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message 1: by Bionic Jean (last edited Jan 02, 2025 08:04AM) (new)

Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
Which English Mystery would you like to read with us during February? This time we will read a more modern mystery - from about 1960 onwards please. And perhaps a shortish one might be a good idea, since it's a short month - not whopping ones of 500+ pages with lots of back story! 😆


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Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
I'll kick this one off, with a Midsomer Murder mystery then ...


message 3: by Bionic Jean (last edited Jan 05, 2025 05:27AM) (new)


message 4: by Lucia (new)

Lucia | 13 comments Bionic Jean wrote: "ONGOING NOMINATIONS

Death Of A Hollow Man by Caroline Graham"


I understand this is the second book in the series. Would you recommend reading book one first?


message 5: by Ian (new)

Ian Cooling | 7 comments What about Crocodile on the Sandbank. This is the first in a series.


message 6: by Mike (new)

Mike | 37 comments I'd like to nominate The Midnight Hour by Eve Chase The Midnight Hour. I haven't read this author before but I've heard very good things about this book.


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Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
Lucia wrote: "I understand this is the second book in the series. Would you recommend reading book..."

You can if you like Lucia, but I don't think it's essential, as there is no connection, and the back story is quite straightforward in these books. We have actually had the first book, The Killings at Badger's Drift as a group read, but I think Death Of A Hollow Man is better 😊


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Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
Aw Ian, I was thinking what a great nomination that was and then realised she's American! Would you like to suggest another?


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Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
Great, thanks Mike; I've added it!

Let's have another nomination please.


message 10: by Ian (new)

Ian Cooling | 7 comments Sorry about my previous nomination. This author is definitely English ! The Sculptress by Minette Walters.


message 11: by Bionic Jean (new)

Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
Thanks Ian! Oh yes, I remember "enjoying" that one and a few other by her. Adding now.

We've room for another?


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Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
This is the last day for another nomination. So don't miss your chance! 🏃‍♂️


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Bionic Jean (bionicjean) | 2949 comments Mod
I've added the runner-up from last time's more modern mystery poll, and the poll is now up LINK HERE


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