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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
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I’ve recently joined a book club. We read ‘I’m Watching You’ which we enjoyed. We met up on Saturday for drinks and a discussion.
I do like crime drama. Read a good few on the Kindle unlimited. Any recommendations? |
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Last 2 books I read were by Helen Wecker (she's only written 2, easy to find). The story of a Djini (Genie) and a Golem (animated clay humanoid) getting to grips with life in late 1800s Little Syria on New York - technically fantasy, but oh so good and very much based in the real world. |
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If you've not read the Lucifer Box novels by Mark Gatiss I'd recommend them. They're historical crime/spy novels, very witty and not heavy reads.
If you go into What Should I Read Next you can put in the name of a novel or author you like and find recommendations for other books you might enjoy. I've found some crackers through there! |
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"I’ve recently joined a book club. We read ‘I’m Watching You’ which we enjoyed. We met up on Saturday for drinks and a discussion.
I do like crime drama. Read a good few on the Kindle unlimited. Any recommendations? "
Is that the Karen Rose one or Mary Burton?
The JD Kirk series is brilliant, as is Alan Parks (Bloody January, February's Son etc). Both have really dark humour and made me chuckle out loud at points. Would 100% read again. |
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"Wasp Factory by Ian Banks.
I can guarantee you won't have read anything like it!
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It is great isn't it?
But then all his books are very good and worth recommending to you OP. Including his extremely complex (but cracking stories) sci-fi books under the Ian M Banks name.
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"The Charlie Parker series by John Connelly - crime with a touch of the supernatural and well written. "
This is a fantastic series, started reading 20 years ago and my sons name is from one of his books. Just waiting on the next installment!
Also James Oswald, Stuart McBride and John Harvey are still good series. |
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"Wasp Factory by Ian Banks.
I can guarantee you won't have read anything like it!
It is great isn't it?
But then all his books are very good and worth recommending to you OP. Including his extremely complex (but cracking stories) sci-fi books under the Ian M Banks name.
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I loved Espedaire Street, and then never read another by him…. |
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"How about true crime?
I really enjoyed The Dark Side of the Mind by Kerry Daynes. It was actually recommended by someone here and I loved it. I've just got her latest book, too."
I just finished her new one, wasn't long enough in my opinion .. I needed MOREEEE  |
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Over most of covid I read loads of scandi noir stuff. But I started wanting it to snow all the time and I kept expecting horribly mutilated bodies to be found only for a slow brooding story line to unfold with a dark and unexpected twist.
Then I thought that was feeling a little dark and now I'm rereading the whole Discworld series.
Mrs Bang Bang only reads crime fiction that starts with horrible murders |
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"I am rather partial to the older, golden age of british crime thrilers, agatha christie etc
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I love Christie stuff. I'm currently listening to the entire Sherlock Holmes series read by Stephen Fry on audio book. Aside from the occasionally wildly racists bits it's really nice to listen to |
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"Over most of covid I read loads of scandi noir stuff. But I started wanting it to snow all the time and I kept expecting horribly mutilated bodies to be found only for a slow brooding story line to unfold with a dark and unexpected twist. "
I loved Yrsa Sigurdardottir (defo had to copy and paste that one) - The Children's House series. Actually looked that up and noticed one I haven't read so thank you for that  also quite enjoyed Lars Kepler. |
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"Over most of covid I read loads of scandi noir stuff. But I started wanting it to snow all the time and I kept expecting horribly mutilated bodies to be found only for a slow brooding story line to unfold with a dark and unexpected twist.
I loved Yrsa Sigurdardottir (defo had to copy and paste that one) - The Children's House series. Actually looked that up and noticed one I haven't read so thank you for that also quite enjoyed Lars Kepler."
Ah I read Sigurdardottirs Thora Gudninstdottir series.
I really like Quentin Blakes Inspector Gunnhildur series. Nice to read a female character that's tough and good at her job without any femme fatale type vibes. She reminds me weirdly of a female version of Rebus.
I'm sure I've read some Lars Kepler but I can't remember what  |
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"Over most of covid I read loads of scandi noir stuff. But I started wanting it to snow all the time and I kept expecting horribly mutilated bodies to be found only for a slow brooding story line to unfold with a dark and unexpected twist.
Then I thought that was feeling a little dark and now I'm rereading the whole Discworld series.
Mrs Bang Bang only reads crime fiction that starts with horrible murders "
Looooove the Discworld books, so funny, ideal as a little light escapism x |
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"Last 2 books I read were by Helen Wecker (she's only written 2, easy to find). The story of a Djini (Genie) and a Golem (animated clay humanoid) getting to grips with life in late 1800s Little Syria on New York - technically fantasy, but oh so good and very much based in the real world."
You might like Klara and the sun |
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"Last 2 books I read were by Helen Wecker (she's only written 2, easy to find). The story of a Djini (Genie) and a Golem (animated clay humanoid) getting to grips with life in late 1800s Little Syria on New York - technically fantasy, but oh so good and very much based in the real world.
You might like Klara and the sun"
Thanks, bought and queued … |
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"The Secret History by Donna Tart. Crime mystery superbly written.
One of my favourite ever novels."
And Goldfinch was awful and not worth the 15 year wait… |
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"Try Carl Hiassen. Look on Kindle for Star Island or Razor Girl. His older stuff is print only but a great read. He’s also a really interesting guy if you look him up online."
Skin Tight still makes me shiver!  |
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Crime fiction with a little fantasy?
Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch
Young police officer discovers ghosts and magic are real, but still has to deal with paperwork and budgets.
Terry Pratchett's Discworld, especially the Watch series of books (the recent TV show was so loosely based on it, it's ridiculous.)
Jasper Fforde has a surreal crime series about a detective called Thursday Next. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"Wasp Factory by Ian Banks.
I can guarantee you won't have read anything like it!"
It really is a good book , I read a long time ago. I used to read Ian Banks, Clive Barker,,Christopher Priest, and a bit of Terry Pratchett but haven’t for years. I read travel and biographies mostly now, the odd novel and some poetry.
One of my favourite novels I’d recommend is Bliss by Peter Carey. |
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