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Top 20 Contemporary Mystery Writers

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Curling up with a good book that you cannot put down before the mystery is solved is a wonderful way to spend a snowy day. Check out these authors.

Rated 1 point - posted 13 years ago by kris in category Books.
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P. D. James Report Abuse
this author will keep you coming back for more in the suspense thrillers
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Colin Dexter Report Abuse
this author has a way with putting together a mystery that will keep you on edge
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Anthony Price Report Abuse
another mystery writer who is very popular because of his way with words
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Ferdric William Brown Report Abuse
each page will have your heart pounding
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Ian Fleming Report Abuse
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Eric Ambler Report Abuse
guaranteed to be on the edge of your seat the entire way through the book
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