Wisecracking detective books series

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. Aug 05, 2007 dear amsparky, i just saw your request and the responses for the first time. Check these out now before you start reminding her of the little boy who didnt do what he was told. The mystery, crime, and thriller group general chat. Martin played the part with his own persona of a funloving, easygoing, wisecracking playboy with plenty of references to singing and alcohol consumption. The marple books have been made into several pbs series, but my favor is still the first, first book and first series. If you want to find one of the best mystery books series but still want to read free books, youre in luck. The cuckoos calling by robert galbraith, the silkworm by robert galbraith, still life by louise penny, career of evil. 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. But wisecracking private detective kemel kayankaya, a turkish immigrant himself, smells a rat. The books revolve around the adventures of the skeleton detective, skulduggery pleasant, his protege, valkyrie cain, along with other friends. The 12 best private detectives in crime fiction crime. African american mystery writers and their african american. One of the funniest private eye detective books ive ever read was richard s.

Abc this was a short lived attempt and only lasted one season. The crime fiction series that defined the last decade crimereads. Heres the ultimate wisecracking detective, and, yes, its groucho marx, in person. Sherlock holmes, meet groucho marx, master detective. Dear amsparky, i just saw your request and the responses for the first time. Books parker introduces stonecold detective series sfgate.

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. An uncanny kingdom urban fantasy the spectral detective series book 1 kindle edition by bussell, david, stott, m. Caseys as beautiful, badass, big, and bighearted a private eye as ever wrestled a perp to the ground. Series books have been around since childrens literature began. A successful novel of this series is entitled elvis, jesus and coca cola. 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. There is very little violence, overallthis is a humane, thoughtful, sensitive series. Janet evanovich we ended lunch crabbier than the cakes so notes wisecracking detective casey jones, and you know right away youre in good hands. The books on this website are the worlds best books in the genre. Casey jones mystery series 7 book series kindle edition. 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. Moonlighting is an american comedydrama television series that aired on abc from march 3, 1985 to may 14, 1989. Weve put together a mystery book series list to dive into.

He first appeared in 1959 in a half hour series for the american broadcasting company. Martin played the part with his own persona of a funloving, easygoing, wisecracking playboy. 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. The first fictional private detective was auguste dupin, who appeared in three short stories by edgar allan poe.

The development of the tough, hardboiled, wisecracking but principled detective. Drew patrick private investigator series 3 book series kindle edition. These stories show how somebody can solve a mystery by observing and logical reasoning. The network aired a total of 66 episodes 67 in syndication as the pilot is split into two episodes. 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. 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. Meet drew patrick, a smart, tough, and wisecracking detective who. The dead man wasnt the kind of guy who spent time with prostitutes. Detective fiction wisecracking detectives, detective. Skulduggery pleasant is a series of ya fantasy novels by irish novelist derek landy. 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.

Whenever you see a detective wearing a fedora, in a suit with his pants held up by suspenders, you are seeing philip marlowe. Everyone knows that clarice bean is exceptionordinarily keen on the ruby redfort books. Jan 12, 2016 the first fictional private detective was auguste dupin, who appeared in three short stories by edgar allan poe. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading spectral detective. Pageturning detective fiction from the author of i heard you paint houses the irishman who was himself a homicide investigator and prosecutor. 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.

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. Do you have a favorite funny detective series that is. 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. 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. They are african american detectives created by african american. So notes wisecracking detective casey jones, and you know right away youre in good hands. 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.

Wisecracking, perennially single bronxborn lawyer nina fischman cant seem to keep out of murder and mayhem in piesmans very funny and compulsively readable series. I would like to hear what others think about funny detective series. It follows the lives of detective john corey and his fbi agent wife kate mayfield as they try to avert a. Wisecracking cop lou razzis zeal, dedication and talent for extracting information from suspects make him destined to rise quickly through the ranks. The silkworm by robert galbraith, knots and crosses by ian rankin, hide and seek by ian rankin, sherlock holmes and t. You ll love this novel because it combines a classic wisecracking sleuth with. Now recognized as the first detective story, edgar allan poes riveting tale set the standard for years of mystery fiction to come. I have only read three of the books in the logan mcrae series, so i need to get a. While the peter grant books mostly focus on one wisecracking protagonist albeit an organization man, the shadow police series recognizes that. 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. Nero wolfe is a detective who collaborates with his p.

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. Every dead thing is the first in the series and it begins with parker drinking to overcome guilt. 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. Top 25 best mystery series the complete sherlock holmes. Many of these authors may also overlap with authors of crime fiction, mystery fiction, or thriller fiction ac. A private investigator mystery series of crime and suspense, lee callaway unknown suspect series book 1 thomas fincham 4. Quite simply, this is the strangest, most electric crime fiction series of the. Marlowe has also been the subject of numerous television programs. 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.

Many of these authors may also overlap with authors of crime fiction, mystery fiction, or thriller fiction. 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. Two key characters in the series are introduced susan silverman and lieutenant healy and youll meet them again throughout the 40book series. Books parker introduces stonecold detective series.

An uncanny kingdom urban fantasy the spectral detective series book 1. Mystery book series freebooksy free kindle books, nook. Elvis cole is eccentric, yet lovable the guy has an office full of disney figurines. The crime fiction series that defined the last decade. When a turkish laborer is stabbed to death in frankfurts red light district, the local police see no need to work overtime. 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.

It was released by the bantam publishers in the year 1994. 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. After reading the monkeys raincoat for the first time, i immediately went out and read two more of robert crais elvis cole series. Worlds best detective, crime, and murder mystery books. 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. In the early 1980s philip marlowe reemerged in a british mystery series that aired on hbo in the u. He was pretty sure he didnt want to be tethered to a series. 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. Sherlock holmes, meet groucho marx master detective. Classic crime fiction resource site for collectors of detective fiction.

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. When you cant read just one luckily, many childrens books are part of a series so kids dont have to read just one. Five books series to read if you like the laundry files. Down among the dead di nick dixon crime release date. Our favorite girl detective calls on her gut instincts in an exciting grand finale of the ruby redfort series. Skulduggery pleasant is a series of fantasy novels written by irish author derek landy. The title character is a skeleton who works as a detective. Crais main pi character is unlike the typical hardnosed, nononsense detective youll find in other series. If you like something a bit different, you might enjoy the beverly cleverly books with joe sandiland as a post wwi.

Famous private detectives in novels, movies, and tv. Elvis cole, robert crais wise cracking detective in the elvis colejoe pike series. The kayankaya series audiobooks listen to the full series. 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. 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. Why dennis lehane brought back patrick and angie wsj. If you like your cops tough and complex, and your police procedurals unflinching, youll love this series by former crime reporter connelly. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. The nero wolfe mystery series has been adapted into a television series. Casey jones joins the ranks of smart and gutsy heroines. When a detective grabs a bottle of whiskey and pours himself a large glass or two while struggling.

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. 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. The kayankaya series audiobooks listen to the full. 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. In the last of his series of programmes professor jeffrey richards delves into the cases of radio detectives, comparing british with american. A light and humorous twoseason series that is great fun to watch. Detective fiction wisecracking detectives, detective fiction. 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.