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message 1: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod

The Booktown Scouts are organising a Scavenger Hunt. How many of the items on their list can you find for them?

Easy: Four books
Medium: Eight books
Hard: Twelve books

REMEMBER: All books MUST be from our chosen genres of crime, mystery, thriller and suspense.


Ways to complete an item:

1. Title: The first letter of each title word can be found in the name of the item; no word count limit, but all words count (subtitles may be used or ignored - your choice).

2. Author: The author's first and last initials found in the item.

3. Cover: The item is found on the cover either as a word or a picture (please post the cover.)

List:
umbrella
sprig of wattle
toothbrush
headscarf
chocolate
newspaper
pair of slippers
tea cup
dog lead
screwdriver
tea towel
barbeque tongs

Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level:
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message 2: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 31, 2021 01:51AM) (new)


message 3: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Nov 24, 2021 02:52AM) (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
12/12

List:
umbrella
M.J. Arlidge : Down to the Woods 4 stars 12/9/21
sprig of wattle Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger 5 stars 22/10/21
toothbrush Heather Redmond : The Pickwick Murders 2 stars 24/9/21
headscarf Strawberries and Crime by Elle Brooke White 3 stars 18/9/21
chocolate C.J. Archer Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse 4 stars 22/10/21
newspaper Elizabeth Peters : Tomb of the Golden Bird 5 stars 10/10/21
pair of slippers Louise Penny : The Madness of Crowds 5 stars 4/10/21
tea cup Renewed for Murder by Victoria Gilbert (tea cup on cover) 4 stars 24/11/21
dog lead A Lesson in Murder by Verity Bright (dog lead on cover) 5 stars 7/9/21
screwdriver S.A. Dunphy : Bring Her Home 4 stars 4/9/21
tea towel Ashley Weaver : An Act of Villainy 4 stars 15/11/21
barbeque tongs Allison Brook : Death on the Shelf 4 stars 7/11/21

Down to the Woods (Helen Grace, #8) by M.J. Arlidge Lightning Strike (Cork O’Connor, #0) by William Kent Krueger The Pickwick Murders (A Dickens of a Crime #4) by Heather Redmond Strawberries and Crime (A Finn Family Farm Mystery #2) by Elle Brooke White Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse (Cleopatra Fox Mysteries #2) by C.J. Archer Tomb of the Golden Bird (Amelia Peabody, #18) by Elizabeth Peters
The Madness of Crowds (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #17) by Louise Penny Renewed for Murder (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries #6) by Victoria Gilbert A Lesson in Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery #7) by Verity Bright Bring Her Home (Boyle & Keneally #1) by S.A. Dunphy An Act of Villainy (Amory Ames Mystery #5) by Ashley Weaver Death on the Shelf (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #5) by Allison Brook


message 4: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (last edited Oct 14, 2021 01:10AM) (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1/9/21-30/11/21
Level: Hard
12/12

List:


1. umbrella author
Murder by the Bookend by Laura Gail Black 4s 7/9/21

2. sprig of wattle title/author
GOLD! by Thomas Greenbank 4s 16/9/21

3. toothbrush author
Wrong Sort of Girl by Helen Bridgett 4s 14/10/21

4. headscarf author
Murder at the Wedding by Helena Dixon 5s 4/10/21

5. chocolate title
The Curlew's Eye by Karen Manton 4s 15/9/21

6. newspaper author
Poodle Versus the Assassin by Anne Shillolo 4s 10/9/21

7. pair of slippers title
An Ill-Fated Invitation by Grace York 5s 10/9/21

8. tea cup on cover
In Hot Water by Kate Kingsbury 4s 8/10/21

9. dog lead on cover
A Lesson in Murder by Verity Bright 5s 11/9/21

10. screwdriver title
Deadly Cross by James Patterson 5s 30/9/21

11. tea towel author
When the Carny Comes to Town by Elaine Orr 4s 12/9/21

12. barbeque tongs author
A Brush with Murder by Bailee Abbott 3s 10/10/21

Murder by the Bookend (An Antique Bookshop Mystery, #2) by Laura Gail Black GOLD! (The Kincaid Saga, #1) by Thomas Greenbank Wrong Sort of Girl by Helen Bridgett Murder at the Wedding (Miss Underhay Mysteries #7) by Helena Dixon The Curlew's Eye by Karen Manton Poodle Versus the Assassin by Anne Shillolo An Ill-Fated Invitation (Getaway Bay, #9) by Grace York In Hot Water (Misty Bay Tea Room, #1) by Kate Kingsbury A Lesson in Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery #7) by Verity Bright Deadly Cross (Alex Cross, #28) by James Patterson When the Carny Comes to Town (A Jolie Gentil Cozy Mystery, #3) by Elaine Orr Death on the Shelf (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #5) by Allison Brook


message 5: by Kylie H (last edited Nov 28, 2021 10:05PM) (new)

Kylie H | 1255 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
12/12


List:
1. umbrella - author
Between Black and White by Robert Bailey 4★

2. sprig of wattle - author
Cage by Lilja Sigurðardóttir 3★

3. toothbrush - title
Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith 5★

4. headscarf - author
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dixon 4 ★

