Thanks to used bookstores, my to-be-read shelf of Vintage/Black Lizard books grew too crowded. So since Christmas, I’ve read nothing but books in the Black Lizard imprint, which includes some of the best mysteries ever published. I just finished my 14th in a row. The whole list is here on my blog.
- I read two outstanding books by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo, who is new to Black Lizard.
- The 2nd Ripley book by Patricia Highsmith.
- Two Martin Beck mysteries by Swedes Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo (only 1 left in the 10-book series).
- Two by Andrew Vachss–the 17th Burke novel (I’ve read them in order) and an outstanding collection of short stories.
- Two by 1950s-spymaster Eric Ambler.
- Books by Jason Starr, George Higgins, and John Burdett (all new to Black Lizard), plus mainstays Ruth Rendell, and David Goodis.
Now I’m moving on. Gonna plunge into a half-dozen books awaiting on my Nook.
