ETA: I have read and downloaded many of your recommendations and have had lots of fun reading them! You are such a welcoming enthusiastic bunch. Thanks a lot! Still looking for more suggestions in case someone wants to add to the ever growing list. So far this year I have read twenty seven books.
Looking for some good mystery novels/short story compilation, etc. Preferably no sci fi or futuristic stuff, no Stephen King. TIA.
FWIW just finished reading “We have to talk about Kevin” by Lionel Shriver. It was OK.
I think anything by C.J Tudor would fit your bill
The Chalk Man is very good, as is The Burning Girls
English author, very distinctive storytelling style
@Mr_Blott thanks for the Chalk Man suggestion I am half way through it and have loved it so far.
Just downloaded The Chalk Man. Thanks!