The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Susan wrote: "I just finished Big Sky by Kate Atkinson. Even though it's been 8 long years since the last Jackson Brodie book there was no awkwardness. It was fantastic. Easily my ..."

I love her Jackson Brodie stories and her standalones. I'm currently enjoying Human Croquet.

I just finished a historical mystery set in Shanghai, my first exposure to Tom Bradby, The Master of Rain: A Suspense Thriller. My review

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Starting a Cold War spy thriller next, Kolymsky Heights by Lionel Davidson.

Finished Hide and Seek by James Patterson. Suspenseful with good twist, but there is a glaring hole in the story that the editor should have caught!

Roadside Crosses by Jeffery Deaver

Agent Kathryn Dance, the best body language analyst in California, investigates crimes related to online bullying. Deaver's books are always good. 3.5 stars

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

Gave 🌟🌟🌟🌟 to Charlie Donlea's latest book
My review here:
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New series!
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I finished my 54th book

A Killer Collection by J.B. Stanley

Amateur sleuth Molly Appleby, who writes for a hobbyist magazine, investigates when a boorish pottery collector drops dead. Good cozy. 3 stars

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

The Spies of Shilling Lane
I enjoyed it and recommend it to fans of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished a Cadfael mystery this morning, always enjoyable. This is the 11th Medieval Whodunnit, An Excellent Mystery by Ellis Peters. My review

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Starting a non-fiction next, Night by Elie Wiesel

I finished a sudden fearful death by Anne perry. I want to start pet semetary.

Bloodthirsty by Marshall Karp


Lomax & Biggs #2. Can be read on it's own, very funny dialogue, great characters and plotting. Fun, easy read, highly recommended. And just a personal note--I lived in L. A. for many years, loved seeing all the L. A. geography again. And I learned a new word--exsanguination.

Just about to start an Inspector Rebus mystery; A Question of Blood by Ian Rankin.

The Ludwig Conspiracy by Oliver Pötzsch

An old diary found in bookstore, written by mad King Ludwig's physician, is the MacGuffin at the heart of this thriller. Good story. 3.5 stars

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

The Detective Up Late (Sean Duffy #7) by Adrian McKinty

Tenant for Death by Cyril Hare. A Golden Ager.

Finished Where Serpents Sleep
This a great historical faction series. 4.5 stars for this one. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished The Three Hostages by John Buchan this morning. Excellent. My review below -

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Starting the 7th book in the Travis McGee mystery series next, Darker Than Amber by John D. MacDonald.

Bill wrote: "I finished The Three Hostages by John Buchan this morning. Excellent. My review below -

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

Starting the 7th book in the T..."

Hi Bill,

Thanks for mentioning the Travis McGee mystery series. I'm always on the lookout for another great mystery/noir series, so I'm going to give this one a try, beginning with the first book in the series. : )

Finished Deep Freeze by John Sanford. Funny bits but mostly just an ok book for me

Deb wrote: "Bill wrote: "I finished The Three Hostages by John Buchan this morning. Excellent. My review below -

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

Starting the 7th ..."

It's an interesting series, Deb. You might also like to try Ross Macdonald's Lew Archer books.. The Moving Target is the first book.

The Colors of All the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith

In this story Mma Ramotswe runs for public office, looks into a hit-and-run, and ruminates about her late father and Botswana. And Mma Makutsi's shoes are talking again. 😊

It's always enjoyable to read about Mma Ramotswe and her compatriots. 3.5 stars

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

Bill wrote: "Deb wrote: "Bill wrote: "I finished The Three Hostages by John Buchan this morning. Excellent. My review below -

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Thanks for the suggestion, Bill. I hadn't got around to McDonald yet, although I have enjoyed some of his wife's books. Going to add some of his to my TBR list.

I just finished Case Histories, Case Histories, the first of the Jackson Brodie books by author Kate Atkinson. I recommend it for anyone looking for a thoroughly character-driven and intricately-plotted mystery.

