[Kath]

I took a bit of a break from Scandinavian crime thrillers to read some non-fic, am reading a chapter here and there of "Mother" by Maxim Gorky, and today finished an Inspector Wexford novel by Ruth Rendell. But I cannot stay away from the land of the midnight sun, it seems, and so I just started Until Thy Wrath Be Past by Asa Larsson. Next up will be Moscow Noir by Natalia Smirnova.

[DJ =^^=]

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

Ooh, Moscow noir sounds delicious.
I just finished Sail of Stone, Åke Edwardson's inspector Winter never lets me down. A bit like a Swedish version of Guido Brunetti, but somehow with less boring life around him. Brilliant characters, complex plots, enough action, strong sense of place and history bits, and a thick atmosphere. Just what I need. :)

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I'm reading When It Rains by Tyora Moody. It's a mystery. It takes place in Charleston.

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

Sail of Stone was really good. I sent it to my mother-in-law as I don't think she's tried Edwardson before. Not just because she's a fan of good crime books (and I like trying to find some good stuff she hasn't read yet), but also because that book is set for half of the book in the beautiful parts of Scotland, and that's where she went on her honeymoon.
Now after a not-so-stisfactory read by a popular author, time for proper crime again. Rakkaudesta kuolemaan, by a Finnish apparently popular author. Of course not available in English, but I just discovered I had got this book from someone on the last trip in Europe, so if I read it this week, I can pass the book after reading it to some other local Finn as the biggest annual meet is on the weekend. International books are rare to come by here (especially in rare languages), so I'll be more than happy to pass most books to others to read. (I think the only few exceptions to that, so staying on my shelves now, would be two of Jim's books that are not published in English, and a Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna, in Finnish, as it's such a great classic). So far not sure how impressed I'm with the book, as it always takes a while to switch to reading in Finnish (it just seems such odd as a language, and there's always the things that one just does not say in that language etc).

[Anna, Moderator & Founder]

And I'm totally enjoying a UK print of The Bat, the first Harry Hole book by Jo Nesbø. The first Harry book, the one that started it all. Before all the Norwegian serial killers and bad stuff got him. The fresh Harry, in Australia. So far loving it.
Cockroaches aka Harry Hole #2 isn't out in English yet, but I might have to find a way to get past that :)
It feels bizarre to finally meet the detective when he first was in the series. The curse of the translated books I guess...

[Sharon, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "And I'm totally enjoying a UK print of The Bat, the first Harry Hole book by Jo Nesbø. The first Harry book, the one that started it all. Before all the Norwegian serial killers and bad stuff got h..."

I enjoyed it too Anna, especially as HH refers to hs time and case in Oz frequently in all the other books. It was nice to finally ave the story. Quite a case it was too! Look fwd to Cockroaches. Should be out soon. IMO it was interesting to know that HH was always a rogue and easy to the booze or drugs. I posted a recent interview with JN on Nordic noir under his link...worth a read.

[Marjie]

Daniel Silva's The Kill Artist, have just finished The Confessor as well as others in the series. Simply enthralled with this series.

[Alejandrina]

Just finished The Potter's Field by Andrea Camilleri. As usual, a great read and sharp wit.

[Alejandrina]

Started on The Brutal Telling, by Louse Penny.

[Ken]

You would like Alexander Campion, and Martin Walker both have lived in France. Plus Cara Black writes about France.

[Susan]

Just finished Three Stations, an Arkady Rinko novel by Martin Cruz Smith. I generally love his books, but have to say there are several others I liked better. Anyone else read it?

[Allison]

Currently reading Invisible Murder- a Danish thriller and follow-up to The Boy in the Suitcase. Very good Authors Agnete Friis and Lene Kaaberbol.

[Susan]

Allison wrote: "Currently reading Invisible Murder- a Danish thriller and follow-up to The Boy in the Suitcase. Very good Authors Agnete Friis and Lene Kaaberbol."
I read and enjoyed it too, but I've seen others who didn't. Just goes to show, you can't please everyone.

[Sharon, Moderator]

Started The Retribution but left it for now as I did to want two UK in a row. So happily into A Death in Valencia, Jason Webster iBook and paper still working on Sarah Dunant's Sacred Hearts.