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Here is an A-Z Annual Challenge with a difference for 2024. See if you can do all 26 tasks.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 0/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
C - Read a book with a charming character
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
E - Read a book by an English author
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book by an author you love
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
N - Read a book with a number in the title
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
S - Read a book from a series
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it


message 3: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 09, 2024 05:55PM) (new)

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Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic 4 stars 9/11/24
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Smart Girls Don't Trust Strangers (Sleuths of Last Resort #2) by C.A. Larmer Smart Girls Don't Trust Strangers by C.A. Larmer 3 stars 21/3/24
C - Read a book with a charming character (Lord Peter Wimsey)
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers 3 stars 15/10/24
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death in the Details by Katie Tietjen 4 stars 3/4/24
E - Read a book by an English author
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 5 stars 13/4/24
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Summer of Blood by Dave Warner 3 stars 30/3/24
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
A Botanist's Guide to Society and Secrets by Kate Khavari 3 stars 4/6/24
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
Hidden on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #11) by Joy Ellis Hidden on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5 stars 18/19/24
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 5 stars 17/1/24
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Stranger in the Library by Eva Gates (June 4th 2024) 5 stars 26/5/24
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
A Country Wedding Murder by Katie Gayle 4 stars 5/3/24
L - Read a book by an author you love
Dead I Well May Be by Adrian McKinty 3 stars 3/4/24
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder Marks the Page by Karen Rose Smith 4 stars 17/3/24
N - Read a book with a number in the title
23rd Midnight by James Patterson 4 stars 20/3/24
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbø 4 stars 9/12/2024
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey 3 stars 11/1/24
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Murder Down Under by Arthur W. Upfield 5 stars 7/9/24
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
The Shifting Landscape by Katherine Kovacic 4 stars 21/2/24
S - Read a book from a series
Taken in Nuala by Harriet Steel 5 stars 8/4/24
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
A Bean to Die For by Tara Lush 4 stars 4/1/24
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Random in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 2/3/24
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Murder at the Island Hotel (Miss Underhay #15) by Helena Dixon Murder at the Island Hotel by Helena Dixon 5 stars 1/3/24
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
A Deadly Walk in Devon (A Walk Through England Mystery, #1) by Nicholas George A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George 4 stars 17/3/24
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie 5 stars 3/12/24
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Trouble Is Brewing by Vicki Delany Trouble Is Brewing (Tea by the Sea Mysteries, #5) by Vicki Delany 4 stars 29/6/24
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Dizzy Spells by Morgana Best 4 stars 29/6/24


Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic Smart Girls Don't Trust Strangers (Sleuths of Last Resort #2) by C.A. Larmer Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1) by Dorothy L. Sayers Death is in the Details (Paynes Creek, #1) by Heather Sunseri The Raging Storm (Two Rivers, #3) by Ann Cleeves Summer of Blood by Dave Warner A Botanist's Guide to Society and Secrets (Saffron Everleigh Mystery, #3) by Kate Khavari Hidden on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #11) by Joy Ellis The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell The Stranger in the Library (Lighthouse Library Mystery #11) by Eva Gates A Country Wedding Murder (Julia Bird Mysteries #5) by Katie Gayle Dead I Well May Be (Michael Forsythe, #1) by Adrian McKinty Murder Marks the Page (Tomes & Tea Mysteries, #1) by Karen Rose Smith 23rd Midnight (Women’s Murder Club, #23) by James Patterson Blood on Snow (Blood on Snow, #1) by Jo Nesbø The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey Murder Down Under (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte #4) by Arthur W. Upfield The Shifting Landscape (Alex Clayton Art Mystery #3) by Katherine Kovacic Taken in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries #8) by Harriet Steel A Bean to Die For (A Coffee Lover's Mystery #4) by Tara Lush Random in Death (In Death, #58) by J.D. Robb Murder at the Island Hotel (Miss Underhay #15) by Helena Dixon A Deadly Walk in Devon (A Walk Through England Mystery, #1) by Nicholas George Hercule Poirot's Christmas (Hercule Poirot, #20) by Agatha Christie Dizzy Spells (The Kitchen Witch, #2) by Morgana Best


message 4: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (last edited Sep 20, 2024 07:26PM) (new)

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Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Glenrock by Lee Christine 5s 15/1/24

B - Read a book with a black cover.
An Evil Heart (Kate Burkholder, #15) by Linda Castillo An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo 5s 23/1/24

C - Read a book with a charming character
Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis 5s 1/2/24

D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb 5s 26/1/24

E - Read a book by an English author
Murder at the Island Hotel by Helena Dixon 5s 2/3/24

F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 5s 14/3/25

G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor 5s 12/3/24

H -Read a book with a house on the cover
Face Her Fear (Detective Josie Quinn #19) by Lisa Regan Face Her Fear by Lisa Regan 5s 17/1/24

I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Hidden Graves of St Ives by Sally Rigby 4s 11/1/24

J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin 5s 5/1/24 July 10th, 2018

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Criminal by Karin Slaughter 3s 12/1/24

L - Read a book by an author you love
Sanctuary by Garry Disher 3.5s 27/3/24

M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin 5s 5/1/24

N - Read a book with a number in the title
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard 5s 22/3/24

O - Read a a book which was originally published in another language
The Creak on the Stairs by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir 3s 23/8/24 Iceland

