The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Finished Entwined with You - Sylvia Day whilst on holiday and am now reading Release Me - J. Kenner :D"

How are Sylvia Day's books? I've not read any but want to!

Jannene wrote: "I love the Nikki Heat series. I've already preordered the new one coming out shortly! All of the books in the series are 4-5 stars for me!..."

A new one is coming out? I didn't know! What will it be called? I need to add that to my list!

Barbara wrote: "I finished A Cold Day For Murder by Dana Stabenow, the first book in the Kate Shugak series. Kate, a former investigator in Anchorage, Alaska moves home to north Alaska and gets involved in the sea..."

Debut novels are always a bit off. I've met her at a local writer's workshop where she was a featured speaker. She's a wonderful, bubbly, nice young lady. Keep reading; I'll bet you like her later works.

Peace, Seeley

Just finished Powder Burn , an old-fashioned (wo)man-against-Nature adventure tale by Mark Chisnell.



Now starting Ian Rankin's Doors Open , a non-Rebus story of art fraud.

Seeley wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I finished A Cold Day For Murder by Dana Stabenow, the first book in the Kate Shugak series. Kate, a former investigator in Anchorage, Alaska moves home to north Alaska and gets inv..."


Thanks Seeley. I'll keep reading her books :)

Aiesha wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Finished Entwined with You - Sylvia Day whilst on holiday and am now reading Release Me - J. Kenner :D"

How are Sylvia Day's books? I've not read any but want to!"

The Crossfire books are great - better than 50 Shades of Grey. Gideon is fantastic.

I just finished The Closet by Jac Wright and I started Dismantled by Jennifer McMahon.

Just got done with "The Lighthouse" by P D James.

Aiesha wrote: "Jannene wrote: "I love the Nikki Heat series. I've already preordered the new one coming out shortly! All of the books in the series are 4-5 stars for me!..."

A new one is coming out? I didn't kn..."

comes out Sept. 17, 2013.

Finished by Mark Chisnell An excellent thriller:)

My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Aiesha wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Finished Entwined with You - Sylvia Day whilst on holiday and am now reading Release Me - J. Kenner :D"

How are Sylvia Day's books? I've not read any but want to!"

Did you read Fifty Shades of Grey series ? If so, then they are like them and I am seeing that Release Me series is same as Fifty Shades and Sylvia Day's x

Brenda wrote: "Finished by Mark Chisnell An excellent thriller:)

My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

That's so kind, thank very much Brenda!!

Mark wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished by Mark Chisnell An excellent thriller:)

My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

That's so kind, thank very much B..."

You're welcome Mark! It's true:)

I'm currently reading The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag.

I'm reading Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly. In this book a terrorist group gets hold of a huge cache of guns and artillery - as well as a doomsday weapon - and prepares to wipe out the planet. A black ops group led by Captain Shane Schofield (Scarecrow)is assigned to save the day. If you like non-stop action with detailed descriptions of weapons and fighting this is the book for you. My favorite character is the cute little combat robot "Bertie" who comes in very handy in tough situations.

I just finished .

It's his 3rd short story, a format that is proving not to be his best category. While the writing is unique and fascinating the story falls flat.

Peace, Seeley

I finished Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay. In this book Thomas, who is mildly schizophrenic, spends all his time perusing Whirl360, an internet program that lets you see most streets in the world in detail (like Google maps). When he sees an apparent murder in a window he insists that his brother Ray help him investigate; murder and mayhem - with all kinds of interesting characters - ensue. Clever premise, good book. 4 stars for me.

I've had two 4 star reads in a row - The Never List and Cover of Snow. The Never List was quite dark (made me think of Gillian Flynn) but well written (and left much of the disturbing subject matter off the page).

Both books started out quickly and held my interest throughout.

I'm one of these weird people who have to read multiple books at once. Don't know why, but there ya go!

Anyhoo....I'm reading "Watership Down", "The Egyptologist" and "Gideon's Sword".

Just finished Doors Open . It's an Ian Rankin novel, but not a Rebus novel. Competent and a fast read, but lacking in the texture Rankin is famous for. Three stars.
Read my review here.



Now starting The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro.

Just finished which was really good and now reading

Brenda wrote: "You're welcome Mark! It's true:)"

:-)

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Did you read Fifty Shades of Grey series ? If so, then they are like them and I am seeing that Release Me series is same as Fifty Shades and Sylvia Day's x..."

I did read Fifty Shades and I actually enjoyed them so I'm sure I'd enjoy both of these other series. I will have to check them out. Thank you for the info! I'd never heard of the Release Me series!

I started Unseen by Karin Slaughter. Very good so far.

