Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense discussion

Sharon wrote: "I'm about to start reading : Two Little Girls In Blue by Mary Higgins Clark "

I read that one a long time ago Sharon, but really enjoyed it! Happy reading:)

Today was my day off, so my first chance for some real reading in a while. I'm reading The Magpies by Mark Edwards.



Gripping so far. :)

Vicki wrote: "Today was my day off, so my first chance for some real reading in a while. I'm reading The Magpies by Mark Edwards.



Gripping so ..."

Sounds good Vicki!

Vicki wrote: "Today was my day off, so my first chance for some real reading in a while. I'm reading The Magpies by Mark Edwards.



Gripping so ..."

Sounds exactly like the type of book that would keep me awake in terror all night :)

So must be good!

Just starting Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline. I believe this is my first by her. Some of the reviews are awful so this may be a mistake:)

Phrynne wrote: "Just starting Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline. I believe this is my first by her."

#11 in the series, but one I haven't read either Phrynne:)

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Just starting Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline. I believe this is my first by her."

#11 in the series, but one I haven't read either Phrynne:)"

I know I am starting in the middle of the series but if it interests me I will start again at the beginning. I just picked this one up cheaply in a sale somewhere to try.

Yes it doesn't worry me usually either - I read #10, Lady Killer and haven't read any others...

I’ve just started reading The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith- red bush tea anyone?

Brenda wrote: "Sounds good Vicki!"

Sally906 wrote: "Sounds exactly like the type of book that would keep me awake in terror all night :)

So must be good!"

It is. Alas, it'll probably be another week before I get more than a few pages read in one go. I don't know about you, but books always read better when you get a good run at them.

Re: Lisa Scottoline

I read Everywhere That Mary Went the first in the series back in 2011 and note I rated it 5 stars, but haven't got any further in the series.

So many books, so little time...

Sally906 wrote: "...red bush tea anyone?"

Yes, please. :D

Sally906 wrote: "I’ve just started reading The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith- red bush tea anyone?"

Love those books:)

I'm enjoying Think Twice but I am getting very stressed about the dog who is in a very uncertain situation at the moment. I hate for animals to suffer even ones that aren't real:)

Phrynne wrote: "I'm enjoying Think Twice but I am getting very stressed about the dog who is in a very uncertain situation at the moment. I hate for animals to suffer even ones that aren't real:)"

I read Look Again a couple of years ago and thought that was really good but I haven't read any others (More for the tbr list. Big Sigh!)

I hope the dog is OK Phrynne. I think it's more distressing when fictional animals die than fictional people! Somehow they're so innocent and don't deserve to get hurt, even in books.

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm enjoying Think Twice but I am getting very stressed about the dog who is in a very uncertain situation at the moment. I hate for animals to suffer even ones that ..."

I got so stressed I put the book down but maybe I can go back to it now and find out what happens:)

I finished Think Twice but I am not going to spoil it for anyone by telling you what happened to the dog in the end:)
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished: Two Little Girls In Blue by Mary Higgins Clark 4★

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

I think this is the quickest I've ever read a book :)

You sure did read it quickly Sharon! Nice review:)

Thanks Brenda :)

I can't abide books where animals get hurt - be they mysteries or whatever. I agree with fictional animals being more vulnerable :)

Someone gets murdered in a mystery it ok they're dead - who killed them. A little critter is murdered I' m howling my eyes out!

I'm about to start reading Dark Country by Bronwyn Parry

Finished: Dark Country by Bronwyn Parry 4★

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

I'm reading Night Drop by Michael W. Sherer. This is the 3rd in the Blake Sanders series, but they are individual stories each time. Released today....

This sounds good, Brenda. Are you enjoying it?

Very much Sharon:) Not far in yet, but he's a brilliant thriller writer and I've loved the two previous novels.

That's good I'll have to check them out. Just in case I run short on something to read ;)

LOL!!

I'm reading Eeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidge. The cover reminds me of another book released recently called Falling by Emma Kavanagh.

I picked it up from Kmart. Sounded interesting. It's one of those 'few pages a chapter' thrillers by the looks of it. The concept of the novel - two people abducted and given the option to kill themselves to free the other or kill the other to free themselves - sounded intriguing.

David wrote: "I'm reading Eeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidge. The cover reminds me of another book released recently called Falling by Emma Kavanagh.

I ..."

I've got that one to read for my book club this month David :) I'll be interested in your thoughts.

I just finished Thursday's Children by Nicci French. Definitely worth a read!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Nice review Phrynne!

Just finished Festive in Death. Loved it.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished Outback Fear by Suzanne Brandyn 5★

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

I finished Personal by Lee Child and really enjoyed it.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm enjoying 'Personal' - good thriller.

We had a scheduled power cut from 9am to 4pm today, which was a perfect excuse to indulge in a bit of reading. :)

I started reading and didn't want to put down Siege by UK thriller author Simon Kernick.

Ooh sounds fantastic Vicki!

Vicki wrote: "We had a scheduled power cut from 9am to 4pm today, which was a perfect excuse to indulge in a bit of reading. :)

I started reading and didn't want to put down Siege by UK thriller..."

Wow that was a long down time for power. At least you were warned.

It's gripping reading, Brenda. And very topical.

Vicki wrote: "It's gripping reading, Brenda. And very topical."

It sounds like my sort of book, but too many books, too little time:(

Sally, a couple of power poles were replaced, plus other maintenance before bushfire season. As you say, at least we were advised.

Brenda, compared to me, you inhale books and exhale reviews. :)

Haha! Oh dear, visions of.... lol!!

Just finished Split by Tara Moss. The jury is still out on whether I really like her books though.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm reading Gone Bitch: A Parody of Gone Girl
after reading Gone Girl

Pat wrote: "I'm reading Gone Bitch: A Parody of Gone Girl
after reading Gone Girl"

Interesting combination - what fun :)

I have started Black Out by Lisa Unger. This is a scary one!

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one Phrynne! Sounds great:)

It was so good I finished it in one day
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...