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I am an avid reader. Now retired I can read.

So, I would like to pass on a series of books that I have found to be entertaining and enjoyable.

One of the fictional characters I have always enjoyed was Sherlock Holmes.

The authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Preston & Child) created a character named Aloysius Pendergast.

He is a kind of modern American Holmes.

There are now 19 books in the series starting with "The Relic." That was made into a movie but oddly Pendergast the character was not in the movie. The movie version featured a secondary character named D'Agosta a cop.

They are a kind of detective story but not exactly because there is an element of paranormal that lies under the stories.

The books have become very popular. I know a movie or series on streaming network have been discussed and may come to pass.

They are a fast read and hard to put down once you begin a book. A new book comes out about once a year.

Anyway if any like reading and want a good read maybe give it a try. These authors are masters at crafting a story.

You may enjoy Craig Stephen Copland.

He was a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes. He decided to take up where Doyle left off. He started writing new Holmes books.

I read one. There are many. I told my brother and he loves the books and has read a bunch of them.

I read different genres. I have gotten into historical fiction. Bernard Cornwell real got me going with his series "The Saxon Tales." The series was bought by Netflix and retitled "The Last Kingdom" it is about the Viking invasion of the British Isles. Cornwell has written many books covering different periods in history.

If you enjoy "the Relic."

You will have a blast reading the other 18 books. I am now reading the lastest:

The Cabinet of Dr. Leng.

The authors Preston & Child are interesting guys. Their hobby is long rides on horses out West.

They publish independently and the books are good. But the Pendergast character is fascinating. Sherlock like but different. You learn about the history of his family over time from book to book. What amazes me is their ability to craft a story. And then from book to book a little more information is given and now 18 books later mysteries of the past unveil themselves.

Like a good song the hook is set early. And you can not release yourself from the story.

Some books I pour through. Their books I sip because in some weird way. You do not want to reach the end.

I love history and biographies. Especially the “Killing” stuff (Lincoln, JFK, etc). Anything on American history send my way!

j/c

If you're into mystery novels and thrillers Harlan Coben is my favorite author of that genre. He's written more than 25 best sellers.

Several of his books have been adapted into screen plays and limited series many of which are available on Netflix. But as per usual with any great author, once you read the book the screen adaptation never does it justice.

Thanks Bone and Pit. Got those both on my short list.

Edit: Looks like The Woods would be a good stand alone to start with from Coben. Then I can chase down the screen version on Netflix.

If you like this style, I recommend Phillip Kerr and his Bernie Gunther series. Kerr was a British author as well. 'March Violets' is the first book in the series.