B.M. asked Susan May:

Which crime/mystery writers do you most enjoy reading?

Susan May Thanks B.M. for the question. Immediately I think of Harlan Coben. In fact, I was reading one of his books when writing Deadly Messengers, so I think a little flavor filtered in there from his writing.

I used to love Patricia Cornwall years ago but her books are so same 'ol, same 'ol now that I haven't picked one up since Port Mortuary. Strangely though, I don't read a lot of crime books now I think about it. I much prefer suspense and hard science fiction, although I haven't read many good sci-fi books lately.

A new author I would recommend is Caroline Kepnes. Her first book YOU was something pretty amazing, although the language is tough to get used to (a lot of swearing), but really fantastic book. I didn't love the follow on Hidden Bodies but it was still a solid 4/5 from me.

Of course, my great inspiration is Stephen King. He guarantees an unusual perspective on stories and I admire that he always comes up with something new.

Thanks for a great question.

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