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message 1: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 17, 2021 07:27PM) (new)

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For our Annual Challenge for 2022 we have an A-Z challenge with a difference. See if you can do all 26 tasks.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author
B - Read a book with a blue cover
C - Read a crime book of your choice
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book set in England
F - Read a book which is first in a series
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
J - Read a book published in January of any year.
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M -Read a mystery of your choice.
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
O - Read a book with a one word title
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a thriller of your own choice
U - Read a book set in the USA
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
W- Read a book with water on the cover
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.

**Completed Challenges: When you have completed your challenge, please post your entire completed challenge as a new message indicating you have finished. A completed challenge must have the following information: (1) Link to book title, (2) Author's name, (3) Date you finished reading your book, (4) Your rating.
**Once you've posted your completed challenge, your name will be ticked off


* *Remember that all books must be from our genres of crime/mystery/thriller/ suspense * *


message 2: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 30, 2022 10:11PM) (new)


message 3: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Nov 08, 2022 11:21AM) (new)

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Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author
When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham 4 stars 24/1/22

B - Read a book with a blue cover
Abandoned in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 20/2/22

C - Read a crime book of your choice
T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton 4 stars 7/3/22

D - Read a debut novel
Brunswick Street Blues by Sally Bothroyd 2 stars 22/3/22

E - Read a book set in England
Silent Voices by Ann Cleeves4 stars 2/1/22

F - Read a book which is first in a series
Murder by Yew by Suzanne Young 4 stars 23/2/22

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Murder in the Village by Faith Martin 5 stars 22/1/22

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
House of Correction by Nicci French 5 stars 15/4/22

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
In a House of Lies by Ian Rankin 5 stars 16/1/22

J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Crimes and Covers by Amanda Flower 4 stars 6/1/22

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
A Dash of Death by Michelle Hillen Klump 3 stars 2/2/22

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Glass Room by Ann Cleeves 4 stars 4/4/22

M -Read a mystery of your choice.
All Fall Down by M.J. Arlidge 5 stars 2/4/22

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Dark Horse by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 3 stars 7/5/22

O - Read a book with a one word title
Deathdeal by Garry Disher 4 stars 24/2/22

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
The Chain by Adrian McKinty 3 stars 14/3/22

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
The Awkward Squad by Sophie Hénaff 5 stars 22/7/22

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
Murder on Madison Square by Victoria Thompson 5 stars 10/5/22

S - Read a book which is part of a series
Turn to Dust by Rachel Amphlett 5 stars 19/1/22

T - Read a thriller of your own choice
Victim 2117 by Jussi Adler-Olsen2 stars 21/9/22

U - Read a book set in the USA
Do No Harm by Robert Pobi 5 stars 31/8/22

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers 4 stars 8/1/22

W- Read a book with water on the cover
A Dangerous Engagement by Ashley Weaver 5 stars 4/1/22

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman 5 stars 7/11/22

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Pinot and Pumpkins by Daisy Linh 4 stars 17/2/22

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.
The Silent Sisters by Robert Dugoni 2 stars 8/2/22

When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham Abandoned in Death (In Death, #54) by J.D. Robb T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone, #20) by Sue Grafton Brunswick Street Blues by Sally Bothroyd Silent Voices (Vera Stanhope, #4) by Ann Cleeves Murder by Yew (Edna Davies, #1) by Suzanne Young Murder in the Village (DI Hillary Greene, #4) by Faith Martin House of Correction by Nicci French In a House of Lies (Inspector Rebus, #22) by Ian Rankin Crimes and Covers (Magical Bookshop, #5) by Amanda Flower A Dash of Death by Michelle Hillen Klump All Fall Down (Helen Grace, #9) by M.J. Arlidge Dark Horse (Orphan X, #7) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz Deathdeal (Wyatt, #3) by Garry Disher The Chain by Adrian McKinty The Awkward Squad (Awkward Squad / Anne Capestan, #1) by Sophie Hénaff Murder on Madison Square (Gaslight Mystery, #25) by Victoria Thompson Turn to Dust (Detective Kay Hunter, #9) by Rachel Amphlett Victim 2117 (Department Q, #8) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Do No Harm (Lucas Page, #3) by Robert Pobi Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery, #2) by Holly Danvers A Dangerous Engagement (Amory Ames, #6) by Ashley Weaver The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club, #3) by Richard Osman Pinot and Pumpkins (Barossa Valley Cozy Mystery #3) by Daisy Linh The Silent Sisters (Charles Jenkins, #3) by Robert Dugoni


message 4: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (last edited May 06, 2022 09:41PM) (new)

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Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 1/1/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author
Already Gone by Jaye Ford 5s 14/1/22

B - Read a book with a blue cover
City of the Dead by Jonathan Kellerman 5s 11/2/22

C - Read a crime book of your choice
Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay 4.5s 5/2/22

D - Read a debut novel
Brunswick Street Blues by Sally Bothroyd 2.5s 3/3/22

E - Read a book set in England
Murder in First Class by Helena Dixon 5s 13/2/22

F - Read a book which is first in a series
Snow Creek by Gregg Olsen 5s 24/1/22

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly 4.5s 22/1/22

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
The House at Helygen by Victoria Hawthorne 4s 11/4/22

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Hideout by Louisa Luna 4s 25/3/22

J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Crimes and Covers by Amanda Flower 4s 11/1/22 January 11th 2022

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Treasured Tears by Kendall Talbot 4.5s 8/2/22

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Bone Ranger by Louisa Bennet 4s 2/4/22

M - Read a mystery of your choice.
Murder at Primrose Cottage by Merryn Allingham 4s 12/3/22

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Wild Dogs by Michael Trant 5s 5/3/22

O - Read a book with a one word title
Stalker by Jack Adams 5s 13/3/22

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
The Dying Game by Ruhi Choudhary 5s 16/1/22 360 pages

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Q in it.
Watch Her Disappear by Lisa Regan 5s 7/4/22 Detective Josie Quinn #14

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson 3.5s 18/1/22

S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Russian Wife by Barry Maitland 4s 1/1/22 #14

T - Read a thriller of your own choice
The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard 3s 23/1/22

U - Read a book set in the USA
L.A. Burning by D.C. Taylor 4s 7/2/22

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
The Mystery of Albert E. Finch by Callie Hutton 5s 12/1/22

W- Read a book with water on the cover
When We Fall by Aoife Clifford 5s 6/3/22

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Abandoned in Death by J.D. Robb 5s 6/2/22

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Better off Dead by Lee Child 4s 7/5/22

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.
Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers 4s 9/2/22 304 pages

Already Gone by Jaye Ford City of the Dead (Alex Delaware, #37) by Jonathan Kellerman Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay Brunswick Street Blues by Sally Bothroyd Murder in First Class (Miss Underhay Mysteries #8) by Helena Dixon Reunion and Revenge (The Mystery Sisters, #1) by Karen Musser Nortman Snow Creek (Detective Megan Carpenter, #1) by Gregg Olsen Up to No Gouda (Grilled Cheese Mysteries, #1) by Linda Reilly The House at Helygen by Victoria Hawthorne Hideout (Alice Vega #3) by Louisa Luna Crimes and Covers (Magical Bookshop, #5) by Amanda Flower Treasured Tears (Treasure Hunters, #6) by Kendall Talbot The Bone Ranger (Monty Dog Detective #2) by Louisa Bennet Murder at Primrose Cottage (Flora Steele #3) by Merryn Allingham Wild Dogs by Michael Trant Stalker (Delaney & Murphy #2) by Jack Adams The Taken Ones (Detective Mackenzie Price #4) by Ruhi Choudhary Watch Her Disappear (Detective Josie Quinn #14) by Lisa Regan NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson The Russian Wife (Brock and Kalla #14) by Barry Maitland The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard L.A. Burning by D.C. Taylor The Mystery of Albert E. Finch (Victorian Book Club Mystery, #3) by Callie Hutton When We Fall by Aoife Clifford Abandoned in Death (In Death, #54) by J.D. Robb Better off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26) by Lee Child Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery #2) by Holly Danvers


message 5: by Jane (last edited Jun 28, 2022 02:02AM) (new)

Jane | 183 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress : 26/26 Completed @ 28-JUN-2022


A - Read a book by an Australian author : The Long Game by Simon Rowell 10-FEB-2022 4*
B - Read a book with a blue cover : A Time for Mercy by John Grisham 26-MAR-2022 5*
C - Read a crime book of your choice : A Fatal Inversion by Barbara Vine 14-APR-2022 3*
D - Read a debut novel : Absolute Power by David Baldacci 22-APR-2022 5*
E - Read a book set in England : Their Little Secret by Mark Billingham 15-JAN-2022 4*
F - Read a book which is first in a series : The Camel Club by David Baldacci 02-MAR-2022 4*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order) : Gone to Ground by Rachel Amphlett 13-MAR-2022 4*
H - Read a book where the title starts with H : Helga's Web by Jon Cleary AA 03-JAN-2022 3*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER : Red Dragon by Thomas Harris 28-JUN-2022 5*
J - Read a book published in January of any year : The End by James Patterson 06-FEB-2022 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K : The Night Window by Dean Koontz 13-FEB-2022 4*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library : The Blood Whisperer by Zoë Sharp 05-FEB-2022 4*
M -Read a mystery of your choice : Evil at Echo Point by Grace York 18-JAN-2022 4*
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022) : A Lethal Deception by Rachel Amphlett 07-FEB-2022 5*
O - Read a book with a one word title : Iced by Felix Francis 02-FEB-2022 4*
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages : The Other Emily by Dean Koontz (352p) 09-JAN-2022 3*
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it : The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions by Kerry Greenwood AA 08-MAR-2022 3*
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover : The Promised Land by Barry Maitland 05-MAY-2022 5*
S - Read a book which is part of a series : The Russian Wife by Barry Maitland 02-JAN-2022 4*
T - Read a thriller of your own choice : Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath 04-JUN-2022 4*
U - Read a book set in the USA : Better off Dead by Lee Child 26-JAN-2022 3*
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) : The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly 5*
W- Read a book with water on the cover : Three Women Disappear by James Patterson 20-JAN-2022 3*
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) : Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb 22-JAN-2022 4*
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name : The Judge's List by John Grisham 11-JUN-2022 4*
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count : Choose Me by Tess Gerritsen (290p) 14-FEB-2022 4*

