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Old 11-08-2015, 10:52 AM   #23057
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I usually read mysteries and just finished "And Justice There is None" (Deborah Crombie), the 8th book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series -- Inspectors in London. It was the first one I've read by her, but not the last. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters. I think I'll start at the beginning. (there are a lot of them, yea!)

Lately I've been reading some SciFi and have devoured "The Chronicles of St Marys" series by Jodi Taylor. I think I read all 6 of the books and the 3 short stores in like two weeks!! (write faster Jodi!!) Great historical time travel adventures, wonderful 'cast of characters' and great writing! Love them!!

I.m currently reading "Midnight Riot" by Ben Aaronovitch. It's this month's selection for my book club. It's okay. Not a 'can't put down' book, but slowly getting through it.

It's about magic in London and a Police "Wizard" and "Wizard in training" investigating crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny- brutal and bizarre murders, a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic. (from the Amazon description, not my own... ;-)

Great reviews on Amazon, but not grabbing me like The Chronicles of St Marys books. It drags a little too much for me, and I don't really care for the characters. Highly recommend the Chronicles books and Deborah Crombie though! When I finish my book club selection, it's back to mysteries for me!!
I agree about The Chronicles of St Marys books, they are fun. I've only read the first 2 so far, and a couple of the short stories, but will be getting back to them soon.

I also agree about the Ben Aaronovitch series. It is very popular with a number of people on MR, and I found the first book okay, but nothing that really grabbed me, and I'm not sure if I will continue with the series.

Currently reading a first-time novel by Matthew FitzSimmons, The Short Drop, a thriller set in the murky world of hackers, corrupt politics and private security agencies. It centres around the disappearance of the Vice President's daughter, and attempts to find out what really happened to her 10 years before. A very creditable effort for a first book.
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