Hooked on Mysteries - Page 2

stringertom · 10-06-2012, 09:33 AM

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Rozroz · 10-06-2012, 10:51 AM

i read a lot of mystery/detective stuff.
but i can't stand even a hint of 'formula' in a story.
any unrealistic character plots or stupid love interests just make me stop reading or turning pages.
many of the new best sellers are of this type unfortunately.

i like the tough, dark grim ones

stringertom · 10-06-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rozroz

i read a lot of mystery/detective stuff.
but i can't stand even a hint of 'formula' in a story.
any unrealistic character plots or stupid love interests just make me stop reading or turning pages.
many of the new best sellers are of this type unfortunately.

i like the tough, dark grim ones

If that's your "cuppa", by all means read Rankin's Rebus series, his new Malcolm Fox works or either of the Connelley sets (Harry Bosch/Mickey Haller)!

Rozroz · 10-06-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stringertom

If that's your "cuppa", by all means read Rankin's Rebus series, his new Malcolm Fox works or either of the Connelley sets (Harry Bosch/Mickey Haller)!

thanks. i'll check 'em out.

already went out and got "black & blue", now reading

thanks for the info again.

stringertom · 10-06-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rozroz

thanks. i'll check 'em out.

already went out and got "black & blue", now reading

thanks for the info again.

Read them in sequence if you can. Black And Blue is an early one but I think Knots and Crosses started the Rebus chain. No big harm there. In the Bosch series, Black Echo is the starter.

Good reading to you!

Rozroz · 10-07-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stringertom

Read them in sequence if you can. Black And Blue is an early one but I think Knots and Crosses started the Rebus chain. No big harm there. In the Bosch series, Black Echo is the starter.

Good reading to you!

thanks! i'm In Israel so unfortunately just 3 books translated

please let me know if you remember any other good options for me!

chrischris · 10-07-2012, 03:19 AM

Im hooked on the mystery how come our infrastructure in roads, electricity ,water pipes and energy as a nation is so bad.

Rozroz · 10-13-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stringertom

Read them in sequence if you can. Black And Blue is an early one but I think Knots and Crosses started the Rebus chain. No big harm there. In the Bosch series, Black Echo is the starter.

Good reading to you!

finished Black and Blue.
it was nice.
but i must admit i prefer even more ׳realistic' hero.
i felt that Rebus was ok part of the book until he started being 'redeemed'.
you know, he gets sober, start seeing how life is good and all that boring stuff.
i like an even darker complicated hero..

TW Staff · 10-15-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stringertom

I am an addict for well-crafted contemporary mysteries. I have read every Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller book by Michael Connelley and wait for his next release eagerly. When I had finished those series, I lucked out and discovered Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus series and have devoured those and his subsequent creations featuring Malcolm Fox. A customer of mine recommended The Millenium Trilogy and I went through those three rather quickly. Does anyone have a favorite author and series to advance to until my pals, Rankin and Connelley, get published again?

Being a fan of Connelley's Haller and Bosch books, I'll recommend the Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben. Those have been my favorite, along with the Reacher series by Lee Child.

My two cents.

Happy reading!

Spencer, TW.

stringertom · 10-15-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rozroz

finished Black and Blue.
it was nice.
but i must admit i prefer even more ׳realistic' hero.
i felt that Rebus was ok part of the book until he started being 'redeemed'.
you know, he gets sober, start seeing how life is good and all that boring stuff.
i like an even darker complicated hero..

Read on...I assure you his personal reform is only temporary! Aside from his flat in Marchmont (usually well stocked in fine Scotch), Rebus is most often found at the Oxford Bar, bending the elbow and rubbing shoulders with his brethren of the bottle.

chrischris · 10-22-2012, 12:47 PM

Mystery:Why are there only 2 parties in the race? I want more real chances and choices...
Everything else i have my freedom of choice.

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