The Long Game by Simon Rowell A Time for Mercy (Jake Brigance, #3) by John Grisham A Fatal Inversion by Barbara Vine Absolute Power by David Baldacci Their Little Secret (Tom Thorne, #16) by Mark Billingham The Camel Club (The Camel Club, #1) by David Baldacci Gone to Ground (Detective Kay Hunter, #6) by Rachel Amphlett Helga's Web (Scobie Malone, #2) by Jon Cleary Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter, #1) by Thomas Harris The End (Owen Taylor #1) by James Patterson The Night Window (Jane Hawk #5) by Dean Koontz The Blood Whisperer by Zoë Sharp Evil at Echo Point (Getaway Bay #5) by Grace York A Lethal Deception (Detective Kay Hunter #11) by Rachel Amphlett Iced by Felix Francis The Other Emily by Dean Koontz The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions (Phryne Fisher, #22) by Kerry Greenwood The Promised Land (Brock & Kolla #13) by Barry Maitland The Russian Wife (Brock and Kolla #14) by Barry Maitland Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath Better off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26) by Lee Child The Dark Hours (Renée Ballard, #4; Harry Bosch Universe, #35) by Michael Connelly Three Women Disappear by James Patterson Faithless in Death (In Death, #52) by J.D. Robb The Judge's List (The Whistler, #2) by John Grisham Choose Me by Tess Gerritsen


message 6: by Kylie H (last edited Nov 19, 2022 08:51PM) (new)

Kylie H | 1255 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author - Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett29/5/22 4 ★
B - Read a book with a blue cover - The Enemy Within by Tim Ayliffe 13/1/22 4★
C - Read a crime book of your choice - The Stranger by Camilla Läckberg 5/9/22 4 ★
D - Read a debut novel - I Am Justice by Lara Coates 29/9/22 4★
E - Read a book set in England - A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths 30/1/22 4★
F - Read a book which is first in a series -The Other Woman by Jane Isaac 10/7/22 4★
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order) - The Gathering Murders by Keith Moray 18/4/22 4★
H - Read a book where the title starts with H - Her Mother's Grave by Lisa Regan 13/11/22 4★
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER - The First Shot by E.H. Reinhard 26/8/22 3★
J - Read a book published in January of any year. Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine20/8/22 4★
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K - Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs 18/2/22 4★
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie 26/6/22 4★
M -Read a mystery of your choice. Last Breath by Robert Bryndza25/10/22 4★
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022) - A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari 24/6/22 4★
O - Read a book with a one word title -Paydirt by Garry Disher 20/6/22 4★
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages - Sovereign by C.J. Sansom 20/1/22 4★
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. Quota by Jock Serong 10/4/22 4★
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover - Bleed for Me by Michael Robotham 30/7/22 4 ★
S - Read a book which is part of a series - The Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker 2/2/22 4 ★
T - Read a thriller of your own choice - The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser 6/1/22 4★
U - Read a book set in the USA - Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 11/2/22 4★
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) - Thicker than Blood by Mike Omer 6/7/22 4★
W- Read a book with water on the cover - Crimson Shore by Douglas Preston 18/7/22 4★
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) - Dead Stop by Barbara Nickless 18/5/22 4 ★
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name - Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath 2/2/22 4★
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. The Twisted Knot by J.M. Peace 15/10/22 3 ★

Scared to Death (Detective Kay Hunter, #1) by Rachel Amphlett The Enemy Within (John Bailey #3) by Tim Ayliffe The Stranger (Patrik Hedström, #4) by Camilla Läckberg I Am Justice (A Will Carson Thriller #1) by Lara Coates A Room Full of Bones (Ruth Galloway, #4) by Elly Griffiths The Other Woman (DC Beth Chamberlain #1) by Jane Isaac The Gathering Murders (Inspector Torquil McKinnon, #1) by Keith Moray Her Mother's Grave (Detective Josie Quinn, #3) by Lisa Regan The First Shot (Dedicated to Death, #1) by E.H. Reinhard Bitter Falls (Stillhouse Lake, #4) by Rachel Caine Cross Bones (Temperance Brennan, #8) by Kathy Reichs Last Breath (Detective Erika Foster, #4) by Robert Bryndza A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons (Saffron Everleigh Mystery #1) by Kate Khavari Paydirt (Wyatt, #2) by Garry Disher Sovereign (Matthew Shardlake, #3) by C.J. Sansom Quota by Jock Serong Bleed for Me (Joseph O'Loughlin, #4) by Michael Robotham The Dark Vineyard (Bruno, Chief of Police, #2) by Martin Walker The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich Thicker than Blood (Zoe Bentley Mystery #3) by Mike Omer Crimson Shore (Pendergast, #15) by Douglas Preston Dead Stop (Sydney Rose Parnell, #2) by Barbara Nickless Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath The Twisted Knot (Constable Sammi Willis, #2) by J.M. Peace


message 7: by Carolyn (last edited Nov 08, 2022 03:39AM) (new)

Carolyn | 2079 comments Looking forward to the Aussie Lovers of Crime Crime Club Annual Challenge 2022

Read: 26/ 26 books

✔ A - Read a book by an Australian author
The Shadow House by Anna Downes (read 8 mar) 4★
✔ B - Read a book with a blue cover
The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer (read 16 Feb) 5★
✔ C - Read a crime book of your choice
No Less The Devil by Stuart MacBride (read 31 Mar) 4★
✔ D - Read a debut novel
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham (read 12 Jan) 4★
✔ E - Read a book set in England
A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths (read 15 Jan) 4★
✔ F - Read a book which is first in a series
The Greater Good by Tim Ayliffe (read 25 Mar) 4★
✔ G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title
In the Cold Dark Ground by Stuart MacBride (read 30 July) 5★
✔ H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hope to Die byCara Hunter (read 16 July) 5★
✔ I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Vanishing Girls by Lisa Regan (read 10 July) 5★
✔ J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Holy Island by L.J. Ross (Jan 2015) (read 26 Aug 4★
✔ K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari (read 11 May) 4★
✔ L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf (read 18 Oct) 4★
✔ M -Read a mystery of your choice.
When Blood Lies by C.S. Harris (read 21 May) 5★
✔ N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan (read 9 April) 4★
✔ O - Read a book with a one word title
Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter (read 28 June) 4★
✔ P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
The Neon Court by Kate Griffin 521 pages (read 24 Mar) 5★
✔ Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
The Shadow Murders (Department Q, #9) by Jussi Adler-Olsen (read 5 Sept) 4★
✔ R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
Nine Lives by Peter Swanson (read 10 Feb) 4★
✔ S - Read a book which is part of a series
Abandoned in Death by J.D. Robb (read 30 Jan) 4.5★
✔ T - Read a thriller of your own choice
Do No Harm by Robert Pobi (read 9 Aug) 5★
✔ U - Read a book set in the USA
Under Pressure by Robert Pobi (read 25 Feb) 4★
✔ V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry (read 31 Oct) 4★
✔ W- Read a book with water on the cover
The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves (read 24 Oct) 5★
✔ X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
A Better Man by Louise Penny (read 13 Aug) 5★
✔ Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland (read 3 Jan) 4★
✔ Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll (320 pages) (read 5 Jan) 4.5★

The Shadow House by Anna Downes The Lightning Rod (Escape Artist, #2) by Brad Meltzer No Less The Devil by Stuart MacBride A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham A Room Full of Bones (Ruth Galloway, #4) by Elly Griffiths The Greater Good (John Bailey #1) by Tim Ayliffe In the Cold Dark Ground (Logan McRae, #10) by Stuart MacBride Hope to Die (DI Adam Fawley #6) by Cara Hunter Vanishing Girls (Detective Josie Quinn, #1) by Lisa Regan Holy Island (DCI Ryan Mysteries, #1) by L.J. Ross A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons (Saffron Everleigh Mystery #1) by Kate Khavari The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf When Blood Lies (Sebastian St. Cyr, #17) by C.S. Harris The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan Blindsighted (Grant County, #1) by Karin Slaughter The Neon Court (Matthew Swift, #3) by Kate Griffin The Shadow Murders (Department Q, #9) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Nine Lives by Peter Swanson Abandoned in Death (In Death, #54) by J.D. Robb Do No Harm (Lucas Page, #3) by Robert Pobi Under Pressure by Robert Pobi On Spine of Death (By the Book Mysteries, 2) by Tamara Berry The Rising Tide (Vera Stanhope, #10) by Ann Cleeves A Better Man (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #15) by Louise Penny Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll


message 8: by Kerri_M (last edited Dec 23, 2022 11:00PM) (new)

Kerri_M | 785 comments Count me in please,
Progress: 26/26

✅ A - Aussie Author - Those Who Perish - Emma Viskic - 16/7/2022 - ★★★★☆
✅ B - Blue Cover - A Better Man - Louise Penny - 15/7/2022 - ★★★★
✅ C - Crime book of choice - Cast Iron - Peter May - 24/9/2022 - ★★★★
✅ D - Debut novel - Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge - 13 Apr 2022 - ★★★☆
✅ E - England Setting - To Die But Once - Jacqueline Winspear - 13/10/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ F - First in a series - Asylum - Jack Adams - 21 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
✅ G - letters G U N in title - A Dangerous Language - Sulari Gentill - 14/6/2022 - ★★★★
✅ H - Title starts with H - Hideout - Jack Heath - 20/5/2022 - ★★★
✅ I - Authors initials in THRILLER - Dark Game - Rachel Lynch - 10/12/2022 - ★★★★
✅ J - Published in JANUARY - The Golden Tresses of the Dead - Alan Bradley - 23/9/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ K - Blindsighted - Karin Slaughter 10/6/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ L - Library book - Started Early, Took My Dog - Kate Atkinson - 12/11/2022 - ★★★★
✅ M - Mystery of choice - The Dead of Winter - Nicola Upson - 23/12/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ N - New Book pub 2022 - The Murder Rule - Dervla McTiernan - 4/6/2022 - ★★★★
✅ O - One word title - Blowback - Peter May - 30 Jan 2022 - ★★★★
✅ P - > 350 pages - Victim 2117 - Jussi Adler-Olsen - 20/12/2022 - ★★★★
✅ Q - Title has a Q - The Consequences of Fear - Jacqueline Winspear - 3/12/2022 - ★★★★
✅ R - Red writing on cover - In This Grave Hour - Jacqueline Winspear - 9 Jan 2022 - ★★★★
✅ S - part of a series - Prodigal Son - Gregg Andrew Hurwitz - 9/9/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ T - Thriller of choice - The Greater Good - Tim Ayliffe - 10/3/2022 - ★★★
✅ U - USA setting - Better off Dead - Lee Child - 17/9/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ V - Variety 4+ colours on cover - The Madness of Crowds - Louise Penny - 24/12/2022 - ★★★★☆
✅ W- Water on cover - The American Agent - Jacqueline Winspear - 29/10/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ X - EXTRA good - lots of 5* - All the Devils Are Here - Louise Penny - 25/10/2022 - ★★★★
✅ Y - Title Starts with K for Kerri - Kingdom of the Blind - Louise Penny - 6/5/2022 - ★★★★
✅ Z - has a zero 0 in page count - Sorry for the Dead - Nicola Upson - 20/9/2022 - ★★★☆


