The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Here is a five star character driven mystery by Patricia MacDonald. If you like Harlan Coben, then you should like The Girl Next Door.


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I finished The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley. In this 6th book in the series 12-year-old Flavia de Luce and her family are at the train station awaiting the return of her long missing mother when a mysterious man gives Flavia a message for her father. Soon the man is dead, his body lying under the train. Thus begins a Flavia de Luce novel that is more of an espionage story than a murder mystery. Nevertheless, Flavia is up to her usual tricks, cooking up exotic chemical experiments and mounting her own investigations. I was a little annoyed by Flavia's continuing arrogance and (often-expressed) high opinion of herself and I found the convoluted espionage tale slightly confusing. But it's an okay light read.

Just finished The Vivero Letter by Desmond Bagley. It's an adventure thriller very much of its time (1968), and suffers from a notable lack of thrills or adventure until the last third of the story. Readers seeking their daily top-up of 1960s British male heroics may be better served by going straight to Alistair MacLean. Two stars.

Read the full review here.



Next up: Seeley James' Bring It, Omnibus Edition .

Lance wrote: "Just finished The Vivero Letter by Desmond Bagley. It's an adventure thriller very much of its time (1968), and suffers from a notable lack of thrills or adventure until the last thi..."

I like both Bagley and MacLean, but agree Bagley has a lower-key approach to his 'thrillers'. My personal favorite Bagley adventures are High Citadel and Landslide

Since I last posted on here I have read (got 25% into it and gave up as it was getting so many twists and turns).

Then read (which I absolutely loved)

Then I've been reading & (which I am finding rather intriguing with the way the characters are a mess in their heads and stuff), I'm reading at the moment.

I just finished Queenpin by Megan Abbott on the recommendation of some other writers. A really great historical crime fiction work by a very talented writerQueenpin See my review on my page

Barbara wrote: "I finished The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley. In this 6th book in the series 12-year-old Flavia de Luce and her family are at the train station await..."
I love this series, and the character Flavia de Luce, but I must agree that this latest book in the series disappointed me on several levels.

Right now I am reading The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver its alot differnt then the movie but still very good book actally like it more then the movie. So Far i am on 150 pages in to it

After I get this done I will start on these
Watchlist: A Serial Thriller by Jeffery Deaver
Close My Eyes by Sophie McKenzie
Cat and Mouse by James Patterson

Loved Death Never Sleeps EJ Simon. Waiting for Death logs in August release. Could not put this down!

I just finished "field of Prey" it was ok but not as good as some of his earlier books. I rated it three stars.
Next I am going to read a "fluffy fiction". Too much bipod and gore!

Finished The Cemetery of Swallows by Mallock, translated from French. I have a new author to watch -- good book.

I started Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
I saw the movie with Kevin Spacey years ago and loved it, so of course the book will be better. I already want to move to Savannah!

Malina wrote: "I started Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
I saw the movie with Kevin Spacey years ago and loved it, so of course the ..."

Savannah is wonderful, except in the summer. I was there two summers ago, and the heat index was 127. That was just miserable. Since then, I wait until after October to go.

I finished Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith. Guy Haines is on a train to Texas to see his estranged wife Miriam to discuss their divorce when Charles Bruno sits down opposite him. Haines talks about Miriam and Bruno talks about his hatred for his father. Before long Bruno suggests that the two men should "exchange murders": Bruno should kill Miriam and Haines should kill Bruno's dad. Haines refuses to participate but Bruno tracks Miriam down and murders her. He then proceeds to stalk Haines - pressuring him to 'carry out his part of the plan'. To say any more would be a spoiler. I enjoyed the book and Alfred Hitchcock made it into an excellent film as well.

I'm reading The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie, , lots of good recommendations - enjoying it!

Savannah is lovely; but do go in spring or fall! (I've been there in summer and had a great time, but am kind of acclimatized to disgusting summer humidity, as I live just over the border in S.C. You still hate it, but you get used to it.)

Barbara wrote: "I finished Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith. Guy Haines is on a train to Texas to see his estranged wife Miriam to discuss their divorce when Charles Bruno sits..."

I enjoyed this story as well. I've read a couple of her stories now and generally enjoyed.

Barbara wrote: "I finished Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith. Guy Haines is on a train to Texas to see his estranged wife Miriam to discuss their divorce when Charles Bruno sits..."

Excellent book & movie both. Just finished reading 'The Tremor of Forgery' by PH. Meh... not bad, but not one of my favourites of hers.

Debut author Dave Edlund brings a powerful story using his background knowledge in chemistry, and also his knowledge of his home he lives in, Bent Oregon, I want to go there !

This book is edge of the seat, rollercoaster ride of a action packed , compelling gripping story presenting the theory of abiogenic oil production and how it could be turned into a global war.

Dave Edlund introduces you to his main character Peter Savage and his old friend Jim Nicolaou as the story travels all around the world to some great locations, and you feel like you are there.

I am sure there will be more great adventures from this author

And I look forward to them

regards

Sean

Sean wrote: "Debut author Dave Edlund brings a powerful story using his background knowledge in chemistry, and also his knowledge of his home he lives in, Bent Oregon, I want to go there !

This book is edge of..."

Do you mean Bend, Oregon?

I feel like I'm the last person in the world to read but I did it in two days.

Stuck as to what to read next in this general genre. So much on my Kindle. Probably or . We shall see.

I just finished and started listening to for the book read.

I have drifted away from my "TBR" to sneak in a Fiction/Love Story - one of LaVyrle Spencer books -
"That Camden Summer". I just finished John Sandford "Field of Prey" - not his best book.

Oops

Yes Bent, Oregon.

