The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

It wasn't my turn for the January nominations, but I always nominate this one at the beginning of the year so we'll be a month late with this topic: mystery/crime/thriller firsts in series.

Nominate any book that begins a mystery/crime/thriller series.

The usual:
You may absolutely NOT nominate your own book, and if your book is the one chosen in the poll, you will be the leader for the discussion.

Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with!!

Are self nominations allowed?

The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden

I don’t know if it’s been done but I would like to give the C.J Box Joe Pickett series a try.

The housemaid series

The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent

Isabella wrote: "Are self nominations allowed?"

You may absolutely NOT nominate your own book

The housemaid series by Freda McFadden

The Philip Marlowe series by Raymond Chandler, starts with The Big Sleep🧚‍♀️🙋🏼.

Jacqueline wrote: "I don’t know if it’s been done but I would like to give the C.J Box Joe Pickett series a try."

that would be a good one so I nominate: Open Season by C.J. Box. It's a more idealistic version of the Longmire series but with a game warden as the hero

For everyone recommending the Housemaid, this was a group read back in February of 2024, it would be nice to see something else be chosen that maybe hasn’t been done before.

Ich würde ein älteres Buch nominieren und zwar die Blutlinie von Cody McFadyen. Es ist der Start der Smoky Barrett-Reihe und auf jeden Fall ein heftiger Thriller. Ich hab ihn gelesen, als er 2008 veröffentlicht wurde und möchte die Reihe auf jeden Fall noch einmal lesen.

CBRetriver awesome 👏. I’ve only seen the series on cable and I was hooked. I fell in love with the Joe Pickett character. Fingers crossed 🤞! I know books and shows based on the books can be told differently.

I second Open season! 🤞

The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson

I'll nominate Blue Monday by husband and wife writing team Nicci French.

“The Dentist” — the introduction to the DS Cross series.

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling.
First of four.
I have owned this for a few years and have never read it. 😬

“Everyone in my family has Murdered Someone” - by Benjamin Stevenson

Julie wrote: "The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling.
First of four.
I have owned this for a few years and have never read it. 😬"

There are actually eight by now! 🙂 I've read the first three and I love them.

The Housemaid series

The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden

Definitely the housemaid but the short short was pretty naff

Open Season by C.J. Box sounds good to me. I enjoy western mysteries, and I've been wanting to try this series.

Jacqueline wrote: "CBRetriver awesome 👏. I’ve only seen the series on cable and I was hooked. I fell in love with the Joe Pickett character. Fingers crossed 🤞! I know books and shows based on the books can be told di..."

I didn't care as much for the character in the series (probably because he didn't look much like I'd envisioned the character) and Romanowski was not African American in the books but had long blond hair

from an interview with the author:

Nate Romanowski is based on a friend of mine although I’ve exaggerated (Thank God) his personality. The buddy I grew up with was a big blonde middle linebacker who later went on to join the military and special forces. He took me falconry hunting and through him I was introduced to the very strange and fascinating world of falconers and the mindset that goes with it. And, of course, Nate carries one of the largest handguns in the world and he’s good with it.

Christine Falls, Benjamin Black

Flowers in the attic!

The House in the Woods

The house in the woods by mark Dawson.

It’s a good book I read it this time last year and I’ve got the next one to read this year

I second the “Everyone in my family has murdered someone”.

A great classic whodunnit genre.

Open Season by C.J. Box

The Girl Who Was Taken; by Charlie Donlea

Holly by Stephen king. I saw Mr Mercedes on the group read list.

Holly

A Time To Kill - John Grisham

Another vote for the housemaid series Freida McFadden. reading the first one and I’m hooked

Stillhouse Lake - Rachel Caine

Gina Royal’s life is upended when her husband is revealed as a serial killer, forcing her to become Gwen Proctor, a fierce protector of her children. Settled at Stillhouse Lake, Gwen tries to build a new life despite constant threats. But when a body is found in the lake and ominous letters arrive, she must fight to protect her family from a danger that refuses to let her go.

Tiffi0214 wrote: "For everyone recommending the Housemaid, this was a group read back in February of 2024, it would be nice to see something else be chosen that maybe hasn’t been done before."

I agree, why don't those of us who want to discuss that book continue it in this monthly read from February 2024 and chose a book we haven't already read for February 2025?

Isabella wrote: "Are self nominations allowed?"

Sorry, no.

Tiffi0214 wrote: "For everyone recommending the Housemaid, this was a group read back in February of 2024, it would be nice to see something else be chosen that maybe hasn’t been done before."

agreed. And thanks!

Angela wrote: "The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent"

that's not really a first in series novel. Do you want to make another choice?

Anyone else have issues with words disappearing from your comments? I’ve fixed my recommendation three times and every time I post it deletes something.

“In The Woods” Tana French

First book in the Dublin Murder Squad Series

"A man with one of those faces", by Caimh McDonnell, book 1 of the Dublin Trilogy. It's hilarious.

As the Wicked Watch by Tamron Hall ( Jordan Manning series)

No Strangers Here by Carlene O'Connor (County Kerry Mystery series)

Things we do in the dark by Jennifer Hillier

I love the idea of the Joe Pickett series. I have watched it on TV and have been planning on starting the series one of these days.

Allie Bishop FBI Mystery Thriller

I forgot to include the author, by Eva Sparks

The Black Echo by Michael Connelly. Harry Bosch series is excellent.

The Cipher by Isabella Maldano (sp)

The Push by Ashley Audrain