P - Read a book with a pretty cover
I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry 4s 11/6/24

Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 5s 11/1/24

R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
The 24th Hour by James Patterson 4s 9/6/24

S - Read a book from a series
Murder at Land's End by Sally Rigby 4s 12/5/24 A Cornwall Murder Mystery #3

T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
In a House of Lies by Ian Rankin 4s 28/1/24

U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra 3s 5/2/24 New England

V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four)
A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon 5s 4/1/24

W - Read a book with a body of water on the cover
The Raging Storm (Two Rivers #3) by Ann Cleeves The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 5s 14/4/24

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells by Bruce Hammack 5s 6/9/24

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover
Before She Disappeared (Frankie Elkin, #1) by Lisa Gardner Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner 5s 31/5/24

Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Agent Zero by Jack Mars 5s 21/9/24

Glenrock by Lee Christine An Evil Heart (Kate Burkholder, #15) by Linda Castillo Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis Payback in Death (In Death, #57) by J.D. Robb Murder at the Island Hotel (Miss Underhay #15) by Helena Dixon The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill The Burning Rooms (Tallman's Valley Detectives #4) by Anni Taylor Face Her Fear (Detective Josie Quinn #19) by Lisa Regan The Hidden Graves of St Ives (A Cornwall Murder Mystery, #2) by Sally Rigby Murder Never Misses (DI Hillary Greene, #14) by Faith Martin Criminal (Will Trent, #6) by Karin Slaughter Sanctuary by Garry Disher Murder Never Misses (DI Hillary Greene, #14) by Faith Martin Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard The Creak on the Stairs (Forbidden Iceland, #1) by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell The 24th Hour (Women’s Murder Club, #24) by James Patterson Murder at Land's End (A Cornwall Murder Mystery, #3) by Sally Rigby In a House of Lies (Inspector Rebus, #22) by Ian Rankin Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon The Raging Storm (Two Rivers #3) by Ann Cleeves Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells (Smiley and McBlythe #1) by Bruce Hammack Before She Disappeared (Frankie Elkin, #1) by Lisa Gardner Agent Zero (Agent Zero, #1) by Jack Mars


message 5: by Catsalive (last edited May 03, 2024 03:51PM) (new)

Catsalive | 258 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

✔A - Read a book set in AUSTRALIA
Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill 15/3 4★
✔B - Read a book with a BLACK cover
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie by Agatha Christie 7/1 4★
✔C - Read a book with a CHARMING character
Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 17/1 4★
✔D - Read a book with the word DEATH in the title
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 4★
✔E - Read a book by an ENGLISH author
Miss Marple's Final Cases by Agatha Christie 19/1 3★
✔F - Read a FREE book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
The Sisters by Dervla McTiernan 10/2 4★
✔G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
The Running Man by Stephen King 5/2 3★
✔H -Read a book with a HOUSE on the cover
The House of Sorrowing Stars by Beth Cartwright by Beth Cartwright 7/4 2.5★
✔I - Read a book where both the author's INITIALS can be found in MYSTERY
Wild Card by Simon Rowell 3/3 5★
✔J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J - July
A Decline in Prophets by Sulari Gentill 14/1 5★
✔K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Breaking Creed by Alex Kava 27/1 3★
✔L - Read a book by an author you LOVE
Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie 19/1 3★
✔M -Read a book with the word MURDER in the title
The Cat Who Solved Three Murders by L.T. Shearer 9/2 3★
✔N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title
Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly 18/1 4★
✔O - Read a book which was ORIGINALLY published in another language
The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg 13/2 4★
✔P - Read a book with a PRETTY cover
Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart by Mary Stewart 6/3 4★
✔Q - Read a book with QUIRKY character in it - oh, yes!
Hangman by Jack Heath 16/1 3★
✔R - Read a RECYCLED book (someone has read it before you)
Lost Souls by Jenny O'Brien 16/2 3★
✔S - Read a book from a SERIES
The Colours of all the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith 29/1 4.5★
✔T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word THRILLER
I'm a Fool to Kill You by Robert J. Randisi 28/3 1.5★
✔U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Spider Woman's Daughter by Anne Hillerman 4/2 3.5★
✔V - Read a book with a VARIETY of colors on the cover (at least four)
The Devil on Horseback by Victoria Holt by Victoria Holt 7/3 2.5★
✔W -Read a book with a body of WATER on the cover
Beware the Past (DCI Matt Ballard, #1) by Joy Ellis by Joy Ellis 2/2 4★
✔X - Read a book with a XMAS setting.
Eeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidge 26/4 4★
✔Y - Read a book with YELLOW writing on the cover
Deadman's Track (Calico Mountain #3) by Sarah Barrie by Sarah Barrie 4/12 3★
✔Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Starter Villain by John Scalzi 29/2 4.5★

