Crime Fiction based in London - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T05:25:33Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:135734?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A135819&feed=yes&xn_auth=noActually, Rankin has one Rebu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-06-06:537324:Comment:1449212008-06-06T21:33:34.607ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Actually, Rankin has one Rebus novel that's set in London. Better than rest, as I recall, but I wasn't reading it for setting.
Actually, Rankin has one Rebus novel that's set in London. Better than rest, as I recall, but I wasn't reading it for setting. Just read Ms.COLE's CLOSE I l…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-06-06:537324:Comment:1448882008-06-06T18:47:00.027ZMike Brownhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Winnipeg51
Just read Ms.COLE's CLOSE I loved it but I see what you mean when you say you can't read to many in a row.I will be reading more of them though I will wait a bit pack.Packs a punch alright , I feel like I've been thoroughly worked over.<br />
Mike
Just read Ms.COLE's CLOSE I loved it but I see what you mean when you say you can't read to many in a row.I will be reading more of them though I will wait a bit pack.Packs a punch alright , I feel like I've been thoroughly worked over.<br />
Mike I read Tony BROADBENT,s THE S…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-06-06:537324:Comment:1448862008-06-06T18:42:23.922ZMike Brownhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Winnipeg51
I read Tony BROADBENT,s THE SMOKE and loved it . It really moved along and I really enjoyed the characters , is this a series I'd really like to read more.Martina COLE's CLOSE was fantastic but I see why someone mentioned you have to take a bit of time before reading another I almost felt a little beat up myself after finishing it.Perhaps Christopher FOWLER's Bryant for a little lightening up . Thanks for the recommends they've been right on the mark.<br />
Mike
I read Tony BROADBENT,s THE SMOKE and loved it . It really moved along and I really enjoyed the characters , is this a series I'd really like to read more.Martina COLE's CLOSE was fantastic but I see why someone mentioned you have to take a bit of time before reading another I almost felt a little beat up myself after finishing it.Perhaps Christopher FOWLER's Bryant for a little lightening up . Thanks for the recommends they've been right on the mark.<br />
Mike For historicals, you might al…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-04-13:537324:Comment:1363512008-04-13T00:44:40.980ZSusanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Susan
For historicals, you might also try Jacquelin Winspear's series: Mazie Dobbs ... female detective, injured during WW I for early ones in series. I just heard her speak at booksigning about her interest in WW I, bought her Messenger of Truth, set later, 1931 in midst of Depression.
For historicals, you might also try Jacquelin Winspear's series: Mazie Dobbs ... female detective, injured during WW I for early ones in series. I just heard her speak at booksigning about her interest in WW I, bought her Messenger of Truth, set later, 1931 in midst of Depression. Hi Mike
My novel The Puppet M…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-04-11:537324:Comment:1360752008-04-11T11:34:56.732ZIan Goslinghttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/IanGosling
Hi Mike<br />
My novel The Puppet Master uses a number of locations in London, which I hope are depicted with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Take a look at my website <a href="http://www.iangosling.com">www.iangosling.com</a><br />
regards<br />
Ian
Hi Mike<br />
My novel The Puppet Master uses a number of locations in London, which I hope are depicted with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Take a look at my website <a href="http://www.iangosling.com">www.iangosling.com</a><br />
regards<br />
Ian I love historicals and those…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-04-10:537324:Comment:1359132008-04-10T02:34:15.943ZMike Brownhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Winnipeg51
I love historicals and those set in London are always a good read for me.I'm going to try The Smoke first thanks.<br />
Mike
I love historicals and those set in London are always a good read for me.I'm going to try The Smoke first thanks.<br />
Mike Thanks for all the suggestion…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-04-09:537324:Comment:1358192008-04-09T01:15:46.809ZMike Brownhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Winnipeg51
Thanks for all the suggestions .The only problem now is where to start? Thanks again.
Thanks for all the suggestions .The only problem now is where to start? Thanks again. Donna mentioned Martina Cole,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-04-08:537324:Comment:1357962008-04-08T18:35:00.852ZGrant McKenziehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/McKenzie
Donna mentioned Martina Cole, and I have to say her stuff is phenomenal. East End London stuff that will break your heart and churn your stomach. You can't read too many in a row, though. But she knows how to pack a punch.
Donna mentioned Martina Cole, and I have to say her stuff is phenomenal. East End London stuff that will break your heart and churn your stomach. You can't read too many in a row, though. But she knows how to pack a punch. Jake Arnott's THE LONG FIRM i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-04-08:537324:Comment:1357572008-04-08T13:14:29.534ZJohn McFetridgehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
Jake Arnott's THE LONG FIRM is set in London in the early 60's. Good stuff (don't know about his other books).
Jake Arnott's THE LONG FIRM is set in London in the early 60's. Good stuff (don't know about his other books). As well as heartily endorsing…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-04-08:537324:Comment:1357482008-04-08T11:53:18.839ZDonna Moorehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DonnaMoore
As well as heartily endorsing Ali's suggestions (apart from Timlin who I've never read, there are also:<br />
Dreda Say Mitchell's tough inner city books<br />
Christopher Fowler's humourous Bryant and May series<br />
Martina Cole's criminal underworld standalones<br />
<br />
And there are all manner of historicals set in London (including my favourite - Tony Broadbent's THE SMOKE)<br />
<br />
Donna
As well as heartily endorsing Ali's suggestions (apart from Timlin who I've never read, there are also:<br />
Dreda Say Mitchell's tough inner city books<br />
Christopher Fowler's humourous Bryant and May series<br />
Martina Cole's criminal underworld standalones<br />
<br />
And there are all manner of historicals set in London (including my favourite - Tony Broadbent's THE SMOKE)<br />
<br />
Donna