A Good Thriller discussion
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I'm not sure if his books are more thriller or crime as I've only read two or three of his books, but I haven't seen him mentioned on here. He's a pretty good author from what I've read so far.
Linwood is a very popular author here, and joined Goodreads especially to do a Q & A for our group.
A Great author, but under rated.
Another two great authors not mentioned are
Andrew Gross
Jeff Abbott
A Great author, but under rated.
Another two great authors not mentioned are
Andrew Gross
Jeff Abbott
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A Few more authors I have heard of, but not mentioned much here..
Sam Sparrow
James Oswald
Stephen Hunter
Hans Koppel
Sam Sparrow
James Oswald
Stephen Hunter
Hans Koppel
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yes!
his Bob Lee Swagger series will light a fire in the ocean.
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I also enjoy Stephen Hunter's work. Both Earl and Bob Lee Swagger are compelling characters. In addition, Hunter has managed to write several novels without falling victim to plot predictability. He remains one of my favorite authors.
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Not sure if many if you have heard of Michael Robotham , but his books are really good. An Australian crime/thriller writer.
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1. Peter Robinson, author of the famous 'Inspector Banks' series, recommended by Stephen King!
Awards:
* Winner of the 1992 Ellis Award for Best Novel.
* Winner of the 1997 Ellis Award for Best Novel.
* Winner of the 2000 Anthony Award for Best Novel.
* Winner of the 2000 Barry Award for Best Novel.
* Winner of the 2001 Ellis Award for Best Novel.
2. Elmore Leonard
pretty famous and renowned author of Crime fiction.
Elmore John Leonard lived in Dallas, Oklahoma City and Memphis before settling in Detroit in 1935. After serving in the navy, he studied English literature at the University of Detroit where he entered a short story competition. His earliest published novels in the 1950s were westerns, but Leonard went on to specialize in crime fiction and suspense thrillers, many of which have been adapted into motion pictures.
Edgar Awards Best Novel winner (1984)
“Elmore Leonard's Ten Rules of Writing
1. Never open a book with weather.
2. Avoid prologues.
3. Never use a verb other than "said" to carry dialogue.
4. Never use an adverb to modify the verb "said”…he admonished gravely.
5. Keep your exclamation points under control. You are allowed no more than two or three per 100,000 words of prose.
6. Never use the words "suddenly" or "all hell broke loose."
7. Use regional dialect, patois, sparingly.
8. Avoid detailed descriptions of characters.
9. Don't go into great detail describing places and things.
10. Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip.
3. Ian Rankin Author of proclaimed Inspector Rebus series.
Dagger Awards Best Novel winner (1997) : Black and Blue
Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (1998) : Black and Blue
Dagger Awards Best Book nominee (1999) : Dead Souls
Edgar Awards Best Novel winner (2004) : Resurrection Men
BCA Crime Thriller of the Year Best Novel winner (2007) : The Naming Of The Dead
BCA Crime Thriller of the Year Best Novel nominee (2008) : Exit Music
Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (2015) : Saints of the Shadow Bible
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Although I am new and haven't explored everything yet I must say I am shocked not to have seen Daniel Silva, Alan Furst or Taylor Stevens mentioned. I've not seen too many mentions of Shraon Bolton's standalones which are outstanding thrillers.
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I don't think I've seen mention of Zoe Sharp and her kick ass Charlie Fox. Or the unusual and fun Lord and Lady Action series by Anne Cleeland.
Cara Black with her intriguing Aimee LeDuc in Paris has not received any mention that I can see.
My first post on this subject was in Dec 2016. Of course since then I've found lots of Bolton and Silva fans. Still not any of Furst, Finder, of Stevens.
I don't do that many reviews because I am slow at them, whereas I am a fast reader. So, for every review I write, that is one fewer book I read. It's a conundrum because I do want to sing the praises of the books I enjoy.
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Best of 2017: Candice Fox
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As a child, Candice knew her family wasn't what most people would consider normal.
Their Christmas included lunch at Long Bay jail, where her father worked.
At home, Candice's mother Ocean was rescuing lost people, and injured native animals, and collecting things from the council cleanup.
In one 5-year period, Ocean fostered more than 140 children.
To escape, Candice would immerse herself in her mother's collection of illustrated true crime stories.
Then she began writing stories of her own, and went on to become one of the world's best-selling crime authors.
As well as winning numerous awards for her own novels, Candice collaborates with writer, James Patterson.
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Airport
Hotel
Wheels
The Moneychangers
In High Places
A favourite of mine.
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Think I've read them all. Felix does a great job, IMHO.
Books mentioned in this topic
No Time for Goodbye (other topics)Too Close To Home (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
Sara Paretsky (other topics)Sara Paretsky (other topics)
Candice Fox (other topics)
Joseph Finder (other topics)
Ian Rankin (other topics)
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Joseph Finder
Robin Cook
(not read the two above yet myself)
and the great
Allan Folsom(who I have read)