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My name is Keishon and I enjoy reading mysteries. My favorite crime writers are Ken Bruen, Jo Nesbø, Michael Connelly and Asa Larsson.
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TOP 100 CRIME NOVELS
I found this Wikipedia link featuring a definitive list of the top 100 crime fiction novels. Trying to read as many of these as possible.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Cotton Comes to Harlem by Chester Himes
- He Died With His Eyes Open by Derek Raymond
- Pop. 1280 by Jim Thompson
- Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett
- Sun Storm by Åsa Larsson
- The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill
- The Darkest Room by Johan Theorin
- The Pied Piper by Ridley Pearson
- The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo
- Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell
Top Posts & Pages
- Book Review: A Conspiracy of Faith (Department Q), Jussi Adler-Olsen
- Donna Leon's Commissario Guido Brunetti series in order
- Ten Best Spy Novels
- Gretchen Lowell and Archie Sheridan series
- The Redeemer, By: Jo Nesbø (writer) and Don Bartlett (translator)
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- REVIEW: The Cold Dish, By: Craig Johnson
- Jo Nesbo’s Top Five Crime Fiction Novels
- "If that’s how an author loses fans, those particular fans can stay lost."
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Tag Archives: Ian Rankin
Looking Ahead: New 2012 Crime Fiction Novels
It’s good to be reminded of what’s coming out especially if you use the library. It’s good to get those requests in early. This is not an exhaustive list. BLACK SKIES (UK, June 21, 2012) by Arnaldur Indridason, previous title was Outrage … Continue reading
Posted in Lists
Tagged Arne Dahl, Dennis Lehane, Ian Rankin, Jo Nesbø, Jussi-Adler Olsen, Karin Fossum, Karin Slaughter, Keigo Higashino, Michael Connelly
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Exit Music, By: Ian Rankin
Exit Music by Ian Rankin first published in 2007 in the UK is the 17th entry in his popular DI John Rebus series that’s set in and around Edinburgh. The series started off with the 1987 publication of Knots and … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged Detective Inspector John Rebus, Edinburgh, Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin Quote
The Guardian posted an article on Twitter today about Ian Rankin’s reaction to his first book, “The Flood.” Needless to say he’s embarrassed and I don’t see why. Every writer must start somewhere. Looking up the book reviews on Amazon … Continue reading