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Grad wrote: "Laurie wrote: "I am reading An Impartial Witness by Charles Todd"

Laurie, I bought a copy of An Impartial Witness by Charles Todd at a library sale a few years ago but have never gotten around to ..."

I second that!

Dorothy, enjoy it when you get to it!

Listening to A GREAT RECKONING by Louise Penny

Kinda fell out of habit with this group when we had a book to read that I'd already read.

Right now getting back into the groove with "Cards on the Table" by Agatha Christie. :)

STANDING ON ANOTHER MAN'S GRAVE by Ian Rankin.

The Shattered Tree by Charles Todd

The Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes

A golden oldie, Mary Roberts Rinehart

Currently reading Sharp Objects

Currently reading "Morning Noon and Night" by Sidney Sheldon and loving it so far. Earlier today i accomplished reading "Sharp Objects" & it was a good read.

I am currently reading, among others, Clara Benson's "The Incident at Fives Castle" an Angela Marchmont mystery.

Currently reading Mission to Venice
by James Hadley Chase.

At the moment reading A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir, Miracle on 5th Avenue bySarah Morgan, Lenin's Roller Coaster byDavid Downing and Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan

Just recently finished South of Justice by Joni M. Fisher

Just finished the latest 'Vera' mystery - 4.5 stars :)

Ann Cleeves

You can find my review here:
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Read the latest DS Manon Bradshaw (#2)
Susie Steiner

Review: /review/show...

Thank you all so much for continuing to post on this thread. I'm not reading as much as I have in the past, but when I'm looking for something new you're my go to group for wonderful recommendations.

I am readingThe Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books by Martin Edwards. I can't wait to try some of the books he recommends.

Ellen wrote: "I am readingThe Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books by Martin Edwards. I can't wait to try some of the books he recommends."

I just took this out from the library Ellen - looking forward to reading it too, right after i finish my current novel.
Let me know how you find it.

Icewineanne wrote: "Ellen wrote: "I am readingThe Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books by Martin Edwards. I can't wait to try some of the books he recommends."

I just took this out from ..."

I am really glad I bought this book. It will be great for referring to when looking for a good mystery. He mentions a number of titles and authors that are excellent but neglected.

Ellen, could you share with us some titles and authors that you view as excellent but neglected? I'd like to try some of them.

Joan wrote: "Ellen, could you share with us some titles and authors that you view as excellent but neglected? I'd like to try some of them."

I have downloaded several of his recommendations on to my Kindle but I haven't read them yet. One of the authors that he mentions quite frequently is E.R. Punshon who wrote the Bobby Owens series. I am up to the 12th book in that series and I really like it.

If you enjoy Agatha Christie type mysteries, i just began Deborah Crombie. Loving it.....can't believe it took this long to find this series. I'm half way & have already ordered the 2nd book in this very entertaining mystery series :)

Ellen wrote: "Joan wrote: "Ellen, could you share with us some titles and authors that you view as excellent but neglected? I'd like to try some of them."

I have downloaded several of his recommendations on to my Kindle but I haven't read them yet. One of the authors that he mentions quite frequently is E.R. Punshon who wrote the Bobby Owens series. I am up to the 12th book in that series and I really like it."

Thanks. I will check out Punshon.

Icewineanne wrote: "If you enjoy Agatha Christie type mysteries, i just began Deborah Crombie. Loving it.....can't believe it took this long to find this series. I'm half way & have already ordered the 2nd book in this very entertaining mystery series :)"

I love Deborah Crombie. The most recent one is superb.

Hi - I'm new to this group. I love British crime/mysteries/police procedure, etc. Stuart MacBride is one of my favourites in this genre and I'm currently reading his latest release

Angela wrote: "Hi - I'm new to this group. I love British crime/mysteries/police procedure, etc. Stuart MacBride is one of my favourites in this genre and I'm currently reading his latest release
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Welcome Angela! This group isn’t overly active compared to others but hopefully you can help change that.
A woman in my local book club group recommended MacBride's books to me, she raved his books. I bought Cold Granite but still haven’t read it. Thanks for the reminder, i'll try to fit it in around Christmas:)
Cheers & happy reading

Icewineanne wrote: "Angela wrote: "Hi - I'm new to this group. I love British crime/mysteries/police procedure, etc. Stuart MacBride is one of my favourites in this genre and I'm currently reading his latest release
..."

Thanks for the welcome Icewineanne. No worries if it isn't too active compared to others. I just like to see what everyone is reading and recommending in this genre, get opinions, etc.
You do need to start the Logan MacRae series by Stuart MacBride at the beginning, you get such good growth character that way and can understand where the main character is 'coming from'. The stories can be grim, but they have dark humour and a good mystery as well, and the murders are never clear cut or solved in one hit, with the cops coming up against dead ends at times. Then you have the cast and their quirks. I just love it. His books are what really set me on the path of this genre. I'd read a couple before, but this series? In my opinion - awesome.
Gee, not gushing much, am I? LOL

Welcome and I too love Stuart MacBride. You'll get good ideas about books you might have missed.

I'm just beginning by Sarah Bailey.
This book has received so many excellent reviews. I’m super excited & really hope it lives up to all the raves :D

Getting ready to start the new Barker & Llewelyn Old Scores by Will Thomas. I really like this series.

My library has only two books in this series and I wish they had more... it is excellent!

