Featured Mystery Author

This Month's Featured Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith was born in what is now Zimbabwe. He currently lives in Edinburgh and is the co-founder of an amateur orchestra called the "Really Terrible Orchestra" in which he plays the bassoon. Scroll down the page to see his mystery picks.

Alexander McCall Smith
Book Cover Image. Title: The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series #13), Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Book Cover Image. Title: A Conspiracy of Friends (Corduroy Mansions Series #3), Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Book Cover Image. Title: The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series #12), Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Book Cover Image. Title: The Forgotten Affairs of Youth (Isabel Dalhousie Series #8), Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Book Cover Image. Title: Death in Holy Orders (Adam Dalgliesh Series #11), Author: P. D. James

Death in Holy Orders (Adam Dalgliesh Series #11)

P. D. James

The indefatigable P.D. James writes classic British mystery novels. Adam Dalgliesh is a very civilized detective.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Sacred Games, Author: Vikram Chandra

Sacred Games

Vikram Chandra

A marvellous, rambling, colourful story of a Mumbai police inspector. A triumph.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Cosi Fan Tutti (Aurelio Zen Series #5), Author: Michael Dibdin

Cosi Fan Tutti (Aurelio Zen Series #5)

Michael Dibdin

The Aurelio Zen series is a favorite of mine; I love the Italian setting and the social and psychological detail.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Knots and Crosses (Inspector John Rebus Series #1), Author: Ian Rankin

Knots and Crosses (Inspector John Rebus Series #1)

Ian Rankin

The Inspector Rebus novels of my Edinburgh neighbour, Ian Rankin, are some of the most popular mysteries in the UK. Very atmospheric.
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Book Cover Image. Title: The White Tiger, Author: Aravind Adiga

The White Tiger

Aravind Adiga

This unforgettable book, set in contemporary India, is about the criminal corruption of a poor man.
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Book Cover Image. Title: The Day of the Jackal, Author: Frederick Forsyth

The Day of the Jackal

Frederick Forsyth

I have read this three or four times. The setting is France and the potential victim is none other than General Charles de Gaulle.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Author: John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

John Berendt

One of the most atmospheric mysteries ever written. I could re-read this book several times.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Deep Water, Author: Patricia Highsmith

Deep Water

Patricia Highsmith

Best known for her Ripley novels, Patricia Highsmith wrote many other magnificently chilling books such as Deep Water. She had a better eye for sociopathy than any other writer.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg (Inspector Ghote Series #6), Author: H. R. F. Keating

Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg (Inspector Ghote Series #6)

H. R. F. Keating

Another Mumbai detective inspector, Ghote is one of the most charming figures in detective fiction.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Enquiry, Author: Dick Francis

Enquiry

Dick Francis

Crime on the racetrack: horses, jockeys, assorted racing types. Great book to read in the bath or on the beach.
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