Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense discussion

I am currently listening to the audio version of Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. It is brilliant - very disturbing in places, but Flynn has a way of capturing the atmosphere and giving life to her characters that make you feel as if you are there watching it unfold (which does take you to very dark places at times). Also a great narration, with different voices telling the story from different perspectives. I can hardly tear myself away.

I am reading actually just really started and it seem pretty good so far. will definately be my next one!

Good choices there Donna:)

Heidi wrote: "I am currently listening to the audio version of Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. It is brilliant - very disturbing in places, but Flynn has a way of capturing the atmosphere and giving life to her ch..."

Excellent. I love audio books Heidi and it makes a big difference to the enjoyment of the book when the narrator is good.

After your post I checked out my local Library & they have Dark Places on Audio too so I'm going to give it a go :)

Good luck with that one...I'd love to know what you both think, as I didn't like Gone Girl's ending at all.

Brenda wrote: "Good luck with that one...I'd love to know what you both think, as I didn't like Gone Girl's ending at all."

Ah You're not alone there. I've read several reviews to say they didn't like the ending either. I didn't mind the ending

Yes, such a variation in the reviews! Funny how that happens sometimes...

I'm about to start The Black Dahlia

Oooh I'm waiting till March for that Mish, as I have it down in my Autumn challenge. I hope you enjoy it...I'm looking forward to it:)

Brenda wrote: "Oooh I'm waiting till March for that Mish, as I have it down in my Autumn challenge. I hope you enjoy it...I'm looking forward to it:)"

I'm looking forward to starting it too. My first Noir :)

I am about to start The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

I'm reading Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell and loving it!

I have that one to read too Geoff, good to know you enjoyed it:)

Brenda wrote: "Good luck with that one...I'd love to know what you both think, as I didn't like Gone Girl's ending at all."

This one is totally different, Brenda - brilliant! I found the ending satisfying. If you don't mind the odd graphic and horrible scene, this thriller is well worth giving it a go. One of the best suspense novels I have read - I had no idea what was really going on until all was revealed.

Heidi wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Good luck with that one...I'd love to know what you both think, as I didn't like Gone Girl's ending at all."

This one is totally different, Brenda - brilliant! I found the ending sa..."

Glad you enjoyed it Heidi:)

Michael wrote: "Currently reading The Treatment by Mo Hayder. I had never heard of the author she is highly regarded by a few of my workmates so thought i would give it a go and so far so good. :)"

A friend of mine gave me Pig Island by Mo Hayder, thinking I would love it, but I gave up around 1/2 way though the book. I have a pretty strong stomach, but there was something off about the story which made me feel dirty somehow - however, I'm interested to see what you think of this one, I may give her another try.

Geoff wrote: "Currnetly reading The Gay Mardi Gras Murders -- A Mia Ferrari Mystery by Sylvia Massara. The plot is unconvincing, and the writing sloppy -- might pass at Year 10 level English. Little evidence of ..."

Yes, some of them are like that Geoff. When I first got my kindle, I downloaded a short story for free, and it was terrible!! I have since read some much better ones though:)

I'm currently reading and I am really enjoying it.

I am reading Innocent Blood by P.D.James. l like any of his books.

Suzanne wrote: "I am reading Innocent Blood by P.D.James. l like any of his books."

Innocent Blood by P.D. James sounds good Suzanne!

Geoff wrote: "Currently reading The Guardian bu David Hosp. Going well.

I've been reading off-genre lately, and recently finished two excellent Australian novels:

Everything I Knew by Peter Goldsworthy, and
Mi..."

I didn't enjoy Everything I Knew Geoff..glad you did though:)

Just finished (and enjoy much!) In the Woods and now reading Fatal Burn by Lisa Jackson. It's not so sophisticated as In the Woods, but easy and fast turn pages book, like all by Lisa Jackson

Glad you enjoyed In the Woods Yuliya..I haven't read that one by Lisa Jackson:)

Yuliya wrote: "Just finished (and enjoy much!) In the Woods and now reading Fatal Burn by Lisa Jackson. It's not so sophisticated as In the Woods, but easy and fast turn pages book, like all by Lisa Jackson"

Just put IN the Woods on the to-read list, Yuliya

Geoff wrote: "I've been off-genre again, and read Honk If You Are Jesus by Peter Goldsworthy. I enjoyed it, even though it was a bit different.

Now I've started The Black Dahlia. A bit hard to get started, and ..."

Yes it does take a while to get use to the slang Geoff. It's a great book though, I hope you like it :)

I am reading , it is so good!

I finished last night Dark Horse by Aussie author Honey Brown. It was brilliant!

I am reading Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale very good so far.

back to Alex Cross (reading in random order) Cat and Mouse by James Patterson

I'm not a lover of short stories either Geoff...sometimes they are OK, but mostly a full length novel is better:)

Right now reading Where Are the Children? by Mary Higgins Clark. Right now is mean I just pick it up and prepared to read in commuter tomorrow, so it's mean I will finish this book already tomorrow, base on not big volume. Meanwhile, listening Matched series on my mp3 player. And about to get from library Dark Places by Gillian Flynn, can't wait, because I really liked Gone Girl

Sounds like some good reading there Yuliya!

Geoff wrote: "Just finished The High Window by Raymond Chandler. Another good Phillip Marlowe story."

Phillip Marlowe is such a great detective

Geoff wrote: "Currently reading You Belong To Me by Mary Higgins Clark. I like the way she keeps you guessing."

I enjoyed that one Geoff:)

I finished Dangerous Deception by Aussie author Sandy Curtis

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

Also Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb

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

I just finished Revenge of the Tide by Elizabeth Haynes

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

Thanks! No it didn't, I hope her next one is better than that one; as good as her first!

You enjoyed Human Remains didn't you!

Hmm! Well I think I will wait awhile before I venture into it:)

I'm reading a gripping thriller at the moment... The Delta Chain by Aussie author Iain Edward Henn

Geoff wrote: "Currently reading Casino by Peter Corris. My third Cliff Hardy story, and I'm enjoying it."

Casino by Peter Corris ... another good one Geoff!

I'm back to - Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell and Robin Cook's Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series

I've started reading The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler which is good so far.

Just about to start The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & nearly finished listening to The Naked Husband by Mark D'Arbanville

I have just started Dead Like You by Peter James, number 6 in the Roy Grace series

I finished Touch & Go by Lisa Gardner tonight. My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Also a couple of days ago, Rage Against the Dying by Becky Masterman My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Geoff wrote: "Currently reading Daddy's Little Girl by Mary Higgins Clark...."

That's an enjoyable one Geoff!

Some variations there Geoff!

That's the way:)

I'm currently reading Six Years by Harlan Coben. It's brilliant, I'm almost finished:)

It's his latest Geoff, I've had it reserved at the library, and waited quite some time. Just picked it up yesterday:)