A. Those Who Perish (Caleb Zelic #4) by Emma Viskic B. A Better Man (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #15) by Louise Penny C Cast Iron (The Enzo Files, #6) by Peter May D Eeny Meeny (Helen Grace, #1) by M.J. Arlidge E To Die But Once (Maisie Dobbs, #14) by Jacqueline Winspear F Asylum (Delaney & Murphy #1) by Jack Adams G A Dangerous Language (Rowland Sinclair #8) by Sulari Gentill H Hideout (Timothy Blake #3) by Jack Heath I Dark Game (DI Kelly Porter, #1) by Rachel Lynch J The Golden Tresses of the Dead (Flavia de Luce, #10) by Alan Bradley K Blindsighted (Grant County, #1) by Karin Slaughter L The Night Gate (The Enzo Files, #7). by Peter May M The Dead of Winter (Josephine Tey, #9) by Nicola Upson N The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan O Blowback (Enzo Files, #5) by Peter May P Victim 2117 (Department Q, #8) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Q The Consequences of Fear (Maisie Dobbs, #16) by Jacqueline Winspear R In This Grave Hour (Maisie Dobbs, #13) by Jacqueline Winspear S Prodigal Son (Orphan X, #6) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz T The Greater Good (John Bailey #1) by Tim Ayliffe U Better Off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26) by Lee Child V The Madness of Crowds (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #17) by Louise Penny W The American Agent (Maisie Dobbs, #15) by Jacqueline Winspear X All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #16) by Louise Penny Y Kingdom of the Blind (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #14) by Louise Penny Z Sorry for the Dead (Josephine Tey #8) by Nicola Upson


message 9: by Bea (last edited Dec 21, 2022 03:23AM) (new)

Bea Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author.
A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill Read 6/28/22 - 3*

B - Read a book with a blue cover (56.8% blue per TinEye)
Out of the Ice by Ann Turner Read 1/15/22 - 4*

C - Read a crime book of your choice.
The Black Echo by Michael Connelly Read 9/22/22 - 4*

D - Read a debut novel.
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden Read 11/28/22 - 4*

E - Read a book set in England.
Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn Read 8/6/22 - 3*

F - Read a book which is first in a series
The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths
Read 10/16/22 - 4*

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C. Beaton Read 3/31/22 - 3*

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hexes and Hemlines by Juliet Blackwell - Read 6/19/22 - 4*

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin Read 6/30/22 - 4*

J - Read a book published in January of any year. (published 1/26/2021)
Undercover Kitty by Sofie Ryan
Read 10/1/22 - 4*

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis Read 6/10/22 - 3*

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Resort to Murder by Carolyn G. Hart Read 1/23/22 - 4*

M -Read a mystery of your choice.
Lonesome Road by Patricia Wentworth Read 1/15/22 - 4*

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022). (published 9/22)
A Song of Comfortable Chairs by Alexander McCall Smith Read 10/24/22 - 4*

O - Read a book with a one word title.
Unwanted by Kristina Ohlsson Read 7/16/22 - 4*

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages. (495p)
All This I Will Give to You by Dolores Redondo Read 11/17/22 - 4*

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey Read 6/23/22 - 4*

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover.
Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass Read 5/8/22 - 4*

S - Read a book which is part of a series.
Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich (Book #2) Read 11/19/22 - 4*

T - Read a thriller of your own choice.
Night Vision by Randy Wayne White Read 11/12/22 - 4*

U - Read a book set in the USA.
Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett (set in California) Read 11/10/22 - 3*

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Better Read Than Dead by Victoria Laurie (5 colors per TinEye) Read 6/7/22 - 4*

W- Read a book with water on the cover
Murder With Puffins by Donna Andrews Read 6/3/22 - 3*

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) (60% 5*, 30% 4*)
Her Deadly Touch by Lisa Regan

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name. (B)
Belgrave Square by Anne Perry Read 9/8/22 - 4*

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.
Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson (301p) Read 4/4/22 - 3*

A Few Right Thinking Men (Rowland Sinclair #1) by Sulari Gentill Out of the Ice by Ann Turner The Black Echo (Harry Bosch, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #1) by Michael Connelly Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden Silent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey, #1) by Deanna Raybourn The Zig Zag Girl (The Brighton Mysteries #1) by Elly Griffiths Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House (Agatha Raisin, #14) by M.C. Beaton Hexes and Hemlines (A Witchcraft Mystery, #3) by Juliet Blackwell Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin Undercover Kitty (Second Chance Cat Mystery #8) by Sofie Ryan The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #1) by Krista Davis Resort to Murder (Henrie O, #6) by Carolyn G. Hart Lonesome Road by Patricia Wentworth A Song of Comfortable Chairs (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #23) by Alexander McCall Smith Unwanted (Fredrika Bergman and Alex Recht, #1) by Kristina Ohlsson All This I Will Give to You by Dolores Redondo A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #1) by T.E. Kinsey Lending a Paw (A Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #1) by Laurie Cass Wicked Business (Lizzy & Diesel, #2) by Janet Evanovich Night Vision (Doc Ford Mystery #18) by Randy Wayne White Just Desserts (A Savannah Reid Mystery #1) by G.A. McKevett Better Read Than Dead (Psychic Eye Mystery, #2) by Victoria Laurie Murder With Puffins (Meg Langslow, #2) by Donna Andrews Her Deadly Touch (Detective Josie Quinn, #12) by Lisa Regan Belgrave Square (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #12) by Anne Perry Catering to Nobody (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery, #1) by Diane Mott Davidson


message 10: by Lorraine (last edited Nov 02, 2022 01:08AM) (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author;
Hunted by Darcy Coates ✅ 2* (18/3)
B - Read a book with a blue cover;
The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz ✅ 2* (14/2)
C - Read a crime book of your choice;
Murder Mile by Lynda La Plante ✅ 2* (28/1)
D - Read a debut novel;
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware ✅ 4* (21/1)
E - Read a book set in England;
Keep the Midnight Out by Alex Gray ✅ 2* (29/4)
F - Read a book which is first in a series;
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood (Phryne Fisher) ✅ 2* (22/5)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order);
Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor ✅ 2* (11/7)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H;
The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser ✅ 4* (6/4)
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER;
The Syndicate Manager: A British horseracing thriller by Richard Laws ✅ 5* (18/8)
J - Read a book published in January of any year;
Hellbent by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz (30/1/18) ✅ 3* (20/7)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K;
False Witness by Karin Slaughter ✅ 4* (16/2)
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library;
The Governor by Lynda La Plante ✅ 2* (19/1)
M -Read a mystery of your choice;
Colder Than Sin by Toni Anderson ✅ 2* (1/4)
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022);
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan (12/05/22, UK) ✅ 4* (21/5)
O - Read a book with a one word title;
Hush by Candice Fox ✅ 5* (8/2)
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages;
One by One by Ruth Ware (372) ✅ 2* (28/1)
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it;
The Bones She Buried (Josie Quinn) by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (2/9)
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover;
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman ✅ 2* (6/10)
S - Read a book which is part of a series;
The Death Sculptor by Chris Carter ✅ 5* (26/4)
T - Read a thriller of your own choice;
Find You First by Linwood Barclay ✅ 4* (7/1)
U - Read a book set in the USA;
The Sentinel by Lee Child ✅ 4* (1/1)
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four);
The Stoning by Peter Papathanasiou ✅ 3* (30/7)
W- Read a book with water on the cover;
Redemption by Candice Fox ✅ 5* (15/3)
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews);
Serpentine by Jonathan Kellerman ✅ 5* (10/6)
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name;
Lethal Bayou Beauty by Jana Deleon ✅ 4* (12/5)
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count;
The Inheritance by Gabriel Bergmoser (304) ✅ 2* (1/6)

Hunted by Darcy Coates The Silent Corner (Jane Hawk, #1) by Dean Koontz Murder Mile by Lynda La Plante In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware Keep the Midnight Out (Lorimer #12) by Alex Gray Cocaine Blues (Phryne Fisher, #1) by Kerry Greenwood Just One Damned Thing After Another (The Chronicles of St Mary's, #1) by Jodi Taylor The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser The Syndicate Manager A British horseracing thriller by Richard Laws Hellbent (Orphan X, #3) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz False Witness by Karin Slaughter The Governor by Lynda La Plante Colder Than Sin (Cold Justice #12; Cold Justice - The Negotiators, #2) by Toni Anderson The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan Hush (Detective Harriet Blue #4) by James Patterson One by One by Ruth Ware The Bones She Buried (Detective Josie Quinn, #5) by Lisa Regan The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman The Death Sculptor (Robert Hunter, #4) by Chris Carter Find You First by Linwood Barclay The Sentinel (Jack Reacher, #25) by Lee Child The Stoning (DS George Manolis, #1) by Peter Papathanasiou Redemption (Crimson Lake, #2) by Candice Fox Serpentine (Alex Delaware, #36) by Jonathan Kellerman Lethal Bayou Beauty (Miss Fortune Mystery, #2) by Jana Deleon The Inheritance by Gabriel Bergmoser


message 11: by Anastasia (last edited May 26, 2022 03:10PM) (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1246 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022


