Kindle British Mystery Book Club discussion

Drat. The first Inspector Sejer book by Karin Fossum (In the Darkness) isn't available on Kindle. I clicked on "Ask publisher to add" though.

The second Inspector Sejer book is on Kindle (Don't Look Back) but it isn't free. If that's ok, I'd like to nominate that one:
Don't Look Back

I'm sorry but why would we want to read a book set in Norway and translated? Whilst I appreciate that some of the current breed of Scandanevian mystery story writers are really good, I insist on British atmosphere and books originally in English so I can appreciate the fine points of style and dialect?

Well, I plan on reading this book in April anyway. So, I'm going with the same author again from last month. Peter Lovesey's first book in the Peter Diamond series: The Last Detective.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Detect...

Ok, ok. I have gotten this group confused with another. As you can see, I am rather new at book discussions. I shall bother you no further.

I recommend this Book. Have read a few of her other books. Enjoyed the fact I live in the City she is writing about.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/66...

Here is my nomination.

The Man Who Knew Too Much
by G.K. Chesterton


A prolific and popular writer, G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936) is best known as the creator of detective-priest Father Brown (even though Chesterton's mystery stories constitute only a small fraction of his writings). The eight adventures in this classic British mystery trace the activities of Horne Fisher, the man who knew too much, and his trusted friend Harold March. Although Horne's keen mind and powerful deductive gifts make him a natural sleuth, his inquiries have a way of developing moral complications. Notable for their wit and sense of wonder, these tales offer an evocative portrait of upper-crust society in pre–World War I England.

King Soloman's Mines by H. Rider Haggard. A great old classic and it's only $1.99 for Kindle.

Leni Bogat
Am nominating: Murder in the House of the Muse, by Leni Bogat. I am a mystery addict and especially of the British kind and even more so if there are, mixed with juicy murders, a fascinating detective. Such a one is Jeremy Wadlington-Smythe. Love mysteries which are also mixed with history, aristocrats and interesting context. Murder in the House of the Muse has it all. A wonderful character, great atmosphere and all happening in the classical music world. It is also rich in detail, asides about music and composers and a not so subtle polemic about what is wrong with the business of classical music and the situation with American Orchestras. The polembic adds a fascinating and convincing insight into the politics, economics and intrigue in this very secret world. It is a blend of Dorothy Sayers and Donna Leon and every bit as good as either one of them at their best. Cannot wait until the printed version is released and the next in the series. Bravo.

Highly recommended.

Ausbert de Arce

Force of Habit: Sister Madeleine Investigates

I'd like to nominate Force of Habit: Sister Madeleine Investigates by Cash Peters.
A weird suicide aboard a luxury liner;a nun with a shady past flung into a situation where her life is in danger and she needs to use her old combat skills ; coded messages,disappearing rooms,futuristic devices- all this with a vein of humour running throughout makes for a very different kind of mystery from others I've read. It's both exciting and entertaining.
There is ample scope for discussion here and It would be great to hear other people's opinions. The book is currently on offer at
77p on Amazon.

David wrote: "Voting off to a good start in the first day with 34 votes already. Out in front and with 10 votes each are
1: The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey and
2: The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths"

Hi David,
I'm voting for The Last Detective.
Thanks

Fry by Lorna Dounaeva

Great choices. I'm happy.
Oh, and speaking of top notch fiction - I'm hosting a blog tour called Dead Cold - 6 writers (4 traditional, 2 Indie), short flash fiction incorporating a mounted swordfish, a 1959 Soviet armored limousine, a jug of moonshine and a dead gypsy. It's going to be so fun. Stop by if you get a chance.
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I'm happy too! I recently read Janus Stone and loved it!!!! I look forward now to The Last Detective.

All right. Glad to be reading The Last Detective With you. I'll check out The Janus Stone as well.

I put Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths on my wish list. Always like to start from the beginning if I can.

Works for me too since I've already read mine ;0)