Miles Off Course (Rowland Sinclair #3) by Sulari Gentill And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Seduction in Death (In Death, #13) by J.D. Robb Reunion in Death (In Death, #14) by J.D. Robb Miss Marple's Final Cases by Agatha Christie The Sisters (Cormac Reilly, #.5) by Dervla McTiernan The Running Man by Richard Bachman The House of Sorrowing Stars by Beth Cartwright Wild Card (Detective Zoe Mayer #2) by Simon Rowell A Decline in Prophets (Rowland Sinclair #2) by Sulari Gentill Breaking Creed (Ryder Creed, #1) by Alex Kava Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie The Cat Who Solved Three Murders A Comforting Cosy Mystery (Conrad the Cat Detective) by L.T. Shearer Seven Ancient Wonders (Jack West Jr. #1) by Matthew Reilly The Ice Princess (Patrik Hedström, #1) by Camilla Läckberg Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart Hangman (Timothy Blake #1) by Jack Heath Lost Souls (Book 4 Detective Gaby Darin) by Jenny O'Brien The Colours of all the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith I'm a Fool to Kill You (Rat Pack Mysteries, #5) by Robert J. Randisi Spider Woman's Daughter (Leaphorn Chee #19) by Anne Hillerman The Devil on Horseback by Victoria Holt Beware the Past (DCI Matt Ballard, #1) by Joy Ellis Eeny Meeny (Helen Grace, #1) by M.J. Arlidge Deadman's Track (Calico Mountain #3) by Sarah Barrie Starter Villain by John Scalzi


message 6: by Anastasia (last edited May 06, 2024 01:16PM) (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 0/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE


A - Read a book set in Australia
Exiles (Aaron Falk, #3) by Jane Harper Exiles by Jane Harper finished 18/04/2024 5 stars
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
The Watson Girl (Special Agent Tess Winnett, #2) by Leslie Wolfe The Watson Girl by Leslie Wolfe finished 01/01/2024 5 stars
C - Read a book with a charming character
Clouds of Witness (Lord Peter Wimsey, #2) by Dorothy L. Sayers Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers finished 26/01/2024 4 stars Lord Peter Wimsey is a charming character
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Toured to Death (Amy's Travel Mystery, #1) by Hy Conrad Toured to Death by Hy Conrad finished 04/01/2024 3 stars
E - Read a book by an English author
The Windsor Knot (Her Majesty the Queen Investigates #1) by S.J. Bennett The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett finished 12/02/2024 5 stars
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Kent Coast Oyster Obliteration (Albert Smith's Culinary Capers #11) by Steve Higgs Kent Coast Oyster Obliteration by Steve Higgs finished 01/04/2024 5 stars Borrowed on kindle unlimited
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Brownies, Bodies & Bad Guys (Lexy Baker #5) by Leighann Dobbs Brownies, Bodies & Bad Guys by Leighann Dobbs finished 04/01/2024 4 stars
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
Crime on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #1) by Joy Ellis Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis finished 03/01/2024
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Temple by Matthew Reilly Temple by Matthew Reilly finished 06/05/2024 5 stars
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
Grimm Up North (DCI Harry Grimm, #1) by David J. Gatward Grimm Up North by David J. Gatward finished 06/01/2024 5 stars pub July 8 2020
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Ropes, Riddles, & Robberies (Camper & Criminals, #15) by Tonya Kappes Ropes, Riddles, & Robberies by Tonya Kappes finished 23/04/2024 5 stars
L - Read a book by an author you love
Blackpool Rock Bloodshed (Albert Smith's Culinary Capers #10) by Steve Higgs Blackpool Rock Bloodshed by Steve Higgs finished 31/03/2024 5 stars
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Trick or Treat Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #3) by Leslie Meier Trick or Treat Murder by Leslie Meier finished 05/01/2024 5 stars
N - Read a book with a number in the title
14th Deadly Sin (Women’s Murder Club, #14) by James Patterson 14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson finished 02/02/2024 4 stars
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
Cockroaches (Harry Hole, #2) by Jo Nesbø Cockroaches by Jo Nesbø finished 19/01/2024 4 stars
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Broadcast 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball #7) by J.C. Eaton Broadcast 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton finished 23/01/2024 5 stars
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Fast Money (Shelby Nichols #2) by Colleen Helme Fast Money by Colleen Helme finished 11/01/2024 5 stars Shelby Nichols is a quirky character
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
We'll Always Have Parrots (Meg Langslow, #5) by Donna Andrews We'll Always Have Parrots by Donna Andrews finished 11/02/2024 5 stars
S - Read a book from a series
The Silent Girl (Rizzoli & Isles, #9) by Tess Gerritsen The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen finished 18/01/2024 5 stars
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Tooth and Nail (Inspector Rebus, #3) by Ian Rankin Tooth and Nail by Ian Rankin finished 10/01/2024 4 stars
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Target (FBI Thriller, #3) by Catherine Coulter The Target by Catherine Coulter finished 13/01/2024 4 stars
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Death of an Irish Mummy (The Dublin Driver Mysteries, #3) by Catie Murphy Death of an Irish Mummy by Catie Murphy finished 04/02/2024 3 stars
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries #1) by Steve Higgs The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar by Steve Higgs finished 05/04/2024 4 stars
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Apple Cider Slaying (A Cider Shop Mystery, #1) by Julie Anne Lindsey Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey finished 02/04/2024 4 stars
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Desert Star (Renée Ballard, #5; Harry Bosch, #24; Harry Bosch Universe, #37) by Michael Connelly Desert Star by Michael Connelly finished 16/01/2024 5 stars
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Zig Zag Girl (Stephens & Mephisto, #1) by Elly Griffiths The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths finished 23/02/2024 3 stars


message 7: by Mary (last edited Jan 22, 2024 02:51PM) (new)