Susan wrote: "Welcome and I too love Stuart MacBride. You'll get good ideas about books you might have missed."

Looking forward to that! I've read the first 3 of Mo Hayder - a lot more grim than MacBride and with no humour, but still a good read.

Finished a re-read of by Elizabeth George.
I first read this when it came out 30 years ago. Loved it back then. I remembered the characters but not the mystery. The sign of a good book is that the ending still had the ability to surprised me.

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I have started No Shred of Evidence by Charles Todd. I love this series.

So I just finished The Ship. It is not a mystery but rather a post- apocalyotic story.

Currently I am reading Murder MostiMalicious..it is the first in the series and I am enjoying it. Starting also The Harvest Man..this is book 4 in the series...it has jus taken me a while to get to it under my huhe pike of books!!!

Michell wrote: "I have started No Shred of Evidence by Charles Todd. I love this series."

I really enjoy the Rutledge series books also Michell. Your book is #18 - wow!
And you’re a lot further into the series than i am. My next book will be #7 - A Cold Treachery.
Have you read any of the Bess Crawford series?

Catherine wrote: "So I just finished The Ship. It is not a mystery but rather a post- apocalyotic story.

Currently I am reading Murder MostiMalicious..it is the first in the series ..."

I read The Black Country (#2 of Scotland Yard Murder Squad) awhile ago. It was ok - i gave it 3 stars - but haven’t read any of the other books in the series. Perhaps # 2 was just a weaker book. How are the other books in this series Catherine?

Haven't read any of the lady's maid series. Are they similar to the Rosalind Thorne mysteries by Darcie Wilde?

Icewineanne wrote: "Michell wrote: "I have started No Shred of Evidence by Charles Todd. I love this series."

I really enjoy the Rutledge series books also Michell. Your book is #18 - wow!
And you’re a lot further i..."
I've read all the Rutledge and Crawford books. I never miss a Charles Todd book - fine writers and fine people.

Icewineanne wrote: "Catherine wrote: "So I just finished The Ship. It is not a mystery but rather a post- apocalyotic story.

Currently I am reading Murder MostiMalicious..it is the fi..."

The Alex Grecian series - Scotland Yard Murder Squad - was a disappointment and a real downer. I enjoyed the first book - The Yard - but The Black Country was not nearly so good and the following books were terrible. Don't waste your time.

Icewineanne wrote: "Finished a re-read of by Elizabeth George.
I first read this when it came out 30 years ago. Loved it back then. I remembered the characters bu..."
I liked the Elizabeth George books until What Came Before He Shot Her. That one and the books after it have been just terrible. I don't know what happened to her. I used to buy them in hardcover; now I don't even check them out from the library.

I bought a copy of The Yard based on the excellent on line reviews. Read book #2 first because it was a monthly book pick for another group on GR. But because it was a so-so read for me, i wasn’t compelled to go back & read the first book yet.
Because i own it, I’ll read it eventually. It's always disappointing when a new author writes a terrific 1st book & then can’t follow it up.
Thanks for the heads up Jean!

Jean wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "Finished a re-read of by Elizabeth George.
I first read this when it came out 30 years ago. Loved it back then. I remember..."

Reviewers say she's back on track with A Banquet of Consequences & The Punishment She Deserves.
I heard that the weakest book was Missing Joseph.

Icewineanne wrote: "Catherine wrote: "So I just finished The Ship. It is not a mystery but rather a post- apocalyotic story.

Currently I am reading Murder MostiMalicious..it is the fi..."

I have enjoyed them all so far.

Icewineanne wrote: "Jean wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "Finished a re-read of by Elizabeth George.
I first read this when it came out 30 years ago. Loved it back the..."
Just One Evil Act was the last one I read, and it took will power to finish it. The characters' actions were totally unbelievable. I don't plan to try any others by her.

Icewineanne wrote: "Jean wrote: "Icewineanne wrote: "Finished a re-read of by Elizabeth George.
I first read this when it came out 30 years ago. Loved it back the..."

Reading the Adrina McKinty series, very entertaining Adrian McKinty

Currently reading The Curious Affair of the Third DogPatricia Moyes Inspector Tibbett series. Thoroughly enjoying. Tibbett travels to different countries to solve mysteries. Makes me feel like I am traveling also. Love them

I am also uo to book seven in Maggie Hope serjes...by Susan Elia MacNeal...and I am waiting for the next in the Hugo Marston series by Mark Pryor to come out (impatiently, I might add!!!)

Catherine wrote: "I am also uo to book seven in Maggie Hope serjes...by Susan Elia MacNeal...and I am waiting for the next in the Hugo Marston series by Mark Pryor to come out (impatiently, I might add!!!)"

Looking forward to starting the Maggie Hope series. I've heard so many positive things about it from my book club.
Happy reading Catherine!

Icewineanne wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I am also uo to book seven in Maggie Hope serjes...by Susan Elia MacNeal...and I am waiting for the next in the Hugo Marston series by Mark Pryor to come out (impatiently, I might..."

I found it (as I do very often) by accident meanderinf through the bookshop!! I am partial to books that take place in Europe and Asia. :)

Icewineanne wrote: "Michell wrote: "I have started No Shred of Evidence by Charles Todd. I love this series."

I really enjoy the Rutledge series books also Michell. Your book is #18 - wow!
And you’re a lot further i..."

Yes, I have read the first eight books in that series. They are also very good. If you like Todd you should give them a try as well.