5. chocolate - author
Night School by Lee Child 4★

6. newspaper - author
Backwoods Ripper by Anna Willett 2★

7. pair of slippers - author & title
Retribution by Richard Anderson 3★AA

8. tea cup - author
The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie 3★

9. dog lead - author
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 5★

10. screwdriver - title & author
Wolfhunter River by Rachel Caine 4★

11. tea towel - title
The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen 4★

12. barbeque tongs - title
Betrayal on the Bowery by Kate Belli 4★

Between Black and White (McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers, #2) by Robert Bailey Cage (Reykjavik Noir Trilogy, #3) by Lilja Sigurðardóttir Troubled Blood (Cormoran Strike, #5) by Robert Galbraith Murder at the Dolphin Hotel (Miss Underhay Mysteries #1) by Helena Dixon Night School (Jack Reacher, #21) by Lee Child Backwoods Ripper by Anna Willett
Retribution by Richard Anderson The Body in the Library (Miss Marple, #2) by Agatha Christie Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Wolfhunter River (Stillhouse Lake, #3) by Rachel Caine The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles, #2) by Tess Gerritsen Betrayal on the Bowery (A Gilded Gotham Mystery #2) by Kate Belli


message 6: by Janine (last edited Nov 14, 2021 02:58PM) (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
12/12

List:
umbrella (Author)
When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham READ 5/9/21 4*
sprig of wattle (Title)
The Shearer's Wife by Fleur McDonald READ 24/10/21 4*
toothbrush (Title)
Bring Him Home by Nicole Trope READ 8/10/21 4*
headscarf (Author)
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox READ 6/11/21 4*
chocolate (Author)
Fallen by Linda Castillo READ 19/9/21 3*
newspaper (Author)
A Darker Place by Rachel Amphlett READ 18/10/21 3*
pair of slippers (Author)
Suspects by Lesley Pearse READ 13/9/21 2*
tea cup (Cover)
Digging Up Dirt by Pamela Hart READ 27/9/21 4*
dog lead (Author)
Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner READ 23/9/21 4*
screwdriver (Title)
Still by Matt Nable READ 21/10/21 4*
tea towel (Title)
Lost Angels by Stacy Green READ 24/10/21 3*
barbeque tongs (Title)
Say Goodbye by Karen Rose READ 14/11/21 3*

When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham The Shearer's Wife by Fleur McDonald Bring Him Home by Nicole Trope Gathering Dark (Jessica Sanchez, #1) by Candice Fox Fallen (Kate Burkholder, #13) by Linda Castillo A Darker Place (Detective Kay Hunter #10) by Rachel Amphlett Suspects by Lesley Pearse Digging Up Dirt (Poppy McGowan Mysteries #1) by Pamela Hart Right Behind You (Quincy & Rainie, #7) by Lisa Gardner Still by Matt Nable Lost Angels (Nikki Hunt, #3) by Stacy Green Say Goodbye (Romantic Suspense, #25; Sacramento, #3) by Karen Rose


message 7: by Zoey (last edited Oct 03, 2021 10:54PM) (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 141 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Easy
4/4

List:
umbrella - Author
Nefertiti's Heart by A.W. Exley 4★
headscarf - Title
Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 4.5★
chocolate - Cover
Dark, Witch & Creamy by H.Y. Hanna 3.5★
pair of slippers - Title
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons 4.5★

Nefertiti's Heart (Artifact Hunters, #1) by A.W. Exley Crowned and Dangerous (Her Royal Spyness, #10) by Rhys Bowen Dark, Witch & Creamy (Bewitched by Chocolate #1) by H.Y. Hanna Silent Scream (DI Kim Stone, #1) by Angela Marsons


message 8: by Jane (last edited Nov 18, 2021 07:02PM) (new)

Jane | 183 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
12/12 @ 19-NOV-2021 COMPLETED

List:

Umbrella : When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham (author) 5*
Sprig of wattle : Blackwattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin (word on cover) 3*
Toothbrush : Serpentine by Jonathan Kellerman (title) 3*
Headscarf : Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dixon (author) 4*
Chocolate : Cry of the Hunter by Jack Higgins (title) 4*
Newspaper : 1979 by Val McDermid (title) 4*
Pair of slippers : Not Dark Yet by Peter Robinson (author) 4*
Tea cup : Mummified Meringues by Leighann Dobbs (on cover) 3*
Dog lead : Legacy by Nora Roberts (title) 4*
Screwdriver : Deadly Cross by James Patterson (title) 3*
Tea towel : The Family Man by Anna Willett (author) 3*
Barbeque tongs : Billionaire Bodyguard Attraction by Joanne Wadsworth (title) 2*

When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham Blackwattle Creek (Charlie Berlin, #2) by Geoffrey McGeachin Serpentine (Alex Delaware, #36) by Jonathan Kellerman Murder at the Dolphin Hotel (Miss Underhay Mysteries #1) by Helena Dixon Cry of the Hunter (Martin Fallon, #1) by Harry Patterson 1979 (Allie Burns #1) by Val McDermid Not Dark Yet (Inspector Banks, #27) by Peter Robinson Mummified Meringues (Lexy Baker #10) by Leighann Dobbs Legacy by Nora Roberts Deadly Cross (Alex Cross, #28) by James Patterson The Family Man by Anna Willett Billionaire Bodyguard Attraction (Billionaire Bodyguards #1) by Joanne Wadsworth

