Please give a writer harder to put down than Dan Brown - Page 24

wachuko · 12-17-2010, 09:58 AM

After reading everything from Daniel Silva (Gabriel Allon series), and the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly, I read The Camel Club series from David Baldacci. Very entertaining read. I have just finished the last two books: Divine Justice and Hell's Corner.

The Camel Club, The Collectors, Stone Cold, Divine Justice, and Hell's Corner

kacir · 12-19-2010, 04:07 PM

No Good Deed by Mary McDonald
She is on Amazon and Smashwords.
One of most gripping books I have ever read.
Just have a look at Amazon reviews.

wachuko · 12-24-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

No Good Deed by Mary McDonald
She is on Amazon and Smashwords.
One of most gripping books I have ever read.
Just have a look at Amazon reviews.

Started reading No Good Deed, wow!! Thank you

mountain_lion · 01-09-2011, 03:47 PM

Stieg Larsson
The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl who kicked the hornet's nest
These three books are great, is really sad that the author died before finishing the third one. But I really recommend these books for men and women.

Nyssa · 01-09-2011, 04:03 PM

I have never heard of Dan Brown (before this thread) and now I'm wondering if I should check him out just to see what everyone hates so much.

issybird · 01-09-2011, 04:38 PM

Fortunately, it only takes a page of DaVinci Code, page and a half, tops, to get the idea. So you're not talking about wasting a huge chunk of your life.

SeaBookGuy · 01-09-2011, 04:47 PM

I had never heard of Dan Brown either until I stumbled across the audiobook Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code. The book was okay, though a bit repetitive (Ehrman's weakness), and rehashed Brown's plot enough to not need to read the book.

Nyssa · 01-09-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by issybird

Fortunately, it only takes a page of DaVinci Code, page and a half, tops, to get the idea. So you're not talking about wasting a huge chunk of your life.

That is his!?! Wasn't that considered one of the "best books ever" !?! Oh well, I'll probably take a pass. I wasn't interested in the DaVinci code when it came out, nor am I really interested in it now. I know he has other titles, but I think you picked the perfect example to help make up my mind.

Vandy · 01-10-2011, 07:39 AM

Hey, All.

For me, Dale Brown is an author whose's books are hard to put down. I believe he is one of the best military fiction authors around.

Regards,

mitchwah · 01-12-2011, 04:57 AM

With the debate of Dan Brown's "talent" aside, one author I remember having difficulty putting down is Sidney Sheldon. Master of the Game and Windmills of the Gods are two titles that have really stuck to mind.

I also think you'd enjoy The Mummy by Anne Rice.

RolandD · 01-13-2011, 12:00 AM

Since this turned into a Dan Brown bashing thread, I'm going throw in my .02.

I read the DaVinci Code and enjoyed it, even with all it flaws. Angels and Demons was enjoyable to a lesser degree. The problem with Dan Brown is that when material in his books was believed to be factual by a great number of people, he did nothing to dispell those beliefs. Whereas, some authors, like Tom Clancy or Michael Crichton, go to great lengths to explain where the facts end and the fiction begins, Brown used the controversy and deception to help his sales.

FlorenceArt · 01-13-2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RolandD

The problem with Dan Brown is that when material in his books was believed to be factual by a great number of people, he did nothing to dispell those beliefs. Whereas, some authors, like Tom Clancy or Michael Crichton, go to great lengths to explain where the facts end and the fiction begins, Brown used the controversy and deception to help his sales.

Also, my impression is that Tom Clancy and Michael Crichton go/went to some length to check the background facts, when Dan Brown doesn't. When Crichton wrote a book about Japan he got most of his facts right. In the few pages of DaVinci that I read there were already two or three glaring errors about France.

sophiemom · 02-13-2011, 08:15 PM

Have you read Thomas Perry? I love all of his books, but my most favorite are the non-Jane Whitfield ones. I enjoyed every one his books, however. They are somewhat short, very sharp, and definitely hold your attention. And Thomas Harris is to die for, to me, no pun intended. And the Stieg Larsson Trilogy, of course! (Don't be discouraged by the beginning of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - slow start but then, hold on!) Enjoyed this thread.

roodap · 02-16-2011, 08:16 AM

try books by craig thomas, collin forbes like authors
they are very nice fast moving novels

Namekuseijin · 02-16-2011, 04:00 PM

Not to take part of any side and here stating I've never read Dan Brown besides the first few chapters of a translated version of "Digital Fortress", can't help noticing many hate him very much simply because "Da Vinci Code" messes and makes bad claims against big religious institution -- indeed the Catholic Church brought many into the anti-Brown crusade.

