Mystery and Thriller

Thomas King's 'Obsidian' may not be your typical murder mystery but its a wonderful book and a satisfying conclusion to a great series.

So there you have it, a completely subjective list of ten books from 2019 I think will improve the quality of your life. Enjoy.

Nobody has managed to recreate the secret world of spies and subterfuge with Le Carre's flair and 'Agent Running in the Field' cements his reputation as a master of the genre.

'Matter of Malice by Thomas King is funny, wise and sad all at the same time. A lovely book and a joy to read.

Interview with John Ford Clayton, author of 'Manipulated' - a political thriller based on how the American populace is allowing itself to be manipulated by all sides of the political spectrum.

Interview with Ray Sutherland, author of 'Secret Agent Angel', a mystery, angelic detective novel set everywhere from a hospital to the Ho Chi Minh trail.

Interview with Rosemary and Larry Mild co-authors of the mystery book 'Honolulu Heat'.

Interview with Margaret Mizushima author of 'Burning Ridge' part of the Tinder Creek K-9 series of mysteries.

Interview with historical/mystery fiction author Marty Ambrose, writer of 'Claire's Last Secret'.

'A Breath After Drowning' by Alice Blanchard is a suitably complex psychological thriller that proves an addictive late-night pager-turner.