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Post by monklady123 on Mar 21, 2023 12:36:15 GMT
In the regular reading thread Mystie mentioned that she was going to have to search for a new mystery series. Since I love a good mystery, and I love series, I thought I would start a new thread to make some lists. I didn't put it in the reading thread because I thought maybe there would be people who would see this here but who don't participate in the regular reading thread. Some of my favorite mystery series: -- Inspector Gamache by Louise Penny -- Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman -- Phyrne Fisher by Kerry Greenwood -- Ruth Galloway by Ellie Griffiths -- Miss Marple books by Agatha Christie (I don't care for Poirot) -- #1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith -- Darko Dawson, and Emma Djan, both by Kwei Quarty -- The Cat Who.... by Lilian Jackson Braun That's just off the top of my head. I'd love to see everyone's other recommendations! And hopefully Mystie will find something that looks interesting.  |
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Post by ferblover on Mar 21, 2023 12:53:14 GMT
Oh gosh there are so many I love! I find more obscure ones through my Kindle that I can't always find at the library.
Love the Donna Andrews series-every title is a word play with bird types.
Kate Carlisle has two series One is about a bookbinder and one is a fixer upper lady
Jana DeLeon-Fortune series
Dianne Freeman-A LAdy's Guide to...
Jenn McKinlay-Librarian
Leslie Langtry-Merry Wrath mysteries
C.L. Bevill-Bubba mysteries
I need more time but I will come back!
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Post by tmarschall on Mar 21, 2023 13:01:41 GMT
I enjoy Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware series. Also, Sue Grafton, and Sara Paretsky.
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Post by librarylady on Mar 21, 2023 13:08:56 GMT
Don't forget Inspector Lynley series. Elizabeth George is the author.
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Post by lainey on Mar 21, 2023 13:38:48 GMT
I haven't read them but Lady Hardcastle Mysteries by T E Kinsey are on offer for Kindle atm.
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Post by craswell on Mar 21, 2023 13:49:14 GMT
I really enjoy the Cork O'Connor series by William Kent Krueger. They are all set in Minnesota and have a strong outdoorsy setting.
I also enjoyed the first 4-5 books in the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). I haven't read the most recent book or two in the series because they've gotten a bit too long for my tastes.
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Post by gar on Mar 21, 2023 14:05:55 GMT
I love Sophie Hannah's Culver Valley/Waterhouse and Zailer series which starts with Little Face...although they may be more Psychological Crime novels than mysteries perhaps.
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Post by lesley on Mar 21, 2023 15:13:14 GMT
My all-time favourites are -
the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin (Edinburgh)
Commissario Brunetti series by Donna Leon (Venice)
Matt Scudder novels by Lawrence Block (NYC)
Logan McRae by Stuart MacBride (Aberdeen)
the 87th Precinct novels by Ed McBain (NYC)
and Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Botswana)
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Post by Sparki on Mar 21, 2023 15:26:03 GMT
I just finished reading Deborah Crombie's Duncan Kincaid series. There are 19 books in it, and I was ready for another 19 when I finished. Highly recommend!
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Post by smartypants71 on Mar 21, 2023 15:35:07 GMT
Most recently I've been reading the Bree Taggert series by Melinda Leigh. And bonus - it's free on Kindle Unlimited.
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Post by don on Mar 21, 2023 15:58:36 GMT
JD Robb, aka Nora Roberts has a series about a woman New New York City Police Lieutenant 50 years from now. I have the whole series, about 60 books.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 21, 2023 16:48:19 GMT
I also enjoyed the first 4-5 books in the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). I haven't read the most recent book or two in the series because they've gotten a bit too long for my tastes. Have you watched the TV series? It is excellent! |
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Post by quietgirl on Mar 21, 2023 17:04:51 GMT
My all-time favourites are - the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin (Edinburgh) Commissario Brunetti series by Donna Leon (Venice) Matt Scudder novels by Lawrence Block (NYC) Logan McRae by Stuart MacBride (Aberdeen) the 87th Precinct novels by Ed McBain (NYC) and Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Botswana) Matt Scudder. A long time favorite. I've read them all. Block's Keller series is really good, too, but not mysteries, really. Sort of... |
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Post by epeanymous on Mar 21, 2023 17:06:04 GMT
I adore Elly Griffith's Ruth Galloway series! (I didn't like the Zig Zag Men series or whatever that was). I also really like the Thursday Night Murder club series you mentioned. I read so many series and I'm trying to think of them all now and failing. A few I like that I do remember: Linda Castillo's Kate Burkhelder series (ex-Amish woman turned police officer) Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series (which is short) Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series Attica Locke's Highway 59 series (I don't know how this isn't prestige TV yet) Paul Doiron's Mike Bowditch series (in the woods of Maine) both of Anne Cleeve's longer series Robert Dugoni's Tracy Crosswhite series (local author, Seattle stories) I also love a good cozy mystery series, and I think I have read most series that involve needlecraft, bookstores, cats, or Maine  . |
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Post by epeanymous on Mar 21, 2023 17:07:03 GMT
I love Sophie Hannah's Culver Valley/Waterhouse and Zailer series which starts with Little Face...although they may be more Psychological Crime novels than mysteries perhaps. I was such a huge Sophie Hannah fan and I read pretty much everything. I haven't loved her last few books. |
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Post by gar on Mar 21, 2023 17:10:30 GMT
I love Sophie Hannah's Culver Valley/Waterhouse and Zailer series which starts with Little Face...although they may be more Psychological Crime novels than mysteries perhaps. I was such a huge Sophie Hannah fan and I read pretty much everything. I haven't loved her last few books. I must agree sadly - the culver valley ones were the best. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Mar 21, 2023 17:29:31 GMT
How about the Chronicles of St Mary’s series by Jodi Taylor? I’ve read the first two and enjoyed them.