A - Read a book by an Australian author The Spotted Dog by Kerry Greenwood finished 22/02/2022 5 stars
B - Read a book with a blue cover Lost Girls (DI Kim Stone, #3) by Angela Marsons Lost Girls by Angela Marsons finished 23/01/2022 5 stars
C - Read a crime book of your choice The Night Fire by Michael Connelly finished 13/04/2022 5 stars
D - Read a debut novel Killing Floor by Lee Child finished 02/01/2022 5 stars
E - Read a book set in England Play Dead by Angela Marsons finished 12/02/2022 5 stars
F - Read a book which is first in a seriesDeath at La Fenice by Donna Leon finished 04/02/2022 4 stars
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order) Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews finished 01/03/2022 4 stars
H - Read a book where the title starts with H The Hippopotamus Pool by Elizabeth Peters finished 19/04/2022 5 stars
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER City of Echoes by Robert Ellis finished 04/02/2022 3 stars
J - Read a book published in January of any year. Underdog by Laurien Berenson First published Jan 1st 1996 Finished 08/05/2022 4 stars
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K Bloody Mary by J.A. Konrath finished 25/05/2022 5 stars
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library Die Trying by Lee Child finished 20/01/2022 5 stars
M -Read a mystery of your choice.Faithless by Karin Slaughter finished 20/04/2022 4 stars
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022) Steal by James Patterson published 8 Feb 2022 finished 23/04/2022 4 stars
O - Read a book with a one word title Tripwire by Lee Child finished 03/02/2022 5 stars
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty 496 pages finished 16/01/2022 2 stars
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. A Question of Proof by Nicholas Blake finished 26/05/2022 4 stars
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone, #5) by Angela Marsons Blood Lines by Angela Marsons finished 13/03/2022 5 stars
S - Read a book which is part of a series Broken Bones by Angela Marsons finished 01/05/2022 5 stars
T - Read a thriller of your own choice Force of Nature by Jane Harper finished 01/05/2022 5 stars
U - Read a book set in the USA Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb finished 05/04/2022 5 stars
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) Winner Cake All (Chef-to-Go Mystery #3) by Denise Swanson Winner Cake All by Denise Swanson finished 11/01/2022 5 stars
W- Read a book with water on the cover Death of a Ghost (Hamish Macbeth, #32) by M.C. Beaton Death of a Ghost by M.C. Beaton finished 12/04/2022 4 stars
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) Dead Souls by Angela Marsons finished 04/04/2022 5 stars
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name Ashes to Ashes by Tami Hoag finished 06/01/2022 4 stars
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. Tunnel Vision by Sara Paretsky 480 pages finished 26/01/2022 4 stars

A. The Spotted Dog (Corinna Chapman #7) by Kerry Greenwood B. Lost Girls (DI Kim Stone, #3) by Angela Marsons C. The Night Fire (Harry Bosch, #22; Renée Ballard, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #32) by Michael Connelly D. Killing Floor (Jack Reacher #1) by Lee Child E. Play Dead (DI Kim Stone, #4) by Angela Marsons F. Death at La Fenice (Commissario Brunetti, #1) by Donna Leon G. Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos (Meg Langslow, #3) by Donna Andrews H. The Hippopotamus Pool (Amelia Peabody, #8) by Elizabeth Peters I. City of Echoes (Detective Matt Jones #1) by Robert Ellis J. Underdog (Melanie Travis, #2) by Laurien Berenson K. Bloody Mary (Jack Daniels Mystery, #2) by J.A. Konrath L. Die Trying (Jack Reacher, #2) by Lee Child M. Faithless (Grant County, #5) by Karin Slaughter N. Steal (Instinct #3) by James Patterson O. Tripwire (Jack Reacher, #3) by Lee Child P. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Q. A Question of Proof (Nigel Strangeways, #1) by Nicholas Blake R. Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone, #5) by Angela Marsons S. Broken Bones (D.I. Kim Stone, #7) by Angela Marsons T. Force of Nature (Aaron Falk, #2) by Jane Harper U. Faithless in Death (In Death, #52) by J.D. Robb V. Winner Cake All (Chef-to-Go Mystery #3) by Denise Swanson W. Death of a Ghost (Hamish Macbeth, #32) by M.C. Beaton X. Dead Souls (D.I. Kim Stone, #6) by Angela Marsons Y. Ashes to Ashes (Kovac and Liska, #1) by Tami Hoag Z. Tunnel Vision (V.I. Warshawski, #8) by Sara Paretsky


message 12: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

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message 13: by Janine (last edited Apr 18, 2022 04:31PM) (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author
The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer(AA) READ 18/4/22 3*
B - Read a book with a blue cover
Wild Place by Christian White READ 10/1/22 3*
C - Read a crime book of your choice
The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly READ 24/3/22 4*
D - Read a debut novel
Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic READ 1/3/22 3*
E - Read a book set in England
Nine Elms by Robert Bryndza READ 14/1/22 3*
F - Read a book which is first in a series
Never Never by James Patterson READ 16/1/22 3*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie READ 6/1/22 5*
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
His & Hers by Alice Feeney READ 2/4/22 3*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Bruny by Heather Rose(AA) READ 18/4/22 4*
J - Read a book published in January of any year
The Nowhere Girl by Nicole Trope READ 6/4/22 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Missing Girl by Kerry McGinnis READ 13/1/22 3*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
A Family of Strangers by Emilie Richards READ 19/1/22 3*
M -Read a mystery of your choice
Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald READ 25/1/22 4*
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuart READ 11/4/22 4*
O - Read a book with a one word title
Crackenback by Lee Christine READ 7/2/22 4*
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
False Witness by Karin Slaughter READ 9/3/22 3*
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it
A Question of Blood by Ian Rankin READ 2/2/22 3*
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth READ 12/3/22 4*
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Forgotten In Death by J.D. Robb READ 28/1/22 4*
T - Read a thriller of your own choice
The Family Doctor by Debra Oswald READ 21/1/22 3*
U - Read a book set in the USA
The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly READ 4/1/22 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Murder at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers READ 29/1/22 2*
W- Read a book with water on the cover
Dangerous Ground by Rachel Grant READ 7/1/22 3*
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner READ 13/4/22 5*
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton READ 2/1/22 4*
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count (470)
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty(AA) READ 16/4/22 3*

The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer Wild Place by Christian White The Law of Innocence (Mickey Haller, #7; Harry Bosch Universe, #34) by Michael Connelly Resurrection Bay (Caleb Zelic #1) by Emma Viskic Nine Elms (Kate Marshall, #1) by Robert Bryndza Never Never (Detective Harriet Blue, #1) by James Patterson Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie His & Hers by Alice Feeney Bruny by Heather Rose The Nowhere Girl by Nicole Trope The Missing Girl by Kerry McGinnis A Family of Strangers by Emilie Richards Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald Evil in Emerald (Harriet Gordon Mystery #3) by A.M. Stuart Crackenback by Lee Christine False Witness by Karin Slaughter A Question of Blood (Inspector Rebus #14) by Ian Rankin The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth Forgotten In Death (In Death, #53) by J.D. Robb The Family Doctor by Debra Oswald The Dark Hours (Renée Ballard, #4; Harry Bosch Universe, #35) by Michael Connelly Murder at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery, #1) by Holly Danvers Dangerous Ground (Fiona Carver, #1) by Rachel Grant One Step Too Far (Frankie Elkin, #2) by Lisa Gardner Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty


message 14: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

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message 15: by Jonquil (last edited Nov 28, 2022 05:19PM) (new)

Jonquil | 74 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge: A-Z with a Difference 2022

26/26 DONE

A - Read a book by an Australian author Keep Calm & Kill the Chef Livia Day 2/3 ★★★
B - Read a book with a blue cover Consigned to Death Jane K. Cleland 1/8 ★★★
C - Read a crime book of your choice The Hidden One Linda Castillo 8/5 ★★★★★
D - Read a debut novel Anonymous Elizabeth Breck 2/16 ★★★★★
E - Read a book set in England Murder at Half Moon Gate Andrea Penrose 1/28 ★★★★
F - Read a book which is first in a series (Friend for Hire Mystery #1) A Plus One for Murder Laura Bradford 2/14 ★★★★
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder Maria DiRico 1/1 ★★★★★
H - Read a book where the title starts with H Hideout at Whiskey Gulch Elle James 4/14 ★★★★★
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER Dirty Little Secrets Liliana Hart 5/27 ★★★
J - Read a book published in January of any year. Jan 28, 2021 Ruby Red Herring Tracy Gardner 1/6 ★★★
K - Read a book where author's first or last initial is K Last Call Libby Kirsch 1/7 ★★
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library Peanut Butter Panic Amanda Flower 9/21 ★★★
M - Read a mystery of your choice. The Dragon Man Garry Disher 6/4 ★★★★
N - Read a new book July 5th 2022 Cold, Cold Bones Kathy Reichs 8/19 ★★★★★
O - Read a book with a one word title Daintree Annie Seaton 7/19 ★★★★
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages -- 400 pages Body Count P.D. Martin 6/3 ★★★★
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. Quick-Draw Cowboy Joanna Wayne 1/2 ★★★
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover Murder at the Lobstah Shack Maddie Day 1/14 ★★★★★
S - Read a book which is part of a series (Detective Margaret Nolan, #2) Desolation Canyon P.J. Tracy 1/23 ★★★
T - Read a thriller of your own choice The Left-Handed Twin Thomas Perry 1/9 ★★★★★
U - Read a book set in the USA -- Texas Flight Laura Griffin 9/4 ★★★★★
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover Killers of a Feather T.C. LoTempio 9/11 ★★★★
W- Read a book with water on the cover Kakadu Sunset Annie Seaton 4/22 ★★★★★
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good Strangers in Death J.D. Robb 9/10 ★★★★★
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name Judgement in Death J.D. Robb 1/1 ★★★★★
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. 400 pages When She Was Good: Cyrus Haven Book 2 Michael Robotham 1/7 ★★★★

Keep Calm & Kill the Chef (Café La Femme, #3) by Livia Day Consigned to Death (Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery #1) by Jane K. Cleland The Hidden One (Kate Burkholder, #14) by Linda Castillo Anonymous A Madison Kelly Mystery (Madison Kelly, #1) by Elizabeth Breck Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane, #2) by Andrea Penrose A Plus One for Murder (Friend for Hire, #1) by Laura Bradford It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder (Catering Hall Mystery, #3) by Maria DiRico Hideout at Whiskey Gulch (The Outriders #2) by Elle James Dirty Little Secrets (J.J. Graves Mystery, #1) by Liliana Hart Ruby Red Herring (An Avery Ayers Antique Mystery, #1) by Tracy Gardner Last Call (Janet Black Mystery, #1) by Libby Kirsch Peanut Butter Panic (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery) by Amanda Flower The Dragon Man (Inspector Challis, #1) by Garry Disher Cold, Cold Bones (Temperance Brennan, #21) by Kathy Reichs Daintree (The Porter Sisters #2) by Annie Seaton Body Count (Sophie Anderson, #1) by P.D. Martin Quick-Draw Cowboy (The Kavanaughs #2) by Joanna Wayne Murder at the Lobstah Shack (Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery #3) by Maddie Day Desolation Canyon (Detective Margaret Nolan, #2) by P.J. Tracy The Left-Handed Twin (Jane Whitefield #9) by Thomas Perry Flight (The Texas Murder Files, #2) by Laura Griffin Killers of a Feather (Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries Book 2) by T.C. LoTempio Kakadu Sunset (The Porter Sisters #1) by Annie Seaton Strangers in Death (In Death, #26) by J.D. Robb Judgement in Death (In Death #11) by J.D. Robb When She Was Good (Cyrus Haven, #2) by Michael Robotham


