Suspense | Mystery Books Discussion II...

Tee · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 4062 Location: Detroit Metro

I was able to put Frozen on reserve, but they don't carry Melinda Leigh's stuff. Anxious to read it; it's very, very dry here these days. I've got about 5 Sarah Mayberry books waiting to be read due to all the great recommendations she's been given on these boards; but I have not opened one of them yet. No motivation.

maggie b. · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 2263

Tee · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 4062 Location: Detroit Metro

dick · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 2263

"Scorched" by Laura Griffin, although an OK read, is most notable in my mind because the author manages to incorporate so many of the standards of romantic suspense--a Seal hero, a forensic archaeologist heroine, a female FBI agent, a romance of reconciliation, a hero and heroine running from the law, a terrorist threat. That's pretty impressive, especially when they're included in a book that's worth reading.

Tee · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 4062 Location: Detroit Metro

I like Laura Griffin's writing, but was a bit disappointed with Scorched, from what I can recall. I'll continue to get her books, though. I think there was a secondary relationship in this one that looked promising, along with maybe an interesting story to match. She usually has the right blend of action along with relationships to keep things interesting.

pwm in mi · Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 193

Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia Macneal

I decided to dip my toes in the mystery genre and picked of this book because 2 of my favorite books of 2012 were set in World War II. I'm glad I did.
Maggie Hope is a brilliant woman who was set to begin graduate work at MIT. However, her British grandmother dies leaving her a house in London and her aunt ( who raised her) forces her to put off her education for a year to deal with the sale of the house. While in London, Maggie settles in and makes friends. When the war breaks out she decides to stay and help the war effort in anyway she can.
Although turned down for a private secretary position to Churchill (while she is the best candidate for the position as she excells at math, cryptology, code breaking, she feels she is passed over because she is a woman). She is later offered a position as a typist for Churchill.

The mystery and intrigue involve Maggie's family and friends. I don't want to spoil the story, but it was well plotted and Maggie is a wonderful heroine.

There is a second book which I will likely read.

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maggie b. · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 2263

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maggie b. · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 2263

[quote="pwm in mi"
His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty and Code Named Verity by Elizabeth Wein

I have another World War II book on my TBR pile that I've heard wonderful things about : Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simons.[/quote]

I loved Code Name Verity. Quite a lot of twists and turns, although a touch of a sad ending. I have His Very Own Girl on my Kindle but haven't had a chance to read it yet. Brozne Horseman was not a winner for me but I know lots and lots of people love it.

Have you tried The Girl is Murder and The Girl is Trouble by Kathryn Miller Haines? I really enjoyed those.

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pwm in mi · Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 193

Eggletina · Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 348

On that second list, I really liked Guernsey and The Invisible Bridge.