Mary (bookworm60) | 52 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 0/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Bad Debts - Peter Temple 5★ 04/01/2024
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Not Dark Yet (Inspector Banks, #27) by Peter Robinson
C - Read a book with a charming character
Inheritance - Nora Roberts - Trey 5★ 03/01/2024
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Encore in Death - J.D. Robb
E - Read a book by an English author
Something to Hide - Elizabeth George
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Cracks Beneath the Surface - Mary Ann Miller NetGalley
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros 5* 13/01/2024
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
A Christmas Murder (Eliza Thomson Investigates, #6) by V.L. McBeath - V.L. McBeath
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Roseanna - Maj Sjöwall
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Piper - Charles Todd Published Jan 10, 2017
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
January Kills Me - Evan Katy
L - Read a book by an author you love
Port Vila Blues - Garry Disher
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder In Thrall - Anne Cleeland
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
One by One - Freida McFadden
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language

P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Instruments of Darkness (Crowther and Westerman, #1) by Imogen Robertson - Imogen Robertson
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Lee Child
S - Read a book from a series
Fractured - Karin Slaughter Book 2 - Will Trent series
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Knots and Crosses - Ian Rankin
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Red Dahlia (Anna Travis, #2) by Lynda La Plante - Lynda La Plante
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Movie Night Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries, #4) by Leslie Langtry
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Deadly Stillwater (McRyan Mystery, #2) by Roger Stelljes Roger Stelljes
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Christmas Cupcake Murder - Joanne Fluke
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict - Alexandra Benedict
4* 23/01/2024
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Messenger of Athens - Anne Zouroudi


message 8: by Jasmine's (last edited Oct 27, 2024 07:59AM) (new)

Jasmine's (jasminesnook) | 25 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26 - completed 27/10/24

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Something to Hide Fleur McDonald AA 4* 12/07/24
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Captive on the Fens Joy Ellis 5* 02/06/24
C - Read a book with a charming character
The First Mistake Sandie Jones 4* 15/10/24
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death on Cromer Beach Ross Greenwood 3* 29/02/26
E - Read a book by an English author
Shadow Over the Fens Joy Ellis 3* 28/02/24
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Red Dirt Country Fleur McDonald AA 5* 24/01/24
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
The House We Grew Up In Lisa Jewell 19/04/24 4*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
Crime on the Fens Joy Ellis 5* 08/01/24
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Mrs Mohr Goes Missing Maryla Szymiczkowa 3* 27/10/24
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
Orphan X Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 5* 29/08/24
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Nothing More to Tell Karen M. McManus 4* 21/06/24
L - Read a book by an author you love
Resurrection Walk Michael Connelly 5* 06/03/24
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Jesse Q. Sutanto 3* 04/08/24
N - Read a book with a number in the title
The 5th Horseman James Patterson 5* 06/07/24
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
Malice Keigo Higashino 4* 07/03/24
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Then She Was Gone Lisa Jewell 5* 25/01/24
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
The Bullet That Missed Richard Osman 4* 01/07/24
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
The Turn of the Key Ruth Ware 5* 09/07/24
S - Read a book from a series
The Running Grave Robert Galbraith 5* 28/01/24
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Family of Liars E. Lockhart 4* 07/07/24
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Secret Lee Child 3* 31/03/24
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Blame Game Sandie Jones 4* 14/09/24
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Storm Child Michael Robotham 4* 21/09/24
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Santa Killer Ross Greenwood 3* 20/10/24
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
The Lost Symbol Dan Brown 3* 17/02/24
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Nowhere Man Gregg Andrew Hurwitz *4 04/10/24

The First Mistake by Sandie Jones Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus Captive on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #6) by Joy Ellis The Nowhere Man (Orphan X, #2) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz Family of Liars by E. Lockhart The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell Malice (Detective Kaga, #1) by Keigo Higashino Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto Crime on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #1) by Joy Ellis The Blame Game by Sandie Jones Mrs Mohr Goes Missing by Maryla Szymiczkowa The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club, #3) by Richard Osman Shadow Over the Fens (DI Nikki Galena #2) by Joy Ellis The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3) by Dan Brown Orphan X (Orphan X, #1) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware The Santa Killer (DI Barton, #6) by Ross Greenwood Death on Cromer Beach (DS Ashley Knight #1) by Ross Greenwood 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club, #5) by James Patterson Resurrection Walk (The Lincoln Lawyer, #7) by Michael Connelly The Secret (Jack Reacher #28) by Lee Child Red Dirt Country (Young Detective Dave Burrows) by Fleur McDonald Storm Child (Cyrus Haven, #4) by Michael Robotham The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike, #7) by Robert Galbraith Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Something to Hide (Young Detective Dave Burrows) by Fleur McDonald


message 9: by Sharon Louise (new)

Sharon Louise | 45 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 0/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
C - Read a book with a charming character
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
E - Read a book by an English author
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book by an author you love
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
N - Read a book with a number in the title
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
S - Read a book from a series
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it


message 10: by #Teresa (last edited Sep 20, 2024 05:29PM) (new)

