Alex Pavesi The Eighth Detective. I found it by remembering that the author was a mathematician and then it came up as the first hit.
You were very nearly devoured by a giant demon snake. The words 'let that be a lesson' are a tad redundant at this juncture.
Giles ,'Selfless'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
-t - Oct 18, 2022 1:51:55 pm PDT #27472 of 27932
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
megan walker - Oct 18, 2022 2:54:14 pm PDT #27473 of 27932
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Here's the Goodreads list of Best Mysteries of the 21st Century" for ideas.
From that list, I'd say both The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The Kite Runner would be considered modern classics. Also, anything by Flynn.
I'm not good at guessing what will stand the test of time, but I really liked Jane Harper's "The Dry".
If this was the basis of the recent Australian movie with Eric Bana, I'd second this. The film is great.
bennett - Oct 18, 2022 3:40:49 pm PDT #27474 of 27932
Megan - I haven't seen the movie version. Will have to look for it. I also recommend Harper's "The Lost Man".
Sophia Brooks - Oct 18, 2022 4:43:25 pm PDT #27475 of 27932
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Third to Tana French.
EpicTangent - Oct 18, 2022 4:44:29 pm PDT #27476 of 27932
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Seconding Laura Lippman.
Kate P. - Oct 18, 2022 4:44:36 pm PDT #27477 of 27932
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
I liked both those Jane Harper books too!
Amy - Oct 18, 2022 5:57:28 pm PDT #27478 of 27932
Because books.
I love Deborah Crombie's series, and you could liken her to Louise Penny.
-t - Oct 25, 2022 10:39:44 am PDT #27479 of 27932
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I am laughing at Dr Seward complaining about having to write his diary with a pen like a chump. Such a tech bro!
Calli - Oct 25, 2022 6:10:51 pm PDT #27480 of 27932
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I know, right?
-t - Nov 07, 2022 7:46:10 am PST #27481 of 27932
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Man, I hate it when I read the Dracula Daily email on my phone and it cuts off at a point that seems like it could be the end of that day but the next day I have clearly missed A LOT because there was more post that I didn’t see.