Martin played the part with his own persona of a funloving, easygoing, wisecracking playboy with plenty of references to singing and alcohol consumption. Our favorite girl detective calls on her gut instincts in an exciting grand finale of the ruby redfort series. The books on this website are the worlds best books in the genre. Caseys as beautiful, badass, big, and bighearted a private eye as ever wrestled a perp to the ground. Oct 08, 2012 sometimes when a series goes this long, things inevitably start to lose their shine, but harry is still going strong, and ive never been underwhelmed with any of these books. Series books have been around since childrens literature began. Nero wolfe is a detective who collaborates with his p. I would like to hear what others think about funny detective series. One of the funniest private eye detective books ive ever read was richard s. Top 25 best mystery series the complete sherlock holmes. Everyone knows that clarice bean is exceptionordinarily keen on the ruby redfort books.
A successful novel of this series is entitled elvis, jesus and coca cola. It was released by the bantam publishers in the year 1994. When a detective grabs a bottle of whiskey and pours himself a large glass or two while struggling. Jan 12, 2016 the first fictional private detective was auguste dupin, who appeared in three short stories by edgar allan poe. Dear amsparky, i just saw your request and the responses for the first time. The first fictional private detective was auguste dupin, who appeared in three short stories by edgar allan poe. The kayankaya series audiobooks listen to the full. Do you have a favorite funny detective series that is. While the peter grant books mostly focus on one wisecracking protagonist albeit an organization man, the shadow police series recognizes that. Biggest complaints seem to be that there was a lead change in between seasons, but both female leads are great for different reasons, i would even go so far as to say that the chemistry may have improved somewhat huge lp fan here. Weve put together a mystery book series list to dive into. The 12 best private detectives in crime fiction crime. The crime fiction series that defined the last decade crimereads. I concur wholeheartedly with the robert craiselvis cole and the vince flynnmitch rapp recommendations, and i also believe that your husband will enjoy a series of thrillers by brian haig whose central wisecracking character is sean drummond.
Skulduggery pleasant is a series of fantasy novels written by irish author derek landy. Books parker introduces stonecold detective series sfgate. The title character is a skeleton who works as a detective. It follows the lives of detective john corey and his fbi agent wife kate mayfield as they try to avert a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading spectral detective. The mystery, crime, and thriller group general chat. Dec 09, 20 with his charlie parker books irish author john connolly isnt shy of blending in horror and supernatural elements, while keeping to a private eye novel structure that crime fiction lovers will easily recognise. Bestselling, awardwinning author val mcdermid delivers her most stunning story yet in the distant echoan intricate, thoughtprovoking tale of murder and revengefour in the morning, middecember, and snow blankets st. These books set the genre in motion, introduced new ideas that have become standard in the field, and began whole schools of detective fiction each with a devoted following of its own. In the last of his series of programmes professor jeffrey richards delves into the cases of radio detectives, comparing british with american.
Two key characters in the series are introduced susan silverman and lieutenant healy and youll meet them again throughout the 40book series. And dont think she cant she mentions her 170 pounds of pulchritude every chance she gets and shows it off to expert advantage in numerous. The crime fiction series that defined the last decade. Classic crime fiction resource site for collectors of detective fiction. Many of these authors may also overlap with authors of crime fiction, mystery fiction, or thriller fiction ac. Top 25 best mystery series the best mystery novels in a series theres nothing quite like a good ole whodunit infused with plenty of blood and guts as well as high drama to get that adrenaline pumping and the neurons in that blob of gray matter housed by your skull twitching away. The books revolve around the adventures of the skeleton detective, skulduggery pleasant, his protege, valkyrie cain, along with other friends. Drew patrick private investigator series 3 book series kindle edition. If you like your cops tough and complex, and your police procedurals unflinching, youll love this series by former crime reporter connelly. Crais main pi character is unlike the typical hardnosed, nononsense detective youll find in other series.
