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[Holly]

I am currently reading In the Woods by Tana French. It takes place in modern day Ireland and is incredibly written. The mystery is about the disappearance of two 12 year old children in the 1980s and a present day murder in the same town. Are they related or is the detective making false connections? I'm only about a third of the way through and I highly recommend it. [b[book:In the Woods|2236766]

[Donna]

Holly, I really liked In the Woods and I have Tana's second book, The Likeness on my TBR list.

I am currently reading A Corpse in the Koryo. It's a police procedural/spy thriller set in North Korea. Very interesting.

[Holly]

Donna - Thanks for the recommendation; it looks like a fascinating book. I'll add that to my TBR shelf! I found French's The Likeness at my library and decided to read In the Woods first.

[Lori]

Holly wrote: "Donna - Thanks for the recommendation; it looks like a fascinating book. I'll add that to my TBR shelf! I found French's The Likeness at my library and decided to read In the Woods first.

"

Holly and Donna--Read The Likeness! :) I read both books and I really liked In the Woods, but thought The Likeness was a much better read. I felt the plot was a bit stronger, and the ending...won't say more than that for now! Let me know how In the Woods turns out for you!!

[Michelle]

I really loved both of Tana French's books so far, they're beautifully written and the characters are extraordinarily well drawn.

[Bluedaizy]

I just finished Cross Country by James Patterson, some of which was set in Africa. Despite some of the more graphic depictions, my imagination just loved visiting Africa! :)

[Holly]

Michelle wrote: "I really loved both of Tana French's books so far, they're beautifully written and the characters are extraordinarily well drawn. "

Hi Michelle,

Considering that you are an author, that is high praise for French! Best of luck with your latest book.

- Holly

[Jen]

For those of you who enjoyed the African settings, the writing team of Michael Stanley published A CARRION DEATH last year and have the sequel coming out later this year. It's an excellent crime fiction novel and the setting is one of the strongest elements of the novel. Since both writers are native to Africa, that helps a lot.

I'll chime in and be the opposite voice on IN THE WOODS. I agree that French is a very poetic writer and I had no qualms with her ending, but I despised one of her protagonists, thought the other was lacking in development. I found the plot to be predictible and far too long. The story could have been told much better in a more succinct manner. I don't regret reading it, but I most certainly do not feel it deserved all the accolades it received.

[Michelle]

Thanks, Holly! I also love Karin Slaughter's Grant County series and Chelsea Cain's first two books. And if you get a chance to read Sharp Objects, it's very creepy but very good.

[Deanne]

A taste for death by P.D.James. Old fashioned whodunnit, about half way in and no idea who the killer is.

[Bluedaizy]

I just finished The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos. At the end of the book there is a "In memorium" page with a list of about 7 teenagers. Anyone know what that is about? I've been googling, but not having any luck.

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I just started The Hiding Place by Karen Harper. It's really good, so far!

[Holly]

Lori wrote: "Holly and Donna--Read The Likeness! :) I read both books and I really liked In the Woods, but thought The Likeness was a much better read. I felt the plot was a bit stronger, and the ending...won't say more than that for now! Let me know how In the Woods turns out for you!! "

Lori - I just finished In the Woods and I loved it. Very dark mystery that kept my attention even though it was quite long. The characters and plot line have kept me thinking. I just added a review to my shelf.

[Donna]

Hi Holly, If you liked In the Woods I think you might also like Christine Falls A Novel and the sequel The Silver Swan A Novel. Very dark mysteries with an emphasis on the psychological twist.

[Lori]

Holly wrote: "Lori wrote: "Holly and Donna--Read The Likeness! :) I read both books and I really liked In the Woods, but thought The Likeness was a much better read. I felt the plot was a bit stronger, and the e..."

Hi Holly--I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was kind of sad I didn't get as many answers as I would have liked in the end, but I think that's the point. :) It was definitely interesting to see how Rob struggled back and forth through the case...
The Likeness has a similar feel, but I think I just enjoyed Cassie's perspective and the general storyline better--you'll have to read and tell me what you think!

[Lori]

Donna wrote: "Hi Holly, If you liked In the Woods I think you might also like [b:Christine Falls A Novel|199600|Christine Falls A Novel|Benjamin Black|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172......"

Hi Donna--I'll steal that reccommendation! Any mytery with psychology and Ireland is a must read for me! (former irish psych major ;))

[Rob]

I have been following the exploits of Atticus Kodiak, created by Greg Rucka, for several years now. I have missed some of the later ones after I learned about new authors. This one continues his skirmish with Drama, one of the world's assassin. It's not strictly a mystery novel, but the series has been an exciting one. Recommended to mystery, detective, thriller fans.

[Carolyn]

I am almost through "A Small Death in Lisbon." It is really, really hard to put down. I am anxious to get to the "surprise" ending.

[Rob]

And the Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi. Based on a true story of murder(s) committed in an isolated island. It sounds so incredible it's almost like fiction.

[Betty]

I'm reading "Winter in Madrid" by C.J. Sansom. It takes place in Spain just after the Spanish Civil War and during WWII, and is a spy story. I just started it, will post a review when done.

[Kathy]

I am reading Lisey's Story by Stephen King. I love it so far but it is a lengthy book so it is taking me awhile. I definitely recommend it.

