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[Mary Todd]

Maggody series by Joan Hess
any Patricia Cornwall
any James Lee Burke

[Mary Todd]

oh, wait, I thought you said no longer than 400 pages...gosh...I can't think of any mysteries that are longer than 400...maybe The Historian...it has mixed reviews

[Sandy]

Beneath the Bleeding by Val MacDermid and A Taste of Death by P D James are both over 400 pages.

[Sandy]

And, Death's Jest Book by Reginald Hill is over 500 pages.

[Sandy]

I'm reading Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff. Is she sane, or completely delusional. Stay tuned...film at 11.

So far, so good

[Patty]

Caleb Carr's The Alienist is longer than 500 pages and I enjoyed it tremendously.

[Betty]

I'm reading "Running from the Devil" and loving it. I'm reading an ARE version in paperback, due out in May 2009 but I believe it is already out in hardcover. I've scarcely put it down except to check out GoodReads!

[Kim]

I finished Thin Air by Robert Parker last night; liked it, recommend it, like all of his books. It was a kidnap plot, Spenser series.

Today I started Point Blank by Catherine Coultier. Another kidnap plot, but I wanted to read an author new to me, and this is what I had in the holding pile.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

The Alienist was excellent.

[Michael]

Reading "The King of Swords" by Nick Stone and reached half way. What a good read. Like going to a party and seeing an old friend. (Enjoyed reading his award winner, "Mr. Claranet" last year).

There are crooked cops, Haitian black magic, drug dealers and two cops who have a goodness in them that make them want to do the right thing at a time after the Mariel Boatlift in 1980 when Castro emptied his prisons and sent 125,000 people from Cuba to the United States, many settled in the Miami area.

[Barbara]

I just finished The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly.
Police detective Harry Bosch has killed a serial killer known as The Dollmaker and is being sued by the killer's family for wrongful death. Meanwhile, a new "Dollmaker" victim is discovered - one killed after The Dolmaker's death. This book has a lot of courtroom scenes (for those who like them). It was an enjoyable read though not among Connelly's best books in my opinion.

[Jen]

Just finished EASY INNOCENCE by Libby Hellmann. I'll be posting my review of it later today, but it's fantastic! I highly recommend it!! Great characters, powerful plot. And the insider look at Chicago is just an added bonus.

[Betty]

I read that one too, really enjoyed it.

[Barb H]

I enjoyed "Thin Air", too, as I do most of Parker's Spenser novels. They are quick reads with amusing banter and the regular characters are fun to have around! He keeps grinding out one book after another!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I think I may be reading another Parker next - I think this one is Widow's Walk A Spenser Novel. Nice reliable reads, the Spenser novels.

[Betty]

I just finished "Running from the Devil" a debut thriller for author Jamie Freveletti and a very good one, too. Taking place mostly in Colombia, it involves terrorism, kidnapping, biochemistry, drug cartels, paramilitary forces, special forces, the US government and the Colombian government. My review can be seen here:
http://nightreader-blog.blogspot.com/...

[Sandy]

I've just begun reading A Darker Domain by Val McDermid. I have high hopes because I have enjoyed all of her books so far - the stand alones and the Tony Hill series.

[Barbara]

I just finished "Dying to Tell" by Robert Goddard. Englishman Lance Bradley, who is "between jobs," sets out to locate his old friend Rupert who has dropped out of sight. The search becomes international with much murder and mayhem along the way- all in order to preserve someone's deep dark secret. Although I was interested in discovering the secret, the book was tedious in places and I had a hard time maintaining interest at times. I would mildly recommend it.

[Mary Todd]

Just finished "True Detectives" by J.Kellerman. Great read...he has refreshed the Alex Delaware series with a brother act (one a police detective and one private) and it's GREAT. Always cracks me up when he refers to his wife's Detective Peter Decker.

[Kay]

I'm reading the latest book by Kay Hooper- Blood Sins. A Noah Bishop series. Very good.

[Liz]

I just finished Grave Goods, the new Ariana Franklin book. Very good, as always. The saga continues only this time King Arthur and Excalibur are involved.

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[Mike]

I just finished IN THE DARK by Brian Freeman. His Stride/Dial series has become my favorite one to read. I suggest reading the series in order: IMMORAL, STRIPPED, STALKED, and IN THE DARK. Great psychological suspense!

Thanks,
MO

[Ruth]

Liz wrote: "I just finished Grave Goods, the new Ariana Franklin book. Very good, as always. The saga continues only this time King Arthur and Excalibur are involved."

I can't wait to read this one. I might have to break down and buy the hardback if my library doesn't come through soon! Thanks for the review!

