Mostonian

I’m Kevin and I love reading and always have a book on the go, and whilst I always try to finish a book I start, there have been a number of “casualties” I’ve had to give up on… I don’t like classics or high-brow books and despite trying to read a good number I get bored and have decided life’s too short. Arthur Conan Doyle is the exception to the rule. I’m from Manchester, England and have a bit of a weakness for books set in my home city. Any Manchester recommendations gratefully received!

I love a list. Today it would be: JRR Tolkien Scott Mariani Damien Boyd LJ Ross Alastair MacLean Jack Higgins Frederick Forsyth Ian Rankin Arthur Conan Doyle Martin Cruz Smith But it may well be totally different if you asked me tomorrow!

Has anyone else read the Ben Hope books by Scott Mariani? I've just finished book 13, the first of a two parter and felt it was a little over the top even for this genre. Hopefully the remaining books in the series get back on form. A film or television adaptation is in the pipeline so it may be the time to jump on board if you like "man on a mission" books.

I love the entire DCI Ryan series by LJ Ross. In a similar vein the DI Dixon books by Damien Boyd are great reads too.