Top 10 crime authors according to the Over60 community
Earlier this year, we asked the Over60 community to share their favourite crime authors with us, so the next time you’re looking for a good read, you can rely on these recommendations.
1. Agatha Christie
“When life is challenging, give me a raging storm, a roaring fire and Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot and the best mystery writer ever, Agatha Christie.” – Di Clanchy.
Must read: Murder on the Orient Express.
2. James Patterson
“James Patterson is my favourite. His story lines and twists and turns keep you so engrossed they make you completely ignore the housework.” – Nancy Pond.
Must read: Along Came a Spider.
3. Peter Robinson
“I have lots of favourites that I look for but Peter Robinson is right up there with his DCI Banks series. To me his writing is authentic police procedures written in a no-nonsense format.” – Beth Tennent.
Must read: Gallows View.
4. Lee Child
“Lee Child is my favourite crime writer, in particular the Jack Reacher books. They are relatively simple, but page by page I am consumed, not by admiration exactly, but by something much more powerful – the great animating impulse of the whole story-telling business – the desire to know what is going to happen.” – Judith Negus.
Must read: Killing Floor.
5. Michael Connelly
“Michael Connelly is my favourite because he does crime mystery with a side of supernatural making it that much more thrilling.” – Karen Baker.
Must read: The Black Echo.
6. Lynda La Plante
“Lynda La Plante is my favourite crime writer. Her heroes and heroines are very believable – intelligent, thought-provoking, yet somewhat flawed. Plots are great.” – Jan Macklin.
Must read: Above Suspicion.
7. Jo Nesbø
“My favourite crime author is Jo Nesbø who brings to life Scandi noir. I feel the ice, cold and vast open dark spaces.” – Beverly Foye.
Must read: The Snowman.
8. Karin Slaughter
“Karin Slaughter. Her books are so thrilling and suspenseful. You can’t put them down once you start reading them. The stories seem so real and have great characters.” – Paul Pisani.
Must read: Pretty Girls.
9. Ian Rankin
“Ian Rankin. His writing can keep you on your toes and the book will stay in your hands till the last word.” – Roman Lichacz.
Must read: Knots and Crosses.
10. Ruth Rendell
“Ruth Rendell enthrals with the very realistic and interesting characters that she weaves into her compelling plots. Her books involve the reader to the point they are hard to put down.” – Jenny Pigdon.
Must read: From Doon with Death.
Who else would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below.