Can someone recommend me a crime novel?

Costa · 10-14-2003, 09:00 AM

Having read quite a few Ellroy novels, I was hoping that someone might be able to recommend me a crime novel. Anything along the lines of Ellroy would be great.

KayTang999 · 11-09-2004, 10:30 PM

I think anything by Agatha Chrstie is good.

LegolasIsntSexy · 11-09-2004, 10:52 PM

yea, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is great.

KayTang999 · 11-09-2004, 11:01 PM

If you want to be even more classic then you should pick up Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's " Sherlock Holmes".

But if you want to be more contemporary then I guess James Patterson or Janet Evanovich would be some authors that I would really recommend.

bbf2 · 11-10-2004, 12:50 AM

I reccomend "Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?"

KayTang999 · 11-10-2004, 01:12 AM

Is that a book? Who is the author?

moviemaker93 · 11-10-2004, 09:24 AM

If your a kid around your very early teens then i recommend chasing vermeer & The curious incident of the dog in the night-time. If your a few years older than that then i recommend sherlock homes(especially the hound of the baskervilles), da vinci code and angels and demons( also other dan brown books) and agatha christie.

werebadger · 11-10-2004, 10:25 PM

There is a series of novels that has just begun known as "The Bug Man" novels which follow a Forensic Entomologist as he solves crimes. They are by Tim Downs, and there are two so far "Shoofly Pie" and "Chop Shop". Im not sure if they are what your looking for, but I love them, it is my future occupation afterall, lol.

Drizzt240 · 11-10-2004, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KayTang999

Is that a book? Who is the author?

I thought he was joking.

KeyserLime · 11-10-2004, 11:40 PM

If you like Tarantino style movies, read some elmore leonard books.
He's my favorite crime writer and wrote get shorty, out of sight, and jackie brown (Rum Punch) i recommend freaky deaky and Tishomingo Blues.

secant · 11-11-2004, 02:16 PM

mystery or crime?

the best book about a crime I have ever read is In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote. but it is not a mystery since it's a true story. It's just a fascinating read.
The Dorothy Sayers novels are good too - better than Agatha Christie in some ways but not in others. Peter Wimsey is her main detective, he is interesting. I like the Poirot novels by Christie.

krushgroove19 · 11-11-2004, 10:29 PM

another elmore leonard book that is really good: glitz, or at least that's what i think it's called. and the sequel to get shorty, be cool

Morg · 11-11-2004, 11:30 PM

I love true crime books, the Ann Rule ones are pretty good

sodapopkidd · 09-10-2005, 12:34 PM

A new book came out called "When Darkness Speaks" by Dalles McKinsey. He reveals details of murders he witnessed by his stepfather who picked up hitchhikers in California. I saw a copy for sale on Amazon.com but I purchased mine through the author's website www.dallesmckinsey.com
thought I'd share in case anyone was looking for a great new True Crime book!

Thanks,
Sean

welty69 · 09-10-2005, 09:58 PM

Whiskey Sour by J. A> Konrath

Try this link. I am sur that you will love it. Also try his website...J.A. Konrath

fedaykin13 · 09-30-2005, 12:30 PM

Anything by Ed McBain

Tara · 09-30-2005, 09:14 PM

I am a fan of Jeffery Deaver. The Bone Collector is an awsome book, but all his others a great to.

I also suggest Dean Koontz, sometimes it is not mystery, but he has many enthralling thrillers that are great.

Klimber · 10-31-2005, 03:02 PM

James Patterson (Alex Cross Novels: Kiss the Girls, Jack and Jill, Cat and Mouse), Patricia Cornwall (Kay Scarpetta Novels- Get a list and read the all), Sue Grafton (Patsy Kinset Novels- A if for Alibi, goes up alphabetically to R at present. I little campy but decent light hearted reading)

For true crime check out Helter Skelter (Mason family murders)

trickledown · 11-02-2005, 12:21 PM

I agree that In Cold Blood may be the best book about crime ever written. My favorite crime writer, though, has to be Raymond Chandler (if you like Ellroy, he's one of the big ones that Ellroy descends from). Start off with The Big Sleep and, if hooked like me, move on from there.

sabin26 · 11-06-2005, 08:01 PM

Gun Monkeys by Victor Gischler

Klimber · 11-17-2005, 12:09 PM

Crime and Punishment.

10-14-2003, 09:00 AM	#1
Costa Director of Photography Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 263	Can someone recommend me a crime novel? Having read quite a few Ellroy novels, I was hoping that someone might be able to recommend me a crime novel. Anything along the lines of Ellroy would be great.

11-09-2004, 10:30 PM	#2
KayTang999 Lady of Itheilien Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Emyn Arnen Posts: 5,490	I think anything by Agatha Chrstie is good. __________________ "Prison Break" and "24" back to back on Monday at 8/7c on FOX Your weekly fix for adrenaline rush!!!

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LegolasIsntSexy Tower Junkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,342	yea, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is great. __________________ Which ones Pink?