[Bettie]

Just finished March Violets which is the first of three books and totally enjoyable, now listening to The Shape of Snakes - reading life is good!

[Vicki - I Love Reading]

im currently reading

mandasue heller Snatched.. and enjoying it so far.

[Bluedaizy]

Mary Todd wrote: "Always cracks me up when he refers to his wife's Detective Peter Decker."

Do you remember which book Kellerman does that in? I don't recall that and would love to read that. I love stuff like that. I think that's why I love Michael Connelly's books.

[Mary Todd]

Bluedaizy wrote: "Mary Todd wrote: "Always cracks me up when he refers to his wife's Detective Peter Decker."

Do you remember which book Kellerman does that in? I don't recall that and would love to read that. I..."

He did it in True Detectives and at least one of the Alex D. books...I love it! Robert Parker does it too in his Spenser/Jesse Stone novels.

[Betty]

I just finished The Spy Game by Georgina Harding. Definitely not what I expected, but interesting. I have my review posted http://nightreader-blog.blogspot.com/...
and on my profile. Suitable for any but the youngest in age. Probably tweens & up, because this book is mainly about children and their perceptions.

[Barbara]

I'm reading "Lucky at Cards" by Lawrence Block. His books are always good. This one is about a card shark who meets an irresistible married woman and hatches a nefarious scheme to push hubby out of thw way. This must be one of Block's early books as a salary of $10,000 a year is considered quite a coup (this made me laugh).

[Jeff]

Yes. It is a wonderful story. One of my favorites.

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading "Lucky at Cards" by Lawrence Block. His books are always good. This one is about a card shark who meets an irresistible married woman and hatches a nefarious scheme to push hubby out o..."

[Mary Todd]

I'm reading a mystery by Johnny Depp's (deep sigh) brother. It's an 'industry' mystery in Hollywood and it is incredibly well written. Good job, Mrs. Depp---some kids you got there!

[Eddie]

Mary Todd wrote: "absolutely go in order...things change and Stout does a remarkable job of reflecting the era in his writing...you go thru the Depression, to WWII, to the 60's race relations...truly American."

I agree. Also, if you read them out of order you're liable to spoil the mystery for a few of the books or stories.


Eddie

[Michael]

Just reread Larry Brown's "Father and Son." Wow!
This is the story of a son getting out of jail and making life a hell for everyone he comes in contact with. There are some memorable characters and the ending will make you jump for joy and reach out and tell everyone not to miss this classic.

[Mary Todd]

Daniel Depp ROCKS!!! I reccommend Loser's Town...very good and well-written.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished Under Orders, by Dick Francis. It was a nice read - he's a very steady, consistent author, and I usually enjoy his books.

[Sheryl]

I started "Small Crimes" by Dave Zeltserman today and it's great.

[Mary Todd]

I'm reading The Suspicions of Mr. Wicher and it is facinating! It's not only a history of actual detecting and detectives, but a history of detective fiction as well! Poe, Dickens and many other writers I have never heard of...will be fun to read some of those books written in the 1860's!

[Jim]

I thought Zeltserman was great too

[Barbara]

I finished L.A. Outlaws by T. Jefferson Parker. This book is about a female bandit (and loving mother of three) who steals cars and robs fast food joints and gives some of her proceeds to charity. Then she rips off a batch of diamonds from a gang and all hell breaks loose. It's a pretty good read.
About half the book is told from the point of view of the outlaw gal. I find that this perp point of view usually irks me because I can't work up sympathy for the "bad guy."
I was wondering how other people felt about stories told from the perspective of the criminal.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished A Play of Lords by Margaret Frazer. I doubt I'd recommend it - I gave it 2 stars.

[Elaine]

I am reading To the Power of Three by Laura Lippman. Her work is amazing. It never is cookie cutter. The characters are fascinating. This book is about a shooting in a high school. Only three people are involved, and is the shooter really the one who seems like the the obvious choice?

[Mary Todd]

LOVE Lippman!

[Michael]

Reading "No Survivors" by Tom Cain. first 50 pages are OK but I'm anxious for the action to start.

[Kay]

I just started reading The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen, so far its pretty good.

[Ruth]

Mary Todd wrote: "LOVE Lippman!"

Have you read Life Sentences: A Novel?

[Mary Todd]

No...I'll get it today at the library!

[Ruth]

Mary Todd wrote: "No...I'll get it today at the library!"

I don't recommend it. I was disappointed. But others have loved it.

Wishing you Good Reads!

[Mary Todd]

I'll give you my opinion when I finish it.

[Ruth]

Mary Todd wrote: "I'll give you my opinion when I finish it. "

Great. I look forward to hearing from you soon!