My last post was on chaos and that might be appropriate, because today is detectives and the good ones have this uncanny ability of being able to tune out the chaos, the static noise and busyness to focus on a single point, a clue.
I love detective stories and most of my novels have a mystery to solve involving clues. At the moment I'm editing the first book in the Dog Show Detective series called DOGNAPPED? In this mystery series, 12 yr old Kitty, with the help of her mischievous mini schnauzer called Spade, solves the mysteries that come her way. You'd be surprised how many times a young girl can be involved in a murder mystery (especially in small country towns, happens all the time). Here's my favourite detectives, which ones are yours?
- Dexter. Dark, disturbing, deadly Dexter. I'm enjoying the books and love the tv series (they're quite different except for the premise and characters). Dexter is a serial killer, but he's a good guy, he has a code - only kill people who are... serial killers.
- Columbo. I just loved this show. He was so clumsy, ragged and had no social skills. But boy, his 'one last thing' was always a showstopper.
- Miss Marple. Old and frail, but incredibly quick witted.
- House. The Sherlock Holmes of today, with Wilson as his Watson. House is not a people person. He is selfish and rude. No mysterious illness can stump him.
- Harry Dresden. I have the audiobooks for The Dresden Files, Sam Spade style detective, only, more of a coward and he's also a wizard with a few enemies.
- Christopher Boone. Christopher is a 15yr old boy who decides to solve the mystery of the death of the neighbors dog. He is a mathematical wiz and able to analyze all the clues, he's also autistic.
- Castle. Alright, I just think he's yummy.
- Trixie Beldon. Childhood favourite. Trixie is a teen tomboy who solves lots of mysteries with her best friends and brothers. For some reason I could never warm to Nancy Drew.
I like House and Castle. They are both Yummy. I don't know if it would classify as "detective" but my fav show right now is NCIS. While the masses of women find Mark Harmon delicious--I happen to find Michael Weatherly scrumptious. HA HA!
ReplyDeleteGreat post :) Cheers!! Jenn
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Great collection of detectives you have there. I've not seen Castle, but I do like the actor who plays the main character. Must watch it some day.
ReplyDeleteI love House. When I was a kid there was a show about a medical examiner that I thought was awesome - Quincy maybe?
ReplyDeleteGotta love Miss Marple. I don't watch detective shows anymore. I feel bad when someone dies.
ReplyDeleteI love Colombo best. In his clumsy way that throws people off the scent, he always solved the murder.
ReplyDeleteDexter is one I need to watch. I keep hearing great things about it.
ReplyDeleteYou and I are on the same page; what a fantastic list! Dresden, Castle, Colombo, and, oh my gosh, Dexter! One of the best shows on television. The Hubby and I are addicted, hook, line, and sinker.
ReplyDeleteLOve House and Castle... Do appreciate Hercule Poirot too, but the tops, is my namesake, Miss Marple!
ReplyDeleteIn the UK, we had a British actor called David Jason who played a detective called Frost. He's ace
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Love the blog - good luck with the Challenge
Bex
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Excellent choice. Dexter is a fascinating character!
ReplyDeleteDexter! Yes! I have seen every episode and have just finished off the third book - can't wait to dig into the rest of the series. Great D choice!
ReplyDeleteI just love all those detectives and you're right, Castle is just yummy!
ReplyDeleteI tried watching Dexter, but it was a little too creepy and intense for me. I will stick to Castle (and I agree, he is yummy).
ReplyDeleteYeah, Dexter, Dresden and Castle would make my list, too. I also love Monk, but my very favorite is Veronica Mars.
ReplyDeleteI loved Dexter! Great D word... Happy A-Z ing... :-)
ReplyDeleteLooooove Dexter :) Columbo was also a favorite--that "one last thing"... Man! And Miss Marple, too! I never did warm to Poirot--that Dali mustache always bothered me. He was good, but the pompousness got to me :D And House--yes, House!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Dexter is great. I never thought I'd see myself rooting for a serial killer...
ReplyDeleteSo many of my favourites! My love of mysteries started with good old Encyclopedia Brown - then on to Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Poirot & Miss Marple... so many great detectives!
ReplyDeleteI forgot about Veronica Mars! Yes, she also makes the list :)
ReplyDeleteHow about The Rockford Files? Another is Agatha Christie. Great post, never watched Dexter but heard it's good.
ReplyDeleteI've watched House, but not the last couple of seasons. Columbo was a good one. Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew books were my favorite growing up.
ReplyDeletei also loved house esp. the first couple of seasons---i remember loving to watch barnaby jones and quincy--
ReplyDeleteMy favorite detective was Magnum PI, he was so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou've got all the best listed. Great blog. goodluck on the challenge. Dexter is too intense for me also.
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I'm also in love with Castle!
ReplyDeleteAnd, Monk. That's a great show. I missed it all these years, but watch it on cable.
I've watched all those now and again. Creepy-cool pic there!
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I loved Trixie Belden, I still have my mystery club membership card.
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