Just starting

I've finished Release Me - J. Kenner. Is kinda like Fifty Shades and Bare To You style book, so intense are the characters that I throughly enjoyed it. Now I can't decide whether to read next installment or carry on reading something I started lol.

Aiesha wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Did you read Fifty Shades of Grey series ? If so, then they are like them and I am seeing that Release Me series is same as Fifty Shades and Sylvia Day's x..."

I did read Fif..."

After finishing , I am so inclined to say READ IT Aiesha x

Just finished "Gideon's Sword". Now I'm thinking I might start "The List of Seven" by Mark Frost.

Gonna start The Hot Kid in memory of Elmore Leonard.

Just a note in passing. Elmore Leonard, one of my favorites, died today three weeks after a stroke. He was 87 and working on his 46th novel. To me, he is the master of dialog. It looks like the grim reaper got Shorty.

In the middle of Camilla Lackberg's The drowning. Looking forward for the next one on the series standing still on my shelf =)

Just started Tamarack County by William Kent Krueger.

I've been whiz sing through books (no remarks yet, sorry). Daniel Silva's "English Girl" and currently reading Brad Thor's newest. He's not an Obama fan and pulls no punches. This one is about the Federal Reserve, which I find I don't know/understand anything. Have some nonfiction research to do. Some others I need to go back and add to my reviews. I'll let you know my favorites.

I too am starting Tamarack County

Starting this week reading
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens
Executive Privilege by Phillip Margolin
Sleight of Hand by Phillip Margolin
Point Blank by Catherine Coulter
Sail by Sail

Now I'm reading Tatterdemon - Steve Vernon.

I've just recently 'discovered' the Joe Gunther series by Archer Mayor and am happily working my way through the series. My kind of characters ... main character is mature and sensible, some of the supporting characters are quirky but not seriously damaged or addicted, the plots are varied. Overall, a very enjoyable series and most of the books in the series are, fortunately, available at my local library.

I just finished Blood of the Lamb: A Novel of Secrets. Read the GR reviews. You should read it.

Sandi wrote: "I've been whiz sing through books (no remarks yet, sorry). Daniel Silva's "English Girl" and currently reading Brad Thor's newest. He's not an Obama fan and pulls no punches. This one is about t..."

I've read several Silva's books, looking forward to hearing what you thought of his latest. I still need to read it myself.

I started Dick Silva's "the English Girl" and just could not get into it. I guess his books are too Military for me.

What is this other book by Brad Thor?? I like to read anything against Obama.

I am currently reading Karin Slaughter's "Fractured" I think it is going to be a great thriller. My next in line to read is "Catherine The Great" by Robert k Massie.

Sharon wrote: "I've just recently 'discovered' the Joe Gunther series by Archer Mayor and am happily working my way through the series. My kind of characters ... main character is mature and sensible, some of the..."

I stumbled across a free copy of Open Season a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I agree, Joe is my kind of detective too.

I finished Unseen by Karin Slaughter. Good thriller that starts off with the attempted murder of two cops and coasts along with twists and surprises.

White Shadow by Ace Atkins - mob crime and Cuban revoltion overlapping. Super stuff.

Paige wrote: "I started Dick Silva's "the English Girl" and just could not get into it. I guess his books are too Military for me.

What is this other book by Brad Thor?? I like to read anything against Obama."

You should try Vince Flynn.

I just finished the first and last King and Maxwell books Split Second (good) and The Sixth Man (loved it!) by David Baldacci. I'll have to search out the others to read one of these days. I'm now reading 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King.

Tay wrote: "Paige wrote: "I started Dick Silva's "the English Girl" and just could not get into it. I guess his books are too Military for me.

What is this other book by Brad Thor?? I like to read anything a..."

Vince Flin ok I will look him up thanks!

Just finished psycho thriller, First Night of Summer by Landon Parham
I think this book's violence is so misunderstood. This is the deepest of darknesses that this one family must prevail. This should be disturbing. To all parents I say, this is really out there, so don't stick your head in the sand. All I can say is be sure to read it till the LAST page, don't quit in the middle b/c the second half is surprisingly different. The hunter becomes the hunted. It is gritty and dark, emotionally captivating and eye-opening in its fictional story. This is a talented, young author who does some of the best character development I have ever read. Not for the faint of heart. Superb. I can't wait for more from him. I think his ebook is on sale for $0.99 right now...

Nigel wrote: "White Shadow by Ace Atkins - mob crime and Cuban revoltion overlapping. Super stuff."

That was my first Ace Atkins. Love that series. Although he appears to have moved on to Parker.

Just Finished Ethan Justice: Origins and Ethan Justice: Relentless. Two very good stories by a new author Simon Jenner. These are both action packed. They start off with a bang and don't let up. They are constant page turners and a thrill to read. I strongly suggest checking them out. I can't wait for the next book to come out.