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

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message 17: by Em__Jay (last edited Feb 28, 2022 01:56AM) (new)

Em__Jay | 47 comments I'm in. Books to come.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 10/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author
B - Read a book with a blue cover
C - Read a crime book of your choice
D - Read a debut novel
✔ E - Read a book set in England Dolphin Junction by Mick Herron (13/01/22) 2.5*
F - Read a book which is first in a series
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
✔ J - Read a book published in January of any year The Maid by Nita Prose (28/01/22) 4*
✔ K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K The Lucky Ones by Kiersten Modglin (13/01/22) 1*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M -Read a mystery of your choice.
✔ N - Read a new book (Published in 2022) The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly (06/02/22) 3*
O - Read a book with a one word title
✔ P - Read a book with more than 350 pages Woman Last Seen by Adele Parks (28/01/22) 3.5*
✔ Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it An Antique Murder by Norman Russell (29/01/22) 1*
✔ R - Read a book with red writing on the cover Ghostlines by Nick Gadd (01/02/22) 3*
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a thriller of your own choice
✔ U - Read a book set in the USA The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan (23/02/22) 3*
✔ V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddard (28/02/22) 3*
✔ W- Read a book with water on the cover The Ex-Husband by Karen Hamilton (19/01/22) 3*
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.

ABCD Dolphin Junction by Mick Herron FGHI The Maid by Nita Prose The Lucky Ones by Kiersten Modglin LM The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly O Woman Last Seen by Adele Parks An Antique Murder (The Oldminster Mysteries #2) by Norman Russell Ghostlines by Nick Gadd ST The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddard The Ex-Husband by Karen Hamilton XYZ


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message 19: by Tien (last edited Sep 19, 2022 04:29AM) (new)

Tien (tiensblurb) | 135 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 25/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author
Cherry Pie (Simone Kirsch #3) by Leigh Redhead -Read 17/02 ★★★

B - Read a book with a blue cover
These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly -Read 17/02 ★★★½

C - Read a crime book of your choice
13-Minute Murder: Dead Man Running / 113 Minutes / 13 Minute Murder -Read 31/01 ★★★★

D - Read a debut novel
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley -Read 14/02 ★★★½

E - Read a book set in England
The Secret of Chimneys (Superintendent Battle #1) by Agatha Christie -Read 06/01 ★★★

F - Read a book which is first in a series
Sleep with the Lights On (Brown and de Luca #1) by Maggie Shayne -Read 25/01 ★★★

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
The Strange Journey of Alice Pendelbury by Marc Levy -Read 10/03 ★★★½

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
The Heartwood Hotel by Kerry McGinnis -Read 12/01 ★★★★

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Peepshow (Simone Kirsch #1) by Leigh Redhead -Read 27/01 ★★★★

J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Murder Most Fancy (Indigo #2) by Kellie McCourt -Read 30/01 ★★★★★

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Dead Dog Day (The Cora Baxter Mysteries #1) by Jackie Kabler -Read 14/02 ★★★★

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Honjin Murders (Detective Kosuke Kindaichi #1) by Seishi Yokomizo -Read 15/02 ★★

M -Read a mystery of your choice.
Postern of Fate (Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries #5) by Agatha Christie -Read 01/04

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Wild Dogs by Michael Trant -Read 05/02 ★★★★

O - Read a book with a one word title
Bombproof by Michael Robotham -Read 24/01 ★★★

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
Two for Sorrow (Josephine Tey #3) by Nicola Upson -Read 07/02 ★★★★

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
The Queen of Bedlam (Matthew Corbett #2) by Robert McCammon -Read 09/19 ★★★½

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
Rubdown (Simone Kirsch #2) by Leigh Redhead -Read 10/02 ★★★½

S - Read a book which is part of a series
Shadows in Bronze (Marcus Didius Falco #2) by Lindsey Davies -Read 05/01

T - Read a thriller of your own choice
The Shadow Game (Harry Dunkley #3) by Steve Lewis & Chris Uhlmann -Read 12/01 ★★½

U - Read a book set in the USA
The Liars Beneath by Heather Van Fleet -Read 10/02 ★★★★

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Pathological by Wang Jinkang (bluet, violet, brown, yellow) -Read 25/02 ★½

W- Read a book with water on the cover
Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton -Read 19/01 ★★★★

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Three Act Tragedy (Hercule Poirot #12) by Agatha Christie -Read 08/01 ★★★★

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.
Immortal in Death (In Death #3) by J.D. Robb -Read 19/01 ★★★★

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly 13-Minute Murder Dead Man Running / 113 Minutes / 13 Minute Murder by James Patterson Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie Sleep with the Lights On (Brown and de Luca #1) by Maggie Shayne The Strange Journey of Alice Pendelbury by Marc Levy The Heartwood Hotel by Kerry McGinnis Peepshow by Leigh Redhead Murder Most Fancy (Indigo, #2) by Kellie McCourt The Dead Dog Day by Jackie Kabler The Honjin Murders (Detective Kosuke Kindaichi, #1) by Seishi Yokomizo Postern of Fate (Tommy and Tuppence, #5) by Agatha Christie Wild Dogs by Michael Trant Bombproof by Michael Robotham Two for Sorrow (Josephine Tey, #3) by Nicola Upson The Queen of Bedlam (Matthew Corbett, #2) by Robert McCammon Rubdown (Simone Kirsch, #2) by Leigh Redhead Shadows in Bronze (Marcus Didius Falco #2) by Lindsey Davis The Shadow Game (Harry Dunkley, #3) by Steve Lewis The Liars Beneath by Heather Van Fleet Pathological by Wang Jinkang Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie Immortal in Death (In Death, #3) by J.D. Robb


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message 21: by Icewineanne (last edited Nov 07, 2022 06:30PM) (new)

Icewineanne | 158 comments Still working on last year’s challenge, hopefully I’ll finish 2022’s 🐿

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 25/26

✅ A - Read a book by an Australian author
Revenge in Rubies by A.M. Stuart 4/6/22 3.75 ⭐️
✅ B - Read a book with a blue cover
Danger at the Cove: An Island Sisters Mystery by Hannah Dennison 12/1/22 3.5⭐️
✅ C - Read a crime book of your choice
Canter With a Killer by Amber Camp 12/7/22 3 ⭐️
✅ D - Read a debut novel
Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge 31/3/22 3.75 ⭐️
✅ E - Read a book set in England
The Sign of Death by Callie Hutton 19/5/22 4 ⭐️
✅ F - Read a book which is first in a series
The Jazz Files by Fiona Veitch Smith 31/1/22 3.75 ⭐️
✅ G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Another Man's Ground by Claire Booth 14/5/22 4 ⭐️
✅ H - Read a book where the title starts with H
The Housekeeper by Joy Fielding 17/7/22 3.5 ⭐️
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Off Kilter by Hannah Reed
✅ J - Read a book published in January of any year
The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths 3/7/22 3.75 ⭐️
✅ K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Funeral Boat by Kate Ellis 23/6/22 3.5 ⭐️
✅ L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Neighbor's Secret by L. Alison Heller 14/2/22 3 ⭐️
✅ M -Read a mystery of your choice
The Art of Betrayal by Connie Berry 2/4/22 4.5 ⭐️
✅ N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Canter With a Killer by Amber Camp 12/7/22 3.5 ⭐️
✅ O - Read a book with a one word title
Missing by Erin Kinsley 28/5/22 3.5
✅ P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady 16/1/22 2.75⭐️
✅ Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it
Such a Quiet Place by Megan Miranda 7/1/22 3.75 ⭐️
✅ R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima 29/8/22 3.5 ⭐️
✅ S - Read a book which is part of a series
Murder at the Opera by D.M. Quincy 26/1/22 4 ⭐️
✅ T - Read a thriller of your own choice
Gone for Good by Joanna Schaffhausen 20/8/22 4 ⭐️
✅ U - Read a book set in the USA
The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski 24/3/22 4 ⭐️
✅ V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Fatal Family Ties by S.C. Perkins 4/5/22 3.5 ⭐️
✅ W- Read a book with water on the cover
Down a Dark River by Karen Odden 24/2/22 5 ⭐️
✅ X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Traveller and Other Stories by Stuart Neville 4/1/21 3.5 ⭐️
✅ Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver 20/4/22 3.75 ⭐️
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count
The Night Ship by Jess Kidd 25/10/22 4 ⭐️


Revenge in Rubies (Harriet Gordon Mystery, #2) by A.M. Stuart Danger at the Cove (Island Sisters Mystery, #2) by Hannah Dennison Canter With a Killer (A Horse Rescue Mystery, #1) by Amber Camp Murder at Mallowan Hall (Phyllida Bright Mystery #1) by Colleen Cambridge The Sign of Death (Victorian Book Club Mystery, #2) by Callie Hutton The Jazz Files (Poppy Denby Investigates #1) by Fiona Veitch Smith Another Man's Ground (Sheriff Hank Worth, #2) by Claire Booth The Housekeeper by Joy Fielding Off Kilter (Scottish Highlands, #1) by Hannah Reed The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths The Funeral Boat (Wesley Peterson #4) by Kate Ellis The Neighbor's Secret by L. Alison Heller The Art of Betrayal (Kate Hamilton Mysteries #3) by Connie Berry Canter With a Killer (A Horse Rescue Mystery, #1) by Amber Camp Missing by Erin Kinsley Saddled with Murder A Veterinarian Cozy Mystery (Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries Book 1) by Eileen Brady Such a Quiet Place by Megan Miranda Stalking Ground (Timber Creek K-9 Mystery #2) by Margaret Mizushima Murder at the Opera (Atlas Catesby, #3) by D.M. Quincy Gone for Good (Detective Annalisa Vega, #1) by Joanna Schaffhausen The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski Fatal Family Ties (Ancestry Detective #3) by S.C. Perkins Down a Dark River (Inspector Corravan #1) by Karen Odden The Traveller and Other Stories by Stuart Neville A Peculiar Combination (Electra McDonnell, #1) by Ashley Weaver The Night Ship by Jess Kidd


message 22: by Catsalive (last edited Jul 14, 2022 02:03AM) (new)

