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My bookclub needs a mystery to read next year. Last year they loved one of the suggestions mentioned here, so I figured I would ask again. Any good mystery suggestions (no cozies) |
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I don't feel like I read that many mysteries but recently I have read, and enjoyed: Mistress of the Art of Death (Mistress of the Art of Death, Bk 1) Good luck, and let us know what you pick.
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I would also suggest the ones that Margaret suggested. I'm reading "Mistress of the Art of Death" now and am having a little trouble with it, but absolutely loved the first two Margaret mentioned. |
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A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley (set in Botswana) The Fig Eater by Jody Shields (historical) Deadly Love by Brenda Joyce (1st of a historical mystery series) Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson Rules of Prey by John Sandford Dark of the Moon by John Sandford Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Neffenegger (spell?) Last Edited on: 5/26/11 9:54 AM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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These are some suggestions:
Medicus by Ruth Downie
The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig
The Musketeer's Apprentice by Sarah D'Almeida
Each of these books are in a series of mysteries written by these authors with many of the characters returning in each book.
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These are some suggestions:
Medicus by Ruth Downie
The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig
The Musketeer's Apprentice by Sarah D'Almeida
Each of these books are in a series of mysteries written by these authors with many of the characters returning in each book.
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I would start the Lauren Willig series with The Secret History of the Pink Carnation. They would be much better read in order. Probably easier to get multiple copies of as well. |
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The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard. The trade paperback also happens to have book club discussion questions. |
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I loved Rough Cider by Peter Lovesey or for a book with a real twist, try The Reaper also by Lovesey. These are not cozies, IMO. Last Edited on: 5/28/11 3:19 AM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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Medicus by Ruth Downie I second this one. I laughed out loud. Not intellectually challenging at all. just a fun read. My Mother's book club read it and everyone gave it 4 out of 5 stars for just being a good easy read. |
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What about opting for one of the classic mystery novels written by Agatha Christie, A Conan Doyle, Ngaio Marsh, Dorothy Sayers, etc. Just a thought. |
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Another Nancy Pickard: The Virgin of Small Plains. |
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm sure I'll find one suitable. |
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I am currently reading the fourth mystery in a series by Barbara Cleverly. These are set in India in the 1920's while the Raj was still in control. They are really excellent---good characters, excellent research on a period and place that I knew little about (I have researched some of the stuff in the books on the internet and all of the background is indeed accurate.) The first one of the series is "The Last Kashmiri Rose" but my son has borrowed the first 3 of these books so don't yet order them from me---maybe in a week or two, though. A fascinating book set in the British Empire during the time when the sun never set on it---literally true during its heyday. |
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I liked The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard. |
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