a little help

[txduck]

I could use a bit of advice, I will soon be in need of new book to read, preferably a long series of books to read... so I thought I'd ask f-list.

I'm just starting on book 12 (of 15) of the 'Stephanie Plum' stories by Janet Evanovich and at the rate I'm going through them, I have no doubt I will be at the last book before I know it. I really would

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[sb158]

LOL, I'm not surprised that you and I like the same books, too! Love the Stephanie Plum books, and the In Death books are the only ones I can't bear to part with every time we move.
While I was at my daughter's, who has no TV or internet access, I read a bunch of books by Amanda Quick (aka Judith Krentz(sp?)) called the Arcane Society series. They're Victorian era mystery-romance, but they are alot better than the description would suggest.
There was another mystery series all having something to do with a woman restoring a big old Victorian house in some small town in New England somewhere. The names all have something to do with construction terms, but I'll be darned if I can remember the author or the titles. Hate it when that happens. I'll ask my daughter if the library can list them for her. They have the same elements; humor, mystery, and an intriguing heroine.
When I find out, I'll pass it along.

For straight mystery and suspense, try Harlan Coban. He's very good, but more along the lines of James Patterson's style. Who is, by the way, an excellent author you should try if you haven't yet. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.

[sb158]

My daughter found them. The author is Sarah Graves. Some titles are:
The Book of Old Houses, a home repair is homicide mystery;
Trap Door
Nail Biter
Tool & Die
Wicked Fix
Wreck the Halls
Mallets Aforethought
Unhinged
Repair to Her Grave
Triple Witch
The Dead Cat Bounce

[txduck]

Thanks for the list... I'll have to look for those titles next time I'm at the library :D