Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense discussion

I'm currently reading Killer Thrillers! Vol. 1 -- "The best of true crime from Reader's Digest."

Vicki I looked it up and it doesn't list the 6 titles on Amazon (or GR)...it also says "true crime". Is that right and are you able to list the 6 titles?

I'm currently reading Serial Killers: Horrifying True Life Cases of Pure Evil

Frosina wrote: "I'm currently reading Serial Killers: Horrifying True Life Cases of Pure Evil"

I notice you are a new member Frosina...welcome to the group. Perhaps you'd like to introduce yourself here http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9... so everyone else can say hi:)

SNAP Michael;)

Very very often Michael;)

Brenda wrote: "Vicki I looked it up and it doesn't list the 6 titles on Amazon (or GR)...it also says "true crime". Is that right and are you able to list the 6 titles?"

Hi Brenda: I can confirm that it is true crime. It’s not a big book: “Length: 52 pages (estimated)”. I picked it up when it was free. If I see it free again, I’ll post it on the freebie thread.

Here’s the TOC, which I’ve now added to the book page

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KILLER CONNECTION BY ANN RULE
After 23 books, an esteemed crime writer shares the true story of the thrill of the chase, her writer’s intuition, and her encounter with a real serial killer.

"BETH'S BEEN KIDNAPPED!" BY DONALD ROBINSON
The two women were alone in the isolated house. Suddenly the lights went out, and they heard the sound of shattering glass.

SHOWDOWN BY ANITA BARTHOLEMEW
At the crest of a hill in Kansas City, Missouri, in the old stone house on Grandview Road where he had been born, Donin Wright and his girlfriend, Janet Clark, held loaded rifles...

THEY TOOK MY LIFE BY GRAHAM BUCK
His wrongful arrest led to 12 years in jail. David Shephard can't make up for the lost time—but he's determined to try.

THE INTRUDER BY ANDREA COOPER
About 6:30 on a sunny autumn morning, a man high on methamphetamine wandered aimlessly through a San Jose residential neighborhood, prowling through yards, testing back doors. One clicked open...

BLOOD MONEY BY MICHAEL CROWLEY
At first they seemed little more than small-town smugglers. Then the trail led to the world's most dangerous terrorists.

Thanks so much Vicki:) I'm glad you were able to do that..much more interest if you know what the stories are in the book.

Brenda wrote: "Thanks so much Vicki:) I'm glad you were able to do that..much more interest if you know what the stories are in the book."

When I added the book to GR, I just copied and pasted the Amazon data. I was going to email the editor to recommend she add more detail (and create an "author" page), but gave up searching for her email address.

Oh you're good! Too much time involved though:) At least we have it on here now, thanks to you:)

Just started Missing You by Justine Ford.
Read a couple of chapters already and I'm finding it quite interesting.

Sharon wrote: "Just started Missing You by Justine Ford.
Read a couple of chapters already and I'm finding it quite interesting."

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts, Sharon.

I'll let you know Vicki. So far so good :)

Just finished Missing You by Justine Ford

This was a very interesting read. I thought it was an easy read and I also found it a bit sad. But I would certainly recommend it.

Sharon wrote: "Just finished Missing You by Justine Ford

This was a very interesting read. I thought it was an easy read and I also found it a bit sad. But I would certainly recommend it."

This one is on my TBR Sharon:)

Brenda wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Just finished Missing You by Justine Ford

This was a very interesting read. I thought it was an easy read and I also found it a bit sad. But I would certainly recommend it."

This o..."


I'm sure you will enjoy it Brenda :) When you get to it ;)

;) lol

Sharon wrote: "Just finished Missing You by Justine Ford

This was a very interesting read. I thought it was an easy read and I also found it a bit sad. But I would certainly recommend it."

My thoughts, too.

Michael wrote: "Apple Tree Yard is stating to get really interesting. The crime's are not what i thought they would be just it takes a fair while to get to the nitty gritty."

