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« on: July 07, 2020, 11:23:52 pm »
I've been on a reading binge lately. I've been focusing on reading Edith Maxwell (aka Maddie Day)'s books, and I've made a lot of progress there. I think I still have four of her books waiting to be read.
I've been alternating between her books and others (new, old and very old) in my waiting-to-be-read pile.
I've come across a lot of good books, some by authors who were new to me. I've listed all the Maddie Day/Edith Maxwell books on separate threads for her books. Other books in my summer reading binge include:
PORTRAIT OF A MURDERER - A Christmas Crime Story by Anne Meredith. This is a British Crime Club Classic and it is now on one of my Keeper shelves. Be sure to read the introduction - it was fascinating, especially the source of the author's name (a pen name).
HOUSE OF THE HUNTED by Mark Mills. Another thriller by one of my favorite authors.
MURDER AT HAWTHORN COTTAGE by Betty Rowlands - I've already picked up another book in this cosy series.
OUT OF THE BLACKOUT by Robert Barnard - A vintage classic.
DISTANT BLOOD by Jeff Abbott - I've read all of Jeff's current thrillers, but I've only just started reading his early books starring Jordan Poteet. His recent books are the best sellers, but I like these, too.
MURDER IN THE MANUSCRIPT ROOM by Con Lehane - I've already ordered the other two books in this series. I'm hooked!