Catsalive | 258 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Australian author
Bloodwood Grove by George O'Connell (AA) 12/2 2★
B - Blue cover
Rainbow's End by Ellis Peters - 20/1 - 4★
C - Crime of your choice
The Game by Tom Wood - 25/1 - 4★
D - Debut novel
The Raphael Affair by Iain Pears - 14/1 - 3★
E - set in England
Broken Star by Lizbie Brown 28/1 2.5★
F - First in a series
The Suspect by Michael Robotham (AA) - 10/1 - 3★
G - the letters G-U-N in the title (any order)
Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders by Tessa Arlen 19/2 4.5★
H - title starts with H
The Horn of Roland by Ellis Peters 20/2 3★
I - both of the author's Initials in THRILLER
Green Grow the Dollars by Emma Lathen 28/4 3★
J - published in January of any year - 1/1/10
Fourth Day by Zoë Sharp - 14/1 - 2★
K - author's first or last initial is K
Murder Most Fancy by Kellie McCourt (AA) 11/3 2★
L - borrowed from the Library
An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris - 16/1 - 1.5★
M - Mystery of your choice
A Narrow Escape by Faith Martin 13/2 4.5★
N - New book (Published in 2022)
The Maid by Nita Prose 8/3 3.5★
O - One word title
Deadlock by Graham Ison 13/4 2.5★
P - more than 350 Pages
The Enemy by Tom Wood - 9/1 - 3★
Q - the title (including a series title) has a Q in it
Queen's Ransom by Fiona Buckley 13/7 3★
R - Red writing on the cover
Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O'Connor 24/3 3★
S - part of a Series
Death and Croissants by Ian Moore 6/2 3.5★
T - a Thriller of your choice
Jennifer Government by Max Barry (AA) - 3/1 - 3★
U - set in the USA
Up in Smoke by Charlene Weir 21/2 2★
V - a Variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
The Scent of the Night by Andrea Camilleri 1/2 3.5★
W- Water on the cover
The Way it is Now by Garry Disher (AA) - 11/1 - 4.5★
X - EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb 9/4 4★
Y - starts with the first letter of Your name
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland (AA) - 5/1 - 5★
Z - has a Zero in the page count
Miss Treadway & the Field of Stars by Miranda Emmerson 13/3 2.5★ 304p

Bloodwood Grove by George O'Connell Rainbow's End (Felse, #13) by Ellis Peters The Game (Victor the Assassin, #3) by Tom Wood The Raphael Affair (Jonathan Argyll, #1) by Iain Pears Broken Star by Lizbie Brown The Suspect (Joseph O'Loughlin, #1) by Michael Robotham Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders (A Woman of WWII Mystery, #1) by Tessa Arlen The Horn of Roland by Ellis Peters Green Grow the Dollars by Emma Lathen
Fourth Day (Charlie Fox Thriller #8) by Zoë Sharp Murder Most Fancy (Indigo, #2) by Kellie McCourt An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose #1) by Charlaine Harris A Narrow Escape (DI Hillary Greene, #1) by Faith Martin The Maid by Nita Prose Deadlock by Graham Ison The Enemy (Victor the Assassin, #2) by Tom Wood Queen's Ransom (Ursula Blanchard, #3) by Fiona Buckley Murder in an Irish Village (Irish Village Mystery #1) by Carlene O'Connor
Death and Croissants (A Follet Valley Mystery, #1) by Ian Moore Jennifer Government by Max Barry Up in Smoke (Susan Wren, #6) by Charlene Weir The Scent of the Night (Inspector Montalbano, #6) by Andrea Camilleri The Way it is Now by Garry Disher Strangers in Death (In Death, #26) by J.D. Robb Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland Miss Treadway & the Field of Stars by Miranda Emmerson


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message 24: by [deleted user] (last edited Aug 25, 2022 05:27AM) (new)

Count me in please. I'll add books as I go.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author
Tokyo Jazz And Other Stories by Sean O'Leary (4.5 stars from 5) (Read - 21, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

B - Read a book with a blue cover
Our Trespasses by Michael Cordell (3 stars from 5) (Read - 2, August, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

C - Read a crime book of your choice
The Revenger by Jon Messmann (4 stars from 5) (Read - 16, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

D - Read a debut novel
The Dictator's Wife by Freya Berry (4 stars from 5) (Read - 10, May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

E - Read a book set in England
Silverview by John le Carré (4 stars from 5) (Read - 24, February, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

F - Read a book which is first in a series
Cutler's Return by Colin Conway (4 stars from 5) (Read - 14, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Wrong Turn by Paul Heatley (4 stars from 5) (Read - 5, August, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hard To Kill by Paul Heatley
(4 stars from 5) (Read - 9, August, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Exit Strategy by Linda L. Richards (4 stars) (Read - 17 May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Strait Out of Nowhere: A fun, action-packed mystery by Colin Conway
(3 stars from 5) (Read - 13, August, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
In Tents by Andy Kaiser (4 stars) (Read - 13, May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Lock No. 1 by Georges Simenon (3 stars from 5) (Read - 28, May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

M -Read a mystery of your choice.
The Basel Killings by Hansjörg Schneider (3.5 stars from 5) (Read - 17, February, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Streets of Gold by Margot Kinberg (4 stars from 5) (Read - 11, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

O - Read a book with a one word title
Narc by Marc Olden
(4 stars from 5) (Read - 4, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
Shattered Bones by Kate Bendelow (4 stars from 5) (Read - 13, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
Quarry's Blood by Max Allan Collins (4 stars from 5) (Read - 8, August, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
A Girl Called Honey by Lawrence Block and Donald E. Westlake
(4 stars from 5) (Read - 27, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

S - Read a book which is part of a series
Fires of Edo by Susan Spann (3 stars from 5) (Read - 22, February, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

T - Read a thriller of your own choice
Blood Sports by Eden Robinson (2.5 stars from 5) (Read - 29, January, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

U - Read a book set in the USA
Down the Barrel by W. Glenn Duncan Jr. (3 stars from 5) (Read - 16, February, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Day of the Moon by Bill Pronzini and Jeffrey M. Wallmann (3 stars from 5) (Read - 24, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

W- Read a book with water on the cover
Cozy Up to Trouble by Colin Conway (3.5 stars from 5) (Read - 24, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
As You Were by David Tromblay (5 stars) (Read - 20, February, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Collectibles edited by Lawrence Block (4.5 stars from 5) (Read - 8, March, 2022) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.
The Vendetta Contract by Jon Messmann (4.5 stars from 5) (Read - 30, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Tokyo Jazz And Other Stories by Sean O'Leary
Our Trespasses by Michael Cordell
The Revenger by Jon Messmann
The Dictator's Wife by Freya Berry
Silverview by John le Carré
Cutler's Return (The John Cutler Mysteries Book 1) by Colin Conway
Wrong Turn (Tom Rollins Thriller, #2) by Paul Heatley
Hard To Kill (A Tom Rollins Thriller Book 3) by Paul Heatley
Exit Strategy by Linda L. Richards
Strait Out of Nowhere A fun, action-packed mystery (The Flip Flop Detective Book 3) by Colin Conway
In Tents by Andy Kaiser
Lock No. 1 (Maigret, #18) by Georges Simenon
The Basel Killings by Hansjörg Schneider
Streets of Gold by Margot Kinberg
Narc by Marc Olden
Shattered Bones (Maya Barton #2) by Kate Bendelow
Quarry's Blood (Quarry #16) by Max Allan Collins
A Girl Called Honey (Collection of Classic Erotica Book 21) by Lawrence Block
Fires of Edo by Susan Spann
Blood Sports by Eden Robinson
Down the Barrel (Rafferty #9) by W. Glenn Duncan Jr.
Day of the Moon by Bill Pronzini
Cozy Up to Trouble (The Cozy Up Series Book 4) by Colin Conway
As You Were by David Tromblay
Collectibles by Lawrence Block
The Vendetta Contract (The Revenger Book 3) by Jon Messmann


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Thanks. Looking forward to smashing it! :)


message 27: by Jenny (last edited Dec 25, 2022 03:48AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 569 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author

The Way it is Now by Garry Disher
The Way it is Now by Garry Disher -- 4★ -- 05/06/2022

B - Read a book with a blue cover

Retribution (Lexi Winter #2) by Sarah Barrie
Retribution by Sarah Barrie -- 5★ -- 29/10/2022

C - Read a crime book of your choice

The Rat Island Murderss (DI Andy Horton #14) by Pauline Rowson
The Rat Island Murderss by Pauline Rowson -- 4★ -- 22/11/2022

D - Read a debut novel

Gone to Ground by Bronwyn Hall
Gone to Ground by Bronwyn Hall -- 4★ -- 04/05/2022

E - Read a book set in England

Blood Symmetry (Alice Quentin, #5) by Kate Rhodes
Blood Symmetry by Kate Rhodes -- 5★ -- 11/02/2022

F - Read a book which is first in a series --

The Stoning (DS George Manolis, #1) by Peter Papathanasiou
The Stoning by Peter Papathanasiou -- 4★ -- 04/06/2022

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)

A Fox Hunting Murder (Inspector John Crow #7) by Roy Lewis
A Fox Hunting Murder by Roy Lewis -- 5★ -- 08/06/2022

H - Read a book where the title starts with H

A Harvest Murder (The Ham Hill Murder Mysteries #3) by Frances Evesham
A Harvest Murder by Frances Evesham -- 5★ -- 07/06/2022

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER

The Diamond Rosary Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #19) by Roger Silverwood
The Diamond Rosary Murders by Roger Silverwood -- 3★ -- 23/09/2022

J - Read a book published in January of any year.

The Safe Place (DCI Boyd, #5) by Alex Scarrow
The Safe Place by Alex Scarrow -- 17 Jan -- 5★ -- 03/12/2022

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K

Ahead of the Game (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers #10) by J.D. Kirk
Ahead of the Game by J.D. Kirk -- 5★ -- 03/11/2022

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library

Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland -- 5★ -- 27/02/2022

M -Read a mystery of your choice.

City of Scars (DCI Logan Crime #14) by J.D. Kirk
City of Scars by J.D. Kirk -- 5★ -- 19/11/2022

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)

One for Sorrow (D.I. Callanach #7) by Helen Sarah Fields
One for Sorrow by Helen Sarah Fields -- 5★ -- 16/12/2022

O - Read a book with a one word title

Retribution (DI Scott Baker #3) by Jay Nadal
Retribution by Jay Nadal -- 5★ -- 07/01/2022

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages

The Madness of Crowds (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #17) by Louise Penny
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny
-- 5ⓙ -- 29/08/2022

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.

Quiver. Peter Leonard by Peter Leonard
Quiver. Peter Leonard by Peter Leonard -- 3★ -- 25/12/2022

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover

Out of the Ashes by Kara Thomas
Out of the Ashes by Kara Thomas -- 4★ -- 17/12/2022

S - Read a book which is part of a series

Lost Cause (DI Kelly Porter, #8) by Rachel Lynch
Lost Cause by Rachel Lynch
-- 4★ -- 01/01/2022

T - Read a thriller of your own choice

Silenced Girls (Agent Tori Hunter #1) by Roger Stelljes
Silenced Girls by Roger Stelljes -- 5★ -- 18/09/2022

U - Read a book set in the USA

Girl Missing (Kaitlyn Carr #1) by Kate Gable
Girl Missing by Kate Gable --- 4★ -- 21/12/2022

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)

Moorings (DI Tanner #3) by David Blake
Moorings by David Blake 5★ -- 06/01/2022

W- Read a book with water on the cover

Never to Surrender by Mary-Anne O'Connor
Never to Surrender by Mary-Anne O'Connor -- 5★ -- 15/12/2022


X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)

The Last Train (DCI Boyd, #4) by Alex Scarrow
The Last Train by The Last Train -- 5★ -- 02/11/2022

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name

Justice Redeemed (Darren Street #1) by Scott Pratt
Justice Redeemed by Scott Pratt -- 4★ -- 09/12/2022

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.

No Simple Death by Valerie Keogh
No Simple Death by Valerie Keogh -- 310p -- 4★ --2022


message 28: by Janelle (last edited Dec 18, 2022 10:07PM) (new)

Janelle | 20 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

✅ A - Read a book by an Australian author Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland fin Feb26 4*
✅ B - Read a book with a blue cover Sundial byCatriona Ward fin Mar26 4*
✅ C - Read a crime book of your choice Sleep With Slander by Dolores Hitchens fin Feb20 4*
✅ D - Read a debut novel Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt fin May4 4*
✅ E - Read a book set in England A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon fin Mar29 4*
✅ F - Read a book which is first in a series Palace of Spies by Sarah Zettel fin Jan21 4*
✅ G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order) A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher fin Dec17 3*
✅ H - Read a book where the title starts with H In Her Blood by Nikki Crutchley fin Dec7 4*
✅I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER Loveland by Robert Lukins fin Mar8 5*
✅ J - Read a book published in January of any year. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie fin Sep2 3*
✅ K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K My Brother by Karin Smirnoff fin Aug3 4*
✅ L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library The Well by Elizabeth Jolley fin Jan11 4*
✅M -Read a mystery of your choice. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley fin Feb6 4*
✅N - Read a new book (Published in 2022) The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe fin Jan2 4*
✅O - Read a book with a one word title Framed by John M. Green fin Jun3 4*
✅P - Read a book with more than 350 pages Truly, Darkly, Deeply by Victoria Selman 368p fin Mar1 4*
✅ Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. Queen High by C.J. Carey fin Oct21 3*
✅ R - Read a book with red writing on the cover Reputation by Sarah Vaughan fin Apr9 3*
✅ S - Read a book which is part of a series The Carnival is Over by Greg Woodland fin Jul30 3*
✅ T - Read a thriller of your own choice The Last Guests by J.P. Pomare fin Jan22 3*
✅ U - Read a book set in the USA The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding fin Feb3 3*
✅ V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill fin Jun21 4*
✅ W- Read a book with water on the cover The Fisherman by John Langan fin Apr7 3*
✅X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell fin Mar2 5*
✅Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name (my surname starts with W) The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
✅Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. The Russian Wife by Barry Maitland 320p fin Jan30 4*

Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland Sundial by Catriona Ward Sleep With Slander by Dolores Hitchens Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon Palace of Spies (Palace of Spies, #1) by Sarah Zettel A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher In Her Blood by Nikki Crutchley Loveland by Robert Lukins Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #9) by Agatha Christie My Brother (Jana Kippo, #1) by Karin Smirnoff The Well by Elizabeth Jolley The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe Framed by John M. Green Truly, Darkly, Deeply by Victoria Selman Queen High by C.J. Carey Reputation by Sarah Vaughan The Carnival is Over by Greg Woodland The Last Guests by J.P. Pomare The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill The Fisherman by John Langan Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding The Wonder by Emma Donoghue The Russian Wife (Brock and Kolla #14) by Barry Maitland


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

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🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️Welcome to the challenge Jenny and Janelle. 🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️


message 30: by Odette (last edited Jan 28, 2022 10:54PM) (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments I will have another go next year as I nearly made it this year!
Books to come.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 6/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author
The Way it is Now by Garry Disher
B - Read a book with a blue cover
The Reach by B. Michael Radburn - 4 ★
C - Read a crime book of your choice
The Foundlings by Nathan Dylan Goodwin - 4 ★
D - Read a debut novel
E - Read a book set in England
F - Read a book which is first in a series
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Gone to Ground by Rachel Amphlett
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
The Housemate by Sarah Bailey
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library. (on reserve Library)
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland
M -Read a mystery of your choice.
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie - 4 ★
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
O - Read a book with a one word title
Hindsight by Melanie Casey
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages (498 pages)
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz - 4★
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Lullaby Man by Anni Taylor
T - Read a thriller of your own choice
The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope - 4★
U - Read a book set in the USA
The Girl Beneath the Sea by Andrew Mayne
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
W- Read a book with water on the cover
The Man by the Sea by Jack Benton - 3 ★
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Silent Town by Anni Taylor
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. (320 pages)
In Her Wake by Amanda Jennings

The Way it is Now by Garry Disher The Reach (Taylor Bridges, #3) by B. Michael Radburn The Foundlings (The Forensic Genealogist #7) by Nathan Dylan Goodwin Gone to Ground (Detective Kay Hunter, #6) by Rachel Amphlett The Housemate by Sarah Bailey Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1) by Alexandra Sokoloff Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie Hindsight (Cas Lehman and Detective Ed Dyson #1) by Melanie Casey Magpie Murders (Susan Ryeland, #1) by Anthony Horowitz The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton The Lullaby Man (Tallman's Valley Detectives, #2) by Anni Taylor The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope The Girl Beneath the Sea (Underwater Investigation Unit, #1) by Andrew Mayne The Man by the Sea (Slim Hardy Mysteries #1) by Jack Benton The Silent Town (Tallman's Valley Detectives #3) by Anni Taylor In Her Wake by Amanda Jennings


message 31: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 23, 2021 01:18AM) (new)

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Priya wrote: I want to participate this year. Will add my books soon!


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

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🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️Welcome to the challenge Odette and Priya 🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️


message 33: by Jackmeister (last edited Oct 30, 2022 01:15AM) (new)

Jackmeister | 310 comments I’m in!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 0/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author.
O'Fear by Peter Corris
- 3⭐️ - 1/2/22
B - Read a book with a blue cover.
Even Money by Dick Francis
- 4⭐️ - 10/1/22
C - Read a crime book of your choice.
Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb
- 4⭐️ - 15/1/22
D - Read a debut novel.
The Picasso Scam by Stuart Pawson
- 4⭐️ - 4/8/22
E - Read a book set in England.
The Mushroom Man by Stuart Pawson
- 4⭐️ - 18/8/22
F - Read a book which is first in a series.
The Case at Barton Manor by Emily Queen
- 3⭐️ - 27/6/22
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order).
Missing You by Harlan Coben
- 4⭐️ - 1/8/22
H - Read a book where the title starts with H.
Hard Fall by P.T. Reade
- 4⭐️ - 25/5/22
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER.
The Dead Room by Robert Ellis
- 4⭐️ - 17/9/22
J - Read a book published in January of any year - 17/1/2012
Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood
- 4⭐️ - 22/3/22
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K.
Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood
- 3⭐️ - 7/3/22
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library.
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
- 4⭐️ - 4/1/22
M -Read a mystery of your choice.
The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens
- 4⭐️ - 29/6/22
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022). - 1/2/2022
The Ursulina by Brian Freeman
- 3⭐️ - 24/2/22
O - Read a book with a one word title.
Bonita by D.W. Ulsterman
- 3⭐️ - 27/5/22
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages - 416
The One Impossible Labyrinth by Matthew Reilly
- 4⭐️ - 13/1/22
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
Quick by Billy Kring
- 3⭐️ - 17/7/22
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover.
The Bodies We Won't Bury by Daniel Norrish
- 3⭐️ - 24/5/22
S - Read a book which is part of a series. - #23
Born in Death by J.D. Robb
- 4⭐️ - 11/1/22
T - Read a thriller of your own choice.
Airliner Down by John Etzil
- 4⭐️ - 6/2/22
U - Read a book set in the USA.
Shock Wave by John Sandford
- 4⭐️ - 27/4/22
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Dead at Third by Gregory Payette
- 4⭐️ - 19/5/22
W- Read a book with water on the cover.
Deep Shadow by Nick Sullivan
- 4⭐️ - 16/10/22
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
- 4⭐️ - 17/2/22
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name.
The Judas Murders by Ken Oder
- 4⭐️ - 30/10/22
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count - 208
A Cold Day For Murder by Dana Stabenow
- 4⭐️ - 30/5/22

O'Fear Cliff Hardy 12 (Cliff Hardy series) by Peter Corris Even Money by Dick Francis Innocent in Death (In Death, #24) by J.D. Robb The Picasso Scam (Charlie Priest, #1) by Stuart Pawson The Mushroom Man (Charlie Priest, #2) by Stuart Pawson The Case at Barton Manor (Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates, #1) by Emily Queen Missing You by Harlan Coben Hard Fall by P.T. Reade The Dead Room by Robert Ellis
Murder in Montparnasse (Phryne Fisher, #12) by Kerry Greenwood Away with the Fairies (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries #11) by Kerry Greenwood Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby The Stolen Hours (Joe Talbert, #3) by Allen Eskens The Ursulina (Shelby Lake, #2) by Brian Freeman Bonita (Bennington, #1) by D.W. Ulsterman The One Impossible Labyrinth (Jack West Jr, #7) by Matthew Reilly Quick (A Hunter Kincaid Novel) by Billy Kring The Bodies We Won't Bury by Daniel Norrish
Born in Death (In Death, #23) by J.D. Robb Airliner Down An Aviation Thriller (Jack Lamburt Vigilante Justice Thriller series) by John Etzil Shock Wave (Virgil Flowers, #5) by John Sandford Dead at Third (Henry Walsh Private Investigator #1) by Gregory Payette Deep Shadow (Caribbean Dive Adventures #1) by Nick Sullivan Salvation in Death (In Death, #27) by J.D. Robb The Judas Murders (Whippoorwill Hollow, #3) by Ken Oder A Cold Day for Murder (Kate Shugak, #1) by Dana Stabenow


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

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🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️Welcome to the challenge Jackmeister 🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️


message 35: by Rhondda (last edited Apr 30, 2022 12:08AM) (new)

Rhondda (bibliokat) | 238 comments The Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26 Completed

A: Read a book by an Australian author
- ✅The Orchard Murders (Holiday Murders #4) by Robert Gott 14/01 4
B: Read a book with a blue cover
- ✅Three Debts Paid (Daniel Pitt #5) by Anne Perry 01/02 4
C: Read a crime book of your choice
- ✅The Study of Silence (Lady Evelyn Mystery #3) by Malia Zaidi 20/03 3
D: Read a debut novel
- ✅Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell 25/04 4
E: Read a book set in England
- ✅Murder at Enderley Hall (Miss Underhay Mysteries #2) by Helena Dixon 05/02 4
F: Read a book which is the first in a series
- ✅Silent Tide (DCI Boyd #1) by Alex Scarrow 25/02 3
G: Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
- ✅Grimm Up North by David J. Gatward 21/01 3
H: Read a book where the title starts with H
- ✅Her Last Breath by Hilary Davidson 06/03 3
I: Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
- ✅A Question of Blood (Inspector Rebus #14) by Ian Rankin 21/04 4
J: Read a book published in January of any year. (1st pub. Jan 1st, 2011)
- ✅London Calling(Inspector Carlyle #1) by James Craig 29/01 3
K: Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
- ✅Kate Parker Deadly Cypher (Deadly #7) 07/01 4.5
L: Read a book you borrowed from the Library
- ✅A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill 07/04 4★
M: Read a mystery of your choice
-✅Away in a Manger(Molly Murphy Mysteries, #15) by Rhys Bowen 03/01 4★
N: Read a new book (published in 2022)
- ✅The Devil's Bargain by Stella Rimington 30/04 4★
O: Read a book with a one-word title
- ✅Peace by Garry Disher 18/04 4★
P: Read a book with more than 350 pages - (356 pages)
- ✅Imitation in Death (in Death #17) by J.D. Robb 19/03 4★
Q: Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
- ✅A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #1) by T.E. Kinsey 27/02 4★
R: Read a book with red writing on the cover
- ✅The Vanishing Children by Graham Brack 14/01 4★
S: Read a book that is part of a series
- ✅Murder Most Fair (Verity Kent, #5) by Anna Lee Huber 24/01 24/01 4★
T: Read a thriller of your own choice
- ✅The Killing Game by Kate Bold 02/03 3.5★
U: Read a book set in the USA
- ✅Murder on Lenox Hill] (Gaslight Mystery #7) by Victoria Thompson 09/01 4★
V: Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) ]
- ✅These Names Make Clues (Robert MacDonald #12) by E.C.R. Lorac 09/01 3★
W: Read a book with water on the cover
- ✅Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen 20/02 4★
X: Read a book that is EXTRA good (lots of five-star reviews)
- ✅Murder in the Family (DI Hillary Greene #5) by Faith Martin 03/01 4★
Y: Read a book that starts with the first letter of your name (R)
- ✅Rafferty's Rules (Rafferty #1) by W. Glenn Duncan 26/01 3★
Z: Read a book that has a zero in the page count. (270p.)
- ✅Words Can Kill(A Ghostwriter Mystery #5) by C.A. Larmer 24/01 4★

The Orchard Murders (Holiday Murders, #4) by Robert Gott Three Debts Paid (Daniel Pitt, #5) by Anne Perry The Study of Silence (Lady Evelyn Mystery #3) by Malia Zaidi Murder at the Breakers (Gilded Newport Mysteries #1) by Alyssa Maxwell Murder at Enderley Hall (Miss Underhay Mysteries #2) by Helena Dixon Silent Tide (DCI Boyd, #1) by Alex Scarrow Grimm Up North (DCI Harry Grimm, #1) by David J. Gatward
Her Last Breath by Hilary Davidson A Question of Blood (Inspector Rebus #14) by Ian Rankin London Calling (Inspector Carlyle, #1) by James Craig Deadly Cypher (Deadly, #7) by Kate Parker A Few Right Thinking Men (Rowland Sinclair, #1) by Sulari Gentill Away in a Manger (Molly Murphy Mysteries, #15) by Rhys Bowen
Vanished (Buried #3) by Lynda La Plante The Devil's Bargain by Stella Rimington Peace (Paul Hirschhausen #2) by Garry Disher Imitation in Death (In Death, #17) by J.D. Robb A Question of Blood (Inspector Rebus #14) by Ian Rankin The Vanishing Children (Master Mercurius Mysteries, #5) by Graham Brack Murder Most Fair (Verity Kent, #5) by Anna Lee Huber The Killing Game (Alexa Chase #1) by Kate Bold
Murder on Lenox Hill (Gaslight Mystery, #7) by Victoria Thompson These Names Make Clues by E.C.R. Lorac Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen Murder in the Family (DI Hillary Greene, #5) by Faith Martin Rafferty's Rules (Rafferty #1) by W. Glenn Duncan Words Can Kill (A Ghostwriter Mystery #5) by C.A. Larmer


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

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🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️Welcome to the challenge Rhonda 🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️


message 37: by Sarah (last edited Dec 30, 2022 09:49PM) (new)

Sarah | 385 comments Hi Phrynne, I'd love to join please - this is a really fun challenge!
Just one query - when you say "starts with the first letter of your name" (Y), do you mean the title starts with the letter or the first word of the book starts with the letter?

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author
Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer AA (7/1) 4.5*
B - Read a book with a blue cover
Shatter by Michael Robotham AA (22/1) 5*
C - Read a crime book of your choice
The Perfect Crime edited by Maxim Jakubowski & Vaseem Khan (8/3) 5*
D - Read a debut novel
The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk (29/1) 4*
E - Read a book set in England
The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett (18/1) 4*
F - Read a book which is first in a series
An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson (18/2) 4.5*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus (7/1) 4*
H - Read a book whose title starts with H
The Housemate by Sarah Bailey AA (15/3) 5*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle (7/3) 4*
J - Read a book published in January of any year
The Maid by Nita Prose (22/1) 4.5* (published 4 January 2022)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Heiress on Fire by Kellie McCourt AA (12/5) 4.5*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Next in Line by Marion Todd (3/1) 4*
M -Read a mystery of your choice
Murder at St Anne's by J.R. Ellis (24/3) 4*
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Evil Intent by Jane Isaac (2/2) 4* (published 1 February 2022)
O - Read a book with a one word title
Wake by Shelley Burr AA (11/10) 5*
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
The Ex Girlfriend by Nicola Moriarty AA (13/1) 4* (392 pages)
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it
The Ex Girlfriend by Nicola Moriarty AA (13/1) 4*
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
Nine Lives by Peter Swanson (3/3) 4*
S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Murder at Redmire Hall by J.R. Ellis (25/1) 4* (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries / DCI Oldroyd #3)
T - Read a thriller of your own choice
The Vanishing Point by Val McDermid (26/2) 5*
U - Read a book set in the USA
Where There's a Will (aka A Testament of Character) by Sulari Gentill AA (26/1) 4* (set in Boston)
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Murder Most Fancy by Kellie McCourt AA (21/2) 4*
W- Read a book with water on the cover
The Waterhole by Lily Malone AA (7/2) 3.5*
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (1/4) 5*
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
A Spoonful Of Murder by J.M. Hall (Audiobook) (13/3) 5*
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley (Kindle) (27/2) 5* (360 pages)

Treasure & Dirt (Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan, #1) by Chris Hammer Shatter (Joseph O'Loughlin, #3) by Michael Robotham The Perfect Crime by Vaseem Khan The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson One of Us Is Lying (One of Us Is Lying, #1) by Karen M. McManus The Housemate by Sarah Bailey A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle The Maid by Nita Prose Heiress on Fire (Indigo, #1) by Kellie McCourt Next in Line (Detective Clare Mackay, #5) by Marion Todd Murder at St Anne's (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #7) by J.R. Ellis Evil Intent (DCI Helen Lavery #4) by Jane Isaac Wake by Shelley Burr The Ex Girlfriend by Nicola Moriarty Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson Nine Lives by Peter Swanson The Murder at Redmire Hall (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #3) by J.R. Ellis The Vanishing Point by Val McDermid Where There's a Will (Rowland Sinclair #10) by Sulari Gentill Murder Most Fancy (Indigo, #2) by Kellie McCourt The Waterhole by Lily Malone Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka A Spoonful Of Murder by J.M. Hall The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley


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

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🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️Welcome to the challenge Sarah 🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️

And it is the title that needs to start with with the first letter of your name. Sorry that was a bit unclear!!!


message 39: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 385 comments Thanks Phrynne! (I assumed it was the title, but wanted to be sure)


message 40: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5433 comments Mod
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message 41: by Salfred (new)

Salfred | 14 comments I'm in, looks great!


message 42: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5433 comments Mod
🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️Welcome to the challenge Salfred. I have linked your message so post your books there when you have chosen them:) 🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️🕵🏻‍♂️


message 43: by Odette (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Finished first book, 1/24

There was mystery, suspense and a good romance in this book.

M -Read a mystery of your choice.
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie - 4 ★

Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie


message 44: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1246 comments Finished my first book
D - Read a debut novel Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1) by Lee Child Killing Floor by Lee Child
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 45: by Janine (last edited Jan 02, 2022 02:53PM) (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Finished my 1st

Y - Starts with my initial
Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton 4*


message 46: by Lyndall (new)

Lyndall (lewert) | 30 comments Can I join the challenge please


message 47: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11951 comments Mod
Of course Lyndall :) Just created your thread and then you'll be linked to the challenge...


message 48: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Finished my 2nd

U - Set in USA
The Dark Hours (Renée Ballard, #4; Harry Bosch Universe, #35) by Michael Connelly The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly 4*


message 49: by Odette (last edited Jan 04, 2022 05:31PM) (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Finished 2/26
Entertaining read, with a somewhat unrealistic plot.

W- Read a book with water on the cover
The Man by the Sea by Jack Benton - 3★
The Man by the Sea (Slim Hardy Mysteries #1) by Jack Benton


message 50: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1246 comments Finished
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name Ashes to Ashes (Kovac and Liska, #1) by Tami Hoag Ashes to Ashes by Tami Hoag
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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