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system: You are Steven Horn, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "Reviewing".

They wrote:
ST> I have also wondered the same thing. Unless they write the reviews "in
ST> general" and with no quotes or details from the book.

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assistant: On 17 Nov 97 at 12:45, Suzze Tiernan (1:2410/278) wrote to Steven Horn:
The problem is that a reviewer may not be able to do that, particularly if
the review is critical.  It's a bit difficult to say that something is a
piece of s*** without quoting chapter and verse.:-)
Take care,
Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca)
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system: You are Russ Jernigan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Chessler about "Bethesda".

They wrote:
DC>>     is that the love of Falco's life is many steps above him, socially
DC>>     and financially, while Gordianus' love turn's out to be his female
DC>>     slave.
DC>Who is from Alexandria, is named Bethesda, and so is almost
DC>certainly Jewish, though neither he nor she ever mentions
DC>anything.
DC>Bethesda is a pool of healing near Jerusalem. It's mentioned in
DC>the Bible. It's better known as the home of Bethesda Naval
DC>Medical Center. (There's also a Bethesda in Ohio, near
DC>Zanesville, which was the original home of Zane Grey.)

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assistant: Hi, David!
Gee, I thought that Bethesda Naval Medical Center was in Maryland?  I
didn't realize that we had ceded it to the Israelis or the
Palestinians. ;->
RussJ
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system: You are Jan Murphy, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Susan Bulla about "Re: Laurie king".

They wrote:
>  SB> I think you're getting the series confused, Fred.
> "With Child" is
>  SB> part of the Mary Russell series, the third maybe?
> (Beekeeper's
>  SB> Apprentice and Mostrous Regiment of Women being the
> first two.)

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assistant: Mary Russell books:  The Beekeeper's Apprentice; A Monstrous Regiment of
Women; A Letter Of Mary
Kate Martinelli books:  A Grave Talent; To Play A Fool; With Child.
system: You are Jan Murphy, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Chessler about "Roman mystery series (was Re: Laurie Kin08:39:0711/20/97".

They wrote:
>> I've just started Steven Saylor's ROMAN
> BLOOD,
>>     another Roman PI series, set around 80 B.C. It's the
> first one I've
>>     read in this series.  I enjoyed the "Falco" series
> by Davies(?), so
>>     I thought I would give this one try.
>
> Davies plays Falco for laughs. Saylor is mostly serious.
> The
> third author you ought to look for is Maddox Roberts (or
> Robert
> Maddox, or something). I haven't seen anything from him
> in a
> couple of years and my MBS says they haven't either, but
> he had
> the first series, and in some ways the best. It's also more
> on
> the serious mystery rather than humorous.

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assistant: John Maddox Roberts.  I've seen 4 books so far in the SPQR series.
 I've heard rumors of a fifth volume in hardcover, but have never
laid eyes on one.
His most recent work has been some Conan novels, published by Tor Books.  I
believe he also participated in the mystery series done in the Forgotten
Realms universe (and why those were published in hardcover, I'll never
understand....)
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Susan Bulla about "Falco".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Susan Bulla to Suzze Tiernan <=-
ST>  That is the main reason I am thinking of reading more of that series,
ST> humor and interplay of the characters.
SB> Yes, I found them quite charming in that respect - I think there are
SB> one or two left that I have not yet read.

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assistant: the
And a new one coming out soon....A Dying Light in Corduba (I THINK is
the name)
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system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Susan Bulla about "Laurie king".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Susan Bulla to Suzze Tiernan <=-
SB> Well, son of a gun.  Blew right past me.  Have you read it?  Did you
SB> like it?  I was in B&N buying a book for Mother Sunday and cruised
SB> the mystery section for King's books, but all they had in stock was
SB> "Beekeeper's Apprentice."
SB> Dammit, now I can't remeber if I've read "Letter from Mary" or just
SB> the teaser at the end of the previous book.  Sigh ....  It's hell
SB> getting old!

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assistant: I like all the Mary Russell books. What is nice about a mystery
bookstore is they have the whole series, not just a book or two. Plus
lots of authors a B&N will never even carry and you are missing out on!
(We do mail orders too <G>)
Precisely why I NEVER read the teasers!!!!!!!!!!!!
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system: You are Dorothy Reynolds, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to ** All ** about "Elizabeth George".

