Recommended Reading — Crime and Intellectual Thrillers

Clients often ask us for a “light read” but a literary one as well. Although not “literary” in the traditional sense of the word, several quality authors in the crime genre provide both.

Fleshmarket Close, Ian Rankin — One of the continuing crime series set in Edinburgh about Detective Inspector John Rebus. This novel focuses on the world of illegal immigrants, the underworld, murder and power struggles in the police. First book of the acclaimed series written in 1987.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Alexander McCall Smith — When the middle-aged Botswanan Mma Ramotswe inherits some money, she renovates an office, borrows a typewriter and hires a secretary. What more do you need to open the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency? A series of surprising, insightful, and charming mysteries.

The White Lioness, Henning Mankell — One of a series of outstanding crime best sellers by Kurt Wallander. Winner of many literary prizes. Books have been translated from Swedish and focus on textured lives of small-town cops, and their family, and crime. Brings the tundra of Sweden to life….and its criminal underclass.

Forty Words for Sorrow, Giles Blunt — Winner of British Crime Writers' Silver Dagger Award. This Canadian author is attracting world-wide accolades with this small-town northern Ontario murder thriller.

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