Discussions about Mystery & Detective Fiction

Benjamin January mysteries

In discussions about Fever-Season

This series of historical mystery books are excellent! Story lines are very interesting, historical elements take you to the early 1800's period in New Orleans graphically. I had to read all and was glad to have seen these recommended by Alibris.

The Bat Man and The Cockroaches by Jo Nesbo

In discussions about Nemesis

Like most English speaking people I began reading Nesbos works starting at the third book. I have tried to find his first 2 in the Harry Hole series, but to no avail! Has someone read these books in English? Where did you buy them?

Any suggestions for great, or even pretty good, mysteries?

So, I am always on the look out for a nice mystery. I like Agatha Christie and Phoebe Atwood Taylor. I'm not picky about whether or not it's part of a series. I AM picky about the following (which makes my search a little tiresome): *NO spiritism-i.e. witch craft, vampires, psychics, etc. ... More