I'll be interested in your final thoughts Michael:)

Michael wrote: "Apple Tree Yard is stating to get really interesting. The crime's are not what i thought they would be just it takes a fair while to get to the nitty gritty."

This sounds interesting Michael. Is this the first book by Louise Doughty that you've read

Michael wrote: "Yeah it is Brenda. Like i said it takes a while to get going."

*psst* that was Sharon asked you that question;P

Michael wrote: "Yeah i know lol."

Haha!!

Just started Joyland by Stephen King.
I've not read anything by him apart from The Green Mile so I hope this will be good.

I've just finished Killer Thrillers! Vol. 1 -- and rated it 3 stars.

It wasn't up to the standard of other Reader's Digest true crime books I've read, like Crime Casebook and Crime Files, which is what I was expecting. Disappointing.

Now reading Dark Hollow by John Connolly.

Vicki wrote: "Now reading Dark Hollow by John Connolly."

This one sounds good Vicki. I've not read any of his but he looks like a good author.

Vicki wrote: "I've just finished Killer Thrillers! Vol. 1 -- and rated it 3 stars.

It wasn't up to the standard of other Reader's Digest true crime books I've read, like Crime Casebook and Crime Files, which is..."

Bad luck Vicki...I don't think I'll worry about it then:)

Michael wrote: "Finished Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty and found it to be an excellent read.

Review here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Great review Michael. Sounds like an interesting read so I'm adding it to my growing TBR list :)

I'm currently reading Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo IT IS GOOD!!

Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo IT IS GOOD!!"

Glad you're enjoying it Brenda (I think) ;)

A friend put me onto her books as I'd never read her before...I am so glad she did! This one is the 2nd in the series and I'll be continuing!!

Brenda wrote: "A friend put me onto her books as I'd never read her before...I am so glad she did! This one is the 2nd in the series and I'll be continuing!!"

I see there is quite a few in the series which will keep you going for awhile :)

Yes they sure will Sharon;)

Currently reading Rotten Gods by Greg Barron

Brenda wrote: "Currently reading Rotten Gods by Greg Barron"

What do you think of it so far Brenda? I have it on my tbr pile

I'm not a long way in yet Michele, but so far it's pretty gripping!

I haven't heard of this one The Collaborators by Reginald Hill

and is this the correct author Cphe Simon Kernick? Nothing came up under Kendrick..

Good, thanks...

Cphe wrote: "I'm currently reading The Collaborator by Reginald Hill

which is pretty good so far.

I recently discovered Simon Kendrick but needed a short break between books"

I've only read one of Simon Kernick's so far -- The Payback -- but loved it. Sigh, so many good authors, so little time...

Just finished Joyland by Stephen King

Review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I am reading a Donna Leon, Through a Glass Darkly, after reading another Donna Leon, Golden Egg. I highly recommend her to any one who likes less violent and more socially aware murder mysteries.

I've just started Bitch on Wheels: The Sharon Nelson Double Murder Case by Gregg Olsen.

Through a Glass, Darkly
The Golden Egg both by Donna Leon

Thanks Olivia:)

Vicki wrote: "I've just started Bitch on Wheels: The Sharon Nelson Double Murder Case by Gregg Olsen."

Interesting title Vicki! The book sounds good, I'll wait to hear your thoughts:)

Brenda wrote: "Interesting title Vicki! The book sounds good, I'll wait to hear your thoughts:)"

Good idea. :) So far, so good...

Sue Grafton D is for deadbeat


A Kinsey Millhone Mystery.

Brenda wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I've just started Bitch on Wheels: The Sharon Nelson Double Murder Case by Gregg Olsen."

Interesting title Vicki! The book sounds good, I'll wait to hear your thoughts:)"

An excellent book, Brenda.

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

I'm now off to check out Gregg Olsen's other true crime titles...

Thanks Vicki:)

Great review Michael :)

I hate that with self-pub authors Geoff. I have come across it a lot too, and it definitely destroys the enjoyment, and lowers your star rating! They do themselves a disservice, that's for sure!