Five Great Writers You’re Probably Not Reading
Update: Seems I needed to preface this post with a comment of sorts: I did this list to inform readers of the great mystery writers out there. I got this idea from another reader. I do not mean to...
View ArticleTen Best Spy Novels
The Independent shares their ten best spy novels…I love a good spy novel, how about you? I loved, loved, loved The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum when I read it oh, years ago. Has a very nice...
View ArticleNew Writers I’ve Discovered and Enjoyed in 2011
As the year draws to a close, I thought it would be neat to highlight some of the new writers I’ve discovered in 2011. For some writers on this list, it only took one book to make me a fan. This list...
View ArticleFilm Recs: Something Noir-ish
Introduction One False Move (1991), a movie directed by Carl Franklin that stars Billy Bob Thornton (he co-wrote the screenplay), Cynda Williams and Bill Paxton, is one of my favorite movies. Have any...
View ArticleSpring/Summer/Winter Mystery Titles
This is not an exhaustive list. Just cherry picked titles that I’m really looking forward to reading (in no particular order): Tana French’s fourth book from Viking (Adult) is BROKEN HARBOR which comes...
View ArticleEbook Mystery Novels for $2.99 or Less
Looking for some new mystery novels to try at a low price? Then look no further. Method: I did an advanced search using Amazon (U.S.) to find low priced mystery novels from various publishers. I found...
View ArticleLooking Ahead: New 2012 Crime Fiction Novels
It’s good to be reminded of what’s coming out especially if you use the library. It’s good to get those requests in early. This is not an exhaustive list. BLACK SKIES (UK, June 21, 2012) by Arnaldur...
View ArticleFour Books I Plan To Read
These are the most anticipated reads for me this year: Broken Harbor – Tana French (Viking Adult, July 2012) Kill You Twice – Chelsea Cain (Minotaur, Aug 2012) Phantom – Jo Nesbø (Knopf, October 2012)...
View ArticleMore New Books Coming Soon
New finds (or not so new) of mostly American mysteries/suspense novels and all book descriptions are copied/pasted so off we go! A new standalone from Johan Theorin – Asylum (UK, October 2012) WHAT...
View ArticleCheap Ebooks For Mystery Fans
I like to browse Amazon (US) late at night. Some of these titles might be of interest. I marked which titles I bought or read. Disclaimer: Geo restrictions may apply and prices may vary depending on...
View ArticleBest of 2012
This is my last post for awhile and I’ve read the last book I’m going to read for this year. Not all the books in this list were published in 2012. Books that Stood Out: 1. Winter’s Bone by Daniel...
View Article2013 Mystery Titles
This is by no means an exhaustive list and availability will vary based on your geographic location. The titles listed here are books that I’ve put on my wishlist or pre-ordered. Open to other title...
View ArticleSaturday Mystery Deals
Quickly browsed and came across these mystery deals in the U.S. Not sure if the prices are matched elsewhere or for how long these titles will be on sale. Hope you all find something that interests...
View ArticleMay Reading
Here are the books I read in the month of May along with their ratings: Senseless by Stona Fitch (A-) The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins (A) Unknown Man #89 by Elmore Leonard (A) The...
View ArticleRecap of June’s Reading
Heh, there wasn’t much reading done in June. Too much time on other things that couldn’t be ignored offline. This is what I get for announcing reading plans in public. I seldom ever make my goals. I...
View ArticleSome Book News
I just wanted to remind readers that today Jo Nesbo’s first book in the Harry Hole series is out today! Title is THE BAT, translated by the talented Don Bartlett. Should be available at your favorite...
View ArticleKindle Mystery Deals $3.99 or Less
I curse all of you who are enjoying this four-day holiday weekend. Yes, I have to work and there is no rest for the weary. Moving on. Who likes a sale? It’s a new month so there are new ebooks...
View ArticleJuly in Review
July was a great month for me reading wise. I discovered one new author and enjoyed the backlist of a favorite. I enjoyed reading Ken Bruen’s The White Trilogy which introduced Detective Sergeant...
View ArticleMonthly Wrap Up: September 2013
Last month I read three great books. That’s about my average these days. Police (2013)by Jo Nesbo – solid entry in the Inspector Harry Hole series. I’ve read everything by this writer except for two...
View ArticleMonthly Wrap Up: October 2013
For the month of October I read six books but posted on four of them here. Three of them belong to Ken Bruen and the rest by various authors. I will recap them for you below. I purposely picked authors...
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