The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Araych wrote: "The Five Bells and Bladebone by Martha Grimes

Richard Jury #9. A body is found in a folding desk and Inspector Jury is on the case. Very unusual entry..."

I read those books quite a while ago and I've always wondered why they were never adapted for tv.

Marwan wrote: "Finished The New York trilogy by Paul Auster

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

I loved this book!

Just started Harvest Home by Tom Tryon.

Read The End of Getting Lost
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The last story in Golden Age Detective Stories is one by Cornell Woolrich, which has prompted me to pull out Darkness at Dawn: Early Suspense Classics . I've barely started the first story, which has the snicker-inspiring title, "Death Sits in the Dentist's Chair." But I generally enjoy Woolrich and the collection includes a couple I've read before, "Dark Melody of Madness" (a.k.a. "Papa Benjamin") and "Kiss of the Cobra."

I finished my 14th book

I've finished Find You First by Linwood Barclay


I requested it last year but was rejected, so I was happy to buy it for myself recently.

Here is my 4 star review of this solid thriller: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Now starting DARKTOWN by Thomas Mullen, the first book in his mystery/thriller series set in Atlanta a few years after the end of WWII.

The series features newly commissioned black police officers Lucius Boggs and Tommy Smith trying to do their jobs while working for a department and a city that is rife with the Jim Crow attitudes of the deep South.

The Madness of Crowds and listening to The Mother Next Dorr

Read The Overnight Guest
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished and enjoyed The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/4188565914

Finished reading Skystorm

by Steven Konkoly

My Review

James wrote: "Now starting DARKTOWN by Thomas Mullen, the first book in his mystery/thriller series set in Atlanta a few years after the end of WWII.

The series features newly commissioned black police officers..."

I have a copy of that book -- I didn't realize it was a series. I'll have to move it closer to the top of the tbr.

Just finished:

The Golden Couple

by: Greer Hendricks

Hendricks and Pekkanen provide twisty suspense. My full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review of The Goodbye Coast by Joe Ide

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

Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future by Elizabeth Kolbert

Journalist Kolbert discusses the damage we humans have done to the planet and some proposed fixes. The Earth is in trouble folks! 😨

Important and readable book. 4.5 stars

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

I'm reading Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr, and I recently finished Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

I read Murder at the Porte de Versailles by Cara Black I enjoyed it and rate it 4 stars. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The author is an American who frequently visits France and he books have been translated into French. The book is set in Paris, a few months after 9-11.

Thomas wrote: "I read Murder at the Porte de Versailles by Cara Black I enjoyed it and rate it 4 stars. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

I love that series

I'm currently reading Havana Red by Leonardo Padura which is set in Havana and written by a Cuban.

Currently into Dirty Bird Blues by Clarence Major. So far it's pretty great.


Once again there's a clog in notifications coming my way. arrghghgh

Half way done with Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed

Author Chris Gill is originally a 'product' of the UK and NZ who now lives in Australia. (YAY!) His latest book, Boy Fallen, takes place on the rugged west coast of NZ's South Island. Accident or murder? It's a good story in a great setting - worth a look.
3★ My review of Boy Fallen

Read Greenwich Park
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

James wrote: "Now starting DARKTOWN by Thomas Mullen, the first book in his mystery/thriller series set in Atlanta a few years after the end of WWII.

The series features newly commissioned black police officers..."

A fabulous book!

Finished reading Cold Blood

by Robert Bryndza

My Review

I’m currently reading We Were Liars. Not too long ago, I finished reading Girl, Taken by Blake Pierce.

Just started The Kill Artist

Starting out slow I havent been feeling good lately but here is what I read since Jan/Feb

5/5 Stars. Trying to get this series read
5/5 Stars. Will read more from this series
5/5 Stars. One of her best books ever
3/3 Stars. Really was let down with this book I though it be good since I love the game and I love the movie but not this
5/5 Stars. I couldnt Put it down!
3/3 stars I was really let down this book, It started out good as all his other Lincoln Rhyme books then It started to get very boring fast,
5/5 Stars, One of her best books ever
5/5 Stars. I couldnt put it down! Will read more from this person
3/3 Stars. I was very let down with this book I though it be as good as her The Twin book was but I found this very awful.

