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For a more modern novel, I nomiate "One Grave Too Many" by Beverly Connor.
Here's the description of the book from her website: "Leaving a troubled past behind her, Diane is starting over as director of the RiverTrail Museum of Natural History in Georgia—until former love Detective Frank Duncan tracks her down. He needs her unique experience as a forensic anthropologist to examine a bone found in the woods. Diane can’t resist Frank’s request—on both a professional and personal level. Because the secrets of bones are in her blood—and their whispers offer a dead family’s only chance at justice…" This book can be found at the Sony store, Amazon, and Books on Board. I didn't check any other places. And since it was only released as a paperback, the cost is under $8 (US). Last edited by BeccaAnn; 08-26-2009 at 12:25 PM. Reason: Letting people know where to buy. |
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08-26-2009, 01:05 AM | #19 |
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It would be nice if people could provide a few links for where to get the books.
If "A Beautiful Blue Death" is Kindle-only, I don't think it should be nominated (though I would like to read it). |
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It can certainly be nominated, but a book that's not available for most of us isn't going to get many votes .
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08-28-2009, 04:22 PM | #22 |
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Ok people, a whole week and we only have two books nominated...
Seems like support for this idea is really dying down. The 1984 discussion thread was really short too... I expected there is a TON to talk about in that book and the parallels to some things happening in today's society. Anyway... do we go to poll with two books? BOb Last edited by pilotbob; 08-28-2009 at 04:39 PM. |
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I'll second 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" - been meaning to read it for a while.
I'd also like to nominate ''The Winter Queen" by Boris Akunin - available from Fictionwise and elsewhere. "Moscow, May 1876: What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy family to shoot himself in front of a promenading public in the Alexander Gardens? Decadence and boredom, most likely, is what the commander of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Moscow Police thinks, but still he finds it curious enough to send the newest member of the division, Erast Fandorin, a young man of irresistible charm, to the Alexander Gardens precinct for more information. Fandorin is not satisfied with the conclusion that this is an open-and-shut case, nor with the preliminary detective work the precinct has done -- and for good reason: The bizarre and tragic suicide is soon connected to a clear case of murder, witnessed firsthand by Fandorin. There are many unresolved questions. Why, for instance, have both victims left their fortunes to an orphanage run by the English Lady Astair? And who is the beautiful "A.B.," whose signed photograph is found in the apparent suicide's apartment? Relying on his keen intuition, the eager sleuth plunges into an investigation that leads him across Europe, landing him at the deadly center of a terrorist conspiracy of worldwide proportions." |
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Boris Akunin is a bestselling author in Russia, and his books are quite good mysteries IMO.
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How about Armadale by Wilie Collins? I really enjoyed Moonstone but have not read this one yet.
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I'm not sure if I should nominate a book I have read and loved, or one I want to read So I'll pick one of each and people can decide to second/third/whatever if they want to.
1) Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin (available at Fictionwise). Loved it. This was basically 'CSI set in 12th century Cambridge.' The main character is a female doctor who is essentially a coroner. She examines remains and tries to find out what happened to them. She is loaned by Rome (Italy has female doctors in the 12th century) to investigate a series of child murders in Cambridge. I read this earlier in the year and loved it. There is some early subterfuge where she tries to hide that it's her who is the doctor because England doesn't have woman doctors yet, but the core of the story is the mystery itself of who is the bad guy. 2) The Bicycle Shop Murders by Robert Burton Robinson. Downloaded this free from Feedbooks earlier in the year (it's not there now but it's 99 cents at Smashwords) and have not read it yet, but it looks interesting. The author synopsis says: Greg Tenorly lives a quiet and lonely life in a small East Texas town, until he is selected as a juror for a murder trial. A beautiful, mysterious redhead befriends him, and seems to have a romantic interest. But is she merely using him to influence the outcome of the trial? By the end of the first week, three people connected with the case are dead, and Greg is beginning to fear for his own life. He is now convinced that a powerful Dallas attorney is directing the murder spree in his little town. But why? He is determined to find out. But his investigation just might earn him a spot at the top of the hit list. |
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Mystery readers like what they like.
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In my experience, mystery readers are pretty specific with what they like within that genre. I personally prefer literary mysteries and would rather skip the violence and gore that comes with some mystery writers. If I want violence and gore, I can turn on the evening news. Lately, I've been reading Lillian Jackson Braun. They are light, fun mysteries that put a smile on my face. |
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