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Just a word to Ellie, the books you've put into the system are not in the correct place if they are not upcoming. They should be put into the read category. If They aren't out already it's ok. I know that they should be to-read but if they have already been published they go in the read category even if we haven't read them.
Hi,I love reading and editing mysteries and thrillers. Some of my favorite authors are Jo Nesbo, Ruth Rendell, Stieg Larsson, and Chelsea Cain. Cain's stories are set in Portland, Oregon, which is not considered international, but is a quirky place.
After my visit to Ireland, I wrote a mystery, The Celtic Crow Murders, which takes place in Northern Ireland.
I'm looking forward to discovering new authors and finding out what types of books people like to read. My book is the first in a series called The Traveling Sleuth, and I'm hoping to get some good ideas from the members for future settings.
New to the group! My name is Neil. I've really been into Nesbo's work lately, as well as South African writers--Roger Smith especially. Also just stumbled across Jassy Mackenzie.
While I guess most of my reading is from American and UK writers, I've been really surprised and happy with worldwide work the last few years.
Hi -- new to the group -- Frank from Richmond,VA. Huge Michael Connelley fan. On the world side, love Peter Robinson -- reading "Watching the Dark" right now. Huge James Thompson fan (Insp. Vaara), Jo Nesbo, Arnaldur Indraidson. I have Wallender on my list to read. any suggestions of authors I should check out?? Thanks!
Anthony wrote: "New to the group! My name is Neil. I've really been into Nesbo's work lately, as well as South African writers--Roger Smith especially. Also just stumbled across Jassy Mackenzie.
While I guess m..."
have you checked out Deon Meyer -- he's a South African author -- read two of his books -- both great!
Hello! New to the group - Nidia from Miami, Florida and a huge fan of Nordic Noir. Some of my favorites: Mankell, Nesser, Indridason, Fossum, Nesbo and Thompson.
Frank wrote: "Anthony wrote: "New to the group! My name is Neil. I've really been into Nesbo's work lately, as well as South African writers--Roger Smith especially. Also just stumbled across Jassy Mackenzie.
..."
Thanks. I know about Meyer, but just haven't picked up one of those yet. Soon, though.
I am a Bangkok based PI and have recently published my first detective fiction 'Bangkok Rules' and am learning my way around Goodreads. This looks like my kind of group. Hello to all of you.
Hello to all and I'm delighted to find this group as for a long time I thought I was the only reader interested in suspense around the world. I'm a mystery and thriller author originally from New York who has traveled around the world and currently finds herself in Central America. I love to find books in which the plot turns on some aspect of culture critical to the location. Some of my favorite authors are Jo Nesbo, Donna Leon, Martin Cruz Smith, and Ian Rankin. My own mystery novels Cliff Diver and The Hidden Light of Mexico City are set in contemporary Mexico. I haven't found many other mystery or thriller novels set there and would love to get suggestions for any group members who have.
Susan wrote: "I've read some of the discussions here and think I'd learn a lot. I'm stuck, albeit quite by choice, in the Scandinavian crime fiction genre at present and don't expect to move on in the near futu..."What you said resonated with me. Although I write in English I am not from the US and spend my life amongst different culture and places. The thriller genre is a vehicle for me to explore place of topics that interest me... :)
Hey there y'all. Just wanted to stick my toe in and say Hi. :) I joined this group quite a while ago, but have hardly posted, I hope to remedy that. I haven't been reading much of my favorite genre lately, so haven't had much to say that was relevant to this group. But you have lots of interesting threads I'll be investigating!
HiI just joined the group and would like to introduce myself. My name is Frank O'Neill. I'm a mystery writer and a mystery book lover. At the top of my fave list are James Lee Burke, Elmore Leonard and John Sanford. My first book, Georgia Bound, is a murder mystery with a touch of magic realism. The book I'm writing now, To Kill A Dictator, took root 30-some years ago, when I spent a night in a Nicaraguan prison.
HiI'm a fan of crime fiction and author of Recognition, a psychological crime novel set in Leeds, England.
I like the idea of reading crime from around the world. I've mostly read British and American authors but I also like European writers, particularly Spanish authors such as Arturo Perez-Reverte, Manuel Vazquez Montalban and Alicia Gimenez-Bartlett.
