The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

I'm challenging myself to read 25 of Amazon's 100 Mysteries & Thrillers to read in a Lifetime. I know its not a lot, but with other challenges I'm doing-- I know it's manageable.

Duration: January 1st-December 31st

6/25 Completed

1. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

2. Where Are the Children? by Mary Higgins Clark Read on 05.17.16

3. The Poet by Michael Connelly

4. In the Woods by Tana French

5. Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell

6. Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

7. What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman Read on 04.08.16

8. Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter

9. No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy Read on 02.14.16

10. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Read on 02.16.16

11. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

12. A Simple Plan by Scott B. Smith

13. The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

14. Relic by Douglas Preston Read on 01.19.16

15. An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James

16. True Confessions by John Gregory Dunne

17. Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson Read on 05.12.16

18. The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

19. Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley

20. Killing Floor by Lee Child

21. A Time to Kill byJohn Grisham

22. The Hot Spot by Charles Williams

23.The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald

24. Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes

25. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

It was tough to pick from that list, hope I chose wisely.

I've added that list to my toolbar. Always like new ideas

some good choices.

I really like this challenge. I don't think I'll be able to accomplish with my other one this year but maybe next year. Great choices here. :)

Thank you! I'm pretty excited about each book!

Thanks for the list! There are some really great ones that are included. Have read quite a few in the past. I like lists that cut to the chase and this one certainly does.

Linda wrote: "Thanks for the list! There are some really great ones that are included. Have read quite a few in the past. I like lists that cut to the chase and this one certainly does."

Your very welcome, Linda :) I'm glad everone has like my challenge because all I did was pick 25 out of Amazon Top 100. I hoping next year I can do another 25 until I make my way through the whole list.

Great list! Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Surgeon are on my list too. If you fancy doing them as a buddy read, give me a shout!

Amanda wrote: "Great list! Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Surgeon are on my list too. If you fancy doing them as a buddy read, give me a shout!"

Will do!!

In Cold Blood is a great book. Seriously great.

Nancy wrote: "In Cold Blood is a great book. Seriously great."

That's what I hear! I'm thinking of starting it next!

Stephanie wrote: "Nancy wrote: "In Cold Blood is a great book. Seriously great."

That's what I hear! I'm thinking of starting it next!"

Read it slowly -- it deserves so much attention.

Book 1 of 25!




Relic by Douglas Preston

[Read: 01.19.16] [Pages: 480]



I can't believe how much I enjoyed this book! I'm not big on Sci-fi, but it just worked really well here. I loved the whole curse and relics and the "creature". It had me on the edge of my seat, screaming at my Kindle! I felt like I was trapped in the museum right along with them, fighting for my life! Great read!

Nancy wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Nancy wrote: "In Cold Blood is a great book. Seriously great."

That's what I hear! I'm thinking of starting it next!"

Read it slowly -- it deserves so much attention."

Thanks for the advice, I will! Isn't it based on a true story?

Book 2 of 25!




No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

[Read: 02.14.16] [Pages: 309]



Holy Shit! This book! I now know why this book made the Top 100 Best Mystery/Thrillers Novels! The writing style is completely unusual & the way it read was amazing. The characters voices were completely their own & you knew instantly who was speaking. I very much enjoyed this & am eager to stalk the author page for more book of his to read!

What a fun challenge. I've seen the list and have read some, but have many more to go. I'm hoping to fit several in on my individual challenge, but like your idea of an organized plan. Maybe next year. . . .

I love this challenge! It's a great idea.

Book 3 of 25




In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

[Date Read: 02.16.16] [Pages: 368]



In Cold Blood was such a chilling read for me because I knew it's was based on a true story. Knowing that poor family was murdered for no other reason than "no witness" makes my stomach hurt. I kept waiting for the big reveal of why. And when I got it I was disgusted that some people have zero remorse & think a human life isn't worth more than a few bucks. I've read several true crime novels & I must say this one was done right.

Stephanie wrote: "Book 3 of 25




In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

[Date Read: 02.16.16] [Pages: 368]

In Cold Blood was such a chilling read for me be..."

It was well-written.

Looks like I've already read ten of them. Problem is, when I find a book on that list and decide I like the author, then I read the whole offering from the author.

I read this book years ago and yes, it was one of the most frightening books I have ever got my fat little patties on. Truman Capote's other books are boring when compared to this one. He was obviously emotionally involved with the killer in the story. I think that if you are just reading this book for the first time, you will be very disappointed in the rest of his repertoire. The rest is not as good as this ageless book. However, if you are going to read the rest, you will find this one the best!

Ken wrote: "Looks like I've already read ten of them. Problem is, when I find a book on that list and decide I like the author, then I read the whole offering from the author."

I know how that is. When I find I book I really like I tend to stalk the authors page & read anything of theirs I can get my hands on.

Sherry wrote: "I read this book years ago and yes, it was one of the most frightening books I have ever got my fat little patties on. Truman Capote's other books are boring when compared to this one. He was obvio..."

I checked out some of his other books & nothing really seemed to grab me so I doubt I'll read any of his other work.

Book 4 of 25




What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman

[Date Read: 04.08.16] [Pages: 400]





Really?! I feel gypped! This had the potential to be great! Everything was there, but the ending! I kept waiting for this huge crazy, unbelievable reveal that the storyline suggests. I kept thinking, oh this is going to be a real doozy. So when I finally reached the end & the big reveal was summed up in about a page in a half. I lost it! It was so lame to what I had imagined it made me regret reading it. I mean it was bad, but nothing compared to what it suggests. The build up was pretty damn good for the finale to completely fall flat for how it all became to be. The only reason the novel gets 3 stars from me was because of the writing alone, the rest not so much. Would Not Recommend!

Book 5 of 25




Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

[Date Read: 05.12.16] [Pages: 495]





Oh My Gosh! This book! I couldn't stop reading! A definite page-turner for sure. I thought I knew, but was wrong at every turn. I mean I had some stuff figured out, but that ending I thought I had it locked only for the author to slap me in the face with it.

I'm looking forward to reading this. It's been on my shelf for a little while now.

Book 6 of 25




Where Are the Children? by Mary Higgins Clark

[Date Read: 05.17.16] [Pages: 274]



This is a re-read for me. I read it 10+ years ago when I was in Jr. High. I remember it being the first mystery I had picked up since I was a kid reading the boxcar series. It was the start for my love of mysteries! I remember it being almost taboo and definitely having the shock factor. Now reading it after reading some of the novels I read in this genre, it could easily be a Lifetime movie in comparison. I'm glad I read it back then or I probably wouldn't have cared too much for it now.