Nichole wrote: "I feel like I'm the last person in the world to read but I did it in two days.

Stuck as to what to read next in this general genre. So much on my Kindle. Probably ..."

I read Moving Day last week,it was quite entertaining!

Susanna - Censored by GoodReads wrote: "Savannah is lovely; but do go in spring or fall! (I've been there in summer and had a great time, but am kind of acclimatized to disgusting summer humidity, as I live just over the border in S.C. ..."

I've been there in the past, I think it was early summer and loved it, I don't mind heat and humidity, also spent time in SC, both are beautiful.

I just finished a sci-fi novel, The Spider and the Fly by C.E. Stalbaum. Now I am reading a Scotland Yard Murder Squad mystery, The Yard by Alex Grecian. I have read another book in that series and loved it.

Nichole wrote: "I feel like I'm the last person in the world to read but I did it in two days.

Stuck as to what to read next in this general genre. So much on my Kindle. Probably ..."

If you like Gillian Flynn, you might try Devils' Cradle by Darcy Daniel.

I'm about to start the last book in the Mistress of the Art of Death series. I've enjoyed them all so far. This one is A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin.

Just finished The Truth about Harry Quebert Case, in portuguese. The plot is interesting.

Adriana wrote: "Just finished The Truth about Harry Quebert Case, in portuguese. The plot is interesting."

Did you like it? I have it here and plan on reading it very shortly.

Thanks for the suggestion William, I'll check it out!

I've just started A Darkness More Than Night , I love Michael Connelly

Malina wrote: "I've just started A Darkness More Than Night, I love Michael Connelly"

Loved this one - 5 stars from me:) Enjoy!

I finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson yesterday. It was a good book. I felt terrible for what happened to Lisbeth. I wanted to harm the man! I loved how the book twisted and turned.

I just finished The Lincoln Lawyer and it was Amazing! I loved it so much. It started out a little bit slow at first, but once it was a a couple of chapters in, I was Hooked. Now I am on the read the second in the series!

Sharon wrote: "Lance wrote: "Just finished The Vivero Letter by Desmond Bagley. It's an adventure thriller very much of its time (1968), and suffers from a notable lack of thrills or adventure unti..."

Sharon wrote: "Lance wrote: "Just finished The Vivero Letter by Desmond Bagley. It's an adventure thriller very much of its time (1968), and suffers from a notable lack of thrills or adventure unti..."

I think The Tightrope Men of Desmond Bagley is one of his better ones.

Autumn wrote: "I just finished The Lincoln Lawyer and it was Amazing! I loved it so much. It started out a little bit slow at first, but once it was a a couple of chapters in, I was Hooked. Now I am ..."

I loved that book!

Tay wrote: "Mark wrote: "All good so far on the new thread, just finished and wondering what to start next..."

I like that series."

I like the series, too, but have had real trouble getting into this story. I'm fifty pages in and am just not motivated to finish. It may be because Eisler went back in time to introduce to a young John Rain. I don't find the character nearly as interesting at this point.

I just finished Malice Aforethought, an excellent mystery by Francis Iles and am moving on to a historical medieval mystery by Barry Unsworth, Morality Play.

I finished Journal 64 (The Purity of Vengeance) by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Farm girl Nete Hermansen lost her mother at a young age, and growing up among her father and brothers, learned to curse and exhibit her body - which shocked teachers and townsfolk. After two early pregnancies Nete was sent to Sprogo Island by evil Dr. Curt Wad, a eugenicist determined to rid Denmark of 'inferior people'. Sprogo Island housed girls considered to be mentally defective or sexually promiscuous, and the girls were often sterilized. Years later - after Nete was happily married - a chance meeting with Dr. Wad upturned her life once again. Meanwhile, in the present, Copenhagen police Department Q is looking into a series of decades-old disappearances. The investigations reveal that the disappearances have ties both to Dr. Curt Wad, who now heads a political party poised to institute eugenics in Denmark, and to Nete Hermansen, now an elderly lady living alone. The story switches back and forth between past and present and engages the reader in every scene. The characters are well written and varied: some funny, some earnest, some evil creeps you'd gladly throttle. Not too many twists and surprises but a very good book. Highly recommended

Just finished irvine welsh's The sex lives of siamese twins.Really disappointed, I thought it his weakest book to date.

I started Lexicon by Max Barry

About to start Deal Breaker

Barbara wrote: "I finished Journal 64 (The Purity of Vengeance) by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Farm girl Nete Hermansen lost her mother at a young age, and growing up among her father and b..."
Glad to know more about this book! I just finished The Keeper of Lost Causes which I think is the first book in this series. I enjoyed the characters, and I was surprised that the main character is not an alcoholic! I've read a number of Scandinavian authors and alcoholism and kinky sex seem to be constants. This one had a kidnapped victim going through horrendous conditions and what I would consider torture. I found those parts hard to listen to. The audiobook was great for learning the pronunciations of the names and locations. I will definitely read more of Adler-Olsen's Department Q series.

I just finished . Don't bother reading this book if you have issues with grammar and punctuation. This book had so many lies in it that I eventually didn't care who did what. I just finished it for the sake of doing it.

I'm now starting my first Harlan Coben book Shelter.

Thanks for the "heads up" Janneen. You will like Harlan Coben. Haven't read shelter, but he is one of my longtime favorites.

Jannene wrote: "I just finished . Don't bother reading this book if you have issues with grammar and punctuation. This book had so many lies in it that I eventually didn't ca..."

Enjoy! HC novels are great!

Jusr finished Invasive Species by Joseph Wallace The 'species' in this page-turning thriller is really isidious. Enjoyed it and give it 4 Stars.

Halfway through my first Harlan Coben, Missing You.