I've read some in English and some in Spanish. Unfortunately my Spanish isn't good enough to pick up all the subtleties but it's good language practice so it's a trade-off.
Looking forward to learning more about writers in other parts of the world.
Hi KateIf you want to practice your Spanish, you should try the Latin Americans. Some of the most beautiful, imaginative writing is being done in Spanish south of the U.S. border. Writers like Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Manuel Pueg,Jorge Luis Broges, Pablo Neruda, Carlos Fuentes, Octavio Paz — the list goes on and on.
Frank wrote: "Hi KateIf you want to practice your Spanish, you should try the Latin Americans. Some of the most beautiful, imaginative writing is being done in Spanish south of the U.S. border. Writers like Gab..."
Thanks for the suggestion. I have read a few literary authors from Latin America in Spanish, eg Isabel Allende and Antonio Skarmeta, but not so much crime. I'm looking forward to finding new authors!
Kate: I didn't mean to imply that the writers I mentioned are crime writers. The only crimes most of them write about are crimes against humanity.
Hi Kate,I just want to say hi! I'm Lara from the Philippines but currently working here in Japan as a Web Developer. I've became a fan of mystery/thriller books when I read Da Vinci Code. I love books that make my brain work. I want to think and imagine while reading. Some of my favorites are Sherlock Holmes and Angels and Demons.
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Hi,Erik from San Clemente, CA joining, have read most of the scandinavian stuff, since I have Danish roots. Loved Devotion of Suspect X-- any more suggestions for Asian writers?
Hello everyone, new here and from Orange County,California. I'm a writer and a reader with eclectic interests. My latest thriller/spy novel Doomed Spy is set in Montevideo, Uruguay. Excerpt here. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17... Look forward to reading some of the books mentioned here.
Hello everyone,My name is David Feeney. I've been reading mysteries and thrillers for years. I enjoyed reading, Vince Flynn, Ian Fleming, Jack Higgins, Alistair MacLean, Michael Connelly and Mickey Spillane to name a few. I look forwarding to joining in discussions.
Sincerely,
David Feeney
Hey everyone, I'm new to the group, but I wanted to stop by and let you know that
Alan Jacobson, NYT best selling author of the Karen Vail series is going to be taking questions tomorrow night about writing. Here's the link if you're interested! http://shindig.com/event/alan-jacobson
Hello everyone,
My name is Antonello Fiore. I live in Montreal, Canada. I am new to the group. I am a huge fan of thriller, mystery, and crime novels. My favorite authors include, James Patterson, Dan Brown, Mario Puzo, Kathy Reichs, and Steig Larsson.
Since I love reading those book genres, I decided to write my very own, entitled, Killer Rumors. Have a theology and religion background, I decided to blend my background with my book genre passion.
I look forward hearing from the rest of you. Wishing you all the best! Happy reading!
Antonello Fiore
Author of, Killer Rumors
My name is Antonello Fiore. I live in Montreal, Canada. I am new to the group. I am a huge fan of thriller, mystery, and crime novels. My favorite authors include, James Patterson, Dan Brown, Mario Puzo, Kathy Reichs, and Steig Larsson.
Since I love reading those book genres, I decided to write my very own, entitled, Killer Rumors. Have a theology and religion background, I decided to blend my background with my book genre passion.
I look forward hearing from the rest of you. Wishing you all the best! Happy reading!
Antonello Fiore
Author of, Killer Rumors
Hi, I'm Jonelle, and I can see I've landed in the right place because everybody here loves the same books I do! I live in Tokyo and San Francisco, but I read crime fiction set all over the world. Currently reading Robert Janes, which appeals because sometimes the tricky political world and shifting alliances of Occupied Paris are more dangerous than the criminals his team of detectives are hunting. I speak English and Japanese, and the third book in my "Only In Tokyo" mystery series will be published in September by Penguin/Intermix. Looking forward to reading some good books together!
Jonelle wrote: "Hi, I'm Jonelle, and I can see I've landed in the right place because everybody here loves the same books I do! I live in Tokyo and San Francisco, but I read crime fiction set all over the world. C..."
