Helen

Female

Newcastle

Australia

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Newcastle, NSW
About Me:
I am a reader, and crime fiction is my passion. Email groups like 4MA and Oz-Mystery have been my main online outlet ... until now!
I Am A:
Reader, Librarian
Website:
http://its-criminal.blogspot.com
Books And Authors I Like:
I have a preference for British and European (particularly Scandinavian) crime fiction, but also like many American authors, and am trying to read more Australian authors. Current faves include:
British: Ian Rankin, Reginald Hill, Mark Billingham, Stephen Booth, Val McDermid, Denise Mina, Christopher Brookmyre, Stuart MacBride, Ken Bruen.
European/Scandinavian: Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbo, Fred Vargas, Karin Fossum, Arnaldur Indridason.
Australian: Peter Temple, Shane Maloney, Barry Maitland, Gary Disher, David Owen.
American: Jan Burke, Sharan Newman, Lawrence Block, PJ Tracy.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
TV faves change depending on what's currently on, but tend to watch mainly British dramas and comedies, including:
Shameless, Extras, Spooks, Dalziel and Pascoe, Wire in the Blood, Red Dwarf, New Tricks, Doctor Who, etc.
Others include: Unit One (Danish), Sopranos.

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  • Peg Herring

    Helen,
    I noticed you because you look a lot like a friend (and fellow retired teacher). I'm pretty sure she's in Arizona, though!
    We enjoy some of the same authors. I always enjoy Mark Billingham at mystery cons as well. He's quite a comic.

    Dec 21, 2007

  • L.J. Sellers

    Hi Helen
    I'm a 4MA participant too. Wow, have I learned about a lot of mysteries from that group. Nice now to put a face with your name.

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Brian McGilloway

    Hi Helen
    I'm delighted you liked Gallows Lane - thanks for the support!Best wishes
    Brian

    Jun 18, 2008