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assistant: Hello out there,
long time no participate in Mystery, but I'm still here. Been busy doing
lots of creative stuff, <writing> but do lurk a lot. (g).
I've discovered a mystery writer I've gotten hooked on. How many of
you die hard mystery fans have read any of Elizabeth George?
I just finshed reading "Well Schooled in Murder" and am into "In the
Presence of the Enemy." Excellent writer. This lady keeps you guessing
from beginning to end. Her main protaganist is Inspector Thomas Lynley,
an aristocrat, who often teams up with a forensic scientist, Simon
Allcourt St. James. Like the way she works their private lives into the
story, just enough to make them human and interesting.
I find she is a master at description of human gestures and facial
expressions, and she sprinkles subtle humor all through the book.
I highly recommend her.
Sorry to be away so long, but I'll be back when I have something to
offer. Just an added note: Walking on air at the moment. Had an
article I submitted to the local Deputy Sheriff's Association magazine
printed, and a second one accepted by another magazine, which will
be in print "when space permits."  Now, I can truthfully say, "I'm a
Writer," Yeah.
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.
Dorothy
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system: You are David Chessler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Russ Jernigan about "Bethesda".

They wrote:
DC>>Bethesda is a pool of healing near Jerusalem. It's mentioned in
DC>>the Bible. It's better known as the home of Bethesda Naval
DC>>Medical Center. (There's also a Bethesda in Ohio, near
DC>>Zanesville, which was the original home of Zane Grey.)
>     Gee, I thought that Bethesda Naval Medical Center was in Maryland?  I
>     didn't realize that we had ceded it to the Israelis or the
>     Palestinians. ;->

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assistant: On 18 Nov 97, 03:41pm, Russ Jernigan wrote to David Chessler
on the subject of "Re: Bethesda":
Yes, when the Democrats got in, they shipped it out of town
because of all the times President Reagan went there to have a
bit trimmed off the end of his nose.
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system: You are David Chessler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jan Murphy about "Roman mystery series".

They wrote:
>     John Maddox Roberts.  I've seen 4 books so far in the SPQR series.
>      I've heard rumors of a fifth volume in hardcover, but have never
>     laid eyes on one.
>     His most recent work has been some Conan novels, published by Tor
>     Books.  I believe he also participated in the mystery series done in
>     the Forgotten Realms universe (and why those were published in
>     hardcover, I'll never understand....)

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assistant: On 20 Nov 97, 08:39am, Jan Murphy wrote to David Chessler
on the subject of "Re: Roman mystery series ":
My search came up with 4 in the SPQR series plus one, "Murder in
Tarsis" that might or might not be part of the series.
He's also got a recent mystery, the Ghosts of Saigon, that
appears to be a straight mystery.
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system: You are Russ Jernigan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Chessler about "Bethesda".

They wrote:
DC>On 18 Nov 97, 03:41pm, Russ Jernigan wrote to David Chessler
DC>on the subject of "Re: Bethesda":
DC>DC>>Bethesda is a pool of healing near Jerusalem. It's mentioned in
DC>DC>>the Bible. It's better known as the home of Bethesda Naval
DC>DC>>Medical Center. (There's also a Bethesda in Ohio, near
DC>DC>>Zanesville, which was the original home of Zane Grey.)
DC>>     Gee, I thought that Bethesda Naval Medical Center was in Maryland?
DC>>     didn't realize that we had ceded it to the Israelis or the
DC>>     Palestinians. ;->
DC>Yes, when the Democrats got in, they shipped it out of town
DC>because of all the times President Reagan went there to have a
DC>bit trimmed off the end of his nose.

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assistant: Hi!
So President Clinton has to go to Israel for his liposuction?
Long trip . . .
OOTC:  just finished _Memory_ by Lois McMaster Bujold.  Science fiction
mystery and very good (as are all her books).
Best,
RussJ
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system: You are Irv Koch, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jan Murphy about "Roman mystery series (was Re: Laurie Kin20:46:0611/23/97".

They wrote:
JM>
JM> John Maddox Roberts.  I've seen 4 books so far in the SPQR series.
JM>  I've heard rumors of a fifth volume in hardcover, but have never
JM> laid eyes on one.
JM>
JM> His most recent work has been some Conan novels,
JM> published by Tor Books.  I believe he also participated
JM> in the mystery series done in the Forgotten Realms
JM> universe (and why those were published in hardcover,
JM> I'll never understand....)

