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[Susan]

Just when I was thinking that nothing could be creepier than Peter Robinson's Friend Of The Devil (Inspector Banks, #17)I started Sarah Dunant's Mapping the Edge, a suspenseful tale whose precedents are Poe, Henry James and the latest exploitation flick.

[Michael]

by James Webb. Story about an important part of our history. Just starting

[Barbara]

I finished Murder on the Run by Medora Sale. In this story, a serial killer is targeting young women and detective John Sanders is trying to catch him. The story is told partly from the killer's point of view and partly from the police point of view. The killer's motivation is not clear though he seems to become more and more psychotic as the story progresses. Also, copycat perps take advantage of the situation to target women they want to get rid of. The story was kind of tedious and confusing. I would not recommend this book.

[Kendra]

Reading Jeffery Deaver's new book Roadside Crosses. I'd recommend so far reading it, but only if you've read Jeffery Deaver before. Very factual like all of his books-- this time about kinetics mostly, as the main character Kathryn Dance is an expert at it (body language).

[Ruth]

The Devil's Company: A Novel by David Liss ~ just getting started, but loving it!

[Barbara]

Have you seen the HBO series "True Blood". Lots of nifty vampires in that show.


Melodie wrote: "Mike wrote: "
Just starting this well talked about novel. Looking forward to an interesting read."

I love all the Twilight books.......well, maybe not BREAKING DAWN so..."

[Barbara]

I finished Exit Music by Ian Rankin. This might be the last case for Scottish DI John Rebus who retires after investigating cases involving the deaths of a dissident Russian poet and a Scottish sound engineer. Thrown into the mix is a vicious attack on Rebus's long time nemesis Big Ger Cafferty - for which Rebus becomes a suspect. The story has all the usual interesting characters that make up Rebus's world. A good read. I'll be sorry if this is the last we see of DI Rebus.

[Kathy]

I'm currently reading The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, a non-fiction book by Erik Larson. It is fascinating, so much history. It is written in a narrative style that establishes this book as a mystery read, albeit a non-fiction.

[Ruth]

Kathy wrote: "I'm currently reading The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, a non-fiction book by Erik Larson. It is fascinating, so much history. ..."

Oh, I remember reading a good review of that when it was first released. I'll add to the TBR Mount. Thanks

[Kathy]

Ruth, my sister-in-law is almost finished with it and says it is so interesting all the way through. I've had some more positive feedback from it on goodreads, too. I'm only 100 pages in, but it is fascinating.

[Melodie]

Barbara wrote: "Have you seen the HBO series "True Blood". Lots of nifty vampires in that show.


Melodie wrote: "Mike wrote: "
Just starting this well talked about novel. Looking forward..."

Oh, you bet!! I'm glued to my chair at 7PM on Sunday night when it's on! I record them all on my DVR so I can watch them whenever I want after the season's over and before the DVDs come out.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I liked Devil in the White City - it was a good read.

[Kim]

I'm reading

Not exactly a mystery, or maybe it is? it's a new author to me, and a new genre, more like a science fiction mystery?

whatever it is, I'm enjoying it :)

[Nancy]

I just started "Look Again" by Lisa Scottoline I think I'm going to like it. The first one of her books that I've read.

[Kim]

I found Dirty Blondelast week and the first few pages sounded good. I think I'll like her too when I get around to reading it...LOL

[Ruth]

Kim wrote: "I found Dirty Blondelast week and the first few pages sounded good. I think I'll like her too when I get around to reading it...LOL"

I read a Scottoline book a long while ago. It came across OK. But she's very successful and I think I should try again. I must try to remember to try and read 2 books before i give up on an author.

[Kim]

I've learned with some books if it doesn't hit you right away, wait a while, read something else, and go back. Sometimes it's not the "right time."

[Kim]

Mike wrote: "
After reading this medical thriller I never want to go to a hospital again. This deals with medical malpractice, transplants, hospital intrege and buying a person's way ..."


it's only fiction...

[Linda]

I have also learned that the timing has to be right for reading some books. At times I not in the mood for a particular book because it is too similar to what I have been reading and I need a change. The downfall of reading a lot I guess.

