[–]wearieA Dance with Dragons 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). I'm don't do tl;dr so sorry for the rambling, but at least I hope this helps. [–]Youarenotagangster 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (4 children). :3, [–]tttt0tttt 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). The story follows ten people who are brought together, for various reasons, to an empty mansion on an island. My hubby has threatened to divorce me if I keep buying books :-) Mysteries are all I read. Cool. I read a lot, including a lot of detective and mystery novels. Many titles can be found in both lists. This genre isn't my type but I got really into it and powered through all five in a couple of weeks. To be honest, the best way to get into the genre is to go to a well-stocked bookstore and pull out two or three that look interesting to you. But in the case of the second two, Zala came out of nowhere. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. Nothing at Ashecliffe Hospital is what it seems. Georges Simenon was a prolific Belgian writer, best known for his series of detective or mystery novels with the main character of Superintendent (or Commissaire) Jules Maigret in France. As the execution comes closer, it appears that no one on earth can stop the Jackal from killing. Love Agatha Christie but have never read The Murder of Roger Ackroyd... Are you saying keep the best for last? I was into hardboiled noir 40s mysteries for a bit, like Dashiell Hammett's Maltese Falcon. The inspector goes deep to uncover what kind of man Richard was and who in fact killed the young princes in the tower. ("It's" vs. "its" for example. One enemy spy knows the secret to the Allies’ greatest deception, The Needle. The 'bad guy' is shown in a group of characters you meet, but you don't know which one. American Psycho is the most disturbing book ive ever read... Ditching Goodreads w/ an Excel Spreadsheet 2.0, Teen encourages younger readers with book donations. Madeline’s ex-husband and his new wife have moved into the community, and she finds her youngest child is in the same kindergarten class as their daughter. [–]Charlie24601Fantasy 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children), [–]inmyotherpants79Mystery 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). The Travis McGee series of mystery novels by John D. MacDonald. Click here for the extended rules I can still recall even minor details, it was so well written and interesting. [–]Uberisom -1 points0 points1 point 7 years ago (0 children), The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler (and the rest of the Philip Marlowe Series), Fer-de-Lance - Rex Stout - (and the rest of the Nero Wolfe series.). The Hound of the Baskervilles, Arthur Conan Doyle, 9. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon, 6. © 2021 - Orpheus Technology, prowritingaid.com, 2. But I agree, very good series! [–]cptjmshook 6 points7 points8 points 7 years ago (2 children). Sorry for that wall , what do you think about Father Brown stories ?? Mistress of the Art of Death is also very well done, but sadly discontinued as the author has passed on. To honor the genre, Stacker compiled a list of the 100 best thriller novels of all time. We couldn’t complete the Essential Reading List without adding a few of our favorites: Teenager Susie Salmon is brutally murdered, and she follows her family and the case from heaven. Her protagonists are not intimidating geniuses like Holmes , they do not maintain registers of villains(although Poirot keeps tabs on a few ) neither are they all walsy-palsy with the cops.Her crimes and the following investigations are not so personal as say P D James or Dorothy Sayers ,her stories are hence not whoddunnits or whydunnits ,but, as we see so clearly in Cards on the table ,howdunnits .Her investigative methods are psychological and intellectual-a sort of genteel intellectualism as compared to Holmes' battering-ram genius. It's been ages. Reporter John Schuyler Moore and his friend Dr. Laszlo Kreisler, an alienist (psychologist), set out to create a psychological profile of the murderer of a young boy who has been horribly mutilated. Learn everything you need to know about grammar. I actually figured out who the 'bad guy' was in Dragon Tattoo. On a slightly unrelated note; I get the feeling that English is not your first language. As you would expect, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle make the list. When his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, is killed, he starts a quest to find the killer using Sherlock Holmes as his model. To celebrate the birthday of Arthur Conan Doyle, we’re writing about all things Sherlockian/ACD today. I think he could have drawn out the sparring with Flambeau though. A run-away bestseller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has everything a mystery requires. Multiple-murderess Rachel Solando is loose on the island despite being under lock and constant surveillance. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children), The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nightime. [–]scotty5x5 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). [–]georgesmileyface 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (1 child). In 1995 the Mystery Writers of America published a book called "The Crown Crime Companion: The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time". Her three books are psychological thriller mysteries, but if you want the one that follows the mystery archetype most thoroughly, I’d recommend her first book (a nominee for the Edgar Award) Sharp Objects. As the case unravels, they discover radical experimentation, horrifying surgeries, and a lethal, covert shadow war. Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler can't be beat. And Shutter Island..... That P.D. Detective Hank Palace has asked this question ever since asteroid 2011L47J hovered into view. Amazing. Sara Paretsky's V.I. A financially destitute and desperate student wanders around the slums of St. Petersburg committing random murders without remorse or regret. This list of the best mystery books with a literary bent is sponsored by The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.. The mysteries are amazing, the character relations are phenomenal and the twists! [–]alexanderwalesShadows of Self 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (1 child). [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 7 years ago (0 children). I think, out of the thirty or so novels I've read of Nero Wolfe, I guessed the ending maybe twice. We also encourage discussion about developments in the book world and we have a flair system. It's really cheap and 1,000 pages long, but since they're short stories, you can read them all at once or bit by bit. If you want to find a specific local bookstore to support, find them on the map and they’ll receive the full profit off your order. The fusion of hard boiled noire in the character of Archie Goodwin, and Sherlock Holmes-esque intellectualism in Nero Wolfe. Big Little Lies follows the lives of Madeline, Celeste, and Jane. [–]ChutesTooNarrow 4 points5 points6 points 7 years ago (0 children), Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón is probably the most tangled storyline I've ever read that got solved so cleanly. The Woman in White was the first, influential Victorian novel that combined Gothic horror with psychological realism. (Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal), [–]kavalli 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago* (0 children). Amongst all of her works, none has a story quite as impeccably crafted as And Then There Were None, which explains why it is the best selling mystery book of all time.. [–]jloflin 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Nothing by Ruth Randell? It's got a fair amount of action so it moves along, but has clever detective work too. He thinks he’s a great man like Napoleon, who is above conventional moral law. 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is a beautifully written book about friendship and love (for people and for books), Hate, Inc. by Matt Taibi is a fascinating book about how and why US news media keeps people angry and divided. It portrayed the Mafia underworld through the first family, the Corleones. Very good stuff. Prohibited Also, she's has more Edgar and similar awards to her name than most other writers listed here. James nor Ruth Rendell. Lastly, you only need one question mark. Single mom Jane is younger than the other parents and has secret doubts about her son. She feels like she knows them and that their lives are perfect. Awesome suggestions! That would make things more interesting. It is a feverish tale of a man who normally catches the next train when life gets too intense. Before I Go To Sleep, S.J. Another very readable and entertaining author that would not be a detective writer (though suspense or mystery writer would be more accurate; there's usually no detective in the story), is John Grisham. Top 20 Must-read Classic Mystery Novels You’ll Regret Missing. This was quite a few years ago so no way do I remember where I read this list. Mystery. Gotta check 'em out - expand our repertoire! Here’s our collection for the ten best visual novels. But when they start dying off one by one — in disturbing parallels to a children’s nursery rhyme — they realize that this is no vacation, but a collective execution. [–]Kincaid_and_IvyNeverwhere 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (1 child). The most inventive debut of 2018, this clever, mind-bending murder mystery will leave readers guessing until the very last page. Goodwin is a man about town, intelligent, and incredibly sarcastic, unafraid to annoy Wolfe whenever he feels it necessary. Definitely not your average detective novel, but interesting nonetheless. [–]LandMime 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Spoiler tags cover spoilers with black bars that reveal spoilers when a cursor hovers over them They are written as: >!spoiler!< with the text "spoiler" being your spoiler. It's the only popular fiction I'll read. You can also get started with The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, which is only $1 on Kindle. Important Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles by Kim Newman is fantastic. Snow Falling on Cedars, David Guterson. Amy isn’t who everyone thought she was, but neither is Nick. Can anyone recommend a good detective/ mystery novel? "One of the three best detective stories ever written." Truly suspenseful stories keep us guessing even if we’ve already managed to solve the puzzle. Dorothy L Sayers. (I generally use parenthesis for off topic statements or notes, such as this, and commas for expanding on the subject.) I hate to sound condescending, but this makes one look like a 14 year old girl. All indications point to Nick, and as the police and media close in on him, things take a new turn. [–]Youarenotagangster 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (2 children). This is the first of his books translated into American-English. I love JDC - master of the locked room mystery, one of the best of the Golden Age authors - but He Who Whispers isn't one of my favorites. Perhaps the best-known murder mystery of all time, And Then There Were None absolutely epitomizes suspense. Thr3e by Ted Dekker. Rachel rides the commuter train every morning and fantasizes about the lives of people in the houses they pass. Why, that makes a man great. James Church has written a couple of books about a North Korean Detective; they're enjoyable because of the setting, but the "detecting" is a bit murky. [–]Charlie24601Fantasy 