tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post3958219765595854850..comments2024-03-11T00:52:06.529+10:30Comments on MYSTERIES in PARADISE: Best crime fiction so far in 2010 - the authorsKerriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-73553264620867357312010-07-26T08:00:06.689+09:302010-07-26T08:00:06.689+09:30This quasi-compendium is excellent, the only addit...This quasi-compendium is excellent, the only addition I would proffer is Curtis J Hopfenbeck and his novel "The Liquid City"! It is the most compelling story telling that has been written in a decade. The revival of the 'funny, tough, intellectual' is most certainly guaranteed. For those who loved McDonald's 'McGee' and Parker's 'Spenser', Curtis J Hopfenbeck will be the next literary icon to carry that mantel and to perhaps take it to the next level. I've never read humor and drama so seamlessly and perfectly portrayed. Few writers truly have the gift of prose, but Hopfenbeck puts pen to paper so effortlessly that we are suddenly reminded of the art behind the brilliance, and the masterpieces painted only in words! Hopfenbeck is truly a literary master, and will one day be ranked among the immortal greats.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663373260149474734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-7748862719559481102010-07-18T14:45:12.227+09:302010-07-18T14:45:12.227+09:30I'm really pleased to see I've read some o...I'm really pleased to see I've read some of these books already, as well as have several waiting to be read, or waiting for them to come out in paperback. Marvelous list of good mysteries, Kerrie!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-88876257222767033642010-07-14T20:38:55.554+09:302010-07-14T20:38:55.554+09:30Thanks so much. Any chance I can throw bills out,...Thanks so much. Any chance I can throw bills out, let the laundry pile up, eat fruit and frozen yogurt, iced coffee and tea, turn up the air-conditioning and hide out in my room through August, just traveling through the world without moving, but avidly reading?<br /><br />As of yesterday, from the library I have "Truth," "Gunshot Road," "The Scarecrow," by M. Connelly. And am in the middle of Kitchins' "The White Gallows," and am sorely tempted to run up the credit card on Book Depository for every book I covet.<br /><br />Hope your next few months are full of good books, too.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-3739993808980160962010-07-13T21:53:59.362+09:302010-07-13T21:53:59.362+09:30You're right Kathy - the ones without an aster...You're right Kathy - the ones without an asterisk were mentioned just once in all the lists.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-32710083068288650922010-07-13T16:02:20.750+09:302010-07-13T16:02:20.750+09:30Thanks so much for this list.
Several books don&#...Thanks so much for this list.<br /><br />Several books don't have asterisks next to their titles. Does that mean the book was only recommended once?<br /><br />Again, thanks for this and all of your hard work everyday to keep us informed.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-40902695501015969792010-07-13T06:41:16.376+09:302010-07-13T06:41:16.376+09:30Thanks Roger- I'll make the changeThanks Roger- I'll make the changeKerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-57695831691981832212010-07-13T02:28:23.250+09:302010-07-13T02:28:23.250+09:30Good to see two of Ann Cleeves' books in the l...Good to see two of Ann Cleeves' books in the list, but the first one is <i>BLUE LIGHTNING</i>, not Lightening: flashes in the sky not getting lighter.<br /><br />Regards<br />Roger Cornwell<br /><a href="http://anncleeves.com" rel="nofollow">Ann's webmaster</a>Roger Cornwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13988304578628225052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-12046969885371047542010-07-12T21:03:36.008+09:302010-07-12T21:03:36.008+09:30Kerrie - This is very helpful! Thanks : ).Kerrie - This is very helpful! Thanks : ).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com