#Teresa | 49 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia Dark Chemistry by Catherine Lee 22/6/24 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover) Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 13/8/24 5*
Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb
C - Read a book with a charming character Foul Play at Seal Bay by Judy Leigh 14/4/24 3*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb Read 16/1/2024 5*
E - Read a book by an English author The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 15/8/24 5*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book) You're Not Alone by G.M. Lawrence 15/2 3*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) A Very English Murder by Verity Bright 10/3/24 5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover) Along Came a Spider by James Patterson 2/8/24 4*
Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) by James Patterson
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY Killer Smile by Mary Stone 25/7/24 4*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J The Life She Wants by J.M. Hewitt published 8 July 2021 Read 14/1/2024 5*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K Truth or Dare Kathi Daley 21/7/24 2*
L - Read a book by an author you love Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh 4/6/24 4*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title Murky Murder by Hazel Smith 25/2/24 3*
N - Read a book with a number in the title Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown Read 22/1/24 2*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another languageThe Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 3/8/24 4*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover) Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 11/5/24 4*
Death Around the Bend (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #3) by T.E. Kinsey
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion) Murder at the Altar by Veronica Heley 19/7/24 3*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer 17/2 4*
S - Read a book from a series Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie Read 15/1/2024 5*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley Read 31/1/24 5*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A Purity in Death by J.D. Robb Read 5/2/2024 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover) Mystery in Provence by Vivian Conroy Read 7/1/2023 3*
Mystery in Provence (Miss Ashford Investigates #1) by Vivian Conroy
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) The Shallows by Holly Craig Read 2/2/24 5*
The Shallows by Holly Craig
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 21/9/24 5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover) The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope 1/5/24 4*
The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it Frozen Minds by Cheryl Rees-Price 23/6/24 4*

Dark Chemistry (Detective Charlie Cooper Mysteries) by Catherine Lee Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb Foul Play at Seal Bay (Morwenna Mutton Mystery, #1) by Judy Leigh Reunion in Death (In Death, #14) by J.D. Robb The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman You're Not Alone by G.M. Lawrence A Very English Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #1) by Verity Bright Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) by James Patterson Killer Smile (Stella Knox #1) by Mary Stone The Life She Wants by J.M. Hewitt Truth or Dare (Resort at Castaway Bay #1) by Kathi Daley Bye Bye Baby (DCI Jack Hawksworth #1) by Fiona McIntosh Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery, #4) by Hazel Smith Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind (High Cotton Mysteries Book 1) by Duffy Brown The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Death Around the Bend (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #3) by T.E. Kinsey Murder at the Altar (Ellie Quicke #1) by Veronica Heley Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer Bloodtree River (Calico Mountain #1) by Sarah Barrie The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley Purity in Death (In Death, #15) by J.D. Robb Mystery in Provence (Miss Ashford Investigates #1) by Vivian Conroy The Shallows by Holly Craig Memory in Death (In Death, #22) by J.D. Robb The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope Frozen Minds (DI Winter Meadows, #2) by Cheryl Rees-Price


message 11: by Mari (last edited Dec 09, 2024 06:24AM) (new)

Mari | 90 comments I love hunting through my TBR to find books that match 🤩.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26
Completed 10th December


✔️ A - Read a book set in Australia
Paradise by Patricia Wolf -16/06 - 4.5★
✔️ B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
With Our Blessing (Inspector Tom Reynolds #1) by Jo Spain With Our Blessing by Jo Spain - 14/01 3.5★
✔️ C - Read a book with a charming character
Murder by Candlelight by Faith Martin - 06/07 - 4.5★
✔️ D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death Down the Aisle by Verity Bright - 09/01 4.5★
✔️ E - Read a book by an English author
The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron - 29/03 - 4★
✔️ F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz (Library) - 01/07 - 4★
✔️ G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto - 16/05 - 5★
✔️ H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
Let the Dead Speak (Maeve Kerrigan, #7) by Jane Casey Let the Dead Speak by Jane Casey - 25/09 - 3.5★
✔️ I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Long Game by Simon Rowell - 02/11 - 4★
✔️ J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
I Found You by Lisa Jewell (30th June 2016) - 26/05 - 4★
✔️ K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
A Fire at the Exhibition by T.E. Kinsey - 03/02 - 4.5★
✔️ L - Read a book by an author you love
Croc Country by Kerry McGinnis - 31/03 - 4★
✔️ M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
A Village Fete Murder by Katie Gayle - 15/04 - 4★
✔️ N - Read a book with a number in the title
The Seven by Chris Hammer - 07/01 4.5★
✔️ O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
The Mist by Ragnar Jónasson (Icelandic) - 20/04 - 5★
✔️ P - Read a book with a pretty cover.
Murder in an Irish Castle (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #12) by Verity Bright Murder in an Irish Castle by Verity Bright - 26/03 - 4★
✔️ Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Murder Gets a Life by Anne George - 22/05 - 5★
✔️ R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
A Mortal Curiosity by Ann Granger - 29/07 - 4.5★
✔️ S - Read a book from a series
Smoke and Ashes by Abir Mukherjee (#3 Sam Wyndham) - 12/03 - 4.5★
✔️ T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood - 27/05 - 3.5★
✔️ U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Only One Left by Riley Sager (Maine) - 05/05 - 4★
✔️ V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four)
Lord James Harrington and the Easter Mystery (Lord James Harrington #7) by Lynn Florkiewicz Lord James Harrington and the Easter Mystery by Lynn Florkiewicz - 01/04 - 4★
✔️ W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Moonlit Murders (Fen Churche #3) by Fliss Chester The Moonlit Murders by Fliss Chester - 09/02 4★
✔️ X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Murder at Little Minton by Karen Baugh Menuhin - 28/06 - 4★
✔️ Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Tombland (Matthew Shardlake, #7) by C.J. Sansom Tombland by C.J. Sansom - 11/04 - 5★
✔️ Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it.
Mastermind by Helen Goltz - 10/12 - 3★

