Halloween is over, and with it, the sense of mystery and spookiness, but that doesn’t mean we can’t submerge ourselves in a good mystery or crime book! Here are what some of us at PSG have to say about our favorite books and authors when we’re seeking suspense.
- Nora loves reading mystery novels from classic authors Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as young adult mystery writers like Brittany Cavallaro, who wrote a series based on Sherlock Holmes with a modern female detective as the protagonist. Nora is currently wrapped up in The Mystery of Hollow Places by Rebecca Podos, whom she heard speak at a book festival.
- Kate doesn’t turn to mystery and crime novels often, but a few have caught her attention. When she found out J K Rowling had written a detective novel under a pseudonym (Robert Galbraith), she bought The Cuckoo’s Calling, and really enjoyed the plot twists throughout the novel before the final reveal. Rowling/Galbraith has since released two other novels about the same detective, and Kate is looking forward to reading those next! The BBC even made a television series (Strike) based on the novels, which Kate hopes will be available on American TV soon.
- Tess doesn’t usually read mysteries, but, a few summers ago, she read Stephen King’s 11/22/63 and loved the thriller aspect of the sci-fi novel. Tess generally enjoys reading stories with a twist at the end, so she is considering reading more mystery and crime books, especially by classic female authors, such as Nora’s favorite, Christie.
- As for me, I have a fascination for Scandinavian mystery and crime writers of the likes of Jo Nesbø (his novel The Snowman has been recently made into a movie of the same title) and Stieg Larsson (author of the Millennium trilogy). I’ve also recently finished binge-reading the Inspector Wallander series by Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell. I look forward to watching the adaptation of Mankell’s characters in the Swedish TV series Wallander and comparing it to the novels.
With winter on its way, what better way to make use of the cold, dark days than getting wrapped up in a great mystery or crime book? Consider these suggestions from our staff!
