Crime and mystery fiction

This looks a v good series. The one Glenn reviews is the second - anyone know which is the first? Have you heard of this author, Karen? Amazon UK isn't v helpful. - Maxine

Maxine, I have read Siren of the Waters No 1 in the series, and my review is with Karen now. It is very good. - Norman

I reviewed this for Euro Crime and enjoyed it a lot. (Peter James) - Maxine

Quote: "Ultimatum [by British doctor with pseudonym Matthew Glass] is an amazing piece of work, a political thriller that is unusually full of both believable politics and genuine storytelling thrills. So why in the world has this book received so little notice since its original publication? There have been no reviews in either The New York Times or the Los Angeles Times, and Ultimatum’s sales ranking on Amazon is lower than a Philly fan’s spirits. Do yourself a favor and find a copy of this most worthy thriller." - Maxine from Bookmarklet

Euro Crime blog featured it on 4 April :) http://eurocrime.blogspot.com/2009... (some of the links have broken tho :() No review copy received at EC HQ. - Karen Meek

Let me know if you do get one, Karen! - Maxine

I'm hoping that this is the C J Box that Karen's been (incorrectly) sent. (A review copy or proof that is.) I think she will be kind and pass it on to me. (I write incorrectly because her site isn't for reviews of US books.) - Maxine

Yesx2. - Karen Meek

;-) - Maxine

Most of Thursday's episode of the daily Book Show on ABC Radio here was an interview with Peter Temple about his new novel TRUTH - his struggle to write it and having to 'give in' on putting a glossary in the version to be published in the US - it runs for about half an hour and you can stream or download from the link provided - Bernadette from Bookmarklet

Thanks for sharing : ) - Margot Kinberg

I can't wait to read this - I adore Peter T. - Maxine

Quote: "Larsson’s vivid characters, the depth of detail across the three books, the powerfully imaginative plot and the sheer verve of the writing make “The Millennium Trilogy” a masterpiece of its genre." - Maxine from Bookmarklet

Quote: "Betrayal’s plot is powerful, yet Karin Alvtegen’s novel is as much about individual histories and relationships as it is about what actually happens. The multiple betrayals give rise to dynamics that, as a reader, you just know must end in disaster. How, when, for whom, however, are unknowns. There is little violence, but still the suspense is continuously building. Action drives action. There are no punishments and no rewards, there are only consequences." - Maxine from Bookmarklet

I don´t have time to read it all right now, but I liked this one: "a lover of everything that goes bump (and bang, and slash, and boom) in the night" - Dorte Jakobsen

One or two very good titles in this list, by the looks of it ;-) - Maxine

There's a couple there that I am really excited to read - especially the Mike Hodges! - Donna

OT - Maxine

There is also a re-enactment of the event http://bit.ly/3WI2oS - Mack Lundy

Win Carola Dunn's latest UK publication. I have read and enjoyed the first in the series.(UK/Europe) - Karen Meek

An excellent very interesting interview and with the great news of more Nesbos to come in English. The photos weren't bad either. ;o) - Norman

I scheduled this post and realised when i was 50 miles away that I hadn't finished all the links so will now update it with links to crimescraps and db part 2. - Karen Meek

I should have guessed this "bait" as I've read this book - but ages ago. I'm afraid I couldn't even remember it very well after the hints in your actual review Dorte! I've still got The Chameleon from about 2 years ago to read on my shelf. I used to like this author a lot but was not so keen on the last couple I read. - Maxine

I forget most of what I read very soon, but that one about the broken fingers has stayed with me! - Dorte Jakobsen

Very good review, as always, Bernadette. More blather at post! - Maxine

The Amish are interesting people and any story set near one of their communities is bound to have a lot going for it. - Norman

You're absolutely right, Norman! The food can be delicious, but not exactly healthy or slimming. It's designed for those who work hard outdoors all day. - Margot Kinberg

Hilarious eg of imaginative book marketing! Quote: "In this week’s issue of Pick Me Up magazine there is a story about a woman who was attacked by some machete-wielding robbers who locked her in an industrial container for nine-hours… How did she pass the time? By reading the book Shooting Elvis, by Stuart Pawson!" - Maxine from Bookmarklet

If you are into reading chapters before you can read the rest, then: "Read the First Chapter of the next Kinsey Millhone Mystery, U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton" - Maxine from Bookmarklet

Blog that reviews all genres, but quite a lot of crime. Interesting review. - Maxine from Bookmarklet

Good review of what in my opinion is Karin Slaughter's best book. Downhill since, sadly. - Maxine