Wow! Really struggled to fit my usual authors and planned books into this list of items. Not many 'j's in there!


message 9: by Anastasia (last edited Nov 04, 2021 09:57PM) (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021

List:
umbrella (author) First Blood (D.I. Kim Stone #0) by Angela Marsons First Blood by Angela Marsons finished 02/09/2021 5 stars
sprig of wattle (author) The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (Perry Mason, #9) by Erle Stanley Gardner The Case of the Stuttering Bishop by Erle Stanley Gardner finished 06/09/2021 3 stars
toothbrush (author) Lady Justice Gets Lei'd (Lady Justice#3) by Robert Thornhill Lady Justice Gets Lei'd by Robert Thornhill finished 12/09/2021 4 stars
headscarf (author) Pork Pie Pandemonium (Albert Smith's Culinary Capers Recipe 1) by Steve Higgs Pork Pie Pandemonium by Steve Higgs finished 14/09/2021 4 stars
chocolate (title) Hide (Detective D.D. Warren, #2) by Lisa Gardner Hide by Lisa Gardner finished 17/09/2021 5 stars
newspaper (author) Crime Wave (Maggie, P.I. Mystery #1) by Rose Pressey Crime Wave by Rose Pressey finished 20/09/2021 4 stars
pair of slippers (title) Silent Scream (DI Kim Stone, #1) by Angela Marsons Silent Scream by Angela Marsons finished 09/09/2021 5 stars
tea cup (author) The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog (Amelia Peabody, #7) by Elizabeth Peters The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters finished 05/11/2021 5 stars
dog lead (title) Guardian Angel (V.I. Warshawski, #7) by Sara Paretsky Guardian Angel by Sara Paretsky finished 24/09/2021 5 stars
screwdriver (title) Whiskey Sour (Jack Daniels Mystery, #1) by J.A. Konrath Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath finished 11/09/2021 5 stars
tea towel (title) The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles, #2) by Tess Gerritsen The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen finished 28/09/2021 5 stars
barbeque tongs (title) The Neighbour (Detective D.D. Warren 3) by Lisa Gardner The Neighbour by Lisa Gardner finished 06/10/2021 3 stars


message 10: by Trevor (last edited Nov 17, 2021 10:27PM) (new)

Trevor | 200 comments Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1/9/21-30/11/21
Level: Medium
8/8


Sprig of wattle (title) - In the Shadow of Power by Viveca Sten - 4★
Headscarf (author) - Murder in the Belltower by Helena Dixon - 3★
Chocolate (title) - The Associate by John Grisham - 3★
Pair of slippers (Title) - April in Spain by John Banville - 4★
Tea cup (title) - The Patient by Jasper DeWitt - 2★
Dog lead (item - on dog in top right corner) - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton - 3★
Screwdriver (author) - The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin - 3★
Barbeque tongs (title) - The Resident by David Jackson - 3★

In the Shadow of Power (Sandhamn Murders, #7) by Viveca Sten Murder in the Belltower (Miss Underhay Mysteries #5) by Helena Dixon The Associate  by John Grisham April in Spain (Quirke, #8) by John Banville The Patient by Jasper DeWitt The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton The Moving Toyshop (Gervase Fen, #3) by Edmund Crispin The Resident by David Jackson


message 11: by Jonquil (last edited Oct 03, 2021 05:15PM) (new)

Jonquil | 74 comments Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
9/1 -11/30/21
Hard: Twelve books

12/12 DONE

The Booktown Scouts are organising a Scavenger Hunt. How many of the items on their list can you find for them?----If we do everything for the Booktown Scouts how will they ever learn to be independent or resourceful?

umbrella cover Stop The Beat Zanna Mackenzie 9/10 ★★★
sprig of wattle author The Sunday Philosophy Club Alexander McCall Smith 9/4 ★★★
toothbrush author A Witch Before Dying Heather Blake 9/15 ★★★★
headscarf author Chai, Chai Again Eryn Scott 9/27 ★★★★
chocolate author Night Shift Witch Cate Lawley 10/1 ★★★★
newspaper cover News from Dead Mule Swamp Joan H. Young 10/2 ★★★★
pair of slippers author Condos and Corpses Angela K. Ryan 9/10 ★★★
tea cup cover Tempest in the Tea Leaves Kari Lee Townsend 9/18 ★★★★
dog lead cover Every Dog has his Day Chloe Grace 9/18 ★★★★
screwdriver author Matcha Do About Murder Eryn Scott 9/23 ★★★★
tea towel author Dead and Breakfast Lily Webb 10/1 ★★★★
barbeque tongs author Murder on the Toy Town Express Barbara Early 9/27 ★★★★

