Dennis Lehane's and Robert Parker's gritty Boston (hi, Clueless) shares the stage with Patrick Kenzie and Spenser. Commissioner Guido Brunetti prowls the backways of Donna Leon's Venice. Mitch Rapp and Doc Ford travel the world tracking down bad guys, but they are anchored in Vince Flynn's Washington and Randy Wayne White's Sanibel Island.
And could Myron Bolitar from Harlan Coben's novels live anywhere other than New Jersey? Or could Archer Mayor set his Detective Joe Gunther anywhere other than in Brattleboro, Vermont (hi, Brattcat)?
There is no detective series set in Hartford. I need to start writing.
I enjoy popular fiction, most are based on a who done it but there are many that are not. Great photo!
ReplyDeleteNice pic. I also enjoy popular fiction.
ReplyDeleteYes...start writing! There's nothing like a Carl Hiassen novel. Nothing! I love, love, love his writing. A few writers have used Sarasota as their setting, most notably Stuart Kaminisky. It's always fun to read about places right down the street.
ReplyDeleteDonna Leon is one of my favorites! You really must start reading anything written by Daniel Silva, but start at the beginning! Vince Flynn is a very personable man from St. Paul. I suppose that should read some more Minnesota authors, too. And, you should start writing!!
ReplyDeleteGet to work...
ReplyDeleteI love those books as well. I've never read Parker or Coben, though. I'm a big fan of the historical thrillers too. Anything where the location is vivid and important.
I like the genre and you gave me a few good ideas!
ReplyDeleteJack, I think you could be the one! Be sure to include Mobile on your signing tour... we love mysteries here!
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One or two good book here. I am reading the latest Paul Auster novel at the moment.
ReplyDeleteYou've reminded me, I have three books sitting on the dresser waiting to be read. I better get busy.
ReplyDeleteI love crime fiction but am not familiar enough with the USA! I do however love Ian Rankin. Yeah, that's in Scotland, I know.
ReplyDeleteI agree totally - I first discovered Carl Hiaasen while in Florida and devoured several of them while there and it was perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt is too bad Parker passed away. I think I've read everything he published; some more than once. I like White, too and Hiaasen.
ReplyDeleteSo, let me know when your first book is published?
And what is this "investing"? Is that when you're sworn into office or something?
Played golf today...cool to start with then bright sun and high 60s...fantastic.
Another Donna Leon fan here. There's also a series set in Rome with Det. Nick Costa. Can never remember the author's name. Drat.
ReplyDeleteI love mystery novels but mostly those that take place in the Southwest. Nice photo.
ReplyDeleteColorful design.
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