The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Hey everyone! So excited to find so many mystery/thriller lovers! I want to share so many books and want to know so many good books I can read. Some of my favorite authors are: Val McDermid, Hanning Mankell, Arnaldur Indridaston, Minette Walters, Caleb Carr and the list goes on and on. I think I'm more of a psychological thriller reader. Anybody recommend any books for this genre?

Rebecca. Also, Patricia Highsmith is good for psychological thrillers.

Highly recommend Rebecca too

Lobstergirl wrote: "Rebecca. Also, Patricia Highsmith is good for psychological thrillers."

Who could've not read "Rebecca?" It's a must read, at least for me. But I'm not sure with Patricia Highsmith. What are some of her books that you have read?

Oops! I just remember "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Yes, that's a good one. Anything else?

Hugh wrote: "The Tremor of Forgery."

Thank you thank you. I'm so happy i got all these recommendation. Can't wait to get my hands on these books. I do crave crime/thriller/mystery books like Harlen Coben, Tess Gerristen, as well, just that psychological thriller is my personal favorite. Anybody read Harlen Coben latest book? How do you like it?

Hi ???!!!, welcome to the group. I see you already have some great recommendations. I'm not a Coben fan myself as I prefer cozies, but we have two threads in the group reads folder, so you can check those out.

Welcome to the group ???!!!. As we always say to new members watch the size of your TBR list grow. Great recommendations come fast and furious here.

Have you read The Calling by Inger Ash Wolfe?

Magic by William Goldman is a classic psychological thriller (think "dummy")

Scott Nicholson

I'm definitely putting them in my to-read list. Although I thought William Goldman is more of a screen writer. Guess I have much to learn. Will I find your comment about your book in your bookshelf?

Donna wrote: "Welcome to the group ???!!!. As we always say to new members watch the size of your TBR list grow. Great recommendations come fast and furious here.

Have you read The Calling by Ing..."

Hey! I just went to check out your book list. OMG, the amount of books you've read is amazing. I'm just a tiny baby compared with you. Mind if I ask a question, somehow you only rate your books with 4 stars or none at all. Why is that?

Hi ???!!! The books without any stars are the books I haven't read yet, they're on Mt. TBR.

I will only rate a book I've completely read so I very rarely give 2 (or worse 1) star since if it is that bad I don't finish it. You know, too many books, too little time. I guess I'm am doing a bit of a disservice to others so maybe I should start a DNF shelf.

Now a 5 star book has to be really steller either in the writing, plot, or originality so I'm pretty stingy with those.

This brings us to a pet peeve many of us have with the rating system - no half stars! I'm pretty much left to 3 or 4 stars, liked or liked a lot.