The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

I can recommend Suffer the Dead to fans of police procedurals. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Peter Carey is an interesting, award-winning (lots of awards) Aussie author who lives in New York but writes about his homeland. I'm a fan.

I have wanted to read Oscar and Lucinda for years because it sounded great - historical fiction, a pair of odd-bods, and a wild plot. Plus it won the 1988 Booker Prize and the 1989 Miles Franklin (Australia's most prestigious literary award), and I'm trying to read some awarded books. I'm happy I've done so, though this isn't my favourite Carey.
My review of Oscar and Lucinda

On the other hand, I read A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean and completely understand why it is often referred to as an American classic despite not winning a bunch of awards. Just stunning, and the lengthy foreword by Annie Proulx for the 25th anniversary edition is excellent.
My review of A River Runs Through It

Just finished reading James by Perceval Everett. Started reading “we solve murders” by Richard Osman and “A man called Ove” by Fredrik Backman

I finished The Boy With the Jade by Charles Bush


Incredible! A real must-read, whether you like history or not: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Artificial Wisdom Thomas R. Weaver

In this multi-genre novel, climate change is devastating the planet; an artificial intelligence is running for office against a human; there's a murder mystery; and there are futuristic sci-fi elements.

Very current themes. 3.5 stars

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

I read A Season for Spies by Iona Whishaw It is a spy story, set in WWII Britain. This book is a prequel to the Lane Winslow series, and can be read as a stand alone and/or a starter to the series. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Battle Mountain by C.J. Box

Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is searching for the governor's missing son-in-law, and master falconer Nate Romanowski is hunting for sociopath Axel Soledad.

Plenty of action and adventure. 4 stars

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

Ice Cold Heart

My review of Child's Play by Angela Marsons

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

Barbara wrote: "Battle Mountain by C.J. Box

Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is searching for the governor's missing son-in-law, and master fa..."

I had never read any of C. J. Box's books. I just started his first, "Open Season." I haven't finished yet, but so far I like it. I also enjoy the character and the setting. I will likely read more of his; however, I will read the Joe Pickett series in order.

I’m currently reading “Forget Me Not - Stacy Willingham and it’s sooooooooo good!

Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron

In this fun cozy mystery, motelier Dee Stern - whose motel is already called 'murder motel' - has to deal with yet another guest's homicide.

Great quirky characters. 3.5 stars

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

I finished my 63rd book

I read Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor by Christine Kuehn
It is a little known story of German spies paid by the Japanese government to gather information about Pearl Harbor ships, defenses, etc. My 4.5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm ending the week with Watching the Detectives by Julie Mulhern. Enjoyable as always. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...