The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Arlene wrote: "I'm currently reading "

My husband just finished this and really enjoyed it. Looks good to me too.

I grew up on the Saint books, and picked up a few I didn't have during that sale.

Zoe wrote: "what do you think? I enjoy the idea of an older sherlock holmes with a young feisty feminist sidekick who is both incredibly clever and yet human lol"

I think it's a good series, with strong books far outweighing the occasional weak one.

I'm reading Swan Song and absolutely loving it!!

This is the type of book that you hate or you love.

The story and idea are very clever as you follow the two sides of the story, his and hers, Nick and Amy.

Here the story to me is at it's strongest as we follow the downfall of Nick, and the very clever planning of nasty Amy.

But when you are two thirds into the book and the story changes from Amy's point of view it starts to go down hill very quickly and starts to become really silly, and becomes very far fetched.

I can understand it could be made into a good film, and for a while this was heading for four stars, but went downhill very quickly, and a three is quite fair, I think.

This book has very much torn readers either way, as lovers of this story, or not.

For me not keen on reading this author books, although I do have her other two books.

This is why we all enjoy different authors and different books

Jannene wrote: "I just finished The Redbreast. It was a good book but some things weren't tied up. I really dislike that in a book."

This book is part one of a three-parter, so a lot of stuff is left hanging.

I'm enjoying The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene. Great stuff as always from one of my favorite writers.

Recently finished Peace by Richard Bausch, a tightly written short novel about a WWII patrol in Italy. More a psychological tale about GIs and fear than an action-filled combat story.

Nancy wrote: "Jannene wrote: "I just finished The Redbreast. It was a good book but some things weren't tied up. I really dislike that in a book."

This book is part one of a three-parter, so a lot..."

:( It sounds like I will catch up next year on the story then.

I started . This book is off to a good start. I have already been laughing out loud at times.

Great Title of course but i know nothing about this book. I hope it keeps you laughing the rest of the way.

Jannene wrote: "I just finished The Redbreast. It was a good book but some things weren't tied up. I really dislike that in a book."
Jo Nesbo is a really good writer with amazing descriptions and very confusing and OTT plots.
Redbreast is one of his better books and is essential in the character of Harry Hole. His books are best when you read them in order as they do have a character arc.
Sometimes his plots are very silly and most times he is far too gruesome and makes to big a thing about Harry Hole's height!

Just started

I just finished I hadn't read this author before now. I enjoyed this book and I'll probably read more in this series. This book is from the middle of the series but I found it easy enough to figure out who was who.

Linda wrote: "Jannene wrote: "I just finished The Redbreast. It was a good book but some things weren't tied up. I really dislike that in a book."
Jo Nesbo is a really good writer with amazing desc..."

Harry is short compared to my husband that is 6'6". So I am always thinking what is the big deal?

Just finished Phantom Instinct by Meg Gardiner. Really enjoyed it. I would be interested in reading more by the same author, any recommendations?

Just finished Think of a Number and it was a bit of a let down, not sure I'll keep on with the series.

Here's my review for reference

Starting Brave New World now. Nothing to do with mystery or crime, just a short intriguing read that came up while searching boards :)

Just starting The Absent One by Jussi Adler-Olsen. I read the first book in the Department Q seriesThe Keeper of Lost Causes.
This is a quirky, darkly humorous series, but the crimes are serious. Carl Morck has survived a shoot out, but didn't draw his weapon to save 2 of his colleagues. His talents for crime solving place him as the head and only employee of Department Q which takes another look at the cold cases of Copenhagen. With a severely limited budget, he collects an assortment of characters to assist him.
This series has all the elements of the typical Scandinavian crime novels, with an enjoyable twist of humor which enlivens the characters and the stories.

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
I just finished and gave it 5 stars

I just finished The Fever by Megan Abbott. It's another excellent, creepy, psychological thriller from a very talented author.

Beware of high school girls!!

reading In the Woods
and
The Directive

I just finished

Just starting The Invention of Wings , I've heard great things about it.

Marian wrote: "I just finished

and now reading.."

What did you think of Night Film? I really enjoyed it. I also recently read Wolf, very good, I haven't read much Hayder so far.

I really enjoyed Night Film Malina.It wasn't just a book,it was an experience to read it as well.Now I must purchase it to have for my home.
I just started "Wolf" so I cant say to much of the book yet..

@Marian- I felt the same way! One of those books you want to own! I borrowed it from the library.