Detective in old style, gathering suspects in one place and naming the murderer, in a series of books, tv series, and several movies such as michael shayne, private d. You ll love this novel because it combines a classic wisecracking sleuth with. Worlds best detective, crime, and murder mystery books. This latest volume of the mystery series chronicling the exploits of chief inspector jack solo finds the unconventional wisecracking detective taking on a case that will get him tangled with human traffickers and thieves of the most violent degree. Famous private detectives in novels, movies, and tv. Jun 26, 2018 in the 40 books that parker wrote and in eight so far by atkins, there is plenty of mythology, a strong moral code held by the wisecracking detective, and intriguing characters surrounding him. A light and humorous twoseason series that is great fun to watch. Martin played the part with his own persona of a funloving, easygoing, wisecracking playboy. He was pretty sure he didnt want to be tethered to a series. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. African american mystery writers and their african american. Elvis cole, robert crais wise cracking detective in the elvis colejoe pike series. Chet gecko series by bruce hale chet gecko, a hilarious wisecracking 4th grade lizard detective with an enormous appetite for such sumptuous snacks as lice krispie treats, partners up with natalie attired, a mockingbird, to solve some of emerson hickey elementary schools most baffling mysteries. The cuckoos calling by robert galbraith, the silkworm by robert galbraith, still life by louise penny, career of evil.
Check these out now before you start reminding her of the little boy who didnt do what he was told. A private investigator mystery series of crime and suspense, lee callaway unknown suspect series book 1 thomas fincham 4. Jul 11, 2017 while the peter grant books mostly focus on one wisecracking protagonist albeit an organization man, the shadow police series recognizes that modern policingespecially detective workis a. So notes wisecracking detective casey jones, and you know right away youre in good hands.
Im a big fan of the tv series 24 and i found wild fire by nelson demille to be the written equivalent to a series of the popular keifer sutherland show. When a turkish laborer is stabbed to death in frankfurts red light district, the local police see no need to work overtime. Down among the dead di nick dixon crime release date. The marple books have been made into several pbs series, but my favor is still the first, first book and first series. Heres the ultimate wisecracking detective, and, yes, its groucho marx, in person. Wisecracking cop lou razzis zeal, dedication and talent for extracting information from suspects make him destined to rise quickly through the ranks. The series is about his sidekick stephanies battle against evil forces threatening the world, get justice for her uncles death, and her internal struggle of keeping the darkness within her to stay within. Wisecracking, perennially single bronxborn lawyer nina fischman cant seem to keep out of murder and mayhem in piesmans very funny and compulsively readable series. If you like something a bit different, you might enjoy the beverly cleverly books with joe sandiland as a post wwi. If youre a fan of the marx brothers classics of the 1930sduck soup, a night at the opera, horsefeathers, animal crackers, and the othersyoull love this fastpaced romp through the dark side of hollywood. Whenever you see a detective wearing a fedora, in a suit with his pants held up by suspenders, you are seeing philip marlowe. Mystery book series freebooksy free kindle books, nook. Abc this was a short lived attempt and only lasted one season. I have only read three of the books in the logan mcrae series, so i need to get a.
These stories show how somebody can solve a mystery by observing and logical reasoning. Skulduggery pleasant is a series of ya fantasy novels by irish novelist derek landy. Detective fiction wisecracking detectives, detective. Pageturning detective fiction from the author of i heard you paint houses the irishman who was himself a homicide investigator and prosecutor. They are african american detectives created by african american. Oct 29, 2014 wisecracking, perennially single bronxborn lawyer nina fischman cant seem to keep out of murder and mayhem in piesmans very funny and compulsively readable series. Casey jones joins the ranks of smart and gutsy heroines. An uncanny kingdom urban fantasy the spectral detective series book 1 kindle edition by bussell, david, stott, m. Detective fiction wisecracking detectives, detective fiction.
