Michael Connelly, Chris Carter, Linda Fairstein, Kerry Wilkinson, Jeffrey Deaver, James Patterson, Kathy Reichs. All excellent writers and very different styles.
For consistently enjoyable my top three are Lawrence Block, Elmore Leonard, and James Ellroy. Of the three I think Block is the best writer because of his ability to write books that are very different from each other.
As do I. But it’s an impossible question to answer. All anyone can do is list their favourite books, authors, etc. And there are a gazillion tastes out there. The beauty is in choices. ?
A difficult choice. Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers and Ngaio Marsh from the 1930s to 1980s, more recently Michael Connelly, Karen Slaughter, Tess Geritsen, James Carol and Richard Montana Montinari from modern times.
Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, Chevy Stevens, Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza and so many more that will pop into my pea brain the moment I’ve posted this!!
Ian Rankin is my very first
Stuart Macbride
To me Patterson
Agatha Christie ?
Chris Carter
Stuart McBride hands down
@Luca x
My favourite is Kerry Wilkinson!
For entertainment value: RobertCrais (Elvis Cole); For detailed investigation: JerryDeaver (Lincoln Ryme)
Michael Connelly.
Too many to mention , depends on the style of writing and the crimes they write, and how I am feeling at the time.
It’s either got to be Chris Carter, Tania Carver or Karin Slaughter for me ?
Peter May
Peter james. James Lee Burke.
David Baldacci
Jo Nesbo !
Ian rankin or peter James. Or maybe it’s Val mcdermid or peter Robinson. I give in, I don’t know.
Yes depends how I feel. But James Oswald is a fav, and Paul Johnston.
Best? There isn’t one. 🙂
Michael Connelly.
Michael Connelly, Chris Carter, Linda Fairstein, Kerry Wilkinson, Jeffrey Deaver, James Patterson, Kathy Reichs. All excellent writers and very different styles.
Can’t pick just one… my top three (as per now)
James Lee Burke
John Connolly
Mo Hayder
Chris Carter my fave
Karin slaughter
Robert bryndza
Angela marson
M.j Aldridge
Helen Fields, Mo Hayder, Martina Cole….
Michael Connelly…
Peter James, Denzil Meyrick
Val McDermid
Peter James,James Patterson,Val McDermid,Ian Rankin,Martina Cole.
Three favourites are Karin Slaughter, Chris Carter and Angela Marsons
Michael Connelly.
For consistently enjoyable my top three are Lawrence Block, Elmore Leonard, and James Ellroy. Of the three I think Block is the best writer because of his ability to write books that are very different from each other.
Too many to list
Raymond Chandler
Chris Carter
To day for me Jo Spain.
JEFFERY DEAVER
Agatha Christie. Ian Rankin.
Agatha Christie
Dare I say James Hadley Chase ?
I also like Walter Mosley.
Harlen Coben
Ronnie Reed
Way too many good ones, but I do recommend TJ Lebbon’s “The Hunt” and “The Family Man” thrill-rides! Damned good books!
No such thing. It’s all subjective and very much down to personal taste. Besides who can read them all?!! ?
Agree. But I do have favorites.
As do I. But it’s an impossible question to answer. All anyone can do is list their favourite books, authors, etc. And there are a gazillion tastes out there. The beauty is in choices. ?
Stuart McBride. Mo Hayder. Jeffrey Deaver. Not necessarily in that order though
A difficult choice. Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers and Ngaio Marsh from the 1930s to 1980s, more recently Michael Connelly, Karen Slaughter, Tess Geritsen, James Carol and Richard Montana Montinari from modern times.
John connolly Michael connelly James Lee Burke don winslow these 4 raise the bar for me.
@AC is excellent.
Chris Carter
Chris Carter
Mark Billington, Stuart Macbride, Sarah Paretsky. Ed McBain. Sue Grafton.
Always … James herbert xxx rip …. never read any better since xxx
Peter Robinson. Or if you like historical novels Paul Doherty
Kathy Reichs
Mark Billington, Ian Rankin (Rebus) Karen Slaughter!
Arthur Conan @Doyle
Thomas H Cook is a legend.
Martina Cole.
Agatha Christie.
Agatha Christie
Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, Chevy Stevens, Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott, Robert Bryndza and so many more that will pop into my pea brain the moment I’ve posted this!!
Agatha Christie
dick francis,robert bparker
@Kimberley
Thanks Jacinta ??
Too subjective, too many to praise so all of them. Favourite crime author is a better question.
Love Luke Delaney.
I can not pick one. Too many favourite’s.
Chris Carter, no doubt
James patterson chis carter jeffery deaver karen rose just to name a few there are to many
Too many favs to pick just one ☺
James Lee Burke.
MJ Aldridge, Chris carter,Agatha Christie, sorry to many
Ed Mcbain John Sandford Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter
Susan Hill, Louise Penny lots more!
Michael Connolly James Patterson xxx
I like Tony Hillerman
Jake Needham
John Connolly
So many favourites but, if pushed, Chris Carter.
Elmore Leonard.
Ian Rankin.
Kimberley Chambers ?
????
Donald Goines
Angela marsons
@R, always recommend these two
Chris Carter
@Casey, @Kimberley, @Mandasue x
Too many brilliant authors. I hope one day I (Nicole) makes the list ?
Me ???
Never heard of you ?
That don’t mean i can’t pen a novel… (raspberry sound)
Denzil merrick ❤️
yes like Denzil.
Chris Carter
Deffo kimberly chambers
Thanks sweetheart x
Ann Rule
Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle
AA d hand
Have read too many to give a best