Mystery/Murder

1texas1 · 01-10-2009, 08:16 AM

I love books like this. Does anyone have an arthor that they really like? I get bored very easy so it has to be one that will hold my attention...Thanks...

Houston Heather · 01-10-2009, 09:16 AM

Sue Grafton, the Alphabet ones "A is for Alibi" etc. They're all the way up to T now. Good books.

She's about the only mystery author I read. Michael Palmer is really good too, but he's more into medical thrillers.

mjais · 01-11-2009, 12:58 PM

Do you prefer true crime/murder mystery or fiction?

I love both kinds. For fiction, I'd recommend the mysteries by P.D. James, Elizabeth George and Dominick Dunne.

As for non-fiction, currently I'm reading 'And The Sea Will Tell' by Vincent Bugliosi. It's very good.

Tyl · 01-11-2009, 12:59 PM

Dan Brown.

its more murder conspiracy theory type books.

candyattitude · 01-16-2009, 03:58 PM

i love these type of books too, i read mary higgins clark........she's very good!

Mogget · 02-09-2009, 02:45 PM

Read Lindsay Davis and Donna Leon - both write wonderful mystery/detective novels and both are prolific authors so you won't run out any time soon.

treebunny · 02-09-2009, 06:17 PM

Agatha Christie , Dick Francis, Tony Kellerman

lisaorlola · 02-09-2009, 06:20 PM

Jonathan Kellerman - his Alex Delaware novels - Love em!

lippi · 02-09-2009, 06:25 PM

I second Elizabeth George. She's an American writer who writes English mysteries, go figure.

I also like David Morrell a whole lot ~ I suppose he'd be considered more espionage than mystery though.

meco · 04-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Marcia Muller,Fern Michaels,Stuart Wood, Robert Parker to name just a few mystery
writers I love. I go to the library every week Our library has the Best Seller Club that
I joined. They call you when the book comes in.
helen

jezzie · 06-11-2009, 11:13 AM

My favorites in the mystery genre:

Michael Connelly's: 'Harry Bosch' series ...

Robert Parker's: 'Jesse Stone' series .....

Lawrence Sander's: 'Deadly Sins' series ...

jezzie · 07-08-2009, 05:11 AM

Recently I have returned to the 'Sister Fidelma' series by Peter Tremayne
(It's similar to the Ellis Peters - 'Brother Cadfael' - series)

Nicolletta · 08-19-2009, 05:21 AM

The Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series by Robert Crais

The Alex McKnight series by Steve Hamilton

Fun stuff: in some of the newer Elvis Cole books, Elvis comments about the cop who lives next door. That cop is Harry Bosch, who in turn mentions the private detective who lives next door to him in some of his newer books.

shirlc · 08-20-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mjais

As for non-fiction, currently I'm reading 'And The Sea Will Tell' by Vincent Bugliosi. It's very good.

I've read this...it's very intriguing!

01-10-2009, 08:16 AM	#1
1texas1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 125 Gallery: 1texas1 WOE: Low carbs and protein...	Mystery/Murder I love books like this. Does anyone have an arthor that they really like? I get bored very easy so it has to be one that will hold my attention...Thanks...

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01-10-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
Houston Heather Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 9,854 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: 228/166/160 Waist: 42/31/31 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss/pre maintenance Start Date: Feb 26, 2008 (second and last time)	Sue Grafton, the Alphabet ones "A is for Alibi" etc. They're all the way up to T now. Good books. She's about the only mystery author I read. Michael Palmer is really good too, but he's more into medical thrillers.

01-11-2009, 12:58 PM	#3
mjais Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 480 Gallery: mjais Stats: 117 lbs (5'5") WOE: Intuitive Eating/Fitness Start Date: Since 2004	Do you prefer true crime/murder mystery or fiction? I love both kinds. For fiction, I'd recommend the mysteries by P.D. James, Elizabeth George and Dominick Dunne. As for non-fiction, currently I'm reading 'And The Sea Will Tell' by Vincent Bugliosi. It's very good.

01-11-2009, 12:59 PM	#4
Tyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 15,000 Gallery: Tyl Stats: FAT AGAIN--working on it! WOE: LC Start Date: Sept 2008/Again Sept 2011	Dan Brown. its more murder conspiracy theory type books.

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candyattitude Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, New York City Posts: 3 Gallery: candyattitude Stats: 186/175/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/20/2008	i love these type of books too, i read mary higgins clark........she's very good!

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Mogget Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,995 Gallery: Mogget Stats: size 26/16/10 WOE: ICMYT/Exercise Start Date: restarting Sep 1 2010	Read Lindsay Davis and Donna Leon - both write wonderful mystery/detective novels and both are prolific authors so you won't run out any time soon.

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treebunny Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North NH Posts: 721 Gallery: treebunny Stats: 170/142/140/age 58 ht.5'6" F WOE: EFGT/VLC Start Date: July 08	Agatha Christie , Dick Francis, Tony Kellerman

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lisaorlola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snowy MA Posts: 176 Gallery: lisaorlola Stats: 167/149/130 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 1/5/2009	Jonathan Kellerman - his Alex Delaware novels - Love em!

02-09-2009, 06:25 PM	#9
lippi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,258 Gallery: lippi	I second Elizabeth George. She's an American writer who writes English mysteries, go figure. I also like David Morrell a whole lot ~ I suppose he'd be considered more espionage than mystery though.

04-24-2009, 01:47 PM	#10
meco Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: middle Missouri Posts: 321 Gallery: meco	Marcia Muller,Fern Michaels,Stuart Wood, Robert Parker to name just a few mystery writers I love. I go to the library every week Our library has the Best Seller Club that I joined. They call you when the book comes in. helen

06-11-2009, 11:13 AM	#11
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 45,377 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: (48% C; 33% Fat; 19% P; ) Start Date: 11/22/11 - MediterrAsian, Flexitarian, Oz-ish	My favorites in the mystery genre: Michael Connelly's: 'Harry Bosch' series ... Robert Parker's: 'Jesse Stone' series ..... Lawrence Sander's: 'Deadly Sins' series ...

07-08-2009, 05:11 AM	#12
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 45,377 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: (48% C; 33% Fat; 19% P; ) Start Date: 11/22/11 - MediterrAsian, Flexitarian, Oz-ish	Recently I have returned to the 'Sister Fidelma' series by Peter Tremayne (It's similar to the Ellis Peters - 'Brother Cadfael' - series)

08-19-2009, 05:21 AM	#13
Nicolletta Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: My own little world Posts: 30 Gallery: Nicolletta Stats: 166/162/120 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 10, 2009	The Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series by Robert Crais The Alex McKnight series by Steve Hamilton Fun stuff: in some of the newer Elvis Cole books, Elvis comments about the cop who lives next door. That cop is Harry Bosch, who in turn mentions the private detective who lives next door to him in some of his newer books.