The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

I just turned the last page of The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson, which goes into the Borden murders, the inquest, the hearings and finally the trial and its aftermath. I liked it, which is not something I can honestly say about the book about Lizzie Borden I'd read earlier (and couldn't even finish because it was so stinky bad), See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt. Trust me, if I DNF a book, it's bad.

Araych wrote: "Just finished River of Darkness by Rennie Airth

Police procedural, set in England 1921, featuring a shell-shocked Scotland Yard detective, John Madden. Very wel..."

They get better. I liked the first one, but enjoyed 2 and 3 much more

Depth of Winter Book 14 in the Longmire series.
4 stars My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished my 30th book

Bill wrote: "Araych wrote: "Just finished River of Darkness by Rennie Airth

Police procedural, set in England 1921, featuring a shell-shocked Scotland Yard detective, John M..."

Recently started a re-read to prepare myself for the next 3.

I started The Mine by Finnish author, Antti Tuomainen and am enjoying it.

A Darkness More than night by Michael Connelly

My reading challenge on goodreads is going to be 32 instead of 132

Christine wrote: "My reading challenge on goodreads is going to be 32 instead of 132"

Well then, you're almost there!

Something completely different: over the months, starting in February this year, I finished this book:

I've read Nancy Wagaman's other book about dreams and that was really useful.
In hindsight I think it is better to read the practical guide first.

Nancy I changed my reading challenge to 132 instead of 32

Christine wrote: "Nancy I changed my reading challenge to 132 instead of 32"


Probably a good thing, Christine, at the rate you read. 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

I agree with you Nancy

Doh...I've been missing out.
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Once A Pilgrim

A five star debut novel.

Bill wrote: "Araych wrote: "Just finished River of Darkness by Rennie Airth

Police procedural, set in England 1921, featuring a shell-shocked Scotland Yard detective, John M..."

Thank you, I'll bear this in mind.

Just finished The Anodyne Necklace by Martha Grimes

This is #3rd in the Richard Jury series. This book won the Nero Wolfe prize when it came out and deservedly so. This is an amazing book -- intricately plotted, wonderful characters, full of suspense and snarky comments. Ms. Grimes is 88 years young and apparently still going strong. I was amazed to learn that she is American and not English; you'd never guess from the way the book is written. 5 stars, Martha.

Araych wrote: "Just finished The Anodyne Necklace by Martha Grimes

This is #3rd in the Richard Jury series. This book won the Nero Wolfe prize when it came out and deservedl..."

I read those years ago. I liked them until the series started getting old.

I've just posted about a book I recently finished from 1921, The Dark Geraldine by John Alexander Ferguson. Fun book set in Scotland, with a sort of John Buchan vibe

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Last night I started Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. I probably would have stayed up all night reading it (it's that good), but I've done that 2 nights in a row with another book & I needed sleep.

Reading The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro and chuck Hogan I had to set aside Strange weather by Joe Hill I'm not too impressed with it so will go back to the last story after my current read

Araych wrote: "Just finished The Anodyne Necklace by Martha Grimes

This is #3rd in the Richard Jury series. This book won the Nero Wolfe prize when it came out and deservedl..."

I like Grimes' books. 🙂

Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben

A former special ops pilot - bereaved by the recent violent deaths of her sister and husband - investigates their killings. Good mystery. 3.5 stars

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

Rhian, I read The Strain years ago. I started it as an audio book read by Ron Perlman but he was soooooo boring. No inflection; just one, long drone. I believe I made it until @page seventy-something before I got the print copy from the library.

Nancy, I believe we must share some kind of book umbilical chord. I brought home Say Nothing from the library yesterday—was on a waiting list.

Patty wrote: "Nancy, I believe we must share some kind of book umbilical chord. I brought home Say Nothing from the library yesterday—was on a waiting list."

I hate to use this word, but it's completely mesmerizing. I'm trying to speed through my to-do list today to get back to it without feeling guilty.

