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You and me both, Shel. She is right there at the top of my list--and often in the number one spot (right after I read something of hers.) Just a gem. An absolute gem. Did you know she put out a book on Egyptology? My library has it. I will look to see if I can find the title.
Oh--thought of another author that you might like. Virginia Lanier. MUST READ. Not too cozy. More towards straight mystery--much like I would classify Sandra West Prowell (another MUST READ, but she is out of print. Go forth and dig until you find them!!!!) We shall load you down under a heap of books until you cry mercy!!!! |
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Hi, on the urban fantasy front, if you specifically want to avoid significant romance elements, I made an Amazon list.
And, of course, mine's on it too. But lots of other great reads. All the author proceeds of 24 Bones go to charity (in particular to help Zimbabweans). |
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Phishstyx,
You have not offended at all. That was *my* gentle opinion on Hal and company, which is not to say your opinion is invalid (nor does it make your opinion offensive.) Was merely thinking of the books you listed and jotting down thoughts on them. Maria |
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Shel, you mentioned Galenorn. Have you tried her Chintz 'n China series? They're kind of paranormal cozys.
I'm pretty sure she was mentioned, but Charlaine Harris has two older series (Lily Bard and Aurora Teagarden) that are pretty good cozys. Urban Fantasy wise. Jennifer Rardin (Jaz Parks) is good. Maybe go old school and grab Emma Bull's War for the Oaks. Maybe try Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire series. |
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More paranormal/urban fantasy:
*Devon Monk's "Allie Beckstrom" series (I just read the first two) *C.E. Murphy (Negotiator trilogy or Walker Papers series) *Michelle Sagara's "Chronicles of Elantra" series (love this - sort of a cross with high fantasy) *Mark Del Franco's "Convergent World" series *Kim Harrison's "Hollows" series *Robin D. Owen's "Celta" series (this is a romance series, by the way, unlike the others) *Carrie Vaughn's "Kitty Norville" series *Rob Thurman's "Cal Leandros" series Haven't read these (yet), but hear good things *TA Pratt's "Marla Mason" series *Kat Richardson's "Greywalker" series *Jeri Smith-Ready's "Ciara Griffin" series |
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You might also want try the Ophelia and Abby series by Shirley Damsgaard if you haven't already. (you probably already have)
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Patricia Briggs has some wonderful fiction in addition to her newer series. One of my all-time favorite books is her "When Demons Walk." THE PERFECT BOOK. It has everything and is done so well. "Steal the Dragon" is also good. Most of her stuff is top-notch and highly recommended.
Mercedes Lackey --Diana Tregarth series--another series worth getting. Ellon Guon co-wrote another series with her--excellent. VERY EXCELLENT. Get them all. And just to name another obscure author to really get you going, Elizabeth Cosin. Out-of-print BUT. SERIOUSLY. GOOD. These are more like Virginia Lanier in terms of mystery--not really cozy. But page-turners. Buried. We will bury you under a TBR pile!!! |
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For Jaspar Fforde fans his new book, Shades of Grey is due out Dec. 29, 2009. I enjoy books particularly mysteries from around the world
Istanbul Turkey, Mehmet Murat Somer (protagonist is a transgendered night club owner I believe there are two out and one at the end of the month Istanbul Turkey, Jenny White, Kamil Pasha series, set in the 15th cent Laos, Colin Cotterill, protagonist Dr. Siri Paiboun, coroner Thailand, John Burdett I have books set from around the world and different time periods India, England, Japan, Ireland, etc |
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I have got to stop reading this thread - y'all are costing me a fortune
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