It is very nice meeting you, Jonelle. Enjoy the group and site. Happy reading! :)
It is very nice meeting you, Jonelle. Enjoy the group and site. Happy reading! :)
Thanks for the welcome!^^ I'm in writing hiatus right now, so I'm trying to catch up on my reading! Been looking around the group a bit and wondering which topics are most lively at the moment?
Hi. I'm Micky. My reading bounces all over the place, but I do enjoy a good mystery every now and again, be it a "cozy" or something a little more noir. I would appreciate any recomendations. Thanks alot in advance.
Ciao a tutti!I'm David Bastiani and I'm a crime writer/reader. My family originally came to the UK from Parma of Emilia-Romagna but I live with my family in Cheshire.
My Italian heritage is very important to me and has influenced my tastes in literature. I read mainly crime fiction and particularly anything set in Italy. Some of my favourite series are by Donna Leon, Christobel Kent, Valerio Varesi and Andrea Camilleri. My own writing reflects this taste and I write about Milo Peretti, a private detective in Rome.
Italy aside, I'm also partial to a bit of Scandi-crime.
Hello, I'm a writer from England, now living in New Mexico. My second novel 'Bombshell' is published by Soft Skull Press this month. I'm also an adjunct faculty member at Santa Fe University of Art and Design. I'll be reading in New Mexico and L.A. in the coming weeks, and would look forward to meeting any of you. 
“Reich's novel is chock full of explosive ideas conveyed with radioactive prose. His heroine Varyushka Cash makes Lisbeth Salander look like a dimwitted Mary Poppins. This is dangerous fiction - handle with extreme caution.” —Isaac Adamson, Edgar Award Finalist, Complication
http://www.jamesreichbooks.com
Hi, I'm the guy behind "Reg Keeland," translator of Stieg Larsson and many other Scandinavian and German writers. Living in New Mexico too, James, let me know when you'll be appearing down here in Burque!
Steven T. wrote: "Hi, I'm the guy behind "Reg Keeland," translator of Stieg Larsson and many other Scandinavian and German writers. Living in New Mexico too, James, let me know when you'll be appearing down here in ..."Hi Steven, great to hear from you. There's a reading/signing at Collected Works, Santa Fe on July 16 at 6pm. Also I'll be at Bookworks in ABQ in August, the 10th, I think... I'll check!
HI! My name is Maria and I'm from South Florida. Huuuuuge Nesbo fan and of course Stieg Larsson as well. Recently read the Department Q series and loved it, its a bit lighter than Nesbo's work. Any suggestions for what to read next?
My wife Tiina Nunnally has a great mystery translation coming out in September from U of Minnesota Press: THE LAND OF DREAMS by Vidar Sundstøl. Set on the North Shore of Lake Superior, a local forest ranger cop investigates the murder of a Norwegian tourist. Atmospheric and extremely well written!
Hello! I'm Charles Ameringer, an 86-year-old retired history professor, who has drawn on his travels and research to write "The Old Spook," a spy/thriller novel about a fictional CIA operative who interacts with real people and actual events in recent history on the global stage; he encounters rebel chieftains, Mafia dons, and KGB agents in Miami, Mexico, and Central and South America. Fans of John LeCarre and James Bruno will enjoy unraveling fact from fiction.The Old Spook
Like Charles, I have turned to writing in retirement. I hate repeating myself so I hope to be forgiven for referring to my bloghttp://hockgtjoa.blogspot.com/
in which I explain why/how I came to write
blog March 9, 2013, then
blog March 22, 2013 and then why I am writing a spy novel due out the end of this summer (blog of April 20, 2013).
Like Charles I started writing in retirement. I also hate repeating myself so I hope readers will check out my blog http://hockgtjoa.blogspot.com/
which explains why I wrote
then
and am currently going through the edit and proof reading phase of a spy novel to be called The Chinese Spymaster.
I love reading and writing thriller novels. With a BS degree in Microbiology and an AS degree in Computer Systems I can’t help but write biotechnical thrillers. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist living in the Sierra foothills of California, I can’t help but be concerned about what is happening to our environment. This is what inspired me to write both a medical and an environmental thriller in the thought provoking novel – “Green Power”. The experience of getting that first novel published and the good reviews I received has motivated me to write a second novel entitled “The True Virus”. I’m now in the process of getting this biotechnical thriller published. I look forward to getting involved in this site’s forums and talk about both the books I’ve read and have written.
