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If you like legal thrillers (Are they considered crime novels?), read Faye Kellerman and Lisa Scottoline. I also enjoy some of the cozy novels, the ones that you could safely suggest to a maiden aunt. There is a fun series about a reference librar...
Other than stay up until the wee hours reading and indulging in "guilt foods," a mystery novel has never done much damage of which I am aware. It is fun to spend some time in Fantasy Land. I have always enjoyed "strong" women characters who need t...
I, too, am saddened when a writer "burns out," or when any professional "burns out." There is truth to the statement, "All work and no play makes Jack [Jill?] a dull boy." I admire passionate people who are comfortable in their skins enough to tak...
I suppose that the author could take the "easy" way out and kill off Ranger (Morelli?). and then Stephanie's choice would be made for her, but...Being locked into a series would be frustrating, rather like an actor's being typecast.
I see that on...
I was booted out by my p.c. in the middle of the"James Bond" discussion and couldn't retrieve my blathering, so I will reply to this discussion. Fiction is just that, and an author has the final authority as to how her world is run.
If Stephanie ...
I'm with you. I have had enough trouble handling one.
On the 19th, I head for my 50th year reunion from college, Pacific Univiersity in Forest Grove, Oregon--a 3-day bash, but I am going only on Friday.
I am taking a limo home--spendy, but I am ...
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- At 9:36pm on July 25, 2009,
Preetham Grandhi said…
- Hi Sue, I want to introduce you to my debut novel "A Circle of souls" which is a murder, mystery, psychological thriller and a tale of justice and hope. Do visit www.acircleofsouls.com to read more about the book. Make sure you sign up to win an autographed copy of the book. You can also read more reviews by clicking on the More Reviews button at the website. Thanks for your time in advance.
Best regards
Preetham Grandhi
Early Endorsements for “A Circle of Souls”
Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author: "A fascinating debut - this novel takes the reader to the darkest places in the human soul, from a writer with the authenticity to lead us there. A stunning thriller and an important read."
Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the Judge Judy Show: "The seminal work of this fine author kept me glued to my chair until the adventure was over and the mystery solved. A great read!"
Book Synopsis:
The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.
Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.
The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.
- At 6:04am on June 11, 2009,
Tom Cooke said…
- Sue,
I am sorry I took so long to accept your generous offer of friendship. I haven't checked in for a while and as a result I am behind on everything. I've been busy trying to get last minute business done for my new release and correspondence has been placed on the back burner. Bad form I know. Thank you for having me.
Tom
- At 3:05am on October 5, 2008,
Beth Groundwater said… - Hi Sue,
Thanks for accepting my friend request! I hope you'll consider reading my A REAL BASKET CASE mystery, which was one of four nominated for the 2007 Best First Novel Agatha Award. It's readily available in libraries.
- At 11:39am on July 10, 2008,
Dan Coleman said… - You're not alone. I once deleted 202 pages of a novel I was typing because I wanted to "Delete" the black background on the page caused when I hit another wrong button.
I hate it when I do that.
- At 1:05am on July 5, 2008,
Dan Coleman said…
- Welcome, Sue,
Good to see another reader here.
I see you like Burke. My favorite.
- At 11:50am on June 1, 2008,
Yvonne Mason said…
- Thanks Sue,
I saw where folks wanted true crime, well I have a true crime book coming out in Sept called Silent Scream. I also have a degree in Criminal Justice and Bounty Hunted in Georgia. In July I have a fiction book coming out about a serial murderer. So they can ask away.
Yvonne
- At 11:14am on March 19, 2008,
Patrick Balester said… - Thanks Sue! I'll check out that website you mentioned. Might even see how pricey the 1st edition is...
- At 2:07pm on March 18, 2008,
Sue Dawson said…
- The really odd thing about the Perry Mason book (not an original, unfortunately) is that I came home to eat lunch, turned on Perry Mason, and the hour show was based on "The Case of the Velvet Claws."
My copy was published in 2002, ImPress Mystery, The Best Mysteries of All Times series. It looks brand new, and I thought it was a dollar well spent.
- At 11:30am on March 18, 2008,
Patrick Balester said…
- Congratulations on acquiring a copy of "The Case of the Velvet Claws".
I'd give my right claw, uh, I mean, hand, for a copy of that book. That's a hard one to find. Someday...
- At 5:06am on March 6, 2008,
L.J. Sellers said… - Hello, fellow Oregonian
In addition to a home state in common, we like some of the same authors.
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Dallas, OR
- About Me:
- a retired English teacher who enjoys mysteries and suspense novels.
A friend of Sandy's alerted me to Sandy's books.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer
- Books And Authors I Like:
- many mysteries and suspense novels--both graphic and light-hearted
James Lee Burke, Lisa Scottoline, Janet Evanovich, Lee Child, Dorothy Gilman, Tim Maleeny (new), John Grisham, etc. I am also a historical fiction reader and read many current newspapers online.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- History Channel, A&E, Bones, M*A*S*H, Perry Mason re-runs, Murder She Wrote re-runs, OPB, Washington Week in Review, Nightly Business Report, etc.
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