I watch a lot of crime drama but have never read a crime book. Can you recommend one?

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IThinkOfHappyWhenIThinkOfYou · 17/08/2013 15:49

Thanks!

I tell a lie, I've read some Agatha Christie. There is an awful lot of crime fiction authors and they are very prolific. I like Wire in the Blood so I though maybe Val McDermid but even if I narrow it down that much there is still a lot of choice, plus I don't want to read something I know the plot to from TV.

Can someone tell me hat to do? I'm very grateful.

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SilverApples · 17/08/2013 17:23

So what series have you watched and enjoyed? Top five? Then we can try and work out what you might like in a novel.

cocolepew · 17/08/2013 17:21

Michael Connelly Harry Bosch books are excellent. Others are Harlan Coben, John Sandford 'Prey' books, Perter Robibson, Peter James, Jonathan Kellerman, Robert Crais Dennis LeHane.

kissmyshineymetalass · 17/08/2013 17:16

Yes I recommend Karin Slaughter as well.I love her books

Doobydoo · 17/08/2013 17:15

Susan Hill...Simon Serrailler.Fab

glenthebattleostrich · 17/08/2013 17:14

Love Val McDermot and Karin Slaughter. Also quite like Karen Rose

EstelleGetty · 17/08/2013 17:13

I really like the Wallander books, well written, juicy stories with an icy Scandi atmosphere! A million times better than the Dragon Tattoo series, I think.

MikeLitoris · 17/08/2013 17:11

Karin slaughter for a good american crime series.

Stuart mcbride is my current fave British crime series. The logan mcrae series

magimedi · 17/08/2013 17:07

I am a great fan of crime - but not keen on American crime novles.

If you could mention some of the other stuff you read it might be easier to guide you.

PotteringAlong · 17/08/2013 16:01

Jack Reacher books by Lee Child are good.

TerraNotSoFirma · 17/08/2013 15:59

I quite like the Karin slaughter books, starts with blindsighted.

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