Stop The Beat (Amber Reed Mystery #5) by Zanna Mackenzie The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith A Witch Before Dying (A Wishcraft Mystery, #2) by Heather Blake Chai, Chai Again (A Pebble Cove Teahouse Mystery Book 4) by Eryn Scott Night Shift Witch (Vegan Vamp World Mystery) by Cate Lawley News from Dead Mule Swamp (Anastasia Raven Mysteries) by Joan H. Young
Condos and Corpses (Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Angela K. Ryan Tempest in the Tea Leaves (A Sunny Meadows Mystery #1) by Kari Lee Townsend Every Dog has his Day (Albertus Eagle Detective Beagle #1) by Chloe Grace Matcha Do About Murder (Pebble Cove Teahouse #2) by Eryn Scott Dead and Breakfast (Visions & Victims, # 1) by Lily Webb Murder on the Toy Town Express (Vintage Toyshop Mystery #2) by Barbara Early


message 12: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Jonquil wrote: "Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
9/1 -11/30/21
Hard: Twelve books

The Booktown Scouts are organising a Scavenger Hunt. How many of the items on their list can you find for them?----If we do everything for the Booktown Scouts how will they ever learn to be independent or resourceful?..."


Haha! Well said Jonquil!!


message 13: by Sarah (last edited Nov 25, 2021 05:41PM) (new)

Sarah | 385 comments Ooohh… I’d love to join please, Phrynne, but will have to wait ‘til I’m at The p.c. to add my books! Sarah
Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
Progress: 12/12

Umbrella: Little Bones by Patricia Gibney (26/9) 4* (title)
Sprig of wattle: April in Spain by John Banville (aka Benjamin Black) (6/10) 4* (title)
Toothbrush: The Secret History by Donna Tartt (12/9) 5* (title)
Headscarf: Clobbered by Camembert by Avery Aames (6/11) 3* (author)
Chocolate: The One Who Got Away by Caroline Overington AA (14/11) 3.5* (author)
Newspaper: Wild Place by Christian White AA (22/10) 4* (title)
Pair of slippers: The Second Son by Loraine Peck AA (6/9) 5* (author)
Tea cup: The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (22/9) 4* (title)
Dog lead: A Dream of Death by Connie Berry (15/11) 4* (title)
Screwdriver: In Darkness Visible by Tony Jones AA (18/10) 5* (title)
Tea towel: The Tribute by John Byron AA (20/9) 5* (title)
Barbeque tongs: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman (21/9) 5* (author's name)
Little Bones (Detective Lottie Parker #10) by Patricia Gibney April in Spain (Quirke, #8) by John Banville The Secret History by Donna Tartt Clobbered by Camembert (A Cheese Shop Mystery, #3) by Avery Aames The One Who Got Away by Caroline Overington Wild Place by Christian White The Second Son by Loraine Peck The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz A Dream of Death (Kate Hamilton Mysteries #1) by Connie Berry In Darkness Visible by Tony Jones The Tribute by John Byron The Man Who Died Twice (Thursday Murder Club, #2) by Richard Osman


message 14: by Carolyn (last edited Nov 26, 2021 11:44PM) (new)

Carolyn | 2078 comments Scavenger Hunt Challenge
12/ 12 items

I'm pretty hopeless at scavenger hunts - I couldn't find many of these on the covers of my thriller collection, but I guess we can't have Boy Scouts running around looking for guns, daggers and bodies!

List:
umbrella: A Little Bird by Wendy James (title) 4★
sprig of wattle: Little Bones by Patricia Gibney (au) 4★
toothbrush: Darkness Falls by Robert Bryndza (au) 5★
headscarf: The Corpse Flower by Anne M Hancock (au) 4★
chocolate: Gunshot Road by Adrian Hyland (au)
newspaper Still by Matt Nable (title) 4★
pair of slippers: Silent Scream by Angela Marsons (title) 5★
tea cup: Bloody January by Alan Parks (au) 4★
dog lead: Hunt by Leona Deakin (title) 4★
screwdriver:Cold Snap: A Viking Cat Mystery by Codi Schneider (title) 4★
tea towel: Small Town Nightmare by Anna Willett (au) 4★
barbeque tongs:Two Bare Arms by Blake Banner (title) 4★

A Little Bird by Wendy James Little Bones (Detective Lottie Parker #10) by Patricia Gibney Darkness Falls (Kate Marshall, #3) by Robert Bryndza The Corpse Flower (Kaldan og Schäfer, #1) by Anne Mette Hancock Gunshot Road (Emily Tempest, #2) by Adrian Hyland Still by Matt Nable
Silent Scream (DI Kim Stone, #1) by Angela Marsons Bloody January by Alan Parks Hunt by Leona Deakin Cold Snap A Viking Cat Mystery by Codi Schneider Small Town Nightmare (Lucy Hush, #1) by Anna Willett Two Bare Arms (Dead Cold Mystery, #2) by Blake Banner


message 15: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Jane wrote: "Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Wow! Really struggling to fit my usual authors and planned books into this list of items. Not many 'j's in there!


I noticed that too Jane but my brain failed to think of a suitable object at the time!


message 16: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Jonquil wrote: "Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
9/1 -11/30/21

The Booktown Scouts are organising a Scavenger Hunt. How many of the items on their list can you find for them?----If we do everything for the Booktown Scouts how will they ever learn to be independent or resourceful?"