9 points10 points11 points 7 years ago (4 children). A relentless police investigator pursues him, and soon his conscience weighs on him. It is little things. Jo Nesbo is also really good. And let us know if we missed any essential mysteries in our list. It was reprinted in his memoir Hand to Mouth. He has a series of private detective novels that are great. (self.books). He has a couple of series about Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension detectives; the most prolific series is the one about Lucas Davenport. [–]felizwankel 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Gave up on Christie when I discovered Ngaio Marsh and Mignon G. Eberhart. I think some of the most intelligent mysteries written in the last several decades are Scott Turow's novels. I suppose I'm open to anything then really. On top of this you also learn a small amount about orchids. The first book is What Angels Fear. [–]mahout 3 points4 points5 points 7 years ago (1 child). Patricia Cornwall used to write very good novels featuring a forensic pathologist; the later novels are pretty poor, but the early ones were good. In the Woods, Tana French - Really good, great plot, Tana French is an all around great author. [–]davida_usa 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). [–]unjaded 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). Book awards: The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time Mystery Writers of America. Dan Brown is the master of thrillers and mystery novels. My dad and I both read it, and the whole concept is amazing. Correct spelling is Ruth Rendell or her other pseudonym Barbara Vine. Rusty Sabich is chief deputy prosecuting attorney in a large city and is charged with the murder of his fellow prosecuting attorney Carolyn. His master, Control, instead sends Leamas into the middle of East German Intelligence to play the part of a dishonored spy and lure the enemy to his defeat. I read In Cold Blood for Psych Nursing. Full of espionage, mysteries of the past, and huge twists it had me asking questions till the last page. [–]suzicle 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children), The Secret History by Donna Tartt Example. Here’s to the list of my favorite mystery novels which you must read if you love mystery. Otherwise, your order will contribute to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookstores (even those that don’t use Bookshop). You’ve probably binge-watched all the top thriller movies out now on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, but have you read the best thriller books of all time? A lot of her novels became TV ir movies adaptations. " A newly elected prosecuting attorney finds out about Sabich’s affair with the murdered attorney, and now Rusty faces a long court battle. American: He spins a tale of suspense overshadowed by astonishing empathy, with chilling insight into American violence. The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time is a list published in 1990 by the Crime Writers' Association (CWA).. Five years later, the Mystery Writers of America (MWA) published a similar list named The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time.Many titles can be found in both lists. If you haven’t read it, it really is a great read. ... Locus 1998 Poll, All-Time Best Fantasy Novel Before 1990. How is Chandler below Larsson? If you keep an eye on bestseller lists or popular fiction tables at your local bookstore, this likely doesn’t come as a surprise, as you’ve been aware of … So, I'd suggest Michael Connelly as a good newbie. Bentley, pub 1912. But soon Mitch uncovers that the firm is listening to all his phone calls, and the FBI is knocking on his door. He also wrote as Carter Dickson - try The Red Widow Murders, The White Priory Murders. Presumed Innocent (1990), in my opinion, is a classic. The Postman Always Rings Twice, James M. Cain, 11. Absolutely fascinating. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a classic tale of good and evil. We love suggestions. ", Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original. Buzzle lists the best classic mystery novels of all time… For a more modern day setting, The Matthew Scudder novels are all very well done, a series I thoroughly enjoyed, which follows an ex-cop in NYC who does private investigation for a variety of people and every time he begins working a case, a body always seems to turn up. It’s worth reading the next two to continue the series, but I think the first is really unparalleled. A romance author, her murder mystery series is full of drama, family secrets, scandals and illicit sex. He builds up the story steadily with his main character Robert Langdon and takes it to a new high by including multiple plot twists. It’s well worth the wait, though. 1. They uncover family iniquity and corruption at the top of Sweden’s industrial ladder. There was no apparent motive and few clues were found. [–]staroverblueThelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). They all have something in common, though—they each have a wicked past they’re hiding, a secret that seals their fate. Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Thoughts, discussion questions, epiphanies and interesting links about authors and their work. Others have mentioned the Girl with the Dragon Tatoo; a great series. It's such an intense book but in a good way. They aren't being actively printed, but thrift stores sometimes have a few copies lying around and you can get them from Amazon for pretty cheap. Any post with a spoiler in the title will be removed. :). If you don't mind a futuristic setting, I'd recommend Gun, with Occasional Music by Jonathan Lethem. She demands the truth from Vida, and together they confront their ghosts. Arnuldur Indridasun's Reykjavik detective series is good, you may also like Tana French's books. [–]CloudGirl 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago* (1 child). Pulp by Charles Bukowski. If courtroom drama isn’t your cup of tea then, well, it’s not. Can’t think of any more at the moment. ), but it's not. Agatha Christie. [–]tiki_goddess 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago* (2 children). Mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll creates a potion that allows Mr. Hyde, his secret, inner persona, to come out. And residents remember what happened during World War II to its Japanese residents sent into exile. [–]Youarenotagangster 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). The Sins of the Fathers - Lawrence Block (and the rest of the Matthew Scudder series). Rendered by PID 23102 on r2-app-05127d444fffa3677 at 2021-01-11 03:41:22.708011+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. Susie watches intensely and waits for her killer to be found and punished. Sam Spade takes a job for Miss Wonderley to find her sister who has eloped but finds himself embroiled in a hunt for the jewel-encrusted Maltese Falcon. The Snowman, Jo Nesbo - All of his books are good, but I really like The Snowman. Yes! If you are interested in legal mystery novels, this is a must read. The Thirteenth Tale, Diane Setterfield, 13. By looking at various facts, you should be able to narrow down who it is. These lists are always hard to curate! A quiet mystery, I always say. But the plot isn't wholly resolved until the end of the series, either. One of his finest books and surely one of my favourites. Let us know in the comments below what your favorite mystery is. It’s a fun dramatic read with a typical hero character who’s dark and tortured who matures as the series goes through, and that’s what I read it for. ", I don't know how I reached middle age without ever reading The Chronicles of Narnia, The Architecture of Madness: Insane Asylums of the United States, "But ‘Thou mayest’! If you like it then there are plenty more in the series. [–]MearaAideen 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). Best Thrillers of All Time. We looked at top mystery novels from the Mystery Writers of America, Publisher’s Weekly, and Goodreads’ highest rated mysteries of all time. This time, he falls into an affair with a married woman who wants to plan her husband’s murder. Tell me some books that you liked so I have a better idea of what interests you. First of all, Louise Penny! I think that Lawrence Block's Matthew Scudder novels are great mystery novels. Pick any Agatha Christie title , but leave out The Murder of Roger Ackroyd -read it on your deathbed . "The author is a contemporary of the time, yet is amazed to see the different areas of the country and how vastly different they are. Solving mysteries not because of large amounts of evidence or intellect, but by knowing human nature. The novel reads as Gothic thanks to its suspenseful mood, but the mystery wraps up all of its loose … It also won the Shamus Award for best First P.I novel. First non-American to win the Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye Novel back in 2000. At the center of the book is Ezekiel Rawlins, who works as laborer during the day and moonlights as a detective at night. Both of these series are the "detective with a sidekick" type, but Nero Wolfe tends to be a bit tamer than Thomas's books. It was a very good read. I like the Harry Dresden books by Jim Butcher. If you would like I could point out some simple stylistic things to make you appear much more like a native-speaker. [–]TheCallumGrey 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children), I really like the Erast Fandorin series by Boris Akunin, [–]fuckyerdownvote 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). [–]song_of_storms3Action and Adventure 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children), I'm not going to say that this is a novel exactly(Because it's not)But I would suggest,If you like Manga, The series of Crescent Moon by Iida Its online publishing started on Shosetsuka ni Naro in 2012 and over 30 volumes of light novels … [–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (3 children). Also check out the Hard Case Crime imprint. ... 10 Best Zombie Movies of All Time, Reviewed The Thirty Nine Steps by John Buchan, and its sequels. Do you ever start reading a book but don't get hooked so you want to read a different one but can't because you haven't finished the current one so you have to drag yourself to finish it because you just can't bear to DNF a book? They print what can be considered the best in crime fiction, ranging from classic noir to today's more popular authors. One classic, one modern. You are indeed correct! The best mystery novels don’t simply dazzle readers with byzantine plots or throw them off track with unreliable narrators or Macguffins. Fr. I hardly consider myself a crime-connoisseur ,so if you feel I left anything out it's because please blame it on my very limited reading . There was no mystery to be solved. I actually came across the trope for the first time while reading this book, and that's why I liked Roger Ackroyd the most of Christie's books. C.S. [–]diandrarose 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (1 child), Thomas Harris' books on Hannibal Lecter were really good. "It is the one detective story of the present century which will go down to posterity as a classic ... a masterpiece." My mother tongue is Malayalam, spoken in Kerala- a South Indian state. [–]Ellis_D_Ballplayer 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children), And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, [–]another_life 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children), "Don't Ever Get Old" by Daniel Friedman Only the dead are above suspicion. [–]Ozmar 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children), [–]Cowrebellion 