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nyadrn said:
on August 25, 2009 08:19 AM ET

Today is the anniversary of the death of Truman Capote,  who is often credited with pioneering the "true crime" genre of non-fiction.

In his honor I thought I would post a topic for those who are fans of  crime and mystery writers.  

Do you have any great ones that you follow and would like to share?

 

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Post #103
dfrye19 said:
on November 9, 2009 08:03 PM ET

 

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting and thanks for the welcome Bonjovi!  Some of my favorite authors are Harlan Coben,Tess Gerritsen, Alex Kava and Lee Child. 

In response to the question of used books, both Barnes & Noble.com and Amazon rate their sellers based on customer feedback and the seller usually will be quite honest as to the condition of the book.  The downside of it is if you have a problem, you have to contact the seller, wait for a reply, pay for the shipping and return charges and hope that the book has not gone out of print before you get another copy.  Hope that helps

Dee


Post #102
phyllis6280 replied to jackieangel's Post #94 :
on November 8, 2009 08:48 PM ET

 

Hi!

Did you ever buy used books? I was wondering, if they are in good order, or if there are pages missing?

I saw on Amazon, where you could buy used books, I don't know in what shape they are in?

Can someone help me???

Thanks


Post #101
phyllis6280 replied to jackieangel's Post #95 :
on November 7, 2009 11:43 PM ET

 

Hi Jackieangel!

Thanks for the information regarding one for the money, but is it really a mystery book?

Do you have any idea, where I could find the Perry Masson books?

Thanks for the help!


Post #100
nyadrn replied to meadowmist's Post #97 :
on November 5, 2009 06:05 PM ET

Hi

Rebecca is a classic !!

Diane


Post #99
roymd said:
on November 5, 2009 04:31 AM ET

Just finished Grave Passage by William Doonan.   Heard him on NPR in Sacramento and book was reviewed in the Sacramento Press.  Great humorous murder mystery set on cruise ship.  Main character is made for TV/movies.  Super read.  Don't miss this prominsing new author.   I highly recommend it.


Post #98
Billie12 said:
on November 4, 2009 02:20 AM ET

All the books by Diane Mott Davidson re excellent - also the China Bayles series bt Susan Wittig Albert


Post #97
meadowmist said:
on November 2, 2009 09:33 PM ET

Down River by John Hart is a good mystery.

Rebecca by Dauphne Du Maurier

By A Spider's Thread by Laura Lippman



Post #96
jackieangel replied to 33patsy's Post #93 :
on November 2, 2009 08:42 AM ET

Hi, Patsy

 

I agree BOMC2 gets the new books FAST, and I like that!!!

 

It is interesting to find out how much you like the Kindle because you are the first person I've personally seen recommend it so highly.   Yes, I can imagine that it is easier to hold than a big large print book.  Nice feature that you can control the font. 

 

Jackie