![]() ![]() ![]() This is the meeting place for readers to discuss their favourites and recommend new authors, and the place for budding and established mystery, crime and thriller writers to introduce us to their efforts. Join our intrepid moderators, “DCI” Donna, “Sherlock” Hayes, Nancy “Drew”, and Randy Money as we read and discuss our favourites, recommend new authors and explore the Genre. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over the hedgerow at the darkened, quiet house.”ĭo lines like these quicken your heartbeat and pique your interest? Then Welcome to the Mystery, Crime and Thriller Group! This is the place for you. ![]() Lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over th ![]()
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