[Jim]

BLACK AND BLUE by Rankin

as always good - I have read a lot of his Rebus books but each one has been outstanding

[Karen]

I just finished "Murder in Belleville" by Cara Black. It definitely makes me want to go to Paris.

[Shomeret]

Kim wrote: "I'm reading

Not exactly a mystery, or maybe it is? it's a new author to me, and a new genre, more like a science fiction mystery?

whatever it is, I'm enjoying it :) "

Timeline is a time travel science fiction novel. There's also a movie based on it. It's got Gerard Butler speaking in his natural Scottish accent. He's the most memorable thing about the movie.

[Barbara]

I finished "A Single Shot" by Matthew F. Jone. In this book a down-on-his-luck poacher, John Moon,accidently kills a teenage girl while hunting deer. While hiding the body he finds a large cache of stolen money and takes it; he thinks if he has money he can get back his estranged wife and baby son. John's actions set off a series of terrible and gory events - it reminded me of the movie "No Country For Old Men". John Moon is a well-developed character who experiences an overwhelming crisis of conscience about what he's done. If you like this type of story this a good book for you.

[Michael]

[image error] Reading this novel by the Shamus winning author of "The Cleaner" and enjoying how the author weaves his plot.

[Patricia]

Linda,

The Secret Speech is excellent and carries on the story started in Child 44 but can be read as a stand-alone.

[Susan]

I am about 80% through Birth Marks: A Hannah Wolfe Crime Novel by the English writer Sarah Dunant & finding that its formulaic features slow down the plot without adding more than a few chuckles. Dunant self-consciously modernizes the little lost ballet dancer plot by having her sleepily heterosexual sleuth identify with the victim. The story moves among Paris and an industrial suburb cum manorial estate, a rose-covered cottage, and London. Dunant writes so well that despite my cavils I'll be reading more of her books.

[Jim]

Just finished FRIEND OF THE DEVIL by Peter Robinson
really good read as always by Robinson

[Bill]

I'm reading The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo. Another Scandanavian mystery with a broody obsessed detective. Why are these books so good? I recently reread Roseanna, first of the Martin Beck series, and The Pyramid by Henning Mankell. Fascinating and well written books by a couple of my favorite authors.

[Susan]

Bill wrote: "I'm reading The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo. Another Scandanavian mystery with a broody obsessed detective. Why are these books so good? I recently reread Roseanna, first of the Martin Beck series, an..."
Maybe the combination of tightly-knit, home-loving majority and criminal who successfully subverts it?


Jim wrote: "Just finished FRIEND OF THE DEVIL by Peter Robinson
really good read as always by Robinson"
Scared the heck out of me!

[Michael]

Enjoying this book in a liesurly fashion. De Mille is such a good writer that it is fun to read one of his books.

[Kathy]

I finished The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson and think it's one of the best non-fiction books I've read. I started Just Take My Heart A Novel by Mary Higgins Clark yesterday. I needed something a little less heavy after The Devil in the White City.

[Barbara]

I finished The Edge by Dick Francis. The book follows the usual Francis formula: the protagonist ("amateur detective")is a young British man associated with horse racing; the "crime" is an illegal activity associated with horse racing; during the investigation the "detective" falls in love and gets beat up badly. In this book the bad guy is blackmailing horse owners into giving him their horses and the "detective" poses as a waiter on a racing train that is carrying owners and horses across Canada. The story moves slowly; to me this is not one of Francis' best books. I would mildly recommend it if you like Dick Francis.

[Melodie]

Finished [image error] and started this morning.

[Jan]

I just finished Life Sentences A Novel by Laura Lippman. It's a great read about secrets and memories. Just started Execution Dock A Novel by Anne Perry. It's a William Monk novel and as usual it captures my attention with the first page. I foresee a quick read!