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). The iconic detective is contemptuous of anything supernatural, but the hound from the moor will haunt your dreams to come. Best visual novels. I think most people can write a twisting, turning plot but without the characters it doesn't mean anything. It also probably helps that all of Christie's crimes take place in very genteel and discreet settings -not that Holmes has not run into royalty , I mean Holmes would rather kill himself than find a man guilty becaue [I'm paraphrasing ] 'he saw the fear in a suspect's eyes when he picked up something from the floor and called it evidence{Can't remember the novel , something about some old man done by his secretary , and where hipnotism makes an appearance}.But that's all it takes in genteel British homes to find someone guilty-fear in their eyes. : January 04, 2021, Favorite Books in the Public Domain: January 2021, Weekly Recommendation Thread: January 08, 2021. Already recommended by someone else on this list, but as The Snowman is the seventh entry in his series, I’d start with Redbreast. There are memories of a love affair between a white boy and a Japanese girl who later becomes Kabuo’s wife. When Rachel sees something shocking one morning, she finds an opportunity to wend her way into their world. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Christie set the standard for mystery formats. Harris: I like her Sebastian St. Cyr series for the exact opposite reason. Suspense. Fun, tense detective stories that also have something to say about race, society, and the struggles of urban life. Ten people, strangers, gather on a private island as weekend guests of an unseen eccentric millionaire. I've avoided Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum mysteries for a long time, worrying that it would be too light and cozy (cozy's fine; I just dislike when it gets twee), but I read the first book a few months ago and it was surprisingly gritty. Sara Paretsky novels are pretty good. There are also some fun series that are maybe just a step above comic books, and not detective novels so much as suspense novels. You Can Buy It HERE. What's the point in solving murders if we're all going to die? [–]mahout 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (5 children). He's an easy read, the plot moves right along, and the characters are interesting. A page turner that will keep you guessing till the end, not willing to put the book down, is something all book lovers crave. The Keeper of Lost Causes, Jussi Adler-Olsen - Also from the Scandinavian Peninsula. Check out how ProWritingAid can help: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Best Historical Fiction Novels of All Time, The Novel-Writing Training Plan: 17 Steps to Get Your Ideas in Shape for the Marathon of Writing, Creating Legends: How to Craft Characters Readers Adore... or Despise, The Best Way to Find Inconsistencies in Your Writing, Our Top 10 Free Tools and Apps for Writers, How to Self-Edit Your Manuscript Like a Pro, How to Craft an Engaging Arc for Your Story, How to Use Deus Ex Machina like Stephen King, Our Favorite Black Friday Offers for Writers in 2020, Upcoming Free Online Events for Writers: Learn With Us, ProWritingAid or Grammarly? We knew who the bad guy was, we know why he got away with things, we saw the various 'factions' maneuvering to protect themselves. But who killed Carolyn? I disagree to a point. These were just some of the best murder mystery books. When you think you know what's coming, you're wrong. Little does she know his late wife casts a huge shadow over everything in her new life. Some years ago I read a list of mysteries that had Daphne du Maurier’s “Rebecca” being the number one mystery of all time. Daniel Stashower: A former magician turned murder mystery writer, his series incorporates Houdini and murder mysteries. Yep, read it on your deathbed. ?Still any is welcome. And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie, 4. Dectective books with a supernatural element. Discussion is the goal It also introduces one of the most misused tropes in mystery fiction (and fiction in general), even though it's obviously not its fault. Her Last Goodbye (Morgan Dane #2) by Melinda Leigh. The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time - Mystery Writers of America show list info. Warning though: both of her books left me feeling kind of moody, because I was so captivated by the plot. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was the first book of hers I actually read. Slow start, but it definitely picks up. I didn't get a chance yet to read the JDC novels you mentioned. Unpredictable twists, alliances, hostilities, and intrigue are rampant in a town where everyone knows everyone else. It is the most original and well written book I've read in many years, Here's a link for it (used) for four dollars and free shipping (in the USA), http://www.thriftbooks.com/viewdetails.aspx?isbn=0143034901, [–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points 7 years ago (5 children). Oops! A downside is that Harry Bosch, the detective in many of his books, has a long history so you probably would want to start with an early book in the series so that you're not faced with too many references to previous events. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, John Berendt, 22. This is a list of those books, ranked in order by the number of votes they received from the MWA. I just finished it myself and it was awesome. I love the Stephanie Plum mysteries, but after awhile they get stale. The case uncovers corruption, deceit, depravity, and incompetence. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. [–]davida_usa 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (1 child). The mystery is largely gone from the latter two.