Ellen’s Comments (group member since Feb 15, 2022)

Ellen’s comments from the Reading the Detectives group.

Sandy wrote: "I read Close to Death recently (excellent book, excellent series) and felt I was returning to same set up in this 'not-a-close' (in both meanings) community. An enjoyable book.

Re..."
Thanks for the heads up on Close to Death. I just put it on reserve at my library. They have it in book and on CD.

Susan wrote: "Welcome to our May/June 24 buddy read of Mrs, Presumed Dead the second book in the Mrs Pargeter series, first published in 1988.

Meet Mrs Me..."
Thank you for this introduction to Mrs. Presumed Dead. I have read all the Fethering Series by Simon Brett and a few of his Mrs. Pargeter's so I was delighted to find this one in our group read. I started it yesterday and I enjoy the precocious nature of Mrs. P. She's a lovable character and definitely no spinster. A relaxing mystery but none the less a mystery and this one starts off with a murder.

The Grand Banks Cafe (Maigret, #9) by Georges Simenon.

There something about Maigret that I find so special...so unique. He's a detective a top notch Inspector and well respected as such. Maigret's method of deduction goes unseen by those around him and that's what I find so appealing.
Maigret's receives a letter from Jorissen a friend from school days asking for help in finding a former pupil of his innocent of the crime of murder. The letter goes on to explain that this crime took place after a 3 month fishing trip for cod aboard the Ocean a trawler. The Captain was found murdered after a mysteriously trying voyage that left the crew perplexed and without excuse as to why their catch was lacking to say the least.
The world of Maigret is one I've entered from afar several times and was never disappointed 5 stars.

Jan C wrote: "I am a big fan ofJohn Dickson Carr, master of the locked room mystery. Although American, he did live and write for many years in England. He wrote under both his own name and multipl..."
I've enjoyed several John Dickson Carr's books and found them at Clearwater Public Library. Dr. Fell's a favorite.

Leslie wrote: "Judy wrote: "Welcome to the group! Please introduce yourself and say a little about your favourite classic detectives, authors and series."

Hi, my name is Leslie & I am a big fan of Golden Age det..."

Hi Leslie. I've read several Patricia Wentworth books. They're good old fashioned mysteries.

Ellen wrote: "Jan C wrote: "I am a big fan ofJohn Dickson Carr, master of the locked room mystery. Although American, he did live and write for many years in England. He wrote under both his own na..."

Hi and I'm very excited about this group. I am a big fan of Phyllis Atwood Taylor's Asey Mayo series and John Dickson Carr's Dr. Fell series. They are both from the Golden Age of Mysteries.
Lately I've been reading Scottish Swedish, Icelandic and British authors.
Looking forward to learn about recommendations.