Recommendations for good mysteries (preferably police/crime mystery)

wyndslash · 04-09-2012, 10:29 AM

looking for good mysteries with (all of a sudden, i feel stupid. i don't know the term for it) cop-partners. ugh, that sounded weird; sorry, taking a break from writing a take-home exam for econometrics class.

anyway, i'm a big fan of Marshall Karp (Lomax & Biggs mysteries) and Chris Grabenstein (John Ceepak mysteries). i'm big on the mystery, and not on hetero-romance. really looking for mind-benders, but i also like a bit of bromance/friendship angles.

hope i made myself clear. i think i just sounded weird

orlok · 04-09-2012, 10:38 AM

My wife and I are fans of Richard Montanari's Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano series. They can get a bit gory at times, but I think would fit the bill.

wyndslash · 04-09-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

My wife and I are fans of Richard Montanari's Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano series. They can get a bit gory at times, but I think would fit the bill.

I'll check it out

I would prefer male partners though. weird request, I know.

orlok · 04-09-2012, 10:48 AM

Apologies - I wasn't paying enough attention. Have you tried Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis books? Milo is the (gay) cop and Alex is a forensic psychologist, but they seem to work together as a team almost all the time. Very good series.

wyndslash · 04-09-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Apologies - I wasn't paying enough attention. Have you tried Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis books? Milo is the (gay) cop and Alex is a forensic psychologist, but they seem to work together as a team almost all the time. Very good series.

oh thanks

i'm not necessarily looking for gay characters, but this is great too

sakura-panda · 04-13-2012, 01:21 PM

Have you seen this thread?

Mystery and Crime Lovers... Come Here.

I think it is intended to be a general discussion thread (I haven't read more than a few posts) but you may find some suggestions and comments there too.

HarryT · 04-13-2012, 01:46 PM

I'm very fond of Colin Dexter's "Inspector Morse" series, with Morse and Sergeant Lewis as a team. They're a great combination.

(If you have no objection to British crime novels. Somewhat different to the American kind, of course.)

alansplace · 04-14-2012, 12:37 PM

Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak Mysteries and Liam Campbell Mysteries.

ametzler · 04-14-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wyndslash

looking for good mysteries with (all of a sudden, i feel stupid. i don't know the term for it) cop-partners. [...]

James H. McClure's excellent Kramer and Zondi novels have been out of print for a long time but are finally being republished.

dwig · 04-14-2012, 01:25 PM

I recommend Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee series.

The first three feature only Joe Leaphorn. The fourth introduces Jim Chee as the sole detective. Later books bring the two together. All are centered on the Four Corners area and the massive Navajo Nation with its tribal police.

carpetmojo · 04-14-2012, 02:10 PM

Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, Connolly's Harry Bosch (bit of a loner though) and possibly James Lee Burke, the Robicheaux canon.......

Polarpenguin · 04-15-2012, 10:58 AM

+1 for the Alex Delaware novels, one of my must reads.
Also suggest trying Reginald Hill's Dalziel & Pascoe series; older no nonsense Yorkshire copper teamed with a younger University educated graduate.

alansplace · 04-15-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwig

I recommend Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee series.

The first three feature only Joe Leaphorn. The fourth introduces Jim Chee as the sole detective. Later books bring the two together. All are centered on the Four Corners area and the massive Navajo Nation with its tribal police.

Judek · 04-17-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wyndslash

looking for good mysteries with (all of a sudden, i feel stupid. i don't know the term for it) cop-partners. ugh, that sounded weird; sorry, taking a break from writing a take-home exam for econometrics class.

anyway, i'm a big fan of Marshall Karp (Lomax & Biggs mysteries) and Chris Grabenstein (John Ceepak mysteries). i'm big on the mystery, and not on hetero-romance. really looking for mind-benders, but i also like a bit of bromance/friendship angles.

hope i made myself clear. i think i just sounded weird

Have you tried John Sandborn? The "Prey" series or anything really. Unputdownable!

HarryT · 04-17-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Judek

Have you tried John Sandborn? The "Prey" series or anything really. Unputdownable!

I suspect you mean "John Sandford".

04-09-2012, 10:29 AM	#1
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	Recommendations for good mysteries (preferably police/crime mystery) looking for good mysteries with (all of a sudden, i feel stupid. i don't know the term for it) cop-partners. ugh, that sounded weird; sorry, taking a break from writing a take-home exam for econometrics class. anyway, i'm a big fan of Marshall Karp (Lomax & Biggs mysteries) and Chris Grabenstein (John Ceepak mysteries). i'm big on the mystery, and not on hetero-romance. really looking for mind-benders, but i also like a bit of bromance/friendship angles. hope i made myself clear. i think i just sounded weird

04-14-2012, 12:37 PM	#8
alansplace Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,897 Karma: 464403178 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 33.9388° N, 117.2716° W Device: Kindles K-2, K-KB, PW 1 & 2, Voyage, Fire 2, 5 & HD 8, Surface 3, iPad	Dana Stabenow Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak Mysteries and Liam Campbell Mysteries.

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carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	How 'bout.... Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, Connolly's Harry Bosch (bit of a loner though) and possibly James Lee Burke, the Robicheaux canon.......

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orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	My wife and I are fans of Richard Montanari's Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano series. They can get a bit gory at times, but I think would fit the bill.

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orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Apologies - I wasn't paying enough attention. Have you tried Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis books? Milo is the (gay) cop and Alex is a forensic psychologist, but they seem to work together as a team almost all the time. Very good series.

04-13-2012, 01:21 PM	#6
sakura-panda Guru Posts: 939 Karma: 9558874 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Oasis; 11" iPad Pro (Books, Kindle, Kobo, MapleRead SE)	Have you seen this thread? Mystery and Crime Lovers... Come Here. I think it is intended to be a general discussion thread (I haven't read more than a few posts) but you may find some suggestions and comments there too.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm very fond of Colin Dexter's "Inspector Morse" series, with Morse and Sergeant Lewis as a team. They're a great combination. (If you have no objection to British crime novels. Somewhat different to the American kind, of course.)

04-14-2012, 01:25 PM	#10
dwig Wizard Posts: 1,613 Karma: 6718541 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paradise (Key West, FL) Device: Current:Surface Go & Kindle 3 - Retired: DellV8p, Clie UX50, ...	I recommend Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee series. The first three feature only Joe Leaphorn. The fourth introduces Jim Chee as the sole detective. Later books bring the two together. All are centered on the Four Corners area and the massive Navajo Nation with its tribal police.

04-15-2012, 10:58 AM	#12
Polarpenguin Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1834850 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS- T3S, Kobo aura H2O Kobo aura One Kobo libra	+1 for the Alex Delaware novels, one of my must reads. Also suggest trying Reginald Hill's Dalziel & Pascoe series; older no nonsense Yorkshire copper teamed with a younger University educated graduate.