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Great crime/thriller reads
Time BombTime Bomb by Jonathan Kellerman
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An unsung hero in the thriller/crime genre. I really think he deserves more attention and publicity. Can't fault any of his books and I've read alot.
Milk and HoneyMilk and Honey by Faye Kellerman
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The Pete Decker crime novels of Faye Kellerman give you a great read. You also learn alot about the Jewish Community in general. Great characters that you want to learn more about.
The Next AccidentThe Next Accident by Lisa Gardner
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Another author who needs more publicity. Great read, once you've read one you'll want more. She doesn't always stay with the same characters and storylines.
Coyote (Carlotta Carlyle Mystery)Coyote (Carlotta Carlyle Mystery) by Linda Barnes
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Smart and sassy lead character. Excellent plots. Very hard to get hold of. Superb
The Butcher's TheatreThe Butcher's Theatre by Jonathan Kellerman
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Excellent stand alone novel from an excellent storyteller. Arab-Israeli conflict plus lots more. Great.
The Tattoo Murder Case (Soho crime)The Tattoo Murder Case (Soho crime) by Akimitsu Takagi
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I loved this. Classic crime at its very best. It will hook you onto other japanese crime writing.
OutOut by Natsuo Kirino
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Fantastic modern day crime from japan with a twist. Fantastic characters and fabulous plotting.
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road (A Toby Peters mystery)Murder on the Yellow Brick Road (A Toby Peters mystery) by Stuart M. Kaminsky
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Love him. Set in hollywood in the 40's Toby Peters investigates crimes for the stars. This one it's Judy Garland
Never Cross a VampireNever Cross a Vampire by Stuart M. Kaminsky
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Another Toby Peters, here he helps out Bela Lugosi. Great stuff for film fans
Death at La FeniceDeath at La Fenice by Donna Leon
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Fantastic reads. Venice is a character in Leon's books. I love her she deserves more attention.
The Hundredth ManThe Hundredth Man by Jack Kerley
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Excellent first novel. A writer to watch and to read......of course.
In Cold Blood : A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences (Penguin Modern Classics)In Cold Blood : A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences (Penguin Modern Classics) by Truman Capote
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The first true crime novel. Fascinating, makes you really consider the effects of crime and how we deal with it.
Skinny DipSkinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
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Very funny, plenty of twists and turns in the plotline. If you've never read him give him a try. The plot builds to a crescendo.
Well Schooled in Murder (Inspector Lynley Mystery S.)Well Schooled in Murder (Inspector Lynley Mystery S.) by Elizabeth George
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First of the Lynley novels. She's a great crime writer who gives the reader a chance to lose themselves within the plot. Great stuff.
KisscutKisscut by Karin Slaughter
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What can I say, if you haven't read her give her a go. Speedy read.
RetributionRetribution by Jilliane Hoffman
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Disturbing, chilling read. I loved it. Very graphic in its nature.
The Woman in White (Oxford World's Classics)The Woman in White (Oxford World's Classics) by Wilkie Collins
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Classic english crime. Great Victorian novel.
The Complete Sherlock Holmes (Collector's Library Editions)The Complete Sherlock Holmes (Collector's Library Editions) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Great, great stuff. Crime and detecting at its best.
The Lady in the Lake: And Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics)The Lady in the Lake: And Other Novels (Penguin Modern Classics) by Raymond Chandler
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It doesn't get much better. Crime writing at its best. Perfection. Wonderfully written, great prose and dialogue. Great.
Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short StoriesHercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie
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Queen of crime. Easy to read, clever plotting, well written what more do you need.
False MemoryFalse Memory by Dean Koontz
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One of his finest. Gripping from start to finish.
A Place of ExecutionA Place of Execution by Val McDermid
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Well plotted, a great read, can't fault it.
ComaComa by Robin Cook
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I read this years ago and it still haunts me.
Robert Crais: Three Great Novels: Early Years: Stalking The Angel, Lullaby Town, The Monkey's Raincoat: "Stalking the Angel", "Lullaby Town", "The Monkey's Raincoat"Robert Crais: Three Great Novels: Early Years: Stalking The Angel, Lullaby Town, The Monkey's Raincoat: "Stalking the Angel", "Lullaby Town", "The Monkey's Raincoat" by Robert Crais
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Elvis Cole a genius of a character. Great stories, great plotlines, cleverly written.
The BlundererThe Blunderer by Patricia Highsmith
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Psychological writing at its finest. She is just great.