A Good Thriller discussion

I’m reading Find you First - Linwood Barclay

I read Robert B. Parker's Buzz Kill by Alison Gaylin It is book 12 in the Sunny Randall series, started by the late Robert B. Parker and now written by a series of successor authors, authorized by the Parker estate. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The skies of the Scottish Hebrides in Peter May's Lewis Trilogy mysteries are often as dark as the covers suggest, but the people's stories are fascinating. The Chessmen was the last, but a new fourth one just came out that I'm looking forward to. A trilogy+1?
My review of The Chessmen

Now starting NIGHT OVER WATER by Ken Follett, one of his WWII thriller novels published back in 1991.

I enjoyed both of his previous novels set during World War II: EYE OF THE NEEDLE (1978) and THE KEY TO REBECCA (1980). But I didn't care much for his non-WWII novel THE MAN FROM ST. PETERSBURG (1982), so I am going back to sample his WWII themed stuff.

Schroeder
Published October 15, 2024
4 stars
A dark exploration of human psyche from the POV of a Serial killer. Obsession redefined.

Please check my review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Origin of Violet: Violet's Tales Novella

3 stars
Published October 13, 2024
Read as a review copy.
Novella. Prequel. Female underage protagonist. Hours reading.
Abuse depicted.

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

I read Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom
It is a historical fiction mystery, set in 1540 England. It is book 2 in the series, but can be read as a stand alone. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called The Other Mistress by Shanora Williams

The Cellist

⭐⭐⭐
For first time readers the rating would be 4 stars and above.
For series readers like me this story is Similar to books in the series. Thriller.
Read as a fan of the series and the hero Gabriel Allon.

Series needs some unpredictability to rejuvenate.

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

The Roads Chosen

The Roads Chosen by Ben Carlyle:

I've been listening to A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

I read Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky It is a US PI mystery and book 1 in the series. I like the series and recommend it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It's a mystery, but not a thriller. 😊

Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful little girl detective solves the second of her Very First Cases in Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill. Reliably entertaing with a good moral, as expected. Cute!
My review of Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill

I’m reading a book called I Told You This Would Happen by Elaine Murphy

Just started "In a quiet town" by
Amber Garza

Hillary's Final Case by Faith Martin probably needs a new title as it's not her final case (since there are now 4 subsequent books), although it's a good one anyway and satisfactorily wraps up quite a few ongoing threads.

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

The Silurian Bridge

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A perfect adventure.
engaging blend of adventure, mythology, and science fiction.
North Korea vs USA vs Timelines

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

The Strain

Guillermo del Toro
4 star vampire lore from the man who gave us Pan's Labyrinth and Shape of Water. The movies.
Solid start to a trilogy.

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

Now starting UNMANNED by Dan Fesperman, a stand-alone thriller published back in 2014.

I have read nine mystery/thriller novels by Fesperman over the last two years. Haven't found a bad one yet. I hope this latest book keeps that string going.

Why have I waited so long to read this classic? The Big Sleep is the first in Raymond Chandler's iconic private eye series featuring Philip Marlowe. I can sure see why it would have raised some eyebrows back then.
My review of The Big Sleep

I am currently reading One Last Prayer by Carla Kovach


I just finished Remember Her Name by Lisa Regan

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

I’m reading a book called Christmas on 4th Street / Yours for Christmas by Susan Mallery

The Crowded Grave by Martin Walker is the fourth book in his Bruno, Chief of Police series and life in his little French village is far from quiet with animal activists, a new magistrate and Basque terrorists threaten an important meeting between French and Spanish government ministers.

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

A couple more fun ones from Amazon's Busybodies Collection, cosy mysteries.

Crime of Fashion by Emma Rosenblum takes place at a fashion shoot where a minor underling is accused of stealing a necklace worth $3million! Poor kid.
My review of Crime of Fashion
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The Nosy Neighbor is by Nita Prose, who wrote the popular The Maid, among other things. It seemed straightforward, but I should have known better. Nicely twisty.
My review of The Nosy Neighbor

I read Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln's Union by Richard Carwardine It is not a mystery, but a scholarly book on how religious denominations reacted to the civil war, slavery and secession. I recommend it to anyone interested in how religious beliefs influenced viewpoints on the above subjects. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sub Zero

Fast paced but predictable

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

How Well Do You Know Your Husband?

Published November 1, 2024
3 stars
Female author. Female protagonist. Thriller

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

Michael Connelly has Harry Bosch and The Closers reopening unsolved murder cases using new testing technologies on old evidence. Another excellent story.
My review of The Closers

Switchblade by Michael Connelly is a Harry Bosch short story which I enjoyed as an audio. It's another cold case solved with the help of an unexpected tip and new DNA testing.
My review of Switchblade

I read Robert B. Parker's Bad Influence by Alison Gaylin It is book 11 in the Sunny Randall series, but can be read as a stand alone. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Terminal Lucidity: A Chilling Medical Thriller With The Tug of Romance

⭐⭐⭐ star Thriller
Published August 26, 2024
Female author. Female protagonist. Medial thriller. Read as a review copy.

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

Michael Connelly
Very short story. 10 minute reading. Cold case review.

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

New book

I’m reading a book called Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas: A Special Collection of Joyful Holiday Stories by Jack Canfield

Aussie author and former journo Chris Hammer writes complex mysteries with a broad range of characters. The Valley has gold mining, politicians, cops (straight and bent), hippie types, and a couple of favourite detectives. Another excellent read.
My review of The Valley

I read The Note by Alafair Burke I rate this mystery book 4 stars. It is set in the Hamptons and NYC. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I recently finished the final two novellas in Amazon's Busybodies Collection of six cosy mysteries and especially enjoyed the last one.

One Lucky Subscriber by Kellye Garrett features an imaginative YouTube celebrity hosting a tricky hide-n-seek with big prize money in the the American Dream Mall.
My review of One Lucky Subscriber
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A Classic Case by Alicia Thompson is my favourite - a delightful rom-com mystery with a nice twist. Good finish to an uneven collection.
My review of A Classic Case

I read a dark book of translated literary fiction, The Lady of the Mine by Sergei Lebedev It is set in 2014 Ukraine, during the Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine. There are flashbacks to WWII and the 1980s. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read Malibu Burning by Lee Goldberg It is book 1 in the series and I recommend it. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I’m reading a book called Navy Christmas by Geri Krotow

I read A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay. It is an unusual mystery. My 3.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...