I'm just happy that Booktown is not in lockdown. This the closest I will get to a scavenger hunt for a long while!


message 17: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Trevor wrote: "Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1/9/21-30/11/21

I hope you enjoy The Moving Toyshop as much as I did Trevor. You reminded me that I intended to chase up the first book in the series.


message 18: by Lorraine (last edited Sep 30, 2021 04:54AM) (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt, 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
12/12

List:
umbrella (title) - Unwelcome Guests by Anna Willett (AA) ✅ 3*
sprig of wattle (title) - Retribution Ridge by Anna Willett (AA) ✅ 3*
toothbrush (title) - The Right Side by Spencer Quinn ✅ 4*
headscarf (title) - FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven ✅ 4*
chocolate (author) - The Liar's Daughter by Megan Cooley Peterson ✅ 3*
newspaper (title) - Deep into the Dark by P.J. Tracy ✅ 2*
pair of slippers (title) - Polar Vortex by Matthew Mather ✅ 3*
tea cup (title) - The Silver Collar by Antonia Hodgson ✅ 4*
dog lead (title) - Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty (AA) ✅ 4*
screwdriver (author) - Backwoods Ripper by Anna Willett (AA) ✅ 3*
tea towel (title) - The Snow Killer by Ross Greenwood ✅ 3*
barbeque tongs (title) - Big Damn Hero by James Lovegrove ✅ 2*

Unwelcome Guests by Anna Willett Retribution Ridge by Anna Willett The Right Side by Spencer Quinn FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven The Liar's Daughter by Megan Cooley Peterson Backwoods Ripper by Anna Willett Deep into the Dark (Detective Margaret Nolan #1) by P.J. Tracy Polar Vortex by Matthew Mather The Silver Collar by Antonia Hodgson Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty The Snow Killer (DI Barton, #1) by Ross Greenwood Big Damn Hero (Firefly #1) by James Lovegrove


message 19: by Trevor (new)

Trevor | 200 comments Phrynne wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1/9/21-30/11/21

I hope you enjoy The Moving Toyshop as much as I did Trevor. You reminded me that I intended to chase up..."


It sounds a fun read, so hope I do.


message 20: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼 All linked to here. Welcome to the challenge everyone!🌼🌼🌼


message 21: by Tien (last edited Nov 11, 2021 03:40PM) (new)

Tien (tiensblurb) | 135 comments Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1/9/21-30/11/21
Level: Hard
12/12

1. umbrella
author
The Cold Cold Ground (Detective Sean Duffy #1) by Adrian McKinty -Read 09/04

2. sprig of wattle title
Slaughter Park (The Belltree Trilogy #3) by Barry Maitland -Read 09/02

3. toothbrush author
The Scarecrow by Ronald Hugh Morrieson -Read 09/23

4. headscarf author
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel (Miss Underhay #1) by Helena Dixon -Read 09/08

5. chocolate cover
Witch Chocolate Fudge (Bewitched by Chocolate #2) by H.Y. Hanna -Read 09/13

6. newspaper author
Secrets Come Home (Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries #1) by Samantha Price -Read 09/17

7. pair of slippers title
Pointe and Shoot by Alison Stone -Read 09/18

8. tea cup author
Montalbano's First Case and Other Stories (Inspector Montalbano #8.5) by Andrea Camilleri -Read 10/04

9. dog lead author
The Way It Is Now by Garry Disher -Read 11/11

10. screwdriver author
Unnatural Causes by Richard Shepherd -Read 10/18

11. tea towel author
Serve 'N' Protect (Federal K-9 #5) by Tee O'Fallon -Read 09/29

12. barbeque tongs title
Blood's Echo (Veranda Cruz #1) by Isabella Maldonado -Read 09/02

The Cold Cold Ground (Detective Sean Duffy, #1) by Adrian McKinty Slaughter Park by Barry Maitland The Scarecrow by Ronald Hugh Morrieson Murder at the Dolphin Hotel (Miss Underhay Mysteries #1) by Helena Dixon Witch Chocolate Fudge (Bewitched by Chocolate #2) by H.Y. Hanna Secrets Come Home (Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries #1) by Samantha Price Pointe and Shoot by Alison Stone Montalbano's First Case and Other Stories (Commissario Montalbano #0.5) by Andrea Camilleri The Way It Is Now by Garry Disher Unnatural Causes by Richard Shepherd Serve 'N' Protect (Federal K-9, #5) by Tee O'Fallon Blood's Echo (Veranda Cruz #1) by Isabella Maldonado


message 22: by Bea (last edited Nov 24, 2021 02:02AM) (new)

Bea Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021 COMPLETED
Level: Simple Plan, 4 books
4/4

List:
umbrella


sprig of wattle


toothbrush


headscarf


chocolate - cover
Chocolate Dipped Death (A Candy Shop Mystery, #2) by Sammi Carter by Sammi Carter Read 9/29/21 - 3*

newspaper - cover
The Spellman Files (The Spellmans, #1) by Lisa Lutz by Lisa Lutz Read 11/23/21 - 3.5*

pair of slippers


tea cup - cover
Shades of Earl Grey (A Tea Shop Mystery, #3) by Laura Childs by Laura Childs Read 10/18/21 - 4*

dog lead - cover
Hounding the Pavement (Dog Walker Mysteries, #1) by Judi McCoy by Judi McCoy Read 11/15/21 - 4*

screwdriver


tea towel


barbeque tongs


message 23: by [deleted user] (last edited Nov 30, 2021 02:35AM) (new)

I'm game. I'll add books as I go.