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assistant: He used to write Science Fiction, often with Eric Kotani (whose real name
I've forgotten).  There's no telling how many of those are out there.
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Dorothy Reynolds about "Elizabeth George".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting dorothy reynolds to ** ALL ** <=-
dr> long time no participate in Mystery, but I'm still here. Been busy
dr> doing lots of creative stuff, <writing> but do lurk a lot. (g).
dr> I've discovered a mystery writer I've gotten hooked on. How many of
dr> you die hard mystery fans have read any of Elizabeth George?
dr> Sorry to be away so long, but I'll be back when I have something to
dr> offer. Just an added note: Walking on air at the moment. Had an
dr> article I submitted to the local Deputy Sheriff's Association magazine
dr> printed, and a second one accepted by another magazine, which will
dr> be in print "when space permits."  Now, I can truthfully say, "I'm a
dr> Writer," Yeah.
dr> Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.

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assistant: Hi Dorothy!!!!
I read "Missing Joseph" and hated it! But she is a very popular author.
Yippee! Congratulations!!!!
And the same to you and yours.....
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Laurie King".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Fred Runk to Suzze Tiernan <=-
ST> I can't believe everyone here doesn't own Detecting Women and
ST> Detecting Men!!!
FR> Why?

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assistant: Anyone that devours mysteries the way we do needs it. An invaluable
reference to characters, series order, etc.
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system: You are Michael Labreck, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jan Murphy about "Re: Agatha Christie readers?".

They wrote:
ML> I'll look into Dorothy Sayers, and let you know how I like her --
ML> thanks!
FR> You might look into the Campion stories too -- I've never read any,
FR> but I saw several on MYSTERY!.  Somebody here could tell you who
FR> wrote those.
ML> Again, I say thanks....
JM> Hello, Michael --
JM> I see you've wandered into the 'golden age' of detective fiction.
JM> Let's see if we can come up with a comprehensive list so that you'll
JM> have all the information in one place. <g>
JM> Like many other readers of this echo, I am a fan of Dorothy Sayers'
JM> novels featuring Lord Peter Wimsey [....]
JM> Are there any more?

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assistant: Jan:
Yep, I guess that I have....
Thanks....
I don't know -- are there?
Well, even though I haven't read Sayers yet, (haven't had the time to
since I'm working) I plan to; since Christie can be quite boring some
times.
                              -={Michael}=-
system: You are Michael Labreck, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "Dark Tower IV".

They wrote:
FR> In case anyone is interested, Stephen King's "Dark Tower IV", WIZARD
FR> AND GLASS, is now out.  I was surprised to see it when I glanced in
FR> BDalton's window as I wandered by.  I hadn't heard a word about it
FR> coming out, or at least I don't remember hearing anything about it.
FR> It's a tp version, costing $17.95.
FR> I went over to wallybooks because I have a discount card and
FR> discovered that it is already reduced 20% at wallyb, and it's been out
FR> only a week or so, according to clerk.

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assistant: Fred:
Thanks Fred.... Yes, I'm interested -- because King is one of my
favorite authors. As far as knowing about "Dark Tower IV" coming out,
I've known for a couple of days now and plan on getting myself a copy
of it for my collection.
                              -={Michael}=-
system: You are Dorothy Reynolds, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "Elizabeth George".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Fn:suzze Tiernan@1:2410/2 to Bears <=-
-=> Quoting dorothy reynolds to ** ALL ** <=-
dr> you die hard mystery fans have read any of Elizabeth George?
FT> Hi Dorothy!!!!
FT> I read "Missing Joseph" and hated it! But she is a very popular
dr>  Now, I can truthfully say, "I'm a Writer," Yeah.
FT> Yippee! Congratulations!!!!

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assistant: mystery writer I've gotten hooked on. How many of
    Hi Suzze,
    Haven't read that one yet. Why did you hate it? Want to know because
    I was thinking of checking a couple more of her books from the
    library and that was one on my list.
    The two I read, dealt with killing or kidnapping children. Is "Missing
    Joseph" another one about a child? If so, Idon't want to read it.
    I just started Ken Follett's "The Third Twin." I hear it's very
    good. I always liked his suspense books. My favorite was "Eye of
    the Needle." He's not a mystery writer per se, but I suppose suspense
    novels are kind of lumped into the mystery category. Most mysteries
    are full of suspense, and vice versa.
    Thank you. It's been a long struggle, but beginning to pay off, at
    last. I know this is off topic, but have to share some more good
    news. Have been asked to submit some of my writings to a follow
    on book to the "Chicken Soup for the Soul for Women." They called
    me. Isn't that great? No guarantee they will be accepted, but it's
    flattering to be asked.
    Of course I'm going to find time to keep up with reading mysteries,
    and other stuff too. (G).
    Nice talking to you, Suzze. How is Kevin Robinson coming along?
    Guess I should send him an e-mail message. I get so caught up in all
    the things I'm doing, time passes rather quickly. If I don't write
    down stuff to do, I forget.
    Well, gotta go. I'll be back very soon.
    Cheers,
    Dorothy
... I haven't lost my mind; it's backed up on tape somewhere!
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system: You are David Chessler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Russ Jernigan about "Bethesda".

