Recommend a Good "starter" book - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T11:02:15Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:82103?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A89985&feed=yes&xn_auth=nowell i have now given them th…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-06:537324:Comment:899852007-11-06T00:44:42.498Zmike Dhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mikeD
well i have now given them those two books, hammet and chandler....but i let the borrow the pulp fiction anthology, which is very good in my opinion. I also have several hard case books for them to borrow or look at. I tried to buy the Hughes book the other day, but they did not have it at BnN...so I ordered it...should have it in a week, which of course will be read by myself personally before passing this along.<br />
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Vachss books: is there any single particular one that stands out above the…
well i have now given them those two books, hammet and chandler....but i let the borrow the pulp fiction anthology, which is very good in my opinion. I also have several hard case books for them to borrow or look at. I tried to buy the Hughes book the other day, but they did not have it at BnN...so I ordered it...should have it in a week, which of course will be read by myself personally before passing this along.<br />
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Vachss books: is there any single particular one that stands out above the others? I have a whole list of books to read now, and want to make sure I get the good stuff. By the way....ST's book The Concrete Maze, is exceptionally good. When I started it, I was sucked right in....and didnt realize it until I had read seventy pages......very good. I'll second the Vachss recomm…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-01:537324:Comment:882242007-11-01T04:03:28.112ZMike Brownhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Winnipeg51
I'll second the Vachss recommedation............tres good.
I'll second the Vachss recommedation............tres good. The book that just won the Sh…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-30:537324:Comment:877102007-10-30T22:11:45.237ZMark Troyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/metroy
The book that just won the Shamus for Best First PI Novel, The Wrong Kind of Blood by Declan Hughes, is a great book. It has atmosphere, character, a compelling story, and great writing. They'll not only be getting started in the genre but they'll be getting started with a guy who's getting started and whose star is shining bright.
The book that just won the Shamus for Best First PI Novel, The Wrong Kind of Blood by Declan Hughes, is a great book. It has atmosphere, character, a compelling story, and great writing. They'll not only be getting started in the genre but they'll be getting started with a guy who's getting started and whose star is shining bright. Yes, you definitely can't go…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-25:537324:Comment:859322007-10-25T01:51:30.179ZShannon Chenowethhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RangerChic
Yes, you definitely can't go wrong with anything Chandler or Hammett. I'd also recommend Max Allan Collin and Mickey Spillane.
Yes, you definitely can't go wrong with anything Chandler or Hammett. I'd also recommend Max Allan Collin and Mickey Spillane. DK,
Did you ever read Estlem…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-24:537324:Comment:854802007-10-24T01:54:18.973ZDennis Leppanenhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TheWarbler
DK,<br />
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Did you ever read Estleman's <i>PEEPER?</i>---That is a dandy.
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Did you ever read Estleman's <i>PEEPER?</i>---That is a dandy. Great! So it was a good find…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-18:537324:Comment:835172007-10-18T23:35:20.933Zmike Dhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mikeD
Great! So it was a good find then. There were so many to choose from at BnN, and I had to find the Chandler book, it wasnt marked as part of the sale, but it was shown on the website as being part of it, I had a guy check, and sure enough, I got the last copy.<br />
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I have been reading quite a bit of thriller/suspense lately, but after this find, I believe I will fall right back into the mysteries again, and probably more of the older stuff, since I have not read all of Chandlers works yet, or…
Great! So it was a good find then. There were so many to choose from at BnN, and I had to find the Chandler book, it wasnt marked as part of the sale, but it was shown on the website as being part of it, I had a guy check, and sure enough, I got the last copy.<br />
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I have been reading quite a bit of thriller/suspense lately, but after this find, I believe I will fall right back into the mysteries again, and probably more of the older stuff, since I have not read all of Chandlers works yet, or Hammetts for that matter.....and Mickely Spillane....wow, I am not even close to finishing his works.<br />
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By the way....a little note....I have not read a single Agatha Christie story....not one.........wow. Ok I went out and purchased t…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-18:537324:Comment:832102007-10-18T13:34:10.192Zmike Dhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mikeD
Ok I went out and purchased them The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep (which I will reread before giving it up), and then I found this one titled "The Flanders Panel" by Arturo Perez-Reverte....has anyone read this last one? It seemed very interesting, and since Barnes and Noble was having the mystery month sale, I picked it up as well....for myself.
Ok I went out and purchased them The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep (which I will reread before giving it up), and then I found this one titled "The Flanders Panel" by Arturo Perez-Reverte....has anyone read this last one? It seemed very interesting, and since Barnes and Noble was having the mystery month sale, I picked it up as well....for myself. Any of the Parker novels by R…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:828482007-10-17T21:05:37.147ZNick Lawlesshttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/nickmor71
Any of the Parker novels by Richard Stark.
Any of the Parker novels by Richard Stark. I would add Loren D. Estleman…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:826982007-10-17T16:18:20.934ZD K Gastonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/taurusmoon
I would add Loren D. Estleman to the reading list. His Amos Walker series is set in modern day but has a real hardboiled/film noir feel.
I would add Loren D. Estleman to the reading list. His Amos Walker series is set in modern day but has a real hardboiled/film noir feel. Give them something familiar,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:825852007-10-17T13:07:13.141ZDADavenporthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
Give them something familiar, like The Maltese Falcon or Laura. Both were fabulous films that started as great books and they have probably seen them both in the distant past. Then bring them along with similar ones, both classic and Today's. But I would work them in gradually to Bruen or McDermid orSwierczynski or Abbott. Don't want them scared away by the truly hardboiled right off the bat! Suck "em into the genre first!
Give them something familiar, like The Maltese Falcon or Laura. Both were fabulous films that started as great books and they have probably seen them both in the distant past. Then bring them along with similar ones, both classic and Today's. But I would work them in gradually to Bruen or McDermid orSwierczynski or Abbott. Don't want them scared away by the truly hardboiled right off the bat! Suck "em into the genre first!