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May 25, 2019 11:37PM
I am reading Laidlaw, the first Tartan noir. It's quite interesting.
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Just starting warlord by chris Ryan
Susan wrote: "I am reading Laidlaw, the first Tartan noir. It's quite interesting."I'll be interested in your comments on it.
I finished: 
In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes
Rating: 5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and I started:
Nightfall by David Goodis
RJ wrote: "I finished: In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes
Rating: 5 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I just got Lonely Place. Looking forward to reading it.
About to start She Who was No More by Boileau-Narcejac, the nom-de-plume of Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I finished The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan this morning, my re-read. I've taken copious notes and am ready for the discussions when the group read opens in June.. :)
Finished an enjoyable cozy for a change of pace Aunt Dimity and the Duke #2 in the series by Nancy Atherton
I am currently reading hawkesmoor by Peter ackroyd.... I am intrigued so far but there are parts where it gets a bit sluggish
Bill wrote: "Susan wrote: "I am reading Laidlaw, the first Tartan noir. It's quite interesting."I'll be interested in your comments on it."
I finished this last night and had mixed feelings. The language was a struggle for me although it was very authentic. Here's an example of a sentence, "Ah wisny ready. Hav anither go."
It's also very much of its time so it was uncomfortable to read homosexuals referred to as poofs over and over again. Over all, it was a very layered story.
Lu, I loved Brighton Rock. I’ve been meaning to read Gun for Sale in which some of the characters were first mentioned.
Patty wrote: "Lu, I loved Brighton Rock. I’ve been meaning to read Gun for Sale in which some of the characters were first mentioned."Is it just me or this book is really a hint to the TV show The Peaky Blinders?
Susan wrote: "Bill wrote: "Susan wrote: "I am reading Laidlaw, the first Tartan noir. It's quite interesting."I'll be interested in your comments on it."
I finished this last night and had mixed..."
I had mixed feelings as well and was somewhat disappointed. This was my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
JF:
A police procedural that is a clean, quick read.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
CR: Can't decide!
The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag is intricately plotted and a darkness throughout. I found it an excellent read, but the crime in it is brutal as a word of warning.
I just finished Shamed by Linda Castillo. It was excellent. This series has been so interesting set in the Amish country.
Peach Pies and Alibis
by Ellery AdamsIn this 2nd book in the "A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery", Ella Mae LeFaye comes into her magical powers and investigates a mysterious death. The book can be read as a standalone. Lots of good pies in this story. 3 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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it is beyond brutal. Yikes.
Nancy wrote: "Deb wrote: "The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag is intricately plotted and a darkness throughout. I found it an excellent read, but the crime in it is..."I found the crime to be the most sadistic thing I can recall in fiction, but also the story itself to be compelling. Did you enjoy any of the tale?
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If he hadn't been so graphic, I would have loved the whole thing. So, yes, I enjoyed it all very much except for the too out-there violence. The story itself and the way it was structured was great.
After reading several historical fiction and non-fictions, it was nice to get back to good old mystery and mayhem! Finished Look For Me
. My review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bitter Harvest
by Ann RuleThis true crime book is about a horrific incident that occurred in Kansas in 1995, when a house-fire resulted in the death of two children and a dog. Worst of all, the fire was deliberately started by the kids' mother. Compelling story. 3 stars
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier is a much-loved classic mystery, and I enjoyed it as much as everyone else has. 
4★ Link to my review
I Can See in the Dark
by Karin FossumThis Nordic noir is about a psychopathic male nurse who delights in mistreating patients....until he gets his comeuppance. Very dark. 2.5 stars
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Queen of Patpong
by Timothy HallinanPoke Rafferty #4, reveals Rose's history and involves Poke, Rose and the family (and others) in a life-or-death struggle with one of her former lovers. These Poke Rafferty novels are wonderful thrillers, full of love and suspense and beautifully written. 5 stars.
Barbara wrote: "I Can See in the Dark by Karin FossumThis Nordic noir is about a psychopathic male nurse who delights in mistreating pat..."
Thanks for the review, Barbara. Karin Fossum is one of my favorite Nordic Noir authors, but I haven't read this one. It sounds very dark indeed - even for her. I'd recommend The Whisperer or The Indian Bride for your next book by Fossum.
Tone wrote: "Thanks for the review, Barbara. Karin Fossum is one of my favorite Nordic Noir authors, but I haven't read this one. It sounds very dark indeed - even for her. I'd recommend The Whisperer or The Indian Bride for your next book by Fossum. "
Thank you for the recommendations Tone. 😎🌻🌹
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