In the early 1980s philip marlowe reemerged in a british mystery series that aired on hbo in the u. Elvis cole is eccentric, yet lovable the guy has an office full of disney figurines. When a detective grabs a bottle of whiskey and pours himself a large glass or two while struggling to piece clues together, you are seeing philip marlowe. The second spenser novel by robert b parker follows on from the godwulf manuscript and sees the detective come into his own as he searches for kevin, a 15yearold boy. The kinky friedman series written by author kinky friedman is comprised of a total of 18 books, which were released between the years 1986 and 2005. Moonlighting is an american comedydrama television series that aired on abc from march 3, 1985 to may 14, 1989. Youll find a good mystery book series, whether youre in the mood for a murder mystery book series, cozy mystery book, or a fastpaced thriller. Aug 05, 2007 dear amsparky, i just saw your request and the responses for the first time. The nero wolfe mystery series has been adapted into a television series. It follows the lives of detective john corey and his fbi agent wife kate mayfield as they try to avert a terrorist plot much like sutherlands jack bauer does. The development of the tough, hardboiled, wisecracking but principled detective. When you cant read just one luckily, many childrens books are part of a series so kids dont have to read just one. He first appeared in 1959 in a half hour series for the american broadcasting company.
Louise pennys series, which is currently fifteen books strong and takes place in the charming town of three pines, offers a gentle approach to the traditional murdermystery series. The dead man wasnt the kind of guy who spent time with prostitutes. Five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. Casey jones mystery series 7 book series kindle edition. In the 40 books that parker wrote and in eight so far by atkins, there is plenty of mythology, a strong moral code held by the wisecracking detective, and. Books parker introduces stonecold detective series. Why dennis lehane brought back patrick and angie wsj. Starring cybill shepherd and bruce willis as private detectives, and allyce beasley as their quirky receptionist, the show was a mixture of drama, comedy, mystery, and romance, and. Quite simply, this is the strangest, most electric crime fiction series of the. Sometimes when a series goes this long, things inevitably start to lose their shine, but harry is still going strong, and ive never been underwhelmed with any of these books.
Many of these authors may also overlap with authors of crime fiction, mystery fiction, or thriller fiction. In her own starring role, ruby, a genius codecracker and daring detective, and her sidekick butler, hitch, work for a secret crimebusting organization called spectrum. V download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Marlowe has also been the subject of numerous television programs. Likewise, a 1970s tv series matt helm, which cast tony franciosa as helm, an exspy turned private detective, also departed from the books and was unsuccessful. Now recognized as the first detective story, edgar allan poes riveting tale set the standard for years of mystery fiction to come. The reluctant detective is the first book in the c. The seventh in griffins coporiented badge of honor series after the murderers, this fastpaced, clever thriller puts wealthy, wisecracking philadelphia detective matt payne in hot water up to his neck. Meet drew patrick, a smart, tough, and wisecracking detective who. The silkworm by robert galbraith, knots and crosses by ian rankin, hide and seek by ian rankin, sherlock holmes and t. If you like something a bit different, you might enjoy the beverly cleverly books with joe sandiland as a post wwi detective type in india and then later back in england. After reading the monkeys raincoat for the first time, i immediately went out and read two more of robert crais elvis cole series.
A favorite wisecracking female detective posted by eliza on august 01, 2011 if youre looking for a spunky, hilarious sleuth to entertain you for this final month of summer, id like to recommend jaine austen, the heroine of laura levines mystery series. Sherlock holmes, meet groucho marx, master detective. But wisecracking private detective kemel kayankaya, a turkish immigrant himself, smells a rat. The kayankaya series audiobooks listen to the full series. Sherlock holmes, meet groucho marx master detective. The network aired a total of 66 episodes 67 in syndication as the pilot is split into two episodes. If you want to find one of the best mystery books series but still want to read free books, youre in luck. Janet evanovich we ended lunch crabbier than the cakes so notes wisecracking detective casey jones, and you know right away youre in good hands. There is very little violence, overallthis is a humane, thoughtful, sensitive series. Nov 22, 2019 louise pennys series, which is currently fifteen books strong and takes place in the charming town of three pines, offers a gentle approach to the traditional murdermystery series. Every dead thing is the first in the series and it begins with parker drinking to overcome guilt.
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