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Post by flanz on Mar 21, 2023 17:40:49 GMT
JD Robb, aka Nora Roberts has a series about a woman New New York City Police Lieutenant 50 years from now. I have the whole series, about 60 books. That sounds like something I might enjoy. I won't read about child abuse or other sexual violence. If it's referred to briefly I might but not if it's the theme of the book. Would these be "safe, Don?" |
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Post by flanz on Mar 21, 2023 17:41:29 GMT
Most recently I've been reading the Bree Taggert series by Melinda Leigh. And bonus - it's free on Kindle Unlimited. Thanks very much. Will give the series a try. And yes, being on KU is a bonus for me. |
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Post by mimima on Mar 21, 2023 18:15:53 GMT
I like the Fergusson/Van Alstyne mysteriesThe Ballad Series by Sharyn McCrumbthe Gregor Demarkian series(particulary after the author jettisoned the holiday theme) and the Gaslight Mysteries (though there can be some icky setups in this one.) |
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Post by don on Mar 21, 2023 19:10:43 GMT
flanz, Maybe not for you. The Lieutenant, Eve Dallas, was abused as a young girl, and now as a Lt. she does solve cases of homicide, including abusive murders.
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Post by bethany102399 on Mar 21, 2023 20:27:29 GMT
Linda Castillo's Kate Burkhelder series (ex-Amish woman turned police officer) I also love a good cozy mystery series, and I think I have read most series that involve needlecraft, bookstores, cats, or Maine . Love this series, though it can go dark. And I totally agree, if the mystery involves cooking, needlecraft, bookstores, chocolates, and a couple of different states I've likely read it. |
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Post by bethany102399 on Mar 21, 2023 20:30:51 GMT
How about the Chronicles of St Mary’s series by Jodi Taylor? I’ve read the first two and enjoyed them. YES! Have you read the time police spin off she did? I actually like it better, but if you haven't read through the full Chronicles series you may be lost on some of the characters. There's a real ongoing plot line in those books that is worth following. |
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Post by craswell on Mar 21, 2023 20:58:51 GMT
I also enjoyed the first 4-5 books in the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). I haven't read the most recent book or two in the series because they've gotten a bit too long for my tastes. Have you watched the TV series? It is excellent! I have not! Glad to hear it's good. I will check it out. I love Robin and Cormoran. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Mar 21, 2023 21:03:49 GMT
How about the Chronicles of St Mary’s series by Jodi Taylor? I’ve read the first two and enjoyed them. YES! Have you read the time police spin off she did? I actually like it better, but if you haven't read through the full Chronicles series you may be lost on some of the characters. There's a real ongoing plot line in those books that is worth following. I have not! Off to add that to my list. Thanks! |
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Post by Basket1lady on Mar 21, 2023 21:05:26 GMT
JD Robb, aka Nora Roberts has a series about a woman New New York City Police Lieutenant 50 years from now. I have the whole series, about 60 books. That sounds like something I might enjoy. I won't read about child abuse or other sexual violence. If it's referred to briefly I might but not if it's the theme of the book. Would these be "safe, Don?" No, you wouldn't want to read these. Several of the books explore the main character's abuse as a child and it's pretty gritty. It's a good series, but probably not for you. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 21, 2023 21:05:50 GMT
I love Robin and Cormoran. Me too!! |
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Post by Basket1lady on Mar 21, 2023 21:07:43 GMT
If you want to read a series for laughs and a fun read, the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich are excellent. Not as in, a Pulitizer prize well written sense, but just as a fun series that will literally make you laugh out loud at times. They all follow a pretty predictable format but I still get excited every time a new book is published. The audio books are also excellent.
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Post by Mystie on Mar 21, 2023 21:25:36 GMT
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Post by ddly on Mar 21, 2023 22:53:17 GMT
I’ll list ones not mentioned.
- CJ Box - Joe Pickett series
- David Baldacci - Memory Man series, Atlee Pine series, Will Robie, John Puller (love anything by Baldacci)
- Stuart Woods - Stone Barrington
- Patricia Cornwall - Kay Scarpetta
- John Sanford - Virgil Flowers series, Lucas Davenport series and he started a series for Lettie Davenport - His characters cross over into the other series
Karin Slaughter - Will Trent series and Grant Counties
I love to read! LOL Mysteries and thrillers are my jam.
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