Help!! I need a new author to read!?

Question

I've just finished all the Pendergast novels by Preston and Childs and loved them. I also really enjoy Marcus Davenport from the Prey novels by John Sandford, the Harry Bosch novels by Michael Connelley, and the work of W.E.B Griffin. Unfortunately, I'm fully up to date.

Other authors/series I might find interesting?

Thanks in advance!!!

Answer 1

If you like the Harry Bosch novels by Michael Connelly (my favorites too) then you might also like the books by Jonathan Kellerman. He writes murder mysteries too; his main character is a child psychologist named Alex Delaware. His books, like Connelly's, are mostly set in L.A. They have a similar theme and style to Connelly's. Kellerman has written many Alex Delaware books, and you can find them listed on his Wikipedia page. Here's a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Kellerman#Alex_Delaware

Good luck and happy reading to you! :-)

Answer 2

Preston and Childs are great! I wish they'd write more often.

You might enjoy Richard North Patterson. His latest is called EXILE. It's a novel about a Jewish lawyer who is asked to represent a former college lover who is Muslim and is accused of assassinating a high-ranking Israeli diplomat. He does a great job of developing characters. He takes on the task of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. He does a masterful job of explaining the history and nature of the conflict and the emotional impact on both sides through his characters. It's not one-sided or preachy or anything other than a fascinating read. There are lots of twists and turns in the plot that should keep you engrossed.

Harlen Corbin is also a good writer for a quick read.

Answer 3

Read Tim Powers.
I really love his writing. Completely engrossing, and even believable, although he writes some pretty freaky stuff.

On Stranger Tides is about pirates and zombies, and zombie pirates. VERY fun
The Anubis Gates is about time travel and soul travel. Very dark in places, but a riveting read
The Stress of Her Regard concerns Mary Shelley and Lord Byron and company. And a race of stone vampires. Okay, it sounds dumb, but it's REALLY TOTALLY WONDERFUL.

Also, Philip K. Dick is an amazing author. Borders on the freaky, but he is, like Tim Powers, an utterly engrossing writer. Try UBIK and A Scanner Darkly.

Answer 4

Garth Nix ~ I suggest starting with Shade's Children, The abhorsen Trilogy is great as well.

Ayn Rand ~ Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, both are a bit lengthy but worth the read. Anthem is my favorite but it is a bit short.

Answer 5

We probably have different taste in books, i don,t read fiction. but ijust finished a book that was very moving,its called left to tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza with Steve Erwin. This book is without doubt one of the best i have ever read. I felt when reading it that i was standing there in the presence.

Answer 6

Try "The Wind-up Bird Chronicle" by Haruki Murakami. It's a bit strange, but excellent. Here is a review.

Answer 7

hey net. when in doubt go to your local library. that should be able to preoccupy you for sometime... when you finish, you will be able to venture into more books since the library is very unlimited. also, stop by barnes and nobles, they have gr8 selection choices and tons of new authors and new reads each week.
happy reading.
:)

Answer 8

try ray bradbury