The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

I did not see this listed yet, so I thought... why not? What books are in your Top 10 Mystery, Crime and Thriller Reads for 2014? I know it is a little early, but go ahead, mark your spot, and start adding those books! Happy reading!

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1.'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
2.Doing Harm by Kelly Parsons
3.Defending Jacob by William Landay
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Top 10 Books for 2014


1. King and Maxwell by David Baldacci
2. Unleashed by David Rosenfelt
3. Cross My Heart by James Patterson
4. NYPD Red 2 by James Patterson
5. Let Me Go by Chelsea Cain
6. Christine by Stephen King
7. The Chase by Janet Evanovich
8. Cut to the Bone: A Body Farm Novel by Jefferson Bass
9. The Forgotten by David Baldacci
10. Storm Front by John Sandford

Top 10 Books for 2014

1. Black Diamond by Martin Walker (5 stars)
2. Disordered Minds by Minette Walters (5 stars)
3. The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen (5 stars)
4. The Falls by Ian Rankin (5 stars)
5. The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch (4 stars)
6. Dead Simple by Peter James (4 stars)
7. Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith (4 stars)
8. The Sultan's Seal by Jenny White (4 stars)
9. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie (4 stars)
10. The Pure in Heart by Susan Hill (4 stars)

Bill wrote: "Top 10 Books for 2014
Autumn - Do you want mysteries only or just the all-around Top Ten?"

That is a wonderful question. What is your opinion?

Autumn wrote: "Bill wrote: "Top 10 Books for 2014
Autumn - Do you want mysteries only or just the all-around Top Ten?"

That is a wonderful question. What is your opinion?"

It being the mystery book group, I'd suggest that the list include mysteries, thrillers, spy stories, that sort of thing.. But, I'm easy... :)

Sounds good to me, I'll add it to the beginning comment!

Autumn - Can I request a "STRICTLY NO ROMANCE" clause?

Dipanjan wrote: "Autumn - Can I request a "STRICTLY NO ROMANCE" clause?"

Ahahahaha, yes you may! This will be for mysteries, thrillers, spy stories, etc. NO ROMANCE allowed! ;)

@ Autumn - Phew. Had a cyanide pill ready to be popped if Romance had a chance of trickling in. You saved a life!!

I finished reading The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton not too long ago. Granted, it has a love story in it, I don't think it's the kind you guys are thinking of, where they're all lovey-dovey and what-not. But anyways...It's a great book and is at the top of my list so far in not only best thriller/suspense of 2014 but I think it might be in my top 10 books of all time. I highly recommend it.

@ Kaci - This is the "kind" we were referring to. My review is self explanatory. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Kaci wrote: "I finished reading The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton not too long ago. Granted, it has a love story in it, I don't think it's the kind you guys are thinking of, where they're all lovey-dovey and wh..."

I have this one on my Kindle. I think it won an Edgar Award. Thanks to your comment it just moved to the top of my TBR.

1 Polvere By Patricia Cornwell
2 Follia profonda By Wulf Dorn
3 Il superstite By Wulf Dorn
4 Il suggeritore By Donato Carrisi
5 La terapia By Sebastian Fitzek

for the rest I do not know

Well, i aslo a big fan of thrillers, so i try to put my 10 lists here:)
1. Benjamin Black - Elegy for April
2. Michael Robotham - Say you're sorry
3. Martina Cole -The take
4. Tess Gerritsen - Life support
5. Ann Rule - The end of the dream
6. Chris carter - The crucifix Killer
7. Ian Rankin - Blood Hunt
8. Nele neuhaus - Snow white must die
9. Lisa Jackson - Tell me
10. Denise mina - Still midnight

Hope you have new recommendation and collections there from my lists:)

Top 10 Books For 2014 (updated as on dated)

1. Country Of The Blind by Christopher Brookmyre
2. Lullaby Town by Robert Crais
3. The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz
4. Omerta by Mario Puzo
5. March Violets by Philip Kerr
6. Dead Simple by Peter James
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I'm pleased overall with the mysteries I've read this year, no five star reads yet, but many strong and new authors so far.

I've adjusted my list, adding Disordered Minds by Minette Walters in the Number 1 position and dropping off my previous Number 10.

Bill wrote: "I've adjusted my list, adding Disordered Minds by Minette Walters in the Number 1 position and dropping off my previous Number 10."

That's when it starts getting tough for me, Bill. Now that I have my top ten, I have to take one off to add another. I just did that with NYPD Red 2, which I loved.

Kathryn - I do have to read more of James Patterson's books. I've got a few on my book shelf to read..

Bill wrote: "Kathryn - I do have to read more of James Patterson's books. I've got a few on my book shelf to read.."

I'm a big fan. I know that there are people who don't like his co-authored stuff but I do like most of it. I think the NYPD Red series has become my second favorite by Patterson right after the Alex Cross series.

I added by Jussi Adler-Olsen to my list. Definitely one of my favourite books of 2014.

1. The Lock Artist - Steve Hamilton
2. NOS4A2 - Joe Hill
3. 11/22/63 - Stephen King
4. Expiration Date - Duane Swierczynski
5. The Wheel Man - Duane Swierczynki
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The first 4 on that list are some of the best books and original story telling I've ever read. I read NOS4A2 months ago and I still recall moments from that book just randomly when I'm reading other stuff. I would also include "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline on that list but I read it in 2013 :(

1. 1999 - Morgan Llewelyn
2. High Plains Tango - Robert James Waller
3. The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Neil Gaiman
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Only adding 5 Star reads.

Kaci wrote: "I finished reading The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton not too long ago. Granted, it has a love story in it, I don't think it's the kind you guys are thinking of, where they're all lovey-dovey and wh..."

Thanks for the recommendation. I was considering The Lock Artist. I've put it on my list.

Adjusted my list. Just finished Dead Simple by Peter James, which definitely deserved to be in my Top 10 mysteries of 2014. Excellent, surprising mystery. Highly recommend you take a chance on Inspector Grace. I'll be reading more of the series.

Hi Bill; I think I have to check this out.

Added Ian Rankin's The Falls to my list, a definitel 5 star read. A more mature, well-crafted story and one of my favourite Rebus mysteries. Loved it.