Paradise (DS Walker, #2) by Patricia Wolf With Our Blessing (Inspector Tom Reynolds #1) by Jo Spain Murder by Candlelight (The Val & Arbie Mysteries #1) by Faith Martin Death Down the Aisle (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #11) by Verity Bright The Last Voice You Hear Zoe Boehm Thriller 2 (Zoe Boehm Thrillers) by Mick Herron Close to Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #5) by Anthony Horowitz Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto Let the Dead Speak (Maeve Kerrigan, #7) by Jane Casey The Long Game (Detective Zoe Mayer #1) by Simon Rowell
I Found You by Lisa Jewell A Fire at the Exhibition (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #10) by T.E. Kinsey Croc Country by Kerry McGinnis A Village Fete Murder (Julia Bird Mysteries #3) by Katie Gayle The Seven (Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan, #3) by Chris Hammer The Mist (Hidden Iceland #3) by Ragnar Jónasson Murder in an Irish Castle (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #12) by Verity Bright Murder Gets A Life (Southern Sisters Mystery, #5) by Anne George A Mortal Curiosity (Inspector Ben Ross #2) by Ann Granger
Smoke and Ashes (Sam Wyndham, #3) by Abir Mukherjee The Queen of Poisons (Marlow Murder Club, #3) by Robert Thorogood The Only One Left by Riley Sager Lord James Harrington and the Easter Mystery (Lord James Harrington #7) by Lynn Florkiewicz The Moonlit Murders (Fen Churche #3) by Fliss Chester Murder at Little Minton (Miss Busby #1) by Karen Baugh Menuhin Tombland (Matthew Shardlake, #7) by C.J. Sansom Mastermind (Mitchell Parker #1) by Helen Goltz


message 12: by Kat (last edited Mar 21, 2024 04:46AM) (new)

Kat (bookworm2017) | 73 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 2/26

A - Read a book set in Australia - Dear Neighbour by Anna Willett
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover) Forgotten Victim (Detective Rachel King #4) by Helen H. Durrant by Helen H. Durrant
C - Read a book with a charming character Hidden Scars by Angela Marsons
D - Read a book with the word death in the title - Journey to Death by Leigh Russell
E - Read a book by an English author - As The Crow Flies by Damien Boyd
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book) The Vanishing of Class 3B by Jackie Kabler
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) Under Dog by Kerry Kaya
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)Keep Him Close by Emily Koch
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY - Her Revenge by Emma Tallon
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J - The Boyfriend by Daniel Hurst
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K - Her Pretty Bones by Carla Kovach 22/1
L - Read a book by an author you love - No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title. The Murder Bag by Tony Parsons
N - Read a book with a number in the title The Three Women by Valerie Keogh
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language The Disappeared by Kristina Ohlsson
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover) Behind Closed Doors by Carol Wyer by Carol Wyer
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)Black Summer by M.W. Craven
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)The Ex by Freida McFadden
S - Read a book from a series The Creeper by Tania Carver
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller Dangerous Girl by Emma Tallon
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover) Her Darkest Nightmare (The Evelyn Talbot Chronicles, #1) by Brenda Novak by Brenda Novak
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) The Girl From The Sea by Shalini Boland by Shalini Boland 13/1
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.The Christmas Killer by Jim Gallows
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover) The Madam by Jamie Raven by Jamie Raven
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it Geezer Girls by Dreda Say Mitchell


message 13: by Kerri_M (last edited Dec 03, 2024 11:21PM) (new)

Kerri_M | 785 comments Please count me in, still have a few books I need to squeeze in to a challenge somehow!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

✅ A - Read a book set in Australia - State of Fear - Tim Ayliffe - AA - 5/1/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover) - Banker - Dick Francis - 17/6/2024 - ★★★★
✅ C - Read a book with a charming character - Payback in Death - J.D. Robb (Roarke) - 11/1/2024 - ★★★★
✅ D - Read a book with the word death in the title - Death of a Temptress - P.F. Ford - 13/9/2024 - ★★★
✅ E - Read a book by an English author - The Woman in Blue - Elly Griffiths - 1/1/2024 - ★★★★
✅ F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book) - The Chalk Pit - Elly Griffiths(library)
✅ G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) - Charles Todd -An Unwilling Accomplice - 12/1/2024 - ★★★
✅ H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover) - Shot With Crimson - Nicola Upson - 13/7/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY - The Long Game - Simon Rowell - AA - 22/7/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J - With a Narrow Blade - Faith Martin (Jan 2007) - 20/3/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K - An Act of Foul Play - T.E. Kinsey - 1/4/2024 - ★★★★
✅ L - Read a book by an author you love - The Mystery Writer - Sulari Gentill - 4/5/2024 - ★★★★
✅ M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.- Love Story, With Murders - Harry Bingham - 16/3/2024 - ★★★★★
✅ N - Read a book with a number in the title - The Seven - Chris Hammer - AA - 26/4/2024 - ★★★★
✅ O - Read a book which was originally published in another language - Beartown - Fredrik Backman - 14/9/2024 - ★★★★★
✅ P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover) - Earthly Remains - Donna Leon - 8/3/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion) - Alexander McCall Smith - From a Far and Lovely Country(all of them!) - 2/1/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) - Death Writes - Andrea Carter(library) - 15/6/2024 - ★★★★
✅ S - Read a book from a series - The Noose's Shadow - Graham Brack - 27/3/2024 - ★★★★
✅ T - authors initials are in thriller - Deep Fear - Rachel Lynch - ✅
✅ U - Read a book set in the U.S.A - The Secret - Lee Child - 19/3/2024 - ★★★☆
✅ V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover) - The Twist of a Knife - Anthony Horowitz - 3/12/2024 - ★★★★
✅ W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)- Marlborough Man - Alan Carter - AA - 4/8/2024 - ★★★★
✅ X - Read a book with a Xmas setting. - - Yuletide Thrills: A Christmas Anthology - Rebecca Cantrell - 4/12/2024 - ★★
✅ Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)- Donna Leon - By Its Cover - 3/1/2024 - ★★★★
✅ Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it - A Line to Kill - Anthony Horowitz - 2/11/2024 - ★★★★