12/12

umbrella - Love & Bullets: Megabomb Edition by Nick Kolakowski
sprig of wattle - Winter Seeks Out the Lonely by Larry D. Sweazy (title)
toothbrush - Strait to Hell by Colin Conway (title)
headscarf - Five Decembers by James Kestrel (title)
chocolate - The Last Horseman by Frank Zafiro
newspaper - Widespread Panic by James Ellroy
pair of slippers - Squeeze by Chris Rhatigan
tea cup - Cutthroat by Paul Heatley
dog lead - Lieutenant Dangerous: A Vietnam War Memoir by Jeff Danziger
screwdriver - Deer Season by Erin Flanagan
tea towel - White Oaks by Jill Hand
barbeque tongs - Going South by Tom Larsen (title)

Love & Bullets Megabomb Edition by Nick Kolakowski
Winter Seeks Out the Lonely by Larry D. Sweazy
Strait to Hell (The Flip Flop Detective Book 2) by Colin Conway
Five Decembers by James Kestrel
The Last Horseman by Frank Zafiro
Widespread Panic by James Ellroy
Squeeze by Chris Rhatigan
Cutthroat by Paul Heatley
Lieutenant Dangerous A Vietnam War Memoir by Jeff Danziger
Deer Season by Erin Flanagan
White Oaks by Jill Hand
Going South by Tom Larsen


message 24: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼 All linked to here. Welcome to the challenge Tien, Bea and Col. 🌼🌼🌼


message 25: by Mari (last edited Nov 19, 2021 12:07AM) (new)

Mari | 90 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
12/12
Completed 19th November.

🌼 1. Umbrella
(Author)
The Suspect by Michael Robotham 06/11 ★★★☆
🌼 2. Sprig of Wattle (Author)
Give the Devil His Due by Sulari Gentill 31/10 ★★★★☆
🌼 3. Toothbrush (Author)
The Death Of Dalziel by Reginald Hill 03/10 ★★★★★
🌼 4. Headscarf (Title)
A Fatal Secret by Faith Martin 04/09 ★★★★★
🌼 5. Chocolate (Author)
The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves 18/10 ★★★★
🌼 6. Newspaper (Title)
A Necessary Evil by Abir Mukherjee 19/11 ★★★★
🌼 7. Pair of Slippers (Author)
Murder at the Boat Club by Lee Strauss 22/09 ★★★
🌼 8. Tea Cup (Cover)
Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien 08/11 ★★★☆
🌼 9. Dog Lead (Cover)
Muzzled by David Rosenfelt 25/09 ★★★★
🌼 10. Screwdriver (Author)
Dachshund Through the Snow by David Rosenfelt 02/09 ★★★★
🌼 11. Tea Towel (Title)
Trust by Chris Hammer 21/10 ★★★★☆
🌼 12. Barbeque Tongs (Author)
A Fine Place for Death by Ann Granger 18/09 ★★★☆

The Suspect (Joe O'Loughlin #1) by Michael Robotham Give the Devil His Due (Rowland Sinclair #7) by Sulari Gentill The Death Of Dalziel (Dalziel & Pascoe, #22) by Reginald Hill A Fatal Secret (Ryder & Loveday Mystery, #4) by Faith Martin The Darkest Evening (Vera Stanhope Book 9) by Ann Cleeves A Necessary Evil (Sam Wyndham, #2) by Abir Mukherjee Murder at the Boat Club (Ginger Gold Mysteries #8) by Lee Strauss Murder Lo Mein (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #3) by Vivien Chien Muzzled (Andy Carpenter #21) by David Rosenfelt Dachshund Through the Snow (Andy Carpenter #20) by David Rosenfelt Trust (Martin Scarsden, #3) by Chris Hammer A Fine Place for Death by Ann Granger


message 26: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼 Welcome to the challenge Mari! 🌼🌼🌼


message 27: by Catherine (new)

Catherine McMahon | 94 comments Looks like another fun challenge. Count me in. I will add my books as I read them.


message 28: by Sharon (last edited Sep 30, 2021 10:02PM) (new)

Sharon | 1234 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Easy
4/4


1. Umbrella - A Little Bird by Wendy James (title) 4★ 30/9/21

2. Headscarf - Vengeance Blind by Anna Willett (cover) 4★ 8/9/21

3. Chocolate - Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy (cover & title) 4★ 23/9/21

4. Tea cup - The Perfect Family by Jacquie Underdown (cover) 5★ 27/9/21

A Little Bird by Wendy James Vengeance Blind by Anna Willett Death by Chocolate (Death By Chocolate #1) by Sally Berneathy The Perfect Family by Jacquie Underdown


message 29: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼 Welcome to the challenge Catherine and Sharon 🌼🌼🌼


message 30: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 1234 comments Thanks Phrynne 😊


message 31: by Catsalive (last edited Nov 25, 2021 12:05AM) (new)

Catsalive | 258 comments Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021
Level: Hard
12/12


I'll give this a try, although I'm not very good at picking my reads ahead of time.