Deb wrote: "Bill wrote: "Deb wrote: "Bill wrote: "I finished The Three Hostages by John Buchan this morning. Excellent. My review below -

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Deb - I started with Margaret Millar's books and then finally decided to try her hubby. Millar is one of my favorite mystery writers.

Deb wrote: "I just finished Case Histories, Case Histories, the first of the Jackson Brodie books by author Kate Atkinson. I recommend it for anyone looking for a thoroughly character-driven and i..."

Another favorite writer of mine. Excellent series. Have you watched the TV series?

The Dead Caller from Chicaho by Jack Fredrickson

Dek Elstrom #4, can be read as stand-alone. One of the best of the series, very complicated plot, lots of suspense and a bit less humor. 4 stars.

I finished my 55th book

I enjoyed my fifth visit to the lovely Canadian village of Three Pines, which has the occasional, not-so-lovely murder. Another good mystery from Louise Penny.
4★ Link to my review

currently reading Still Life

Lu wrote: "currently reading Still Life"

I hope your intro to Inspector Gamache makes you want to continue with the series.. :)

Gretchen wrote: "Finished Miami Blues. Another to check off of Amazon's 100 mysteries to read"

I love the film version.

I finished:


Nightfall by David Goodis
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading:


Cape Fear by John D. MacDonald (previously published as The Executioners)

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I enjoyed my fifth visit to the lovely Canadian village of Three Pines, which has the occasional, not-so-lovely murder. Another good mystery from Louise Penny.
[bookcover:The Brutal..."

Louise Penny and her cast of characters always provide a satisfying reading experience, don't they?

Bill wrote: "Deb wrote: "I just finished Case Histories, Case Histories, the first of the Jackson Brodie books by author Kate Atkinson. I recommend it for anyone looking for a thoroughly character-..."

Oh my -- I didn't realize there was a TV series! I'll have to check into that. : )

A couple of quick, but good, reads:

An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good The lady referred to in the title is not someone I'd like for a neighbor, but she is ingenious.

The Armada Boy The second in the Detective Sergent Wesley Peterson series. Can be read as a stand-alone.

Deb wrote: "Bill wrote: "Deb wrote: "I just finished Case Histories, Case Histories, the first of the Jackson Brodie books by author Kate Atkinson. I recommend it for anyone looking for a thorough..."

If you like Jason Isaacs, then you'll like Case Histories, he's a great Jackson Brodie.

Bill wrote: "Lu wrote: "currently reading Still Life"

I hope your intro to Inspector Gamache makes you want to continue with the series.. :)"

Yess!! I was going to read The Beautiful Mystery but decided to take the whole series from the beginning and work my way through it.

Finished reading , The Mephisto Club

by , Tess Gerritsen

My Review

Let Live And chai

two:
The Angel of Terror (which I've finished), and just starting The Crimson Circle, both by Edgar Wallace and both from 1922. The first book has one of the best female villains while her counterpart (the intended victim) is one of the most naive women ever. Most of the time I was either giggling or doing major eyerolls, but I will admit it was fun. I have to finish my real-world book group book before I can get back to the second one.

Shamed by Linda Castillo

Kate Burkholder, Chief of Police of Painter's Mill, Ohio, searches for a vicious killer and a kidnapped 7-year-old Amish girl. Good police procedural. 3 stars

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

I finished the 7th Travis McGee mystery this morning, Darker Than Amber by John D. MacDonald. Most enjoyable. My review is below -

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

My next pick is from my Random Number Generator, (AKA my wife), book 222 on my book shelf, a Rumpole of the Bailey mystery, Rumpole A La Carte by John Mortimer

I finished my 56th book

live and letchai

The Greta Garbo Murder Case by George Baxt

Greta Garbo gets involved with Nazi spies !

I have finished Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd... wow it’s breathtakingly brilliant and just epic loved it. Am now starting the forest by the same author

The Heist by Daniel Silva

In this 14th book in the 'Gabriel Allon' series the Israeli intelligence agent/art restorer investigates a wide-ranging art theft scheme. The book can be read as a standalone.
Exciting story as usual. 3.5 stars

My review:
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