a - State of Fear by Tim Ayliffe b Banker by Dick Francis c Payback in Death (In Death, #57) by J.D. Robb d Death of a Temptress (DS Dave Slater, #1) by P.F. Ford e The Woman in Blue (Ruth Galloway, #8) by Elly Griffiths f The Chalk Pit (Ruth Galloway, #9) by Elly Griffiths g An Unwilling Accomplice (Bess Crawford, #6) by Charles Todd h Shot With Crimson (Josephine Tey, #11) by Nicola Upson i The Long Game (Detective Zoe Mayer #1) by Simon Rowell j With a Narrow Blade (DI Hillary Greene, #6) by Faith Martin k An Act of Foul Play (Lady Hardcastle, #9) by T.E. Kinsey l The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill m Love Story, With Murders (Fiona Griffiths, #2) by Harry Bingham n The Seven (Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan, #3) by Chris Hammer o Beartown (Beartown, #1) by Fredrik Backman p Earthly Remains (Commissario Brunetti, #26) by Donna Leon q From a Far and Lovely Country (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #24) by Alexander McCall Smith r Death Writes (Inishowen Mysteries, #6) by Andrea Carter s The Noose's Shadow (Master Mercurius Mysteries. #4) by Graham Brack t Deep Fear (DI Kelly Porter, #2) by Rachel Lynch u The Secret (Jack Reacher #28) by Lee Child v The Twist of a Knife (Hawthorne & Horowitz #4) by Anthony Horowitz w Marlborough Man (Nick Chester, #1) by Alan Carter x Yuletide Thrills A Christmas Collection by Rebecca Cantrell y By Its Cover by Leon Donna Pianaro Roberta z A Line to Kill (Hawthorne & Horowitz #3) by Anthony Horowitz

Will be back with the rest, but Mods can I have an ajudication on "M" (plural) and "N" number but not numeral? Thanks!


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

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Everyone listed to here. Welcome to the challenge ⭐⭐⭐


message 15: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 20, 2023 07:03PM) (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
Kerri_M wrote: " can I have an adjudication on "M" (plural) and "N" number but not numeral? Thanks!

Both your choices are fine Kerri.


message 16: by Janine (last edited May 06, 2024 11:09PM) (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book set in Australia
A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon READ 4/5/24 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
The Portrait of Molly Dean (Alex Clayton Art Mystery #1) by Katherine Kovacic The Portrait of Molly Dean by Katherine Kovacic READ 1/2/24 3*
C - Read a book with a charming character
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman READ 7/5/24 3*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Random in Death by J.D. Robb READ 20/4/24 3*
E - Read a book by an English author
Murder in the Village by Faith Martin READ 22/2/24 3*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves READ 7/4/24 4*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Our Daughter's Bones by Ruhi Choudhary READ 29/1/24 4*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Family Remains (The Family Upstairs, #2) by Lisa Jewell The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell READ 15/1/24 3*
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Brown-Eyed Girl by Mariah Stewart READ 1/3/24 3*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J (June 2015)
A Dangerous Arrangement by Lee Christine READ 18/1/24 3*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
A Scrap of Silk by Virginia King READ 16/4/24 3*
L - Read a book by an author you love
Vendetta by Sarah Barrie READ 7/1/24 4*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title
Murder of the Bride by Faith Martin READ 5/1/24 3*
N - Read a book with a number in the title
One Last Secret by Adele Parks READ 27/3/24 3*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
The Lost Boy by Camilla Läckberg READ 15/4/24 3*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
It’s Always the Husband by Michele Campbell It’s Always the Husband by Michele Campbell READ 21/1/24 3*
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson READ 30/4/24 3*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh READ 9/1/24 3*
S - Read a book from a series
Ripper by Shelley Burr READ 3/1/24 3*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency by Lydia Travers READ 22/2/24 4*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly READ 12/3/24 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Murder Among the Roses (Maybridge Murder Mysteries #1) by Liz Fielding Murder Among the Roses by Liz Fielding READ 3/2/24 4*
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
See You In September by Charity Norman See You In September by Charity Norman READ 28/3/24 3*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Murder Under the Mistletoe by Liz Fielding READ 11/2/24 4*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Voices in the Dark by Fleur McDonald Voices in the Dark by Fleur McDonald READ 8/4/24 5*
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Fear the Silence by Robert Bryndza READ 1/4/24 4*