[Barbara]

I finished In the Moon of Red Ponies by James Lee Burke. This is one of Burke's thrillers set in Montana; criminal lawyer Billy Bob Holland learns that Wyatt Dixon, a psychopath he helped put away. has has been released. Wyatt, claiming to have found religion, stalks Billy Bob and his family. Concurrently, a secretive chemical lab is robbed by ecoterrorists and the suspects include Holland's Native American client Johnny American Horse. The lab's owners are desperate to retrieve their stolen information which sets off a horrific crime spree. Burke sometimes likes to include ghosts and supernatural incidents in his books - and does so here. A real page turner. I would highly recommend it.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Finished In the Last Analysis last night. A nice little period piece.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl]

Barbara wrote: "I finished In the Moon of Red Ponies by James Lee Burke. This is one of Burke's thrillers set in Montana; criminal lawyer Billy Bob Holland learns that Wyatt Dixon, a psychopath he helped put away...."
Thanks for the recommendation - I've added this book to my "To Read" bookshelf!

[Michael]

Rereading
"Missing Witness" takes place in Pheonix, Arizona. Someone is killed and Dan Morgan is asked to defend the accused murderer. Well written and ranch scenes in the West somewhat remiscent of "Lonesome Dove."

[Linda]

I'm on page 100 of Heart of Ice by Gregg Olsen. So far I'm having trouble getting interested. Just your usual serial killer story. I'm going to read about 50 more pages and see if something happens. If not I'll move on to the next on my TBR pile.

[Linda]

Kathy wrote: "I finished The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson and think it's one of the best non-fiction books I've read. I starte..."

I loved Devil in the White City. It stays with me even after a year. Try some of Larson's other books. They are almost as good.

[Nancy]

I'm in the middle of "Roadside Crosses" by Jeffery Deaver. Mainly interested because it's set on the Monterey Peninsula where I live. It's so-so in its accuracy for location detail and for plot.

[Jim]

Barbara wrote: "I finished Exit Music by Ian Rankin. This might be the last case for Scottish DI John Rebus who retires after investigating cases involving the deaths of a dissident Russian poet and a Scottish sou..."

I would be disappointed to if this is the last Rebus story but maybe Rankin can do like Dennis Lehane and write good mystery stories in different eras with different characters - this is as always a good story

[Michael]

[image error] Reading this suspense packed novel about what happens when abused people fight back. So far, I'm rooting for Lauren. Hope she thinks of something appropriate for Alex.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Careless in Red by Elizabeth George. This is the latest in her Detective Thomas Lynley series. Lynley is a cultured aristocrat (the 8th Earl of Asherton) but chooses to work for New Scotland Yard as a homicide inspector. In this book Lynley - taking time off from Scotland Yard after a personal tragedy - is roped into investigating the death of a handsome young rock climber on the English coas....in a town where everyone seems to have a secret. So far the book is very good. I highly recommend Elizabeth George to folks looking for an enjoyable mystery series.

[Barbara]

Linda wrote: "I'm on page 100 of Heart of Ice by Gregg Olsen. So far I'm having trouble getting interested. Just your usual serial killer story. I'm going to read about 50 more pages and see if something happ..."

Did the book get any better? (I tend to lose interest in serial killer books pretty quickly myself---so I was wondering).

[Linda]

Linda wrote: "I'm on page 100 of Heart of Ice by Gregg Olsen. So far I'm having trouble getting interested. Just your usual serial killer story. I'm going to read about 50 more pages and see if something happ..." I wish I could say it got better but I put it away at 150 pages and moved on. My TBR pile is too large to waste time on something that doesn't grab me.

[Michael]

Enjoying this novel of 2000 and picturing the setting of Fargo. This story could be told with the same characters. I'd love to see the police officer of the movie helping Depty. Sheriff Charl Houseman on this case.

[Ruth]

I've just started Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Evanovich. It's a bit better than I had anticipated. I feared she (or I) was suffering from same old, same old, but I've had some LOLs! Then I might read the second Spellman. After that I might can deal with the seriousness and sadness that is Slaughter's Undone.

[Mary Todd]

Have just discovered GM Ford...reading the series in order in a row...IN HEAVEN (I'm not literally in heaven...metaphorically)

[Michael]

Here's a mixture of mystery and scifi that would make Stephen King envious. Any fans of "Pet Semetary" and the many King books where ordinary people possess special powers should like this.