Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense discussion

I've just finished David Baldacci's 'The Forgotten' which opened mysteriously and ended with plenty of action - probably written for film possibilities. There are many twists and surprises - it's an interesting read if you enjoy thrills and gun-fights.

The Forgotten by David Baldacci

I have found a lot of his books seem to be written for possible film rights - can almost hear a director off book yelling - AND ACTION!!

Carolyn you do realise you are about to commit yourself to two of the longest and best series around don't you?

Haha! Bring it on Phrynne!
I love long series of good books as long as the author can keep the plots fresh and the characters interesting, otherwise I do tend to drop out - eg. lost interest in the Wheel of Time after book 10 or 11. (The Complete Wheel of Time)
I'm also currently half way through Terry Pratchett's Discworld series and plan on reading Brandon Sanderson for the first time so it could be a big year (or two) for new series!

Peter wrote: "I've just finished David Baldacci's 'The Forgotten' which opened mysteriously and ended with plenty of action - probably written for film possibilities. There are many twists and surprises - it's a..."

I own this one - must get to it soon!! Glad you enjoyed it Peter:)

Joanne wrote: "Just started Linda Fairstein Cold Hit

I love the Alexandra Cooper novels so fingers crossed."

I have Killer Heat here to read, but haven't read this author before either...

I am just starting The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith. I think this would be classified as a cozy mystery?

Definitely a cosy Phrynne:) Enjoy; it sounds good!

Last night I finished Sleight Malice by Vicki Tyley and loved it. 5★s from me. I will do my review in the next few days.

And I finished The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café. A quick but delightful read.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Great review Phrynne:)

It was a very enjoyable 200+ pages for the Readathon too:)

I'm currently reading Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood

Oh that's a good one. I enjoy that series nearly as much as I do the Phryne Fisher one.

My first of this series...it's good so far!

Almost snap Brenda! I've been reading Forbidden Fruit another in the series by Kerry Greenwood today.

You're 4 ahead of me Carolyn:) Or are you not reading them in order? Is it good?

I picked up quite a few second hand via Bookmooch and managed to read the first four in order but then a few out of order and missed this one before. It's good so far for cozy crime - mystery of a missing pregnant girl. I prefer the Phrynne Fisher series though :)

Carolyn wrote: "I picked up quite a few second hand via Bookmooch and managed to read the first four in order but then a few out of order. Skipped this one - good so far for cozy crime - mystery of a missing pregn..."

Ahh OK then - I've read two of those and really enjoyed them, so I'll see:)

Currently reading XO by Jeffery Deaver. I do like Kathryn Dance.

I'm reading 'Alex Cross, Run' by James Patterson.

Phrynne wrote: "Currently reading XO by Jeffery Deaver. I do like Kathryn Dance."

That's a good one Phrynne:)

Peter wrote: "I'm reading 'Alex Cross, Run' by James Patterson."

I loved Alex Cross, Run when I read it Peter:)

I'm pleased to hear it Brenda. So far I'm enjoying the novel too.

They're always good, quick reads with a lot of meat in them, aren't they Peter:) Glad you're enjoying it too...

Finished : Sleight Malice by Vicki Tyley 5★

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

Finished XO by Jeffery Deaver. Very enjoyable!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Now I am reading a cozy mystery called Justice Postponed by Anthea Fraser. It is a bit ordinary:(

Phrynne wrote: "Finished XO by Jeffery Deaver. Very enjoyable!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Great review Phrynne - I have found that I enjoy the Kathryn Dance books much more than the Lincoln Rhymes series too:)

I finished Justice Postponed. It was not very good:(
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher was excellent!

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

Just starting Angels Flight by Michael Connelly. I think this should be good!

Enjoy! I loved that one:)

It certainly starts well:)

I finished Angels Flight and now have another long series to read. Love it!
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Glad you enjoyed it Phrynne:)

I have just finished:

Festive in Death by J.D. Robb - was a 4 star read for me. Review is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished Last Stop Klindenspiel by Marta Tandori this morning. Absolutely brilliant thriller! 5★s

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

Finished All Good Deeds by Stacy Green 5★s

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

Finished See Them Run by Stacy Green 5★s

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

Finished The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø. He really is a good author.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished Somewhere Far from Iris by John Holland 4.5★s

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

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins 4★s

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

I'm into fantasy right now but I have some really good crime type books lined up for January! Including Brittle Shadows, The Black Echo, Revival and 1st to Die.

Have you read any of the Women's Murder Club before Phrynne? I really enjoy them. I have Unlucky 13 to read, which I'm up to, and 14th Deadly Sin: is due for publication on 26th Feb:)

The only one I have read is 4th of July which I read once for a challenge. I enjoyed that one.
I saw in the paper today that Kathryn Fox has joined with him to write a new book. That should be good!

Oh my goodness...seriously!! Wow that'll be good..

Well you're in for a treat with almost the whole series to read:)

So many books...........

LOL! Exactly;)

Earlier on today I started reading : Thin Blood by Vicki Tyley. I'm half way through it and I'm LOVING it. This will be my last read for the year :)