1. umbrella (author)
The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart - 25/11 - 2★

2. sprig of wattle (title)
Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn - 2/9/21 - 3★

3. toothbrush (author)
Lilies That Fester by Hazel Holt - 10/9/21 - 3★

4. headscarf (title)
Hindsight by Melanie Casey (AA) - 21/10/21 - 3 ★

5. chocolate (cover)
Chocolate Covered Murder by Leslie Meier - 15/11 - 2★

6. newspaper (title)
Snow by John Banville - 5/10/21 - 4★

7. pair of slippers (author)
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman - 9/10/21 - 5★

8. tea cup (author)
The Red Hand by Peter Temple (AA) - 23/9/21 - 5★

9. dog lead (author)
Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher (AA) - 19/9/21 - 4.5★

10. screwdriver (author)
Hollow Crown by David Roberts - 20/11 - 3★

11. tea towel (author)
Death Leaves the Station by Alexander Thorpe (AA) - 7/10/21 - 4★

12. barbeque tongs (author)
Maigret Stonewalled by Georges Simenon 136 pp - 5/9/21 - 3.5★


The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart Silent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey, #1) by Deanna Raybourn Lilies That Fester (A Sheila Malory Mystery) by Hazel Holt Hollow Crown (Lord Edward Corinth & Verity Browne, #3) by David Roberts Chocolate Covered Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #18) by Leslie Meier Snow by John Banville
The Man Who Died Twice (Thursday Murder Club, #2) by Richard Osman The Red Hand Stories, Reflections and the Last Appearance of Jack Irish by Peter Temple Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher Hollow Crown (Lord Edward Corinth & Verity Browne, #3) by David Roberts Death Leaves the Station by Alexander Thorpe Maigret Stonewalled by Georges Simenon


message 32: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼 Welcome to the challenge Catsalive🌼🌼🌼


message 33: by Rhondda (last edited Sep 27, 2021 06:45PM) (new)

Rhondda (bibliokat) | 237 comments 🌼🌼🌼★Spring Challenge 1st September 2021 - 30th November 2021★🌼🌼🌼
Level: Hard = Twelve books
12/12
The Booktown Scouts are organising a Scavenger Hunt. How many of the items on their list can you find for them?
List:
umbrella : AUTHOR Lost Girls by Angela Marsons 4★
sprig of wattle : AUTHOR Mud, Muck and Dead Things by Ann Granger 4★
toothbrush TITLE Shadow of the Hangman by Edward Marston 4★
headscarf AUTHOR Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dixon 4★
chocolate AUTHOR A Pretty Deceit by Anna Lee Huber 4★
newspaper AUTHOR Death in Focus by Anne Perry 4★
pair of slippers AUTHOR Celtic Cross by Sara Sheridan 4★
teacup AUTHOR Murder on the Salsette by Conrad Allen 4★
dog lead TITLE Deadly Darkness by Kate Parker 4★
screwdriver AUTHOR The Moscow Sleepers by Stella Rimington 4★
tea towel AUTHOR Dawn Girl by Leslie Wolfe 4★
barbeque tongs AUTHOR The Noose's Shadow by Graham Brack 4★

Lost Girls (DI Kim Stone, #3) by Angela Marsons Mud, Muck and Dead Things (Campbell and Carter Mystery, #1) by Ann Granger Shadow of the Hangman (Bow Street Rivals, #1) by Edward Marston Murder at the Dolphin Hotel (Miss Underhay Mysteries #1) by Helena Dixon
A Pretty Deceit (Verity Kent, #4) by Anna Lee Huber Death in Focus (Elena Standish #1) by Anne Perry Celtic Cross by Sara Sheridan Murder on the Salsette (George Porter Dillman & Genevieve Masefield, #6) by Conrad Allen
Deadly Darkness (Deadly, #6) by Kate Parker The Moscow Sleepers (Liz Carlyle #10) by Stella Rimington Dawn Girl (Special Agent Tess Winnett, #1) by Leslie Wolfe The Noose's Shadow (Master Mercurius Mysteries. #4) by Graham Brack


message 34: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼Welcome to the challenge Rhonda🌼🌼🌼


message 35: by Jackmeister (last edited Oct 27, 2021 06:19PM) (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1/9/21-30/11/21
Level: Easy - 4 books

Sprig of wattle (author) - Sue Grafton with A is for Alibi
Toothbrush (title) - Haunted by James Patterson

Headscarf (title and author) - Dead Heat by Dick Francis
Tea Cup (author) - Peter Corris with Man in the Shadows


A is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone, #1) by Sue Grafton Haunted (Michael Bennett, #10) by James Patterson Dead Heat by Dick Francis Man in the Shadows (Cliff Hardy, #11) by Peter Corris


message 36: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼Welcome to the challenge Jacky🌼🌼🌼


message 37: by Jenny (last edited Nov 26, 2021 05:37AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 569 comments Spring Challenge 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1/9/21-30/11/21
Level: Hard
12 /12

