Comments on: A Very Favorite Mystery Book that You Know Won't Disappoint You…

By: Danna - cozy mystery list

Danna - cozy mystery list — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:33:30 +0000

Rachel, thanks for telling us about the other two authors.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:32:24 +0000

There are many American mystery writers and series that are great, too many to mention. But I will say that the latest book by Sue Grafton called "U is for Undertow" is probably an example of a near perfect mystery. There is a little known mystery writer in Southeast Arizona named Betsy Thornton who writes a series featuring a Victim's Rights Advocate, and these books are surprisingly wonderful. Also, one of my favorite mystery series is by the Swedish writer, Henning Mankell who writes the Swedish detective Kurt Wallander series.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:01:21 +0000

I will read anything, any time by Sue Grafton, Carolyn Hart and Nevada Barr. My husband and I have been listening to Nevada Barr CDs lately during some long travel and I am struck again by her use of language and the rich metaphors she uses.

By: Kay

Kay — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:52:51 +0000

Margaret Maron, Sarah Paretsky, Kathy Trochek, Ann George, Linda Barnes,Sarah Rosett, John Grisham, William Tapply, Barbara D"Amato, Elmore Leonard, Edna Buchanan-none of these writers, all of who are very prolific, will disappoint.-kay

By: Danna - cozy mystery list

Danna - cozy mystery list — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:42:25 +0000

I think that I will have to say that Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" is probably the book that I would have to put on the list of great mystery books. If I wasn't already a Cozy mystery book lover when I read it, that book would have made me one!

By: CC

CC — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:49:36 +0000

Without a doubt and no need to think about who, Mary Daheim's Bed and Breakfast series is my absolute favourite. Right behind that is her Alpine series. For me, not a single book has been anything but pure joy. I would never be able to single out just one of her books as "THE" favourite.

By: Edie Dykeman

Edie Dykeman — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:54:53 +0000

First choice in cozies would be the China Bayles series with the first being Thyme of Death. I have read the earlier books several times. I love the Miss Marple books, although I can't think of a favorite one.

What a challenge this is – to pick out one favorite cozy (author or novel). Hmmm!

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:47:58 +0000

My favorite series is the one featuring Constable Hamish MacBeth by M.C. Beaton. These are all titled "Death of a…" and take place in the Scottish highlands. I just love seeing a new one on the shelf at the library!

By: Marianne

Marianne — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:04:20 +0000

My favorite mystery series – Philip R. Craig's Martha's Vineyard books – lead character J.W. Jackson solves 'em all with great charm. Having lived in the Vineyard for many years Phil makes the island as big a character as J.W. himself. Delightful – or as J.W. Jackson would say – Delish!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:11:09 +0000

Can't pick just one, but my very favorite series is the Gaslight by Victoria Thompson. I love that time period in "old New York".