I finished my 31st book

Barbara i’m a huge fan of Harlan Coben

Finished The Kings of Cool by Don Winslow. Interesting story told in a juvenile, gimmicky way. Rating - 3/5

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Rhian wrote: "Reading The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro and chuck Hogan I had to set aside Strange weather by Joe Hill I'm not too impressed with it so will go back to the last story after my current read"

The Strain has got to be the most disappointing TV series which I watched in full, should have watched paint dry instead. Hope you have better luck with the book. Strange Weather had only one good story, its last one.

Murder At ashgrove house

Barbara wrote: "Araych wrote: "Just finished The Anodyne Necklace by Martha Grimes

This is #3rd in the Richard Jury series. This book won the Nero Wolfe prize when it came ou..."

I enjoy Grimes' work too. : )

Just finished ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Currently reading

One of my fave authors.
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Sandy I never read that book called Joe Country by Mick Herron

Angie I have both of those books called The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides and No Exit by Taylor Adams

It's over-the-top adrenaline, action, and high-tech when Gregg Hurwitz brings Orphan X, aka the Nowhere Man, Out of the Dark and pits him against US President Jonathan Bennett.
4★ Link to my review (which has no cracks about the current administration, tempting though it was)

PattyMacDotCom I never read that book called Out of the Dark by Gregg Hurwitz

Just finished Skull Beneath the Skin by PD James and getting ready to pick up from library today The Circular Staircase, our April Group Read. Also started Mary Shelley: The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator by Catherine Reef

Christine wrote: "Angie I have both of those books called The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides and No Exit by Taylor Adams"

Christine, have you read them? I really enjoyed The Silent Patient, just started No Exit.

Just finished Breathing Water By Timothy Hallinan

Poke Rafferty #3. Although Hallinan has written several Poke Rafferty books they do not have to be read in order. I have become a big fan of Hallinan's Poke Rafferty series as well as his series about Junior Bender. I recommend both. The Rafferty series takes place in Bangkok. Excellent mysteries with a lot of heart and great insight into Thai culture.

Continuing to read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. It goes well beyond any sort of true crime thing into an unforgettable story taking place during the Troubles in Ireland (70s on). This book should absolutely win some sort of award. Just stunning.

Nancy wrote: "Continuing to read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. It goes well beyond any sort of true crime thing into an unforgettable story taking place duri..."

Great to see your endorsement of this one, Nancy. I turned it back in because the hold line is massive and I knew I couldn’t finish it in two weeks from when I checked it out, but I’ll make certain to prioritize it highly when my number comes up again.

Araych wrote: "Just finished Breathing Water By Timothy Hallinan

Poke Rafferty #3. Although Hallinan has written several Poke Rafferty books they do not have to be read in orde..."

I love the Rafferty series but haven’t read this one and need to get a copy.

Nancy wrote: "Continuing to read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. It goes well beyond any sort of true crime thing into an unforgettable story taking place duri..."

Although I have not read the book, I did watch the author talk about his book on CSPAN. CSPAN's website www.booktv.org where you can watch the talk. He is very worried about Brexit and a hard border between Ireland/N. I.

Nancy wrote: "Continuing to read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. It goes well beyond any sort of true crime thing into an unforgettable story taking place duri..."

My TBR list just continues to grow...

I finished:


Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


The Big Sky by A.B. Guthrie Jr.
Rating: 5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading:


The Terror by Dan Simmons

I'm not sure that any of those are Mystery, Crime or Thriller books by the way.

Carol wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Continuing to read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. It goes well beyond any sort of true crime thing into an unforgettable story tak..."

1)Don't read any reviews of the book until you've read it. There is a bit of a jaw-dropping moment at stake and I wouldn't trust that someone wouldn't give it away.

2) In this book, everything is connected. He has not wasted your time nor has he wasted his words.

Thomas wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Continuing to read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. It goes well beyond any sort of true crime thing into an unforgettable story tak..."

I can understand that, actually. It wouldn't be a good thing.

RJ wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Continuing to read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. It goes well beyond any sort of true crime thing into an unforgettable story tak..."

You'll be hooked in minutes.