In no particular order…
Liars Anonymous, by Louise Ure ~ betrayal and redemption come at a high price…
The Stalin Epigram, by Robert Littell ~ a fictionalized but accurate account of the life & times of Russian poet Osip Mandelstam. Ties in nicely with -
City of Thieves, by David Benioff ~ brilliant, simply brilliant!
Dark Paradise, by Lono Waiwaiole ~ loved the story, loved the construction of the story, very dark indeed!
Stardust, by Joseph Kanon ~ nobody does period pieces like Joe Kanon, McCarthy era Hollywood & political intrigue!
Columbus, by Derek Haas ~ an excellent sequel to last year’s Silver Bear
Still Life, A Fatal Grace, The Cruelest Month, A Rule Against Murder, The Brutal Telling ~ all by Louise Penny ~ I love this character driven series!
61 Hours, by Lee Child ~ the first of Lee’s two books being published in 2010, the best edge-of-your seat explosive thriller Child has written to date!
And Only to Deceive, The Poisoned Season, A Fatal Waltz, Tears of Pearl ~ the Lady Emily mysteries by Tasha Alexander ~ Victorian England captured perfectly
The Elegance of the Hedgehog, by Muriel Barbery ~ not a mystery, or is it?
Thanks for another nod, Janine! Great authors on this list... I feel honored. Also, I finally got to JUMP and have almost finished it in one sitting. Thanks for the recommendation! - DH
Posted by: Derek Haas | December 23, 2009 at 02:24 PM
I don't care if they're "in no particular order." I still like seeing Liars Anonymous up at the top there.
Have a wonderful holiday, Janine. My love to everybody at the SMB.
Posted by: Louise Ure | December 23, 2009 at 04:49 PM