I recently got this mood of reading fiction detective (that includes drama, fantasy, horror, mystery, psychological, thriller, and/or supernatural) novel :D
But, please, no lame novels with fancy covers. I might lose my mood of reading it.
2007-02-19 15:17:03 · 6 answers · asked by polaris_innocent 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
My favorite detective is Alex Cross, a retired cop that is recruited by the FBI. Cross is a psychiatrist, so he has a better understanding of what goes inside the psychopath criminals' mind.
The author is James Patterson. It would be ideal if you could read the books in the order they are released, since Alex Cross usually mention his old cases.
An other collection I enjoy is the Sue Grafton Series (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries):
"A" is for Alibi;
"B" is for Burglar;
"C" is for Corpse;
"D" is for Deadbeat;
"E" is for Evidence;
"F" is for Fugitive, and so on.
I believe the last book was "S" is for Silence.
Hope this helped you. Good reading!
2007-02-19 15:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by ivory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always enjoyed Tony Hillerman and Nevada Barr. They both have the perfect blend that you're looking for, plus an educational purpose. Tony Hillerman writes mysteries that take place on the Navajo indian reservation in the Four Corners area, so you get a lot of culture out of reading him. Nevada Barr's character is a forest ranger named Anna Pigeon, and each book takes place in a different national park around the country. If you do decide to read either one of these authors, make sure you start with the first book published, as the characters' stories progress throughout each book. Enjoy!
2007-02-19 16:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by sweetgirl_ec 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, some I enjoyed
-Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
-'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver (well, most of the Lincoln Rhyme novels are pretty enjoyable)
-The Hellfire Club by Peter Straub
-'Mystic River' and 'Shutter Island' by Dennis Lehane
-Rising Sun by Michael Chrichton
I would not recommend much Koontz, except 'Fear Nothing' and 'Seize the night', but I don't know if they qualify as detective fiction (although there's a mystery in each)
James Patterson has a detective, Alex Cross, but not all of his novels are good.
I have heard that Wilkie Collins' 'The Moonstone' is pretty good, but haven't had the chance to read it.
2007-02-19 15:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tomhet 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hiya. I love reading too. I went yesterday to Wal-Mart and picked out a book that seems to be very intrested so far. I don't know if you have a Wal-mart where you are but you should go buy it and check it out! The price on it was only $4.98!! Which is super inexpensive! Here is abit more about it. Title: Love Me or I Will Kill You By: Lee Butcher Here is what it's about that is on the back of the book. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT Angel-faced Paula Guitierrez was 15 when she met 14 yrs. old Nestor (Chino) DeJesus on a subway platform in New York City. Almost immediately they began a torrid affair fueled by sex and marijuana. But while Chino charmed Paula's parents, behind closed doors he was a sadistic control freak who forced Paula into submission and beat her when she tryed to excape. Moving to Tampa Fla, the couple found themselves penniless and hungry with a 2 yrs. old daughter to feed. The only thing going for them was a semi-automatic Mac 11 pistol and a reckless plan. Then it tells a little more about it but i'm afraid to take up so much space. lol But yea, so far it is an awesome book for such a great price. It's 358 pages long. Good luck & if ya get it email me on how ya liked it! or any new books you find that ya'd like to share!
2016-03-29 03:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought "Turn of the Screw" was a great psychological novel, although there is no "Hero detective."
I also really like, in a more modern sense, Iris Johansen. Stay away from her early romances: they have those covers you wrote about. But her later work is great for suspense and interesting CSI-type stuff.
Don't forget, for mass-market: Dean Koontz.
Oh, and one last one: "Indian Killer," by Sherman Alexie, my all-time favorite writer.
This is a really strange and eclectic list. Hope I've been of help.
2007-02-19 15:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by sherrilyn1999 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, this book has detectives, fantasy, horror, mystery, psych thriller and supernatural elements all rolled into one.
Mulengro-- Charles De LInt
2007-02-19 15:30:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