The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Its Been along time since I post on groups because i just didnt have time but been reading alot here are books i read



Now where is what i am gonna be read this October

Started reading The Man on the Balcony by Maj Sjöwall

Finished Mr. Mercedes.

Gretchen wrote: "Finished Mr. Mercedes."

Start of a good series. 🙂

Just finished The Retreat by Mark Edwards and this book works well as a mystery.

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

Just finished: Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle
Currently reading: Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill

I finished my 90th book

Bad Blood by Arne Dahl

In this 2nd book in the 'Intercrime' series, the Swedish detective squad is on the trail of a vicious serial killer. The book can be read as a standalone.

Good mystery. 3 stars

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

Hardy Boys The Tower Treasure

Marwan wrote: "Started reading The Man on the Balcony by Maj Sjöwall"

As I recall this is a solid Beck novel. I'll be watching for your comments.
LG

Have just finished To Be Taught if fortunate by Becky Chambers and wow wow this novella deserves 10 🌟 s it’s fantastic.

Gretchen wrote: "Close to finishing Mr. Mercedes by S. King. He sure can write. This book is good but maybe a bit too dragged out. I find that I have been impatient with some of my books lately. Get to the point al..."

It is actually one of King's most compact works and by his standards an absolute breeze.

Barbara wrote: "Gretchen wrote: "Finished Mr. Mercedes."

Start of a good series. 🙂"

I still agree with Barbara.

Gretchen wrote: "Finished Mr. Mercedes."

I'm probably one of the few who isn't a fan, and I didn't even bother to pick up the other two books in the series. Just not my cuppa.

Linda wrote: "Hardy Boys The Tower Treasure"

I think I read that when I was like 7. I still have all of my old Hardy Boy books.

That’s a lot of books Shannon lol

I’ve never read any of those Hardy Boys books

I am now reading The Great Level by Stella Tillyard so far pretty good

@Nancy You are not alone, I was in a King fan group back then and I remember it seeing a lot of hate. Some old school King fans prefer pretending King never dabbled in the thriller genre. It was a bit cliched so I even understand where you are coming from. For me personally King's storytelling often trumps his stories so it did not bother me.

Aditya wrote: "@Nancy You are not alone, I was in a King fan group back then and I remember it seeing a lot of hate. Some old school King fans prefer pretending King never dabbled in the thriller genre. It was a ..."

Genre change doesn't bother me at all -- I haven't liked some of his later horror novels either. I just didn't care for it very much.

Christine wrote: "I’ve never read any of those Hardy Boys books"

Oh my goodness. I used to love them when I was a kid.

Barbara wrote: "Gretchen wrote: "Finished Mr. Mercedes."

Start of a good series. 🙂"

Good to know. Thanks, Barbara.

Nancy wrote: "Aditya wrote: "@Nancy You are not alone, I was in a King fan group back then and I remember it seeing a lot of hate. Some old school King fans prefer pretending King never dabbled in the thriller g..."

Currently reading Salem's Lot, there is definitely a different feel in the older books.

Just finished listening to Ralph's Party the first novel by Lisa Jewell. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...# and on my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

finished The Big Sleep - 3.5-4/5

and also finished Night Film - 4.5-5/5 rating from my side after having slept on it
if feels so authentic and realistic that i had to keep reminding myself this is fiction and i loved the author's writing style.
i enjoyed very much the journey and following along side with the reporter's investigation and i am not easily spooked but i have to agree that this book managed to give me the hibbie gibbies now and then exactly because it is scary in a non obvious way but the skilled author manages to create just enough of the picture to allow for the reader's imagination to fill in the gaps and that is where the real scary happens.
and that ending.... it was not just one surprise but a succession of them and in the end, it closed in the same mysterious and bone chilling way that it started.
it was a pleasure to read this book!

Finished The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi. He paints a plausible yet terrifying dystopian future that is brought about by water scarcity. The characters however are not as good as the setting. Rating - 3/5

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

started reading Firestarter

Lu wrote: "started reading Firestarter"

Great book. For me, the dialogue in the earlier King novels seemed really crisp and authentic. I do not find that in the later books. But then, what do I know- not being an American!

Kyle wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Aditya wrote: "@Nancy You are not alone, I was in a King fan group back then and I remember it seeing a lot of hate. Some old school King fans prefer pretending King never dabbled in ..."

"Currently reading Salem's Lot, there is definitely a different feel in the older books."

Most definitely.

Nancy I’m surprised I never read all of those The Hardy Boys books

Christine wrote: "Nancy I’m surprised I never read all of those The Hardy Boys books"

Here's a list of all of them, Christine, in case you ever want to read them:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

Aww thanks for giving me a list and I never read any of them

Reading Finders Keepers, #2 in Mr. Mercedes series by Stephen King. Also reading Another Country by James Baldwin (not a mystery - but serious reading)

The Deadly Kiss-Off by Paul Di Filippo

First class comic caper story. Possible to read as stand-alone, but I would recommend you first read The Big Get-Even, which details the previous adventures of our crew.

Just started The Lying Room by Nicci French after finishing Where She Went by Kelly Simmons. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

Not a mystery, but fans of the author's No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency would probably like it. 😊🌷🌼


Espresso Tales
by Alexander McCall Smith

In these lighthearted stories, Alexander McCall Smith recounts the activities of a diverse circle of folks who live in Edinburgh's "New Town" neighborhood. Many of the characters live in apartments at 44 Scotland Street - and others are their friends and acquaintances.

Plenty of smiles - and even a few laugh out loud moments - in this book. Very enjoyable. 3.5 stars

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

I just finished The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. I found it fast paced and engrossing.

Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Remains of Innocence by J.A. Jance

In this 16th book in the 'Joanna Brady' series, the sheriff investigates geographically distant crimes that seem to be connected. The book can be read as a standalone, but knowledge of the characters is a plus.

A highlight of the series is the inclusion of Joanna's family, who add a warm-hearted vibe.

Good mystery. 3.5 stars

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

Long wait for this one, but it was worth it! The Last Widow
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just finished
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Currently reading

Finished The Butterfly Girl

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

finished reading Firestarter

started Horrorstör

The Spellman Files (Spellmans # 1) by Lisa Lutz

The Spellmans run a family detective agency, but the people they spy on most is each other. Fun cozy mystery. 4 stars

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



Curse of the Spellmans (Spellmans # 2) by Lisa Lutz

Izzy Spellman, always on the lookout for a new beau, spies on her good-looking next door neighbor. Entertaining story. 3.5 stars

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

Just loved The Lying Room by Nicci French. My 5 star spoiler free review can be found at https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/... and https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next read is Good Little Liars by Sarah Clutton

The Sixth Wicked Child

Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

After the moon explodes, the Earth is doomed and a tiny percentage of humans have to escape to Earth orbit for 5,000 years....until people (and other life) can return.
Very well researched book but a bit overly technical.
Still, it's a good story. 3.5 stars

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

I finished:


Cari Mora by Thomas Harris
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


The Best American Mystery Stories 2018 edited by Louise Penny
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And I started reading:


Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy


Best Horror of the Year Volume 10 edited by Ellen Datlow

Finished reading , Murder by the Book

by , Rex Stout

My Review

My review of The Long Call by Ann Cleeves:

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

finished Horrorstör

started Stillhouse Lake

I just finished The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing
Rating: 3
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Reading now: When Broken Glass Floats
Author: Chanrithy Him