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All Time Favourite Crime & Thrillers
The Red RoomThe Red Room by Nicci French
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A fast paced, chilling thriller with an unexpected ending. I couldn't put it down. [UK Setting]
The Jigsaw ManThe Jigsaw Man by Paul Britton
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Autobiograpical. Explores the minds of criminals. Fascinating stuff that's definitely worth reading! [UK Setting]
The FirmThe Firm by John Grisham
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Classic Grimsham! If you've seen the film then believe me when I say that the book is MUCH better. [US Setting]
Unnatural CausesUnnatural Causes by P.D. James
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A classic detective tale - a little dated but still a good read [UK Setting]
The Path of the DeadThe Path of the Dead by Caroline Benton
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Not bad for a first novel. Set on Dartmoor with a Firefighter as the "detective". Slow to start but well worth persevering with. [UK Setting]
Scold's BridleScold's Bridle by Minette Walters
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Minette Walters at her very best! Beautifully portrayed characters in a fast-paced and historically interesting story. [UK Setting]
In A Dry Season: An Inspector Banks MysteryIn A Dry Season: An Inspector Banks Mystery by Peter Robinson
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Inspector Banks at his best. A psychological thriller that takes the reader back to rural life during WWII. [UK Setting]
Gorky ParkGorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith
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A classic spy story in the old Soviet during The Cold War [Soviet Setting]
The Tightrope MenThe Tightrope Men by Desmond Bagley
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First published in the 70s, a thriller that's still as good today! [Norwegian & Finnish Settings]
Dead Simple: Four Bodies - One Suspect - No TraceDead Simple: Four Bodies - One Suspect - No Trace by Peter James
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Superbly written; fast paced; great detail; masses of twists and turns. Don't miss it! [UK Setting]
When the Devil Holds the Candle (Inspector Sejer Mystery)When the Devil Holds the Candle (Inspector Sejer Mystery) by Karin Fossum
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Excellent story written in both 1st and 3rd person. Lacks some tension due to translation problems but otherwise highly recommended. [Norwegian Setting]
The Complete Sherlock HolmesThe Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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No crime collection would be complete without it. [UK Setting]
Postmortem (Dr Kay Scarpetta)Postmortem (Dr Kay Scarpetta) by Patricia Cornwell
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An undemanding thriller that's brutal and chilling. [US Setting]