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Find out about the best crime fiction here
Book reviews of crime fiction from around the world are provided along with recommended books and a few author interviews.
Crime fiction from or about Australia, Norway, Sweden, China, USA, Mexico, Spain, Italy, France, England, Germany and more.
New Table of Contents
- Crime Fiction
- Good books I've read recently (2)
- Good books I've read recently
- Any favorite book review sites of yours? (Plexo)
- Crime Fiction on Amazon
- Scandanavian Crime Fiction
- Comments on Scandanavian Crime Fiction or Anything
- Other crime fiction and book-related lenses
- Crime fiction Poll 1
- Amazon Spotlight
- New Amazon Voting (Plexo) 1: Rank the crimes and misdemeanors
- Headlines from Nearly Nothing but Novels
- Please recommend books or music for us.
- My blog from crimespace
- Recommended books
- Music plays a big role in many detecive novels
- New Netflix
Crime Fiction
Introduction
I review crime fiction and general fiction at Nearly nothing but novels: fiction and crime fiction book reviews, Gather.com (which also features my environmental articles and photos) and Blogcritics magazine (also a mix of book reviews and environmental articles). I also comment and blog at Crimespace.com, where I correspond with authors and readers.I will share with you my favorite books, authors, resources and links, covering modern and classical crime fiction.
I look forward to your input on your own favorites!
Also recommended on my crime fiction group, "What's a Little Murder Amongst Friends?", I highly recommend Barbara's Blog Carnival, Carnival of the Criminal Minds, which is a great way to find the best crime fiction blogs and writing on the web and in bookstores.
Good books I've read recently (2)
Christine Falls: A Novel
Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 07/04/2008)
Hopeful Monsters
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/04/2008)
The Ethical Assassin: A Novel
Amazon Price: $11.86 (as of 07/04/2008)
Citizen Vince: A Novel
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/04/2008)
Good books I've read recently
Demolition Angel
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/04/2008)
Jar City: A Reykjavik Thriller
Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 07/04/2008)
Invisible Prey
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/04/2008)
Silence of the Grave
Amazon Price: (as of 07/04/2008)
Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/04/2008)
Any favorite book review sites of yours? (Plexo)
Category: Books: Mystery @ Blogcritics.org
Category listing for Books: Mystery at BC Magazine1 point
Category: Books: Crime @ Blogcritics.org
Category listing for Books: Crime at BC Magazine1 point
Category: Books: Literature and Fiction @ Blogcritics.org
Category listing for Books: Literature and Fiction more...1 point
The Rap Sheet
1 point
The Thrilling Detective Web Site
1 point
Detectives Beyond Borders: A Forum for International Crime Fiction
Peter Rozovsky's excellent blog.1 point
Crime Novelist Faye Kellerman
Besides being a mother of four, including Jesse Ke more...1 point
MYSTERIES in PARADISE
Why MYSTERIES? Because that is the genre I read. W more...1 point
Download Audio Book : Crime & Thrillers Audios
High Quality Downloadable MP3 Audio Book about Cri more...1 point
Crime Fiction on Amazon
All read and recommended by me
Scandanavian Crime Fiction
What do you think?
How many are reading Karin Fossum of Norway? I've still only read "Don't Look Back", but that was truly excellent and quite chilling.
Any others you wish to add to the list?
Comments on Scandanavian Crime Fiction or Anything
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benlagat
Thanks .You have presented a cool lens here .I like the information you have shared with us. Crime is real in daily life and the fiction presentation of it is very exciting. You deserve credit for creating such a wonderful site on crime fiction. The need for a private investigator on crimes is growing .Visit this site to know why this growing need for a private investigator, the qualifications needed for one to become a private investigator and who needs a private investigator. Posted May 27, 2008 |
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MyKidsInheritance
What a great lens --I am a fellow crime novel enthusiast. Thanks for sharing!! Posted May 20, 2008 |
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keithta
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NewRiver
Thanks for joining Links Plexo Group! Posted April 17, 2008 |
Other crime fiction and book-related lenses
I'm just starting out, but please stop by the group to find your way to many great resources, or to add ones that you know about.
Crime fiction Poll 1
Amazon Spotlight
Death of a Red Heroine (Soho Crime)
Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 07/04/2008)
This is an astonishing novel that manages to provide a suspenseful mystery story, the first real insight I had into the details of the Cultural Revolution in China, extensive background on life in a totalitarian state, and some poetry for good measure. A remarkably balanced book, possibly the best crime novel of the decade.
New Amazon Voting (Plexo) 1: Rank the crimes and misdemeanors
Inspector Chen novels by Qiu Xiaolong- I love them all!
Death of a Red Heroine (Soho Crime) by Qiu Xiaolong
<p>In this Anthony Award-winning debut, Insp more...2 points
A Case of Two Cities: An Inspector Chen Novel (Inspector Chen Cao) by Qiu Xiaolong
Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Departme more...2 points
Red Mandarin Dress: An Inspector Chen Novel (Inspector Chen Cao) by Qiu Xiaolong
Chief Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police De more...2 points
When Red Is Black by Qiu Xiaolong
<p>"Sublime . . . complex and riveting. more...2 points
A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong
Inspector Chen's mentor in the Shanghai Police Bur more...2 points
Headlines from Nearly Nothing but Novels
mostly, but not exclusively, crime fiction
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byPlease recommend books or music for us.
General comments on the lens also welcome!
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benlagat
Thanks .You have presented a cool lens here .I like the information you have shared with us. Crime is real in daily life and the fiction presentation of it is very exciting. You deserve credit for creating such a wonderful site on crime fiction. The need for a private investigator on crimes is growing .Visit this site to know why this growing need for a private investigator, the qualifications needed for one to become a private investigator and who needs a private investigator. Posted May 27, 2008 |
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chemrat
Liz, thanks so much for the kind words and the information on The Osgood Trilogy. I identify with flawed, unsung heroes... except for the heroic part, and I'll have to give the series a try! You can add your own blog or favorite site or link where it says "add to this list" above. Best wishes, Jim Posted April 22, 2008 |
Well -- this is fiction, and I THINK this is the right part of the site. The "lens" aspect is something new to me. But what a great site to come across!
I've been enjoying The Osgood Trilogy by Mary E. Martin. This is a collection of 3 legal suspense novels, all featuring lawyer Harry Jenkins (a flawed, but unsung, hero). These books have intricate plotting to recommend them, and Mary Martin does an excellent job of weaving in the law and mystery -- with the added spice of some psychological horror. These are page-turners, and after you're done, you'll find yourself remembering the characters for quite some time.
Posted April 22, 2008
My blog from crimespace
Discussions with authors and readers
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byRecommended books
I've read them all, some are reviewed on my blogs: see the reviews or ask!
Prayers for Rain (Patrick Kenzie/Angela Gennaro Novels)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/04/2008)
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Darkness, Take My Hand (Patrick Kenzie/Angela Gennaro Novels)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/04/2008)
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