11-09-2004, 11:01 PM	#4
KayTang999 Lady of Itheilien Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Emyn Arnen Posts: 5,490	If you want to be even more classic then you should pick up Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's " Sherlock Holmes". But if you want to be more contemporary then I guess James Patterson or Janet Evanovich would be some authors that I would really recommend. __________________ "Prison Break" and "24" back to back on Monday at 8/7c on FOX Your weekly fix for adrenaline rush!!!

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bbf2 IT'S A TRAP(ezoid)! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Yes Posts: 14,237	I reccomend "Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?" __________________ A signature

11-10-2004, 01:12 AM	#6
KayTang999 Lady of Itheilien Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Emyn Arnen Posts: 5,490	Is that a book? Who is the author? __________________ "Prison Break" and "24" back to back on Monday at 8/7c on FOX Your weekly fix for adrenaline rush!!!

11-10-2004, 09:24 AM	#7
moviemaker93 Banned Status Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: I don't have a location... I'm always running Posts: 3,423	If your a kid around your very early teens then i recommend chasing vermeer & The curious incident of the dog in the night-time. If your a few years older than that then i recommend sherlock homes(especially the hound of the baskervilles), da vinci code and angels and demons( also other dan brown books) and agatha christie.

11-10-2004, 10:25 PM	#8
werebadger Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Forbidden Zone with Dr. Zaius Posts: 995	There is a series of novels that has just begun known as "The Bug Man" novels which follow a Forensic Entomologist as he solves crimes. They are by Tim Downs, and there are two so far "Shoofly Pie" and "Chop Shop". Im not sure if they are what your looking for, but I love them, it is my future occupation afterall, lol.

11-10-2004, 11:40 PM	#10
KeyserLime Executive Producer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: S-Mart...YOU GOT THAT Posts: 786	If you like Tarantino style movies, read some elmore leonard books. He's my favorite crime writer and wrote get shorty, out of sight, and jackie brown (Rum Punch) i recommend freaky deaky and Tishomingo Blues.

11-11-2004, 02:16 PM	#11
secant Trouble Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Uncharted Territories Posts: 3,396	mystery or crime? the best book about a crime I have ever read is In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote. but it is not a mystery since it's a true story. It's just a fascinating read. The Dorothy Sayers novels are good too - better than Agatha Christie in some ways but not in others. Peter Wimsey is her main detective, he is interesting. I like the Poirot novels by Christie. __________________ DREGON: You're not trained to deal with emotions, so you're afraid of them. Emotional pain. You wear it like a badge. It means you've been there. And it can't get callused, because each fresh hurt stings like the first. AERYN: But why would you want that? DREGON: Because of all the days before it hurts. The good days. When you're in love.

11-11-2004, 10:29 PM	#12
krushgroove19 I am a classy gentleman. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,500	another elmore leonard book that is really good: glitz, or at least that's what i think it's called. and the sequel to get shorty, be cool __________________ Hey guys! Download my podcast on iTunes! Cat Fashion Show: The Podcat! Twitter Facebook Tumblr Youtube

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Morg Cracked Lightbulb Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 571	I love true crime books, the Ann Rule ones are pretty good __________________ Don't Poke the Penguin!

09-10-2005, 12:34 PM	#14
sodapopkidd Banned Status Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	New True Crime novel A new book came out called "When Darkness Speaks" by Dalles McKinsey. He reveals details of murders he witnessed by his stepfather who picked up hitchhikers in California. I saw a copy for sale on Amazon.com but I purchased mine through the author's website www.dallesmckinsey.com thought I'd share in case anyone was looking for a great new True Crime book! Thanks, Sean

09-10-2005, 09:58 PM	#15
welty69 Executive Producer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Across the street with a high powered rifle. Posts: 464	Whiskey Sour by J. A> Konrath Try this link. I am sur that you will love it. Also try his website...J.A. Konrath __________________ http://writing.com/authors/welty69 ======================= You want to be safe? You want security? The only way to truly be safe is never to be too secure....

09-30-2005, 12:30 PM	#16
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Tara Finally 5000 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Serenity Posts: 5,149	I am a fan of Jeffery Deaver. The Bone Collector is an awsome book, but all his others a great to. I also suggest Dean Koontz, sometimes it is not mystery, but he has many enthralling thrillers that are great. __________________ I recently got engaged! Yep, thats right, i have finally tricked someone into loving me.

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Klimber Trivia Monkey Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Living in the land of Shiner Bock Posts: 4,387	James Patterson (Alex Cross Novels: Kiss the Girls, Jack and Jill, Cat and Mouse), Patricia Cornwall (Kay Scarpetta Novels- Get a list and read the all), Sue Grafton (Patsy Kinset Novels- A if for Alibi, goes up alphabetically to R at present. I little campy but decent light hearted reading) For true crime check out Helter Skelter (Mason family murders) __________________ Check out this great charity thread: PuppyUp!

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trickledown New User - Level 0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11	I agree that In Cold Blood may be the best book about crime ever written. My favorite crime writer, though, has to be Raymond Chandler (if you like Ellroy, he's one of the big ones that Ellroy descends from). Start off with The Big Sleep and, if hooked like me, move on from there.

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