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2009 Fiction that I'm looking forward to reading!
By an Amazon.com customer
Runner (Jane Whitefield)Runner (Jane Whitefield) by Thomas Perry
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $1.15
Jane Whitefield is back! Hurrah!!!
EclipseEclipse by Richard North Patterson
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $0.01
The caliber of his writing & plots vary, but this will be a good way to pass a winter weekend.
Pictures at an ExhibitionPictures at an Exhibition by Sara Houghteling
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $8.29
I've heard some good buzz about this.
Grave Goods (Mistress of the Art of Death)Grave Goods (Mistress of the Art of Death) by Ariana Franklin
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $2.99
This will be the third in her series, and I'm awaiting it eagerly.
Death of a Pilgrim (Lord Francis Powerscourt Mystery)Death of a Pilgrim (Lord Francis Powerscourt Mystery)
Buy used from: $39.00
You have to like his writing style, which is very distinctive, but this Edwardian thrillers are great reads.
Conspirata: A Novel of Ancient RomeConspirata: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Robert Harris
Buy new: $17.16
I thought it was going to be out in 2008, and was very disappointed. Loved his recent Roman thrillers.
The Merry Misogynist (Dr. Siri Paiboun)The Merry Misogynist (Dr. Siri Paiboun) by Colin Cotterill
Buy new: $16.32 / Used from: $12.81
A fabulous, wonderful series with an eccentric and endearing protagonist -- Laos's reluctant coroner circa 1975.
Agincourt: A NovelAgincourt: A Novel by Bernard Cornwell
Buy new: $18.47 / Used from: $4.10
From the author who brought you Sharpe's adventures. Fab.
The Devil's Punchbowl: A NovelThe Devil's Punchbowl: A Novel by Greg Iles
Buy new: $17.81 / Used from: $3.59
Great thriller writer, usually very atmospheric.
Among the Mad (Maisie Dobbs Novels)Among the Mad (Maisie Dobbs Novels) by Jacqueline Winspear
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $4.00
This series could either start to falter or go on to fresh heights. I hope it's the latter!
The Silent ManThe Silent Man by Alex Berenson
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $2.64
From business journalist to thriller writer -- he does it all well.
The Devlin DiaryThe Devlin Diary by Christi Phillips
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $6.45
Seems as if this will be a sequel to the Rossetti Letter, which was very good.
Silent On The Moor (A Lady Julia Grey Novel)Silent On The Moor (A Lady Julia Grey Novel) by Deanna Raybourn
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $5.45
Will be glad to see this, third in an entertaining series revolving around members of a truly nutty artistocratic English family in late Victorian days.
The Age of Orphans: A NovelThe Age of Orphans: A Novel by Laleh Khadivi
Buy new: $18.72 / Used from: $1.25
Heard this is likely to be very good.
A Matter of Justice: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries)A Matter of Justice: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries) by Charles Todd
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $4.93
My annual New Year's treat.
Lethal Legacy (Alexandra Cooper Novel): A NovelLethal Legacy (Alexandra Cooper Novel): A Novel by Linda Fairstein
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $0.04
A bit formulaic, but always suspenseful.
Bone by BoneBone by Bone by Carol O'Connell
Buy new: $9.97 / Used from: $0.26
A non-Mallory novel by this very gritty writer.
Land of Marvels: A NovelLand of Marvels: A Novel by Barry Unsworth
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $7.45
I love Unsworth's novels, so I'll be there to buy this one!
The Spare Room: A NovelThe Spare Room: A Novel by Helen Garner
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $5.77
A novel about friendship under strain.
The Believers: A NovelThe Believers: A Novel by Zoe Heller
Buy new: $17.15 / Used from: $5.97
The new novel by the author of Notes on a Scandal. Hearing mixed things, so I'll wait & see.
The SiegeThe Siege by Stephen White
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $9.95
Will have to wait until August, but that's OK for latest psychological thriller.
Murder on Waverly Place (Gaslight Mystery)Murder on Waverly Place (Gaslight Mystery) by Victoria Thompson
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $3.28
Another good, if not great, series.