[Judy]

I've just read 'A Fete Worse Than Death' by Dolores Gordon-Smith, the first in a series of mysteries set in 1920s England and with a Golden Age-style amateur sleuth hero, a former flying ace turned detective story writer, Jack Haldean. I enjoyed it a lot and look forward to reading the next one in the series.

[Kay]

I'm reading a series by Kay Hooper, I really like all of her books that I have read so far. I just have about 3 more of her books left to read, then I'll have to find someone else to start on. Of course I still have about 20 or more books stored up that I haven't read yet.

[Laura]

I just finished the Eyre Affair

[Betty]

The book I was reading, Winter in Madrid, I understood was a mystery but it wasn't really. Although there was a mystery in the background, there was much more going on. The book plays out through the Spanish Civil War and WWII, with spies, romance lost and found, espionage and more. My review can be found in two places: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... or
http://nightreader-bookblog.blogspot....

[Betty]

Currently reading "Charmed to Death" by Shirley Damsgaard. A cosy read featuring two good witches trying to solve a murder. Following that I will be reading "Land of Marvels" by Barry Unsworth, another historical-fiction with a mystery, and "An Incomplete Revenge", a Maisie Dobbs novel. Hopefully that will bring me up to date.

[Kay]

I just finished reading Hunting Fear and will be starting Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper.

[Libby]

Just started John Connolly's THE BLACK ANGEL. He's a beautiful, thoughtful writer and his prose sings. It's in his Charlie Parker series. Also recommend his BOOK OF LOST THINGS, which isn't technically a mystery.. more like a fantasy/YA. Just my speed.

[*Nan*]

Recently finished Kill for Me - Karen Rose and I am picking up the new J.D. Robb book,Promises in Death, at the library today. Also I am listening to Cream Puff Murder - Joanne Fluke and Sticks and Scones - Diane Mott Davidson.

[Kay]

Let me know if the new book by Robb is good, I have all of her others, about 22 or 23, so far I haven't bought this one yet.

[*Nan*]

I definately will. I am going to pick it up at lunch time and will start it tonight if I can.

[Kay]

Ok, thanks. She is one of my favorites.

[[deleted user]]

I've accumulated way too many groups...does anyone
know how to delete oneself from a group?

[*Nan*]

Anette - When you know which groups you want to leave click on that group. When you are in that group you will see my membership on the right side on that screen. You will be on another screen and at the end on the first sentence which tells how long you have been a member you will see the words leave this group. Click on that. You have to do this for each group you want to leave. Hope this helps

[Gehad]

A few weeks ago I finished reading The Intelligencer, by Leslie Silbert. The book has a little bit of both mystery and historical fiction.
I strongly recommend it; it's very interesting.

[Sheryl]

Hi,

I just started "Stalking Susan" by Julie Kramer last night. So far it's great.

[Bettie]

I'm listening to The Chopin Manuscript by Jeffery Deaver et al and can throughly recommend it

:O)

[Lori]

I am reading Promises in Death by J.D. Robb. I am only on page 50 but I already enjoy this book much more than the last In Death book.

[Vicki - I Love Reading]

just read


The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner
it was ok.. 3/5
i have the next one to start so may start it this week

just joined this group and i now have another list of authors to go searching for lol
thanks

[Sheryl]

I just finished "Grounds for Murder" by Sandra Balzo and it was great! I can't wait to read the others in the series.

[*Nan*]

Lori wrote: "I am reading Promises in Death by [a:J.D. Robb|17065|J.D. Ro..."

Lori - I agree with you. I wasn't crazy about salvation in Death but I am on page 200 of Promises in Death and have really liked it. I will be sorry to see the book end.

[Kay]

Since ya'll think her new book Promises in Death is better than her last book,guess I'll need to go out and pick it up. I'm sure I would have anyway since I have all of her other in Death books.

[*Nan*]

Kay wrote: "Since ya'll think her new book Promises in Death is better than her last book,guess I'll need to go out and pick it up. I'm sure I would have anyway since I have all of her other in Death books."

Kay - This book was a must read in my opinion since you have read others in the series. I loved it.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I started Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear last night, and it was 3 AM when I looked up!

I'm enjoying this one, but you definitely need to read Maisie Dobbs first for it to make sense.

[Sheryl]

I just started a new series. "Living the Vida Lola" by Misa Ramirez. Misa is a local author living in Dallas and so far her book is really fun.

Happy Reading,
Sheryl

[Andrew]

Suziqoregon wrote: "I'm about halfway through Echo Burning by Lee Child. Jack Reacher is one of my favorite characters. This one is the 5th in the series."

Love the Reacher series. Have you heard of "Critical Space" by Greg Rucka?

[Andrew]

Victoria wrote: "just read


[b:The Perfect Husband|65910|The Perfect Husband|Lisa Ga..."

I thought it was pretty good...better than the TV movie it caused for sure.

[Kay]

You mean there was a tv movie and I missed it?

[Vicki - I Love Reading]

i didnt know it was a movie

[Beth]

If you're looking for a break from mysteries, and from novel-length fiction, I have a recommendation. I just finished Jhumpa Lahiri's (author of THE NAMESAKE) INTERPRETER OF MALADIES. This is her first book, a collection of short stories, which won the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. If you're a fan of the short story form (and I am, enjoying both reading and writing them), then this book is for you! It's a wonderful understated collection of tales about people struggling with emotions we all feel.