2006-12-08 06:02:14 · 14 answers · asked by ypjolly 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
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2006-12-08 06:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by a flower 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of my fav mystery authors are:
Susan Wittig Albert
Lilian Jackson Braun
Edie Claire
Carole Nelson Douglas
Lee Driver
Tony Hillerman
Karen Irving
P.D. James
Harry Kemelman
Laurie R. King
Martha C. Lawrence
Camille Minichino
Ellery Queen
M. R. Sellars
Edith Skom
Sandra (S. D.) Tooley
Margaret Truman
2006-12-08 11:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of the type of mystery you are specifically searching for – suspense, historical, fantasy, etc. – but a great place to start is with the Macavity Awards list for best mystery novels. (Although there is only one title per year, that title should be exceptional as it beat out all of it’s rival books during the one year time period.)
Macavity Awards: Best Mystery Novel
Mystery Readers International
The Macavity Awards take their name from Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. First presented in 1987 to recognize excellence in the mystery writing field, they are awarded annually by the members of Mystery Readers International.
Fiction / Age: Adult, 18+
2005: The Killing of the Tinkers--Ken Bruen
2004: The House Sitter--Peter Lovesey
2003: Winter and Night--S.J. Rozan
2002: Folly--Laurie R. King
2001: A Place of Execution--Val McDermid
2000: The Flower Master--Sujata Massey
1999: Blood Work--Michael Connelly
1998: Dreaming of the Bones--Deborah Crombie
1997: Bloodhounds--Peter Lovesey
1996: Under the Beetle's Cellar--Mary Willis Walker
2006-12-08 07:24:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jodi T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend "Justin Thyme". It's actually a teen/kids' book ... but I couldn't resist snaffling it out of my kids' room and reading it all night myself! It's a really great whodunit mystery. There's a hilarious line-up of quirky suspects, and all the evidence is all illustrated, which makes you really feel like you're investigating the crime. But best of all, there seems to be cryptic clues hidden throughout the text; I'm still struggling to find these - even understand some of them, but it's fascinating. Even the author's true identity is hidden somewhere in the book. I can honestly say it's the first book since the last Harry Potter that has been enjoyed equally by every member of the family!
2006-12-08 06:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Janet Evanovick series, (each title starts with a number, they are up to 12) are very good, and very funny as well as stories of crime.
Victoria Thompson writes an excellant series of Murder mysteries sent in NYC at the turn of the 20th century.
Valery Malmont has a cozy series sent in a fictious Central PA town.
Anne K. Edwards also has a cozy out there thats good Death on Delivery (and another on the way)
2006-12-08 06:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Wanda K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree that the Jane Jeffries mysteris are good cozies. Similar to these are the Lucy Stone mysteries by Leslie Meier.
I also really enjoyed the earliest of Anne Perry's two Vistorian series-- one about Inspector Thomas Pitt and his wife, and the other about the amnesiac Inspector Monk and the renegade nurse Hester Latterly.
The best way to find good mysteries, in my experience, is to prowl the library shelves and read the dust jackets of titles that look interesting. It always works for me.
2006-12-08 06:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. Switch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fiona Buckley has a historical mystery series. It's set in England during Elizabeth I's reign. The heroine is Ursula Blanchard, a lady in waiting to the queen.
I've only read the first one, To Shield the Queen. I've actually read it twice and it was good both times. I intend to read more of the series but my "Books to Read" list is about a mile long.
2006-12-08 15:29:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alex Kava writes psychological suspense novels. She doesn't get graphic with the blood and killing which I appreciate. I liked One False Move, but she has many. Check out paperbackbookswap.com to get books. I think it's a great way to get used books and rid your shelf.
2006-12-08 06:46:39 · answer #8 · answered by bibliobethica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I happen to like Jill Churchill's books featuring a contemporary suburban single mom named Jane Jeffry who solves murders in her neighborhood along with her best friend and wacky neighbor Shelley Nowak. They're really cute books and have a "cozy" feel to them. I've found them quite addicting. Here's a link to her website: http://www.jillchurchill.com/jeffrybooks.html
Enjoy!! Happy Readings!!
2006-12-08 06:12:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Dan's Brown books
2006-12-08 06:23:30 · answer #10 · answered by A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mystic River
2006-12-08 06:04:10 · answer #11 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