They will try to guise it under excuse the of bad writing, but their bias is actually another.

01-09-2011, 03:47 PM	#349
mountain_lion Addict Posts: 232 Karma: 543882 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Device: fbreader, Kindle	Recommended Author - Vintage Crime Stieg Larsson The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo The Girl Who Played with Fire The Girl who kicked the hornet's nest These three books are great, is really sad that the author died before finishing the third one. But I really recommend these books for men and women.

01-10-2011, 07:39 AM	#354
Vandy ...always be humble. Posts: 116 Karma: 505917 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Myers, FL USA Device: iPhone 5s, iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle Fire	Dale Brown... Hey, All. For me, Dale Brown is an author whose's books are hard to put down. I believe he is one of the best military fiction authors around. Regards,

02-13-2011, 08:15 PM	#358
sophiemom Member Posts: 23 Karma: 11322 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle x4	Have you read Thomas Perry? I love all of his books, but my most favorite are the non-Jane Whitfield ones. I enjoyed every one his books, however. They are somewhat short, very sharp, and definitely hold your attention. And Thomas Harris is to die for, to me, no pun intended. And the Stieg Larsson Trilogy, of course! (Don't be discouraged by the beginning of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - slow start but then, hold on!) Enjoyed this thread. Last edited by sophiemom; 02-13-2011 at 08:20 PM. Reason: Left out Larsson!

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wachuko eBook Worm Posts: 205 Karma: 2745996 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Kindle Paperwhite/ Sony PRS-505/PRS-600 Silver/PRS-T1	After reading everything from Daniel Silva (Gabriel Allon series), and the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly, I read The Camel Club series from David Baldacci. Very entertaining read. I have just finished the last two books: Divine Justice and Hell's Corner. The Camel Club, The Collectors, Stone Cold, Divine Justice, and Hell's Corner

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kacir Wizard Posts: 3,463 Karma: 10684861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	No Good Deed by Mary McDonald She is on Amazon and Smashwords. One of most gripping books I have ever read. Just have a look at Amazon reviews.

01-09-2011, 04:03 PM	#350
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	I have never heard of Dan Brown (before this thread) and now I'm wondering if I should check him out just to see what everyone hates so much.

01-09-2011, 04:38 PM	#351
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,327 Karma: 234636059 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	Fortunately, it only takes a page of DaVinci Code, page and a half, tops, to get the idea. So you're not talking about wasting a huge chunk of your life.

01-09-2011, 04:47 PM	#352
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	I had never heard of Dan Brown either until I stumbled across the audiobook Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code. The book was okay, though a bit repetitive (Ehrman's weakness), and rehashed Brown's plot enough to not need to read the book.

01-12-2011, 04:57 AM	#355
mitchwah Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 66 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Jetbook Lite, Ematic 7" eReader	With the debate of Dan Brown's "talent" aside, one author I remember having difficulty putting down is Sidney Sheldon. Master of the Game and Windmills of the Gods are two titles that have really stuck to mind. I also think you'd enjoy The Mummy by Anne Rice.

01-13-2011, 12:00 AM	#356
RolandD Fanatic Posts: 561 Karma: 3228980 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Branson, MO, USA Device: Kindle Touch is now my main eReader.	Since this turned into a Dan Brown bashing thread, I'm going throw in my .02. I read the DaVinci Code and enjoyed it, even with all it flaws. Angels and Demons was enjoyable to a lesser degree. The problem with Dan Brown is that when material in his books was believed to be factual by a great number of people, he did nothing to dispell those beliefs. Whereas, some authors, like Tom Clancy or Michael Crichton, go to great lengths to explain where the facts end and the fiction begins, Brown used the controversy and deception to help his sales.

02-16-2011, 08:16 AM	#359
roodap Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: bangalore india Device: Sony PRS-505	try books by craig thomas, collin forbes like authors they are very nice fast moving novels

02-16-2011, 04:00 PM	#360
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	Not to take part of any side and here stating I've never read Dan Brown besides the first few chapters of a translated version of "Digital Fortress", can't help noticing many hate him very much simply because "Da Vinci Code" messes and makes bad claims against big religious institution -- indeed the Catholic Church brought many into the anti-Brown crusade. They will try to guise it under excuse the of bad writing, but their bias is actually another.