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Crime fiction recommendations please

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stainesmassif · 26/06/2014 06:57

I want a gripping, unputdownable crime thriller. Eg, girl with dragon tattoo before we realised it was actually a bit rubbish. I love Elmore Leonard, especially for the dialogue and Barbara vine for the suspense.

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Cocolepew · 26/06/2014 22:25

Stuart Mcbrides good , can be a bit graphic.

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stainesmassif · 26/06/2014 18:15

Ps, 'cheap on kindle' instantly makes books much more appealing.

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stainesmassif · 26/06/2014 18:09

You see, minette Walters is exactly what I feel like reading.
Has anyone read Stuart macbride? My mum raves about him.
Will look into all other recs. many thanks.

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iseenodust · 26/06/2014 11:50

Snow falling on cedars
Critical Mass - Sara Paretsky

igivein · 26/06/2014 11:35

Sorry, posted too soon, A.D Garret also worth a look

igivein · 26/06/2014 11:33

I second Ann Cleeves

Stokey · 26/06/2014 11:19

Ann Cleeves - Shetland Quartet and also the Vera ones
Stephen Booth - lots set in the Peak District
Louise Penny - Canadian sleepy village with high murder rate

Have you read Sophie Hannah - I think she is quite like Barbara Vine

CQ · 26/06/2014 08:48

Anything by Minette Walters.

Cocolepew · 26/06/2014 08:46

There were lots of suggestins on a thread before I'll try to link to it.

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stainesmassif · 26/06/2014 08:02

Thanks both, coco, I haven't read any of those authors. Blush I am out of touch.
I have read the jkr one, found parts hard going (eg boring) enjoyed others. I HATE her use of vernacular though.

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DuchessofMalfi · 26/06/2014 07:44

I liked The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (aka J K Rowling), and am looking forward to reading the second one The Silkworm.

Have recently read The Various Haunts of Men by Susan Hill, the first in her Simon Serrailler series. It was very good, although I did guess the killer about 3/4 of the way through. Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending that I didn't see coming.

Cocolepew · 26/06/2014 07:14

JA Kerley
Peter James
John Stanford
Julianne Hoffman
Richard Montanari
Dennis Lahane
Chelsea Cain

All do series and all a very good. I think some JA Kerley are cheap on the kindle, atm

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stainesmassif · 26/06/2014 07:01

Oops, posted too quickly. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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