They wrote:
DC>>Yes, when the Democrats got in, they shipped it out of town
DC>>because of all the times President Reagan went there to have a
DC>>bit trimmed off the end of his nose.
>     So President Clinton has to go to Israel for his liposuction?

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assistant: On 23 Nov 97, 11:13am, Russ Jernigan wrote to David Chessler
on the subject of "Re: Bethesda":
We all know why President Clinton needs liposuction. And we all
know why President Reagan kept on having to have bits trimmed off
the end of his nose. Different sins. Most of us are more
sympathetic with gluttony even though it's mortal, and bearing
false witness is only venial. Perhaps we rank them differently
because most of us rely on the ten commandments.
    sin, in religion, unethical act in disobedience to a personal
    God. In ancient Israel, there were personal sin and national
    sin-usually idolatry. Some Christians hold that all acts are
    good, indifferent, or sinful; others that there are no
    indifferent acts. Roman Catholics are required to confess mortal
    sins, i.e., those committed with knowing and deliberate intent in
    a serious matter (see PENANCE); other sins are venial. The seven
    deadly sins are pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy,
    and sloth.
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system: You are David Chessler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fred Runk about "J Maddox Roberts".

They wrote:
DC>> AUTHOR(s):       Roberts, John Maddox.
DC>> TITLE(s):        The ghosts of Saigon /  John Maddox Roberts.
DC>> 1st U.S. ed.
>     Vietnamese detective?

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assistant: On 23 Nov 97, 07:51pm, Fred Runk wrote to David Chessler
on the subject of "Re: J Maddox Roberts":
I don't know. I did read a book or two called "Little Saigon"
that takes place in the Vietnamese neighborhood of L.A., but I
think it was by someone else, whose name escapes me. The
detective in that one was white.
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system: You are Suzze Tiernan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Dorothy Reynolds about "Elizabeth George".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting dorothy reynolds to SUZZE TIERNAN <=-
FT> I read "Missing Joseph" and hated it! But she is a very popular
dr>
dr> Haven't read that one yet. Why did you hate it? Want to know
dr> because I was thinking of checking a couple more of her books from
dr> the  library and that was one on my list.
dr> I just started Ken Follett's "The Third Twin." I hear it's very
dr> good. I always liked his suspense books. My favorite was "Eye of
dr> the Needle." He's not a mystery writer per se, but I suppose
dr> suspense novels are kind of lumped into the mystery category. Most
dr> mysteries are full of suspense, and vice versa.
dr> Thank you. It's been a long struggle, but beginning to pay off, at
dr> last. I know this is off topic, but have to share some more good
dr> news. Have been asked to submit some of my writings to a follow
dr> on book to the "Chicken Soup for the Soul for Women." They called
dr> me. Isn't that great? No guarantee they will be accepted, but it's
dr> flattering to be asked.
dr> Nice talking to you, Suzze. How is Kevin Robinson coming along?
dr> Guess I should send him an e-mail message. I get so caught up in
dr> all  the things I'm doing, time passes rather quickly. If I don't
dr> write  down stuff to do, I forget.

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assistant: Just too British for me. I have heard from her fans that Missing Joseph
is not one of her best.
I watched the first half of that on tv last week, then didn't watch the
second half becuase it was on at the same time as ER AND Mystery! Then I
heard the next day they had switched it to earlier in the evening so it
wouldn't conflict with ER...too bad I didn't know about it! The first
half was good!
Cool. I'm SURE you'll write some great stuff!
Last time I talked to him he was great, in his bi-weekly newspaper
columns he talks about being an "ex-mystery writer" so I guess he has
given up on it! He spends most of his free time playing the blues
harmonica with various bands.
... suzze@concentric.net
system: You are Robert White, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Mystery message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Suzze Tiernan about "Detecting Men / Women".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Suzze Tiernan to Fred Runk <=-
ST> I can't believe everyone here doesn't own Detecting Women and
ST> Detecting Men!!!

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assistant: Hello Suzze,
So tell us more, what are Detecting Women / Men?  Are they some sort of
research compendium or catalogue?
Bob 8-{)