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I can't think of any, but im sure ive read some.
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Darren Shan, Adam Nevill, Abigail Gibbs, Neil Cross
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Annmeeker wrote:Jasper Fforde, especially Shades of Grey. But really, anything he's written.
Oh, a reader after my own heart, he's pretty extra special, isn't he!
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I have really enjoyed S J Bolton (who now goes by Sharon Bolton) a bit of crime, psychological thriller, love, suspense, great lead characters - she has it all. I read Sacrifice and Blood Harvest, both excellent stand alone books and then Now You See Me, which introduces the fabulous Detective Constable Lacey Flint. Must reads!
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Definitely TERRY PRATCHETT!!! He is my absolute favorite author. His books are refreshing and have a wicked sense of humor. I also enjoy how so many of his characters are like real people and not these fake heroes and heroines posturing around all the time. I also love how hes taken old beliefs and legends and made his own world.
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Thanx again for all the suggestions. Now I just need some more reading time! :)
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Mazza WA wrote:For crime you could try Val McDermit, Ian Rankin and/or Ruth Rendel.
For completeness' sake, I would add PD James to this list. Going further back in the crime genre, Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle are obvious alternatives.
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If you like crime novels, Irish author Tana French is great!
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Sophie Kinsella definitely. She's an amazingly witty and evocative author. Her perspective on American culture (as seen in the Shopaholic series) is especially enjoyable as well.
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Try Jasper Fforde or Jr . Tolkien
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jenlb7806 wrote:If you like crime novels, Irish author Tana French is great!
This was going to be my suggestion! All of her books are amazing (I'm a huge crime fan, generally speaking). Also, if you're interested in reading plays at all, Marina Carr is an incredible Irish writer (and her stuff tends to be very much on the dark and creepy side, if you're into thrillers).
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melrose226 wrote:
jenlb7806 wrote:If you like crime novels, Irish author Tana French is great!
This was going to be my suggestion! All of her books are amazing (I'm a huge crime fan, generally speaking). Also, if you're interested in reading plays at all, Marina Carr is an incredible Irish writer (and her stuff tends to be very much on the dark and creepy side, if you're into thrillers).
I'll be sure to check her out! I love dark and creepy!
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Agatha christie, j.k Rowling, Charles dickens, Enid blyton, Jeffrey archer etc
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Terry Pratchett, Eoin Colfer, the late Douglas Adams is also wonderful.
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