Mystery/Thriller Reading Friends discussion

Brad's 2021 Determination Plus Challenge.

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1. FINISHED 21/1/21 ** The Late Show by Michael Connelly

2. FINISHED 23/1/21 ** Love Me Not by M.J. Arlidge

3. FINISHED 27/1/21 ** The Sentinel by Lee Child**

4. FINISHED 28/1/21 ** Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly

5. FINISHED 01/2/21 ** The Night Fire by Michael Connelly

6. FINISHED 04/2/21 ** Faithless in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel by J.D. Robb

7. FINISHED 06/2/21 ** Dance with the Reaper: Yorke's worlds collide in this devastating sequel to One Last Prayer for the Rays by Wes Markin

8. FINISHED 07/2/21 ** Carnal Sanctuary: Savannah's Awakening Part I by Ellie Sandoval

9. FINISHED 10/02/21 ** The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly

10. FINISHED 13/2/21 ** Sleepless by Louise Mumford

The next 11 books is the "Plus" part of the challenge. Hope you enjoy and are able to find some great book that will fit in.

11. FINISHED 5/1/21 ** Webcam by J.A. Konrath** A book set in a different country than you live in.

12. FINISHED 4/1/21 ** Hunted by Alex Knight** Read a book by an author that you never read before or one by a new debut author.

13. FINISHED 08/2821 ** The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven** A book that someone recommended to you. (Recommended by B.L. Pearce)

14. FINISHED 8/1/21 ** Short Horror Stories Vol. 9 by.Kathryn St. John-Shin** A book that is a different genre than your normal type of read (could be out of your comfort zone).

15 & 16. Two books from a series you haven't completed yet.

15. FINISHED 13/1/21 ** The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly**

16. FINISHED 15/1/21 ** Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly**


17. FINISHED 19/1/2021 ** Your Neighbour’s Wife by Tony Parsons A book that comes out in 2021. Published Jan 7th 2021

18. FINISHED 16/1/21 ** Tidal Wave by David F. Berens** A book you meant to read in 2020 but never got around to it.

19. FINISHED 6/1/21 ** James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl** A book that came out before you were born. A Dahl book I've never read and never seen the film either.

20. FINISHED 8/1/21 ** The Copper Bracelet by Jeffery Deaver ** A book that is done by more than one author. 16 different authors.

21. FINISHED 17/1/21 ** Elevation by Stephen King** A book that won an award. 2018 Goodreads Best Horror Winner.

Good luck with this years challenge Brad!

Ann wrote: "Good luck with this years challenge Brad!"

Thanks, you too.

Happy reading, Brad!

One down 20 to go. #12, a new author to me or a debut author. An excellent first book of the year. I hope I enjoy the rest as much as this one. Highly recommended.

Brad: Hunted does look good! Great start!

Brad wrote: "One down 20 to go. #12, a new author to me or a debut author. An excellent first book of the year. I hope I enjoy the rest as much as this one. Highly recommended."

Three down, 18 to go. #19 was the one I though I might struggle with, ancient as I am but Roald Dahl never fails to satisfy and James & the Giant Peach was no exception. Apparently some of my grandkids have read it "ages ago".

Another two done so that's 5 down.

The Copper Bracelet by Jeffery Deaver & 15 other authors: With 16 different authors writing chapter each (two from Deaver) I think this qualifies for #20, a book by more than one author. Enjoyed this and the way the story develops with each author taking it in a new direction of their choosing.

Short Horror Stories Vol. 9. Not my usual genre (challenge #14) and to be honest I'm unlikely to bother with any more in the series even though I got them all for free during a promo. Scare factor... zero. Not impressed.

You are doing so good. Keep up the great reading.

Impressive, Brad! You're inspiring me.

Carol/Bonadie wrote: "Impressive, Brad! You're inspiring me."

Thanks Carol, always nice to think I'm inspiring or helping someone else.

Just finished challenge #15 and ready to start #16 with the next in the Bosch series.

10 down, 11 to go. Challenge #17, a book that published in 2021 was Your Neighbour's Wife by Tony Parsons, which I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a psychological thriller

WTG.

Wow!

Updated, just 4 left to complete.

Once again, very inspiring Brad. Always good to see Michael Connelly books!
Brad wrote: "Updated, just 4 left to complete."

Thanks Ann, thought it was time I caught up on Michael Connelly books and finished a few series. The latest Mickey Haller, The Law Of Innocence is high on my TBR list.

Hi Brad, I've devoured all the Connelly books. Two of my favorite characters are Bosch and Mickey Haller.Hope you enjoy the books.

You are so good.

Well, that's that then. Determination list complete and I've enjoyed the challenge and read a few books I might not have read otherwise.

Good luck to everyone else taking part.

Thanks for the good luck Brad! Which book was your favorite?

Thanks. Congrats brad.

Ann wrote: "Thanks for the good luck Brad! Which book was your favorite?"
Hard to choose a single favourite as I liked them all (or at least most) for different reasons but in a pinch I'd say The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven or Love Me Not by M.J. Arlidge

Thanks for noting those two Brad. Both look like tension filled thrillers!

Brad wrote, “Hard to choose a single favourite as I liked them all (or at least most) for different reasons but in a pinch I'd say The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven or Love Me Not by M.J. Arlidge”

I can't believe you've completed your DL before the end of February! That must be some kind of record, Brad! You've put us all to shame! ;-)