Hi, new to the group from Texas. I love mysteries, suspense, and thrillers. Looking forward to participating in the group.Regards,
TJ
Hi. I'm Ken from NY. I read various books from varying genres, and look forward to discovering new authors.
Hi Ken: I found interesting your posting a while back about writing reviews. With your eclectic taste, I think you will enjoy my spy/thriller novel, THE OLD SPOOK. It's about a fictional CIA operative who interacts with real people and actual events in recent history on the global stage. It's available esclusively at Amazon.com. Follow this link for more info: The Old Spook
Hi Everyone,My name is Douglas and I'm a middle-aged man trapped in a middle-aged man's body. Now that I've gotten that off my chest, I'd like to introduce to the group my book, Into Hell's Fire. It is an espionage/thriller set in war-time Bosnia and Croatia. Action-packed plot, unique storyline, and set in an exotic location. Need I say more? In case I do, I'll direct my fellow members to a recent author interview in hopes of satisfying any remaining curiosities:
http://www.indieauthorland.com/archiv...
I would be honored to have many of this group's membership give my book a read and review. It seems certain that this is the right crowd to ask, and since I am a new Goodreads member who isn't logged in often, my review page is looking pretty naked.
Thank you all for your support and happy reading!
Douglas
www.into-hells-fire.com
Hello All!I'm a moderate mystery fan, enjoying the intrigue of different countries and cultures enveloping the challenge of solving a puzzle, especially when there is some good adventure and mind play involved. Simple smash and dash action is best saved for the big screen, but the cultural and mental challenges I see in this group will best be conveyed through a book.
Personally, I am involved in many areas, working in business, very active in both my and my wife's churches (married 4 years ago, and still not consolidated, here), and reading a variety of materials through the above. In that, probably 80% of the mysteries I get to 'read' are through audio, as I drive around the greater Chicago area for business and pleasure, saving my sit time for the non-fiction books where notes and really paying attention to detail are part of the mix. ;)
Douglas, your book looks like it will be a fantastic read. I had some friends many years ago who lived through much of the turmoil of the war there, and currently live in Lubljana, Slovenia, not far away. One of my friends lived in Sarajevo when she was a child, and left just before war broke out. It may be a while before I get to the paper pages (or Kindle, if the format will be available) of your novel, but look forward to it none the less.
Eric wrote: "Hello All!I'm a moderate mystery fan, enjoying the intrigue of different countries and cultures enveloping the challenge of solving a puzzle, especially when there is some good adventure and mind..."
Eric: you sound like just the reader my spy novel, THE OLD SPOOK, is made for; for example, Dean Andrade who hosts the "Milwaukee Authors" website has posted a five-star review of the book, as follows: "I really enjoyed the blend of real history and fiction, with a story that weaves together famous names and events -- the Bay of Pigs, Che Guevara, he Kennedy assassination, Jimmy Hoffa, Oliver North, Aldrich Ames, and much more -- all told with sharp historical accuracy and keen insight. I kept wanting to read more and find out what would happen next to the beleagured hero. Very nicely crafted writing, and as I was reading I kept thinking it would make a great movie. So my hat's off to the author -- it's an excellent and immensely enjoyable read."
The Old Spook
Rachel wrote: "Can the mod of this group plz make a discussion for suggestions for this group?I have a REALLY good one,andI'm dying to share it!"
Its in the general section.
Hi everybody, my name is Kathy. I live in Wisconsin and love to read thrillers, mystery, and detective series.
Hello Everyone,My name is Septian. I am an Indonesian author. I published my first novel, a science fiction comedy novel about two years ago and I will publish my second novel about spy comedy thriller next month. I am so glad joining this group because I love reading spy novels too. Ian Fleming is my favourite author and yes, James Bond is my hero. I want to invite him for dinner of course.
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Maine sounds good. :)
Paula, would you have any recommendations for good Portuguese (or Brazilian) crime authors that might be - or at least should be ..."
There are a few Brazilian mystery writers who have been translated into English including Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza, and Jose Eugenio Soares (A Samba for Sherlock). There's another I can't think of - I think his books were published in the 1990's.