Umbrella --On the cover -- Beach Blanket Barbie by Kathi Daley --4★ -- 03/02/2021
sprig of wattle -- Author -- Shanora Williams -- The Perfect Ruin -- 3★ -- 01/11/2021

toothbrush -- Author -- Robert Bryndza -- Cold Blood -- 5★ -- 16/05/2021
headscarf-- Title -- The One You Fear -- Paul Pilkington -- 3★ -- 01/11/2021
chocolate -- In the Title - The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon -- 4★ -- 02/11/2021
newspaper -- Title A Thoroughly Wicked Woman: Murder, Perjury and Trial by Newspaper by Betty Keller -- 4★ -- 05/11/2021
pair of slippers --Author -- Rachel Amphlett by The Lost Boy -- 5★ -- 16/10/2021
teacup -- Title -- Robbery, Murder and Cups of Tea: A Novella -- Phil Church -- 3★ -- 18/10/2021
dog lead -- Title and Author -- Every Dog has his Day by Chloe Grace -- 3★ -- 30/09/2021
screwdriver -- Title -- Stolen by Jay Nadal -- 5★ -- 06/11/2021
tea towel -- Title -- Blood and Treachery by J.D. Kirk -- 5★ -- 11 / 09 / 2021
barbeque tongs -- Author and Title -- Murder at the Barbecue by Liz Turner -- 4★ -- 10/10/2021

The Lost Boy (Detective Mark Turpin #3) by Rachel Amphlett Beach Blanket Barbie (Zoe Donovan Mystery #6) by Kathi Daley Blood and Treachery (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers, #4) by J.D. Kirk Robbery, Murder and Cups of Tea A Novella by Phil Church Every Dog has his Day (Albertus Eagle Detective Beagle #1) by Chloe Grace Stolen (DI Scott Baker #2) by Jay Nadal The One You Fear (Emma Holden Suspense Mystery, #2) by Paul Pilkington The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams A Thoroughly Wicked Woman Murder, Perjury and Trial by Newspaper by Betty Keller Cold Blood (Detective Erika Foster, #5) by Robert Bryndza Murder at the Barbecue (Rare Catch Cozy Mystery #2) by Liz Turner The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon


message 38: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼Welcome to the challenge Jenny🌼🌼🌼


message 39: by Anastasia (new)


message 40: by Icewineanne (last edited Dec 30, 2021 11:13PM) (new)

Icewineanne | 158 comments Count me in 🌸

Medium: Eight books

Level:
8/8


✅ Umbrella -title
The Unkindness of Ravens by M.E. Hilliard 4 ⭐️

✅ Sprig of Wattle -author
Absence of Mercy by S.M. Goodwin 3 ⭐️

✅ Toothbrush -author
Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen 3.75 ⭐️

✅ Barbeque Tongs -author
Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer 3.5 ⭐️

✅ Screwdriver -author
The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue 4 ⭐️

✅ Tea Cup -author
Lady Rights a Wrong by Eliza Casey

✅ Headscarf -title
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh 3 ⭐️

✅ Pair of Slippers -author
The Silence by Susan Allott 5⭐️




The Unkindness of Ravens (Greer Hogan Mystery #1) by M.E. Hilliard Absence of Mercy (A Lightner and Law Mystery #1) by S.M. Goodwin Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen Murder at Wedgefield Manor (A Jane Wunderly Mystery #2) by Erica Ruth Neubauer The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue Lady Rights a Wrong (Manor Cat Mystery, #2) by Eliza Casey Hostage by Clare Mackintosh The Silence by Susan Allott



message 41: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼Welcome to the challenge Anne:)🌼🌼🌼


message 42: by Icewineanne (new)

Icewineanne | 158 comments Phrynne wrote: "🌼🌼🌼Welcome to the challenge Anne:)🌼🌼🌼"

Thanks so much Phrynne 🦋


message 44: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Finished my 1st

Umbrella (Author)
When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham 4*


message 45: by PattyMacDotComma (last edited Nov 03, 2021 10:51PM) (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 813 comments Late starter here! Medium level.

Level Medium: 8/8

sprig of wattle - title
What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris 4.5★

toothbrush - title
Snow Blind by P.J. Tracy 3.5★

headscarf - title
Falling by T.J. Newman 3.5★

newspaper - cover
Where There's a Will by AA Sulari Gentill 5★

pair of slippers - author
Miss Kopp Investigates by Amy Stewart 4★

tea cup - author
The Greater Good by AA Tim Ayliffe 4.5★

screwdriver - author
The Incredible Winston Browne by Sean Dietrich 4★

barbeque tongs - author
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman 5★

What Angels Fear (Sebastian St. Cyr #1) by C.S. Harris Snow Blind (Monkeewrench, #4) by P.J. Tracy Falling by T.J. Newman Where There's a Will (Rowland Sinclair #10) by Sulari Gentill Miss Kopp Investigates (Kopp Sisters, #7) by Amy Stewart The Greater Good by Tim Ayliffe The Incredible Winston Browne by Sean Dietrich The Man Who Died Twice (Thursday Murder Club, #2) by Richard Osman


message 46: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
🌼🌼🌼Welcome to the challenge Patty:)🌼🌼🌼


message 47: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 813 comments Phrynne wrote: "🌼🌼🌼Welcome to the challenge Patty:)🌼🌼🌼"

You make them too tempting, Phrynne!


message 48: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
That's my job Patty:)


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