Malina wrote: "@Marian- I felt the same way! One of those books you want to own! I borrowed it from the library."

I borrowed it to from the library..I had no idea thou,that it was going to be such a long book.I even had to stay up a couple of nights to the wee hours..but I dint mind:)

The Ludwig Conspiracy by Oliver Pötzsch

I just started The Drop by Dennis Lehane. It was a GR giveaway that just came yesterday.

I just finished .

just finishedChildhood's End and loved it

Just finishedThe Bride and will now start with The Wedding

Finding Devo: A Novel Adventure by Seve Verdad – Book Review
Reviewed by Raymond Mathiesen
4 out of 5 stars

Escape from the system?

Sports journalist Russell Martell is on holiday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico . His wife Rosalita has recently died and Russell feels lost and hurt, drifting through life. Then his journalistic senses begin to come alive as he starts to get the hints of stories: not sports stories, but crime and current events, with a hint of politics. What is the real story behind a body found in strange circumstances near the beach front? Is the rumor of a police raid on a suburban house really connected to drug cartels? Who is the colorful character Devon (Devo) that appears to be making a splash in town, at least according to the bar scuttlebutt? All these questions seem to draw together, but only more questions emerge. Soon Russell and his friend, Johnny Miles, will become caught up in an adventure where mystery and uncertainty abounds. How will ordinary citizens survive, let alone take action in a world of gangs, police and government? Seve Verdad’s Finding Devo: A Novel Adventure is a story of mystery and action which will intrigue and excite the reader as they follow Russell and Johnny in their desperate attempt to escape disaster.


http://goo.gl/LWIZdd Finding Devo (Book ed.)

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Finished The Swarm by Frank Schatzing. Enjoyed it very much.

Just started reading Scissors by Ray Garton. So far it's been entertaining. Before that I finished The Atlantis Prophecy by Thomas Greanias. I really liked it--four stars.

Just finished Deep White Cover by Joel Barrow. I couldn't put it down. Review to follow.

Before that finished Dance with The Enemy, a debut novel by Rob Sinclair. Enjoyed it very much.

Jeffrey wrote: "I just finished The Fever by Megan Abbott. It's another excellent, creepy, psychological thriller from a very talented author.

Beware of high school girls!!"

Ooohhhh... sounds interesting! I think I'm going to check this one out. :)

I'm so jealous of your reading time! I won't have any until Saturday!

I'm currently enjoying the first Lord Peter Wimsey mystery, Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers. Pleasantly surprised, it's my first exposure to Sayer and I like some of the subtlety (*sp*) and thoughtfulness of the story; some of the discussions between Wimsey and Parker and also Wimsey's issues with his previous wartime service. Also enjoying the last Cliff Janeway mystery, The Bookwoman's Last Fling by John Dunning. A great series. Finally, just started Dolphin Island by Arthur C. Clarke and liking very much so far. A nice mix.

I just started

Finished up Murder on the Rocks which was OK, Beneath a Buried House which was better, and finally The Wives of Los Alamos which was terrific, 5 stars.

There are very mixed reviews of The Wives of Los Alamos but if you can get past the writing style of first person plural it is a moving and insightful depiction of a unique time and place during W W II. If you are watching the series, Manhattan, on WGN it is especially interesting.

As for reading, back to mysteries with Sun on Fire and A Good Man Gone

Just started listening to THE LONG WAY HOME by Louise Penny.

Read this past month or so

Sorrow Bound by David Mark
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sin Walks Into The Desert by Matt Ingwalson my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Deadly Tasting by Jean-Pierre Alaux
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Dorothy L. Sayers and Louise Penny: both very good reads.

Donna wrote: "Finished up Murder on the Rocks which was OK, Beneath a Buried House which was better, and finally The Wives of Los Alamos which was terrific, 5 stars.
..."

I just bought The Wives a few weeks ago, Donna. I thought it was non-fiction, don't know how I did.. Looking forward to reading it. Glad for your comments, it's increased my interest.

Hi Bill. If you can find the TV series Manhattan it is a great companion

I am reading..

I just started Close To Home
I've only read one other Peter Robinson novel Before The Poison - a stand alone that I found heavy going. I'm hoping this Inspector Banks novel will be better.

I just started ( I'm halfway through ) Daughter of Time by Tey. Good so far !

Bob wrote: "I just started ( I'm halfway through ) Daughter of Time by Tey. Good so far !"

There's a reason it's a classic. Enjoy!

Currently reading a historical mystery, A Conspiracy of Violence, set in 1662 London.