Will be going to the library soon hope I can find some good new books

Started reading The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli

The Unseen and listening to Dark Sacred Nights

Shannon wrote: "Starting out slow I havent been feeling good lately but here is what I read since Jan/Feb

5/5 Stars. Trying to get this series read
[bookcover:The Diva Runs..."

Nice going Shannon. 👍

Shannon wrote: "Starting out slow I havent been feeling good lately but here is what I read since Jan/Feb

5/5 Stars. Trying to get this series read
5/5 Stars. Trying to get this series read
[bookcover:The Diva Runs..."

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well, but at least you've had a great start to your 2022 reading year!

Read How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Citizen K-9 by David Rosenfelt

The K Team private detective agency investigates a cold case involving two missing persons.

Fun addition to the series. 3 stars

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

Now starting LIGHTNING MEN by Thomas Mullen, the second novel in his mystery/thriller series set in post-WWII Atlanta and featuring APD officers Lucius Boggs, Tommy Smith, and Dennis Rakestraw.

The first book in the series, DARKTOWN, was an excellent read. And I am now looking to track down the third book, MIDNIGHT ATLANTA, at my local bookstores or libraries.

'Venus in Furs' currently...I've annotated half the book already...enjoying so far...

I finished my 15th book

Started this evening The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation by Rosemary Sullivan


Finished reading
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed

Amazing book and will add to my favorites list Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Just finished The Sheltering Sky , and started The Kill Artist. I am still sorting out my reaction to the first, the second is fast-paced action with a high body count.

Wayne wrote: "Just finished The Sheltering Sky , and started The Kill Artist. I am still sorting out my reaction to the first, the second is fast-paced action with a high body count."

Gabriel Allon is one of my all time favorite spy master. Enjoy the book and the series.

Christine wrote: "Wayne wrote: "Just finished The Sheltering Sky , and started The Kill Artist. I am still sorting out my reaction to the first, the second is fast-paced action with a hi..."

Thanks Christine. Hope you enjoy your reading too.

I’m about half-way through The Winteringham Mystery by Anthony Berkeley.



https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...

The Red Palace by June Hur

In 18th century Joseon dynasty Korea, a palace nurse helps investigate when four women are killed at the medical clinic.

Good historical mystery. 3.5 stars

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

Patty wrote: "I’m about half-way through The Winteringham Mystery by Anthony Berkeley.



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Thanks so very much for mentioning this book, Patty, I thought I had all of Berkeley's novels (including those published under his pen name Francis Iles), but it seems I don't have this one. Small wonder -- it was originally published under the name of A. Monmouth Platts and somehow I missed it.

Wayne wrote: "Just finished The Sheltering Sky , and started The Kill Artist. I am still sorting out my reaction to the first, the second is fast-paced action with a high body count."

I loved The Sheltering Sky. I wish someone would remake the film -- it was awful, although it did have a brief guest appearance by the author.

Perysh wrote: "'Venus in Furs' currently...I've annotated half the book already...enjoying so far..."

Oh, very cool!

Nancy wrote: "Wayne wrote: "Just finished The Sheltering Sky , and started The Kill Artist. I am still sorting out my reaction to the first, the second is fast-paced action with a hi..."

I'm still mulling over the book. Paul Bowles was obviously a good writer, however I found it difficult to warm to either Port or Kit. It was my first book by the author, which I added to my read list as one of the literary figures highlighted by Paul Theroux in The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean.

Wayne wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Wayne wrote: "Just finished The Sheltering Sky , and started The Kill Artist. I am still sorting out my reaction to the first, the second is fast-paced ac..."


Quite honestly, I didn't care for the characters in the book but both storyline & writing are incredible. I'm one of those weirdo people who doesn't have to care for characters to really enjoy a book. Have you seen the film?

Just finished (5stars)
and starting 👍