The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Have you ever read a mystery, crime, thriller, spy novel or true crime book that you've thought would make a bingeworthy television series? Now's your chance to share your ideas by nominating one book you'd think would make for great TV that you couldn't stop watching. Don't nominate one that's already been done for tv or film; otherwise, there are no limits on choosing a book.

The House of Stairs by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell).

I've always thought the Martin Walker, Bruno, Chief of Police books would make a great tv series. They've got everything - interesting characters, fabulous location, food & wine and lots of romance/sex. So I'll nominate that first book, but think the series would need to cover more books to sustain it. Hope that's ok.

Suzy wrote: "I've always thought the Martin Walker, Bruno, Chief of Police books would make a great tv series. They've got everything - interesting characters, fabulous location, food & wine and ..."

The group read the book four years ago, but since it was a while ago, sure, why not??

Patty wrote: "The House of Stairs by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)."

That seems to be out of print here in the US - - do you want to make another suggestion??

Nancy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "I've always thought the Martin Walker, Bruno, Chief of Police books would make a great tv series. They've got everything - interesting characters, fabulous location, foo..."

Actually, I think I might have been the moderator for that discussion!

I think the Karl Alberg mystery series would be binge-worthy TV. I've always wanted it to be turned into a TV series. I was quite upset when I discovered that she had died. I was just reading the 2nd and final book in her follow-on series featuring RCMP Sgt Edwina Henderson.

Alberg is an RCMP Sgt who works on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada. The first book in the series is The Suspect by L.R. Wright.

I'm going to nominate Whiskey Sour book one in the Jack Daniels series by J.A. Konrath
There are 11 books in the series.

I feel like the NYPD Red series by James Patterson would be very binge-worthy. It's high camp and drama and I easily could see it on the ABC Monday night lineup lol

So I will nominate book 1: NYPD Red if that's allowed. :)

How did I get that book? I bought it and read it. Pretty sure I didn’t get it from overseas. Every book I like has been made into a movie or a tv show in some country. Let me look again. Harrumph.

I found one! This series is fun Bryant and May: Peculiar Crimes Unit by Christopher Fowler

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

I would LOVE to see She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper into a movie!!

There are two great series of crime books, one if by Ursula Poznanski which starts with Fünf and a fantastic series based in Munich by Verletzung.

Unfortunately I don't think they either of them are translated into English. There are so many really great German crime authors, often with strong female detectives, so it is a crying shame that they are not translated much.

For an English detective, albeit with Italian background, how about Luca Veste? His crimes are based around his native Liverpool.

okay -- recap:

Bruno, Chief of Police, by Martin Walker -- Suzy
The Suspect, by L.R. Wright -- Bill
Whiskey Sour, by J.R. Konrath -- Thomas
NYPD Red, by James Patterson -- Daph
Full Dark House, by Christopher Fowler -- Patty
She Rides Shotgun, by Jane Harper -- Lu
Dead Gone, by Luca Veste -- Gisela

Gisela wrote: "There are two great series of crime books, one if by Ursula Poznanski which starts with Fünf and a fantastic series based in Munich by Verletzung.

Unfortunately I d..."

Yay - you finally found one we haven't read or is available in the US!

Patty wrote: "I found one! This series is fun Bryant and May: Peculiar Crimes Unit by Christopher Fowler

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1..."

good choice -- fun series!

Patty wrote: "I found one! This series is fun Bryant and May: Peculiar Crimes Unit by Christopher Fowler

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1..."

My guy likes these and they look fun! On my tbr.

Nancy wrote: "okay -- recap:

Bruno, Chief of Police, by Martin Walker -- Suzy
The Suspect, by L.R. Wright -- Bill
Whiskey Sour, by J.R. Konrath -- Thomas
[book:NYPD R..."

Great list!!

Patty wrote: "I found one! This series is fun Bryant and May: Peculiar Crimes Unit by Christopher Fowler

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1..."

It doesn't get any better than this series, and the characters in the unit would be fascinating to see in a video adaptation.

Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "okay -- recap:

Bruno, Chief of Police, by Martin Walker -- Suzy
The Suspect, by L.R. Wright -- Bill
Whiskey Sour, by J.R. Konrath -- Thoma..."

Poor Luca Veste no longer in the running?

Gisela wrote: "Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "okay -- recap:

Bruno, Chief of Police, by Martin Walker -- Suzy
The Suspect, by L.R. Wright -- Bill
Whiskey Sour, by J.R. Kon..."

He's there -- did you just miss him? The last on the list.

Nancy wrote: "Gisela wrote: "Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "okay -- recap:

Bruno, Chief of Police, by Martin Walker -- Suzy
The Suspect, by L.R. Wright -- Bill
[book:Whiskey Sour|50970..."
Yeaph, sorry

Gisela wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Gisela wrote: "Suzy wrote: "Nancy wrote: "okay -- recap:

Bruno, Chief of Police, by Martin Walker -- Suzy
The Suspect, by L.R. Wright -- Bill
[book:Whis..."

:)

The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. I love this series.

Nancy,

Bruno, the Chief of Police is out of print in the U.S.

I'd nominate The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. I love this series.

Susan wrote: "Nancy,

Bruno, the Chief of Police is out of print in the U.S."

Your post made me check. - - kindle and paperbacks are very much in print.. Only the hardcover edition is not available.

Thanks. When I went to the Amazon site, it showed out of print. When I went to the Kindle site, I found it.

Oh, people, I am SO sorry! I've been so immersed in things here that I completely spaced on the poll!

Don't worry, Susan, I'll add Elly Griffiths to the poll.

As soon as my Ipad charges we'll be up and running. My apologies, everyone.

Okay, the poll is now up. You can get there by clicking the "polls" link at the top right hand corner or follow this link:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...

Don't forget: if your book wins, you are the discussion leader. If you want out, let me know now.

Well, the winners have been chosen -- it's NYPD Red by James Patterson and The Crossing Places, by Elly Griffiths.

I'll be contacting Daph and Susan, but the rest of you have plenty of time to find copies. Thanks again everyone!!

I’ve read The Crossing Place, and am now on book #10 of that series.

Patty wrote: "I’ve read The Crossing Place, and am now on book #10 of that series."

I am so glad you like her books too. We should have an interesting discussion.

Oh good for once I have a secondhand copy of the crossing places on my shelf to read as not spending money on books this year just using the library. I’ve read one of the later ones in the series before but not this one.

Angel wrote: "Oh good for once I have a secondhand copy of the crossing places on my shelf to read as not spending money on books this year just using the library. I’ve read one of the later ones in the series b..."

That's awesome, Angel!!!