Thomas Merton

Murder on the Internet: Web resources for mystery and detective fiction. An aid for those looking for my Christmas present.

In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead Cadillac Jukebox Purple Cane Road LAST CAR TO ELYSIAN FIELDS It is funny, I have now reached the state where I reserve reading him for very special occasions, when I am guaranteed not to be disturbed, such as a lazy afternoon in the hammock when everyone is shopping or that dream time of a holiday spent alone. We have a house in Thailand, with a river, mangoes and heat and the harsh daytime and then diffused, light of the Far East. I imagine Louisiana to have a similar climate. James Lee Burke manages to capture the atmosphere perfectly. Together with the tortured soul of Dave Robicheaux, he transforms, showers and refreshes me every time.

Ah.....James Lee Burke - what a writer!

For those interested in Mystery books: try this link. It is an invaluable resource for many other websites concerning the genre.

On the subject of thrillers and interesting links, I have discovered another link that could interest members: http://www.eurocrime.co.uk/ This is a site focusing purely on British and other European crime fiction writers (that have been published in English). It's expanding all the time.

I did this when we moved back to the UK, three years ago. Approximately 1,000 books and over 500 cd's. Once the decision was taken, all feelings of ownership or loss were replaced by the knowledge that others would soon be enjoying the riches I had once discovered for the first time.

Books, just like everything else you can put your hand on, are just things. And things you cannot take with you when you die. There are no pockets in a shroud. On the other hand, the ideas contained within books, IMHO are a completely different matter. Thank God we have a brain to remember, a spirit to rework and a soul to perpetuate.

For those who may like "cosy" mysteries, here is a link I discovered yesterday that lists and introduces many of the books in this genre.