The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Kia Ora and hello. My name is Debbie Cowens and I'm an English teacher and writer living in New Zealand. I've been a fan of mystery books ever since I was young - I was especially fond of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie as a teenager.

I still like the classic whodunnits - especially Dorothy L Sayers and Ngaio Marsh, and I'm very keen on the books of Ruth Rendell, Ian Rankin, P.D. James.

I've read a little of the more thriller style crime writers and found them enjoyable. Open to recommendations of these but very keen on cozy mysteries and whodunnits.

Look forward to reading recommendations and finding out about new books on the discussions here.

Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther books, set before, during and after World War Two in Berlin and elsewhere are lots of fun and also educational.

Have you read Sue Grafton or Faye Kellerman?

I have read some Sue Grafton but not Faye Kellerman. Will have to check out her stuff. Thanks for recommendation.

WWII Berlin sounds interesting. I liked The Foyle's War series. I will have to get hold of some of this Phillip Kerr's series. Thanks.

WWII Berlin sounds interesting. I liked The Foyle's War series. I will have to get hold of some of this Phillip Kerr's series. Thanks.

Debbie wrote: "I have read some Sue Grafton but not Faye Kellerman. Will have to check out her stuff. Thanks for recommendation."

I love her because her novels are very different, intelligent and a good read.

Have you tried some of the ones closer to home like The Petticoat Men by Barbara Ewing and obviously Ngaio Marsh's books. If you like a tad of romance as well Dinah Holman's A History of Crime: The Southern Double-Cross. Vanda Symons has some great books (procedurals) set in NZ, and from Australia you could try Felicity Young's Dody McCleland series.

Thanks for the recommendations. Haven't read any of those yet. Will check them out.

I've enjoyed most of your authors, Debbie. I'm just about to get acquainted with Ruth Rendell. Have you tried any of Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher books, nice period mysteries set in Australia. Quite entertaining. Welcome to the group, by the way. I hope you enjoy yourself here.

Welcome to the group, Debbie! I recommend the Cork O'Connor series by William Kent Krueger.

Welcome, Debbie! Huge Rendell/Vine fan here -- I'm sure you will find plenty of like minds!

Bill wrote: "I've enjoyed most of your authors, Debbie. I'm just about to get acquainted with Ruth Rendell. Have you tried any of Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher books, nice period mysteries set in Australia. Q..."

Hi Bill

I've seen some of the Miss Fisher TV series but haven't read the books I should read the books before watching any more episodes actually.

Cheers

Beth wrote: "Welcome to the group, Debbie! I recommend the Cork O'Connor series by William Kent Krueger."

Hi Beth

Great. Thanks for the recommendation.

Cheers!

Nancy wrote: "Welcome, Debbie! Huge Rendell/Vine fan here -- I'm sure you will find plenty of like minds!"

Hi Nancy

Thanks!

You're welcome!