The Thrill of a Good Mystery

I’m currently reading The Oath by Frank Peretti and I’ve gotta say that down deep, my favorite books (and movies) are of the suspense/thriller/mystery sort. I’m sure some of that blossomed from my constant bookworming in the Nancy Drew series as a kid. I’ve read all sorts of books, including those of creepy nature, and it’s simply proven every time that the old german saying is true: “There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all.“

Between Jane Austen and Zane Grey, there are inevitably the rare jewels that are just good because . . . well, they are just that – good. But, even the hide-under-your-covers-to-read types must eventually admit that any book that can stop you in your tracks, make you pee your pants at the sound of a telephone ringing, and inspire you to finish without stopping must have some super-sized quality that isn’t so present in the dreary biographies, romance novels, and animatronic nonfiction of other writers.

So, as I’ve finished House and Monster (also authored by Peretti) and am currently about 1/3 through The Oath, I must recommend these to you.

Another that might interest you:

The Road by Cormac McCarthy –a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and son overcoming life, extraordinary conditions and meager consequence. It is heart-wrenching and eye-opening.

On my personal reading list, apart from more Peretti:

The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker

The Shack by William P. Young

206 Bones by Kathy Reichs

I’d love to hear what you think about these books, especially if you have any suggestions for a good read.

Sam <3