A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon The Portrait of Molly Dean (Alex Clayton Art Mystery #1) by Katherine Kovacic The Man Who Died Twice (Thursday Murder Club, #2) by Richard Osman Random in Death (In Death, #58) by J.D. Robb Murder in the Village (DI Hillary Greene #4) by Faith Martin The Long Call (Two Rivers, #1) by Ann Cleeves Our Daughter's Bones (Detective Mackenzie Price, #1) by Ruhi Choudhary The Family Remains (The Family Upstairs, #2) by Lisa Jewell Brown-Eyed Girl (FBI, #1) by Mariah Stewart A Dangerous Arrangement by Lee Christine A Scrap of Silk (Tiggy Jones Mystery #1) by Virginia King Vendetta (Lexi Winter #3) by Sarah Barrie Murder of the Bride (DI Hillary Greene, #3) by Faith Martin One Last Secret by Adele Parks The Lost Boy (Patrik Hedström, #7) by Camilla Läckberg It’s Always the Husband by Michele Campbell Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect (Ernest Cunningham, #2) by Benjamin Stevenson Hostage by Clare Mackintosh The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency (The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency, #1) by Lydia Travers Resurrection Walk (The Lincoln Lawyer, #7) by Michael Connelly Murder Among the Roses (Maybridge Murder Mysteries #1) by Liz Fielding See You In September by Charity Norman Murder Under the Mistletoe (Maybridge Murder Mysteries #2) by Liz Fielding Voices in the Dark by Fleur McDonald Fear the Silence by Robert Bryndza


message 17: by Kerri_M (new)

Kerri_M | 785 comments Phrynne wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: " can I have an adjudication on "M" (plural) and "N" number but not numeral? Thanks!

Both your choices are fine Kerri."

Thanks Phrynne


message 18: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to the challenge Janine:)⭐⭐⭐


message 19: by Sue (new)

Sue (sueb67) I would like to join this challenge please.
Thanks,
Sue


Phrynne wrote: "

Here is an A-Z Annual Challenge with a difference for 2024. See if you can do all 26 tasks.



message 20: by Janelle (last edited Jul 29, 2024 01:57AM) (new)

Janelle | 20 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 23/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia This House of Grief by Helen Garner fin Jan28 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover) The Murmurs by Michael J. Malone fin Apr24 4* The Murmurs (Annie Jackson Mysteries #1) by Michael J. Malone
C - Read a book with a charming character The Hunter by Tana French fin Apr22 4*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
E - Read a book by an English author Red River Seven by A.J. Ryan fin May22 3*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book) Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan fin Mar29 3*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie fin Feb15 5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover) Things I Need You to Know by Mark Lamprell fin Jun1 4* Things I Need You to Know by Mark Lamprell
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY Bright Objects by Ruby Todd fin May13 4*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J The Beast Must Die by Nicholas Blake fin May28 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K The Briar Club by Kate Quinn fin Jul29 4*
L - Read a book by an author you love The Echoes by Evie Wyld fin Apr26 5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
N - Read a book with a number in the title The Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr fin Jan21 3*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover) Bear by Julia Phillips fin Jun6 4* Bear by Julia Phillips
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion) All the Words We Know by Bruce Nash fin Feb25 4*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) Vendetta by Sarah Barrie fin May7 4*
S - Read a book from a series Retribution by Sarah Barrie fin Feb19 4*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding fin May14 4*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan fin Feb10 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover) To the River by Vikki Wakefield fin Feb28 4* To the River by Vikki Wakefield
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld fin Jan18 5*
The Bass Rock Winner of the 2021 Stella Prize by Evie Wyld
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting. The Lost Man by Jane Harper fin Jan15 4*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover) Dark Arena by Jack Beaumont fin Jan5 3* Dark Arena The Frenchman Returns (The Frenchman, #2) by Jack Beaumont
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it Cloaked Deception by Timothy Zahn fin May19 3*

This House of Grief by Helen Garner The Murmurs (Annie Jackson Mysteries #1) by Michael J. Malone The Hunter by Tana French Red River Seven by A.J. Ryan Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan Unforgiven (Lexi Winter #1) by Sarah Barrie Things I Need You to Know by Mark Lamprell Bright Objects by Ruby Todd The Beast Must Die (Nigel Strangeways, #4) by Nicholas Blake The Briar Club by Kate Quinn The Echoes by Evie Wyld The Eleventh Floor a darkly compelling and twisty psychological drama from a talented new Australian author. Perfect for readers who love SALLY HEPWORTH, PIP DRYSDALE and ADELE PARKS by Kylie Orr Bear by Julia Phillips All the Words We Know by Bruce Nash Vendetta (Lexi Winter #3) by Sarah Barrie Retribution (Lexi Winter #2) by Sarah Barrie The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan To the River by Vikki Wakefield The Bass Rock Winner of the 2021 Stella Prize by Evie Wyld The Lost Man by Jane Harper Dark Arena The Frenchman Returns (The Frenchman, #2) by Jack Beaumont Cloaked Deception by Timothy Zahn


message 21: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to the challenge Sue:)⭐⭐⭐


message 22