The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Hi, I am Evgeny from Montreal. When I was 7, I found a Sherlock Holmes book on my cousin's bookshelf, read it in half a day; I am a mystery fan since. I like English classic type mysteries (Agatha Christie), but sometimes I am in a mood for hard-boiled detective fiction (Raymond Chandler). I am happy to be here.

Welcome! I love Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie also. Never tried Raymond Chandler...

Welcome Evgney! You'll find lots to do here!

Welcome to the group, Evgeny. I hope you find other mystery authors you enjoy here. There are many recommendations. You might like Margery Allingham or Dorothy L. Sayers.

How about the Insp. Allyn mysteries by Ngaio Marsh

Hi Evgeny:

I've read Chandler and love him. Just a few more to go before I complete all his books. Also, Robert B. Parker was a devotee of Chandler with some considering his hi a successor to Chandler

Ross MacDonald, Mickey Spillaine and Charles Willeford are others to take a look at.

Also, there's a hard-boiled group other than this mystery group which you may want to check out.

Good luck and welcome. You'll enjoy Goodreads.

Hi Evgeny,

What is your favourite Holmes story?
Have you found your appreciation change with age?
Which story would you recommend to anyone who is unaware of 221B Baker Street?

Have you read Truth Dare Kill - Gordon Ferris (1st of Danny McRae series)

Thanks to everybody for welcoming me :)

As for Sherlock Holmes, my favorite story is probably The Speckled Band (short) and
The Hound of the Baskervilles (long). I do not think my appreciation for these books changed - they are like first love. For newcomers I would recommend very classic - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes; any short story from here will do.

I have not read anything by Gordon Ferris.

Welcome to the group, Evgeny!

Evgeny wrote: "Hi, I am Evgeny from Montreal. When I was 7, I found a Sherlock Holmes book on my cousin's bookshelf, read it in half a day; I am a mystery fan since. I like English classic type mysteries (Agatha ..."

Welcome! Raymond Chandler is my favorite/

Temple wrote: "Evgeny wrote: "Hi, I am Evgeny from Montreal. When I was 7, I found a Sherlock Holmes book on my cousin's bookshelf, read it in half a day; I am a mystery fan since. I like English classic type mys..."

Temple: Raymond Chandler is my favorite, too! People who think he's outdated and don't read him are missing out. He's as fresh and clean as a writer than when his books were originally published. Am sure you agree.

Cathy wrote: "Temple wrote: "Evgeny wrote: "Hi, I am Evgeny from Montreal. When I was 7, I found a Sherlock Holmes book on my cousin's bookshelf, read it in half a day; I am a mystery fan since. I like English c..."

Oh yes I agree!