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Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
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Tien
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Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
10/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice
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Duration: 1/3/22 - 31/5/22
Level: Super Sleuth
10/10
BOOKTOWN NEWS 20th February 2022
Booktown residents are reeling with shock at the news that the body of Elsie Chatterton was found earlier today by the Reverend Grayson in the graveyard of St. Aloysius church.
This reporter suspects foul play as Mrs Chatterton was previously in perfect health and had no reason to be in the graveyard at the time.
P.C. Smart has refused to comment. An investigation is proceeding.
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It seems a serious crime has been committed at the church so get ready super sleuths, grab the tools of your trade and let's find some clues!
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
10/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages) - 367
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name - Mary Westmacott
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover - gun.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
9/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
The Strange Journey of Alice Pendelbury by Marc Levy -Read 10/03 ★★★½
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
All the White Spaces by Ally Wilkes (368p) -Read 14/03 ★★★
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
The Holiday Murders (Holiday Murders #1) by Robert Gott -Read 11/05 ★★★
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
Girl 4 (January David #1) by Will Carver -Read 15/03 ★★★½
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
The Mystery Woman by Belinda Alexandra -Read 06/03 ★★★
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Rapture in Death (In Death #4) by J.D. Robb -Read 07/03 ★★★★
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Capturing the Devil (Stalking Jack the Ripper #4) by Kerri Maniscalco -Read 29/04 ★★★
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
Captive by Tony Park -Read 03/03 ★★★½
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Stiff (Murray Whelan #1) by Shane Maloney -Read 30/03 ★★★
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Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
0/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in a..."
Don't forget your cover pics Tien, especially for those that require it :)
yep, thanks, Brenda. Just wanted to fill in the tasks first :)
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super Sleuth
10/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
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No problems Tien 😊
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super Sleuth
10/10
Completed 3rd May.
🕵🏻 1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
Shatter by Michael Robotham 27/04 ★★★★
🕵🏻 2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
A Cure For All Diseases by Reginald Hill 05/03 ★★★★☆
🕵🏻 3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
Publishable By Death by ACF Bookens 07/03 ★★★★
🕵🏻 4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title.
Murder in the Snow by Verity Bright 01/03 ★★★★☆
🕵🏻 5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens 13/04 ★★★☆
🕵🏻 6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
A Dangerous Language by Sulari Gentill 12/04 ★★★★
🕵🏻 7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Visions in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) 03/05 ★★★★☆
🕵🏻 8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Crooked House by Agatha Christie 16/03 ★★★★★
🕵🏻 9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
The Maid by Nita Prose 11/04 ★★★★★
🕵🏻 10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Murder Makes Waves by Anne George 04/04 ★★★★
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I'd love to join please, Phrynne!Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
Progress: 7/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
It seems a serious crime has been committed at the church so get ready super sleuths, grab the tools of your trade and let's find some clues!
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon finished 04/03/2022 4 stars
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
Tripwire by Lee Child 432 pages finished 03/02/2022 5 stars
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle finished 03/04/2022 5 stars
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Manhattans & Murder by Jessica Fletcher finished 14/03/2022 3 stars
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The Case of the Lame Canary by Erle Stanley Gardner finished 08/03/2022 5 stars
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
Blood Lines by Angela Marsons finished 13/03/2022 5 stars
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb (also writes as Nora Roberts) finished 05/04/2022 5 stars
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Gators and Garters by Jana Deleon finished 20/03/2022 5 stars9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
The Search by Iris Johansen finished 11/03/2022 5 stars
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Dead Souls by Angela Marsons finished 04/04/2022 5 stars
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Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level:
Super sleuth - 10 books.
10/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
One-Shot Harry by Gary Phillips ( 4 stars from 5) (Read - 02, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
The Evil Men Do by John McMahon (4.5 stars from 5) (Read - 28, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
The Paris Librarian by Mark Pryor (3.5 stars from 5) (Read - 11, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder at Greysbridge by Andrea Carter (3 stars from 5) (Read - 27, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The Sinister by David Putnam (4.5 stars from 5) (Read - 23, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
A Dismal Harvest by Daisy Bateman (3 stars from 5) (Read - 16, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Under a Raging Moon by Frank Zafiro (He also publishes as Frank Scalise) (4 stars from 5) (Read - 5, May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Nunchuck City by Brian Asman (4 stars from 5) (Read - 25, May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
Cozy Up to Blood by Colin Conway (4 stars from 5) (Read - 17, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
The Harker File by Marc Olden
(4 stars from 5) (Read- 25, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level:
Super sleuth - 10 books.
