|
10-11-2009, 08:57 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: Denver area
15,990 posts, read 9,514,841 times
Reputation: 15995
|
|
Need a new author.....
For just recreational reading, I really enjoy British mysteries....I enjoy Elizabeth George very much as well as PD James....have read all of their books and am in need of something new to read...Have read some Martha Grimes but...she just doesn't quite get there for me.....Anyone have any suggestions?
|
|
10-12-2009, 08:48 AM
|
|
|
|
1,977 posts, read 1,553,709 times
Reputation: 15761
|
|
|
Have you ever read Helen MacInnes mysteries?
|
|
10-12-2009, 09:01 AM
|
|
|
|
Location: Southeastern North Carolina
765 posts, read 1,610,481 times
Reputation: 678
|
|
|
I'd suggest Ruth Rendell's Inspector Wexford series.
|
|
10-12-2009, 09:17 AM
|
|
|
|
Location: Colorado
4,110 posts, read 5,716,570 times
Reputation: 3719
|
|
|
Charles Todd?
|
|
10-12-2009, 12:51 PM
|
|
|
|
1,921 posts, read 2,141,329 times
Reputation: 1613
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by maciesmom
For just recreational reading, I really enjoy British mysteries....I enjoy Elizabeth George very much as well as PD James....have read all of their books and am in need of something new to read...Have read some Martha Grimes but...she just doesn't quite get there for me.....Anyone have any suggestions?
|
Kate Sedley is a british writer. She has a series of medieval murder mysteries (Roger the chapman). I've read two of them and I've enjoyed them a lot. Maybe you'd enjoy them too  |
|
10-12-2009, 01:09 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space
12,293 posts, read 4,252,191 times
Reputation: 52431
|
|
|
Omigosh Macies, I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you about this when you asked before!
Reginald Hill
Robert Barnard
Peter Robinson
Those are three of my faves - in order of fave-ness. All Brits I believe. All witty and pun-ny. Reginald Hill has a pair of detectives that you get to know but, for the most part, you can pick up anywhere - it's not a series.
Also, Josephine Tey is wonderful but has a limited collection.
BTW, I didn't like Elizabeth George as far as I recall - but I do like PD James. My recs are more towards the James side of things.
|
|
10-12-2009, 01:19 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: Denver area
15,990 posts, read 9,514,841 times
Reputation: 15995
|
|
|
Thanks everyone!! I really need to get back in the habit of reading - and this is a great way to get me started. I'll have to plan a trip to the library this week!! I'm so excited!
|
|
10-12-2009, 01:55 PM
|
|
|
|
6,277 posts, read 5,643,800 times
Reputation: 8171
|
|
|
Have you read any Alexander Mccall Smith ? he is also a british writer and I find his ladies no 1 detective agency series awesome . I highly reccomend him .
|
|
10-12-2009, 02:02 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: Denver area
15,990 posts, read 9,514,841 times
Reputation: 15995
|
|
|
I have read some of his - thanks!
|
|
10-12-2009, 02:31 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: Houston Area, TX
2,876 posts, read 1,617,328 times
Reputation: 7736
|
|
|
You might try Anne Perry. She writes Victorian detective novels.
|
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $53,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
