Okay, hands up I'm not an intellectual reader but I do like crime fiction (set in modern day), mystery drama, police investigation, trials etc - without too much graphic gore. I like the humour in Harlan Coben's novels. Have also read Henning Mankell (sometimes a bit dark), Tess Gerritsen (gripping plots but often too graphic), Val McDermid.
However, (now here you have to humour me) I can't abide novels full of swearing. I really can't read anything where the characters constantly 'f' or blaspheme or ... well you get my drift. Now that kind of limits me! Normally I would flick though the pages of a book in the library to check for swear words (do I sound a little strange ) but at the moment I am limited to ordering books online as I have been stuck in bed for the past 3 months with post-operative pain and mobility problems. I'm down to my last book and a half and need to put in another amazon/book people order quick. I've seen recommendations for Lee Child and Janet Evanovich - does anyone know if there is lots of swearing in them? Any other suggestions welcome - one off reads etc
Thanks.