10/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
One-Shot Harry by Gary Phillips ( 4 stars from 5) (Read - 02, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
The Evil Men Do by John McMahon (4.5 stars from 5) (Read - 28, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
The Paris Librarian by Mark Pryor (3.5 stars from 5) (Read - 11, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder at Greysbridge by Andrea Carter (3 stars from 5) (Read - 27, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The Sinister by David Putnam (4.5 stars from 5) (Read - 23, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
A Dismal Harvest by Daisy Bateman (3 stars from 5) (Read - 16, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Under a Raging Moon by Frank Zafiro (He also publishes as Frank Scalise) (4 stars from 5) (Read - 5, May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Nunchuck City by Brian Asman (4 stars from 5) (Read - 25, May, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
Cozy Up to Blood by Colin Conway (4 stars from 5) (Read - 17, March, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
The Harker File by Marc Olden
(4 stars from 5) (Read- 25, April, 2022)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Booktown Murder Challenge1 Mar 22 - 31 May 22
10/10 books
✔ 1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
A Matter of Death and Life by Simon R. Green (read 8 Mar) 4★
✔ 2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
The Neon Court by Kate Griffin 521 pages, (read 24 Mar) 5★
✔ 3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
The Library by Bella Osborne (read 2 Mar) 4★
✔ 4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder at the Playhouse by Helena Dixon (read 3 April) 4★
✔ 5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man. Read a book by a male author.
No Less The Devil by Stuart MacBride (read 31 Mar) 4★
✔ 6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood. Read a book by a female author.
The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly (read 19 Mar) 4★
✔ 7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb (read 12 Mar) 5★
✔ 8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon. Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Skin Game by Jim Butcher, gun (read 30 April) 5★
✔ 9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover. The Greater Good by Tim Ayliffe (read 25 Mar) 4★
✔10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward. Read any book of your choice.
Six Graves by Angela Marsons (read 13 April) 5★
Challenge complete! 😁Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth.
10/10.
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order).
Last Girl Ghosted By Lisa Unger ✅ 4* (25/3)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (467) ✅ 3* (2/4)
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
A Body in the Bookshop by Helen Cox ✅ 2* (16/4)
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title.
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dixon ✅ 2* (1/5)
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser ✅ 4* (6/5)
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
Darcy Coates - Hunted ✅ 2* (18/3)
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Born in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) ✅ 4* (1/3)
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Lethal Bayou Beauty by Jana Deleon ✅ 4* 12/5)
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin ✅ 4* (13/3)
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan ✅ 4* (21/5)
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Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth.
0/10.
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in..."
Lorraine, Malibu Rising isn't in the group's genres I'm afraid. You'll need to choose another for that prompt :) Thanks!
Brenda wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "I’m in!! 😁Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth.
0/10.
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the..."
Ooop!!!!
I’m in! No doubt the books will change but here’s a starting list.Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: super sleuth
8/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
✅The Way From Here by Jane Cockram fin Mar14 4*
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
✅ A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon fin Mar29 4*
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
✅ The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill fin Jun21 4*
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
✅The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan fin Mar10 4*
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
✅Loveland by Robert Lukins fin Mar8 5*
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
✅Sundial by Catriona Ward fin Mar26 4*
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Arson at the Art Gallery by. Grace York
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
The Muse by Jessie Burton
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
✅ Truly, Darkly, Deeply by Victoria Selman fin Mar1 4*
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
✅ Reputation by Sarah Vaughan fin Apr9 3*
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super Sleuth
10/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order).
Spider Woman's Daughter by Anne Hillerman (H, A & T in daughter) Read 3/16/22 - 4*
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert (359p) Read 3/3/22 - 3*
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany Read 3/23/22 - 4*
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder With Puffins by Donna Andrews Read 6/3/22 - 3*
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
Naked Heat by Richard Castle Read 5/6/22 - 4*
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
Halloween Hijinks by Kathi Daley Read 4/28/22 - 4*
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
A Deadly Row by Casey Mayes (Also writes as Tim Myers, Elizabeth Bright, Melissa Glazer, Jessica Beck, Chris Cavender and D.B. Morgan) [from Cozy Mystery List] Read 5/3/22 - 4*
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly (knife) Read 5/1/22 - 4*
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer.
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C. Beaton Read 3/31/22 - 3*
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Fall From Grace by Richard North Patterson Read 4/25/22 - 4*
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Phrynne wrote: "🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️ All linked to here. Enjoy the challenge everyone:) 🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️"Thanks Phrynne for the work you put into them. Your challenges are amazing.
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown3/1 - 5/31/22
10/10 DONE
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title Reading Between the Crimes Kate Young 4/22 ★★★★
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages). 496 pages Escape Clause John Sandford 4/14 ★★★★★
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.--Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery A Three Book Problem Vicki Delany 3/1 ★★★
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title Murder on the Brighton Express Edward Marston 4/20 ★★★★
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author. Killer View Roy Johansen 4/7 ★★★★★
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author. Kakadu Sunset Annie Seaton 4/22 ★★★★★
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name. Innocent in Death J.D. Robb 3/5 ★★★★★
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover. == gun Kissing in Action Camilla Chafer 3/31 ★★★★
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover. Fatal Family Ties S.C. Perkins 4/26 ★★★★
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice. Texas Sheriff's Deadly Mission Karen Whiddon 4/30 ★★★★
Another delightful romp, Phrynne! How do you come up with these things? Thanks for the entertainment.
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Thanks Phrynne for the work you put into them. Your challenges are amazing."
Thanks Anastasia. Luckily the work we put in is fun too!
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
10/10 - Completed 17-APR-2022
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice
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Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Making good progress
6/6
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
A Face in the Crowd by Lynda La Plante - 3 ★ 18/3/22
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
A Line To Kill by Anthony Horowitz - 3 ★ 2/3/22
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder in First Class by Helena Dixon - 3 ★ 5/5/22
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The Way it is Now by Garry Disher - 4 ★ 5/3/22
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
In the Name of Truth by Viveca Sten - 4★ 23/4/22
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin - 3 ★ 20/3/22
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Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
0/10
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood
Read a big book (over 350 pages). - 451
Dead Ground by M.W. Craven
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
Murder In The Library by Steve Demaree
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood
Read a book by a male author.
Shock Wave by John Sandford
Read a book by a female author.
Promises in Death by J.D. Robb
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name. - Nora Roberts
Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
Gun by Lee Hayton
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
Moon Lake by Joe R. Lansdale
Read any book of your choice.
Deadly Connections by Renee Pawlish
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Count me in please Super sleuth 10/10 ✅ 1. the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order) - The Hanging Girl - Jussi Adler-Olsen - 9 Apr 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 2. big book (over 350 pages) - The Greater Good - Tim Ayliffe - 10 Mar 2022 - ★★★
✅ 3. a book about books, - Nine Lessons - Nicola Upson - 24 Apr 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 4. a book with the word 'murder' in the title - Murder in a Mill Town - P.B. Ryan - 12 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 5. Read a book by a male author - Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge - 13 Apr 2022 - ★★★☆
✅ 6. book by a female author - The Crossing Places - Elly Griffiths - 21 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 7. author who writes under more than one name - Singapore Sapphire - A.M. Stuart - 13 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
✅ 8. Read a book with a weapon on the cover - Hideout - Hideout - Jack Heath - 20/5/2022 - ★★★
✅ 9. author's name in capital letters on the cover - The Murder Rule - Dervla McTiernan - 4/6/2022 - ★★★★
✅ 10. book of your choice - Kingdom of the Blind - Louise Penny - 6/5/2022 - ★★★★
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Phrynne wrote: "🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️ Welcome to the challenge Kerri. We read an awful lot of the same books! 🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️"We have good taste :)
🕵🏻Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
I will add all the titles soon.
Level: Super sleuth - 10/10 books. Completed
1. A book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
- ✅Her Last Breath by Hilary Davidson 06/03 ★3
2. A big book (over 350 pages).
- ✅The Enemy Within by Tim Ayliffe 30/03 ★4
3. A book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
- ✅The Bookshop Murder (Flora Steele #1) by Merryn Allingham 02/04 ★3
4. A book with the word 'murder' in the title
- ✅Murder at the Playhouse ( Miss Underhay #3) by Helena Dixon 10/04 ★4
5. A book by a male author.
- ✅Untimely Death by Cyril Hare 14/04 ★4
6. A book by a female author.
- ✅Judas Horse by Lynda La Plante 25/03 ★4
7. A book by an author who writes under more than one name.
- ✅Fugitive from the Grave by Edward Marston 20/03 ★4
8. A book with a weapon on the cover.
- ✅The Body in Berkeley Square by Lynn Brittney 02/04 ★4
9. A book that has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
- ✅Mick Herron The Last Voice You Hear 17/03 ★3
10. Any book of my choice.
- ✅In the Market for Murder by T.E. Kinsey 10/03 ★3
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Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level:
10 / 10
It seems a serious crime has been committed at the church so get ready super sleuths, grab the tools of your trade and let's find some clues!
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
A Fox Hunting Murder by Roy Lewis - 4★ -- 23/05/2022
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly - 5★ -- 05/05/2022
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
Classified as Murder by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 25 / 03 / 2022
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
The Farming Murder by Roy Lewis - 4★ -- 21/05/2022
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
Old Bones New Bones by Alex Scarrow - 5★ -- 20/04/2022
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
Murder at Ardith Hall by Irina Shapiro -- 4★ -- 15/05/2022
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
The Killing Code by J.D. Kirk -- Barry Hutchison -- 5★ -- 05/03/2022
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
The Assassin's Vengeance: CIA Assassin by Auston King -- 4★ -- 24/05/2022
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
A Dartmoor Murder by Roy Lewis - 4★ -- 22/05/2022
10. Any book of my choice.
Restless Dead by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 15/03/2022
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This looks like so much fun!autumn challenge -Murder in Booktown
Super Sleuth 0/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022Level: Super Sleuth
0/ 10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
Rules for Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder at Teal's Pond: Hazel Drew and the Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks by David Bushman
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The House On Rectory Lane by Stuart James
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in BooktownDuration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level: Super sleuth
10/10
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth READ 12/3/22 4*
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
The Housemate by Sarah Bailey READ 24/4/22 3*
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer READ 18/4/22 3*
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
Murder in the Belltower by Helena Dixon READ 22/3/22 3*
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly READ 24/3/22 4*
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner READ 13/4/22 5*
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuart READ 11/4/22 4*
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
The Bricklayer by Noah Boyd READ 27/4/22 4*
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
The Nowhere Girl by Nicole Trope READ 6/4/22 4*
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice
False Witness by Karin Slaughter READ 9/3/22 3*
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Finished 2. Now grab your magnifying glass.Read a big book (over 350 pages).
Tripwire by Lee Child 432 pages
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Finished1. First find your detective hat.Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.Read a book by a male author.
The Case of the Lame Canary by Erle Stanley Gardnerhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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BOOKTOWN NEWS 20th February 2022
Booktown residents are reeling with shock at the news that the body of Elsie Chatterton was found earlier today by the Reverend Grayson in the graveyard of St. Aloysius church.
This reporter suspects foul play as Mrs Chatterton was previously in perfect health and had no reason to be in the graveyard at the time.
P.C. Smart has refused to comment. An investigation is proceeding.
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It seems a serious crime has been committed at the church so get ready super sleuths, grab the tools of your trade and let's find some clues!
1. First find your detective hat.
Read a book with the letters H,A,T in the title (in any order)
2. Now grab your magnifying glass.
Read a big book (over 350 pages).
3. And find your trusty notebook.
Read a book about books, set in a library or bookshop etc.
4. Now you are ready to start. The crime is murder!
Read a book with the word 'murder' in the title
5. You find the first clue - two big footprints next to the body. They look like they belong to a man.
Read a book by a male author.
6. The victim is a woman lying face down on the floor in a pool of blood.
Read a book by a female author.
7. You check everyone's alibi and you know one of them is false.
Read a book by an author who writes under more than one name.
8. You search the suspect's house and find a pair of muddy boots the exact match to the prints next to the body. A further search reveals the murder weapon.
Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
9. You gather everyone at the rectory and name the killer!
Read a book which has the author's name in capital letters on the cover.
10. You solved the crime! Give yourself a reward.
Read any book of your choice.
Levels:
Beginner - 4 books
Making good progress - 6 books
Super sleuth - 10 books.
**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: All books MUST be from our chosen genres of crime, mystery, thriller and suspense.
Autumn Challenge 2022 - Murder in Booktown
Duration: 1st March 2022 - 31st May 2022
Level:
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