There are only two authors on my "V" list, (so far!) and they are both worth reading. Robert (Hans) Van Gulik wrote a series featuring Judge Dee, a Chinese magistrate in the 600s (A.D.). This series exhibits the "gentleness" of a cozy mystery book series, while solving hardened crimes. I am very fortunate to live in an area with a library that has so many books on tape. I was able to listen to most of the Judge Dee Series on tape, and it was a phenomenal way to spend endless hours in my car, and of course, how many of you listen to books on tape while cleaning, scrubbing, vaccuuming, polishing, ETC!!!???

Ruth Rendell's/Barbara Vine's non-mystery books are also a treat to read. They have a whisper of psychological tension throughout them. For those of you who think that cozy mysteries (or just plain mysteries of any kind!) are the only types of books worthy of reading.... Try Barbara Vine, you just might be adding her to your favorite authors' list....... along with Ruth Rendell! 

Robert Hans Van Gulik   I have spent many hours listening to the adventures of seventh century Judge Dee. Van Gulik was a Dutch diplomat who had extensive knowledge regarding the culture and history of China. I have really enjoyed reading/listening to the Judge Dee novels.

Elaine Viets    Viets researches the “dead-end jobs” that her heroine holds by working the same jobs. She also has two other series, including the Mystery Shopper series which is based on a job her mother held.

Barbara Vine    Barbara Vine writes the non-mysteries, she is also known as Ruth Rendell... for her mysteries. I have read "Barbara" and "Ruth" books, and really enjoy both of them.

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