Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense discussion

Now that our read for April 2016 has been decided, it's time for everyone to nominate a book for our May read.

Nominate a Crime/Mystery which is book #1 in a series

This thread will be open until 5th April, then our nominations will go to the vote:) Good luck and have fun!

Authors and publishers, please don't nominate your own work!

I'd like to nominate

The Soldier's Curse by Meg Keneally

the girls he adored Johnathon nasaw

The Girls He Adored by Jonathan Nasaw

Thanks Tamina:)

I'm not sure if you've already read this one, but I have just devoured the Captain Lacey Regency mystery series.

#1 is The Hanover Square Affair by Ashley Gardner

I like the sound of this one Alison! Thanks:) I'm going to add it to my TBR!

I just checked it out on Amazon and it's free on kindle!!! I now own it:) Thanks (I think! lol)

Thanks Alison and Brenda. I just acquired it too!

LOL! Fancy...don't need it but...

I'm currently reading the Sculptor by Gregory Funaro his first of the Sam Markham series. A bit of art history on Michelangelo and a pretty sick serial killer. Throw in a bit of romance and relationship problems etc. A real page turner. I'm going to definitely read his 2nd one The Impaler next

We'll put The Sculptor by Gregory Funaro for your May read nomination Mike?

The crucifix killer by Chris Carter

Brenda wrote: "We'll put The Sculptor by Gregory Funaro for your May read nomination Mike?"

Do I only get one Brenda because another nomination would be the Jefferson Bass The Body Farm series. A bit more medically orientated like Kathy Reichs, but the first 3 novels really tie together well.

Alison wrote: "I'm not sure if you've already read this one, but I have just devoured the Captain Lacey Regency mystery series.

#1 is The Hanover Square Affair by Ashley Gardner"
Alison since you have just read the Captain Lacey novels did you find them to have too much of a romance edge like her other novels under the pseudonym Jennifer Ashley, or are they more like the Golden age detective fiction?

Cat wrote: "The crucifix killer by Chris Carter"

The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter

MikeR wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We'll put The Sculptor by Gregory Funaro for your May read nomination Mike?"

Do I only get one Brenda because another nomination would be the Jeffers..."

Yes you do Mike:) Perhaps you could choose which one you'd like to nominate...

Brenda wrote: "MikeR wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We'll put The Sculptor by Gregory Funaro for your May read nomination Mike?"

Do I only get one Brenda because another nomination would ..."

I'll go with the The Sculptor then, Brenda.

Thanks Mike:)

MikeR wrote: "Alison wrote: "I'm not sure if you've already read this one, but I have just devoured the Captain Lacey Regency mystery series.

#1 is The Hanover Square Affair by [author:Ashley Gard..."

I've not read any of her romances and if it is any recommendation my husband devours the Captain Laceys. Yes there is a romantic thread but it is much more reminscent of C.S. Harris St. Cyr books (she is also a romance writer turned to crime). I love both authors.

Alison wrote: "MikeR wrote: "Alison wrote: "I'm not sure if you've already read this one, but I have just devoured the Captain Lacey Regency mystery series.

#1 is The Hanover Square Affair by [auth..."

Thanks Alison, I just started The Hanover Square Affair after some time of debating, based on, of all things, it's cover! Thanks for the recommendation.

The Heat by Garry Disher is my pick. It's the latest in the Wyatt Series from one of my favourite crime writers. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

I loved the idea of The Sculptor. A serial killer and art grabs my fancy.

Whoops. I just read it has to be book 1, so Kickback by Garry Disher, 1st of the Wyatt series. Wyatt's a crokk with a conscience and a great anti-hero.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

The Girl In The Ice by Robert Bryndza

Moraig wrote: "Whoops. I just read it has to be book 1, so Kickback by Garry Disher, 1st of the Wyatt series. Wyatt's a crook with a conscience and a great anti-hero.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2......"

Kickback by Garry Disher is one I want to read too Moraig!

Only a few days until nominations close on this one:)

I'm new to the group, so I'm not sure if you've all read this one before (apologies in advance if that is the case!) but I'd like to nominate Mercy (Department. Q) by Jussi Adler-Olsen.

I think it is also known as "The Keeper of Lost Causes".

I love a broody detective

The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen is a good nomination Aimee - thanks! And welcome to the group:)

Why do publishers insist on confusing us by changing titles like this? If I had realised the thing was available as 'Mercy' I might have found it and bought it. (Sorry, didn't read Aimee's post carefully enough).

Instead I looked for 'Keeper of Lost Causes', which is not available for purchase in Australia, so I reserved it from the library instead. Own goal by publisher. Lost sale.

Happens far too often Jai! The worst is when you buy a "new" book and start it - then realise you've read it already as another title! I was told once that it's to do with the country of publication - different for AU, against UK and again US...

Classic example is Big Little Lies and Little Lies by Liane Moriarty which is one and the same book!

And then you get the different covers for the same book!

Jai wrote: "Why do publishers insist on confusing us by changing titles like this? If I had realised the thing was available as 'Mercy' I might have found it and bought it. (Sorry, didn't read Aimee's post car..."

Ah sorry Jai - I was not sure which title it was known as in Australia! I wish they'd just pick a name and stick to it :)

You and everyone else Aimee!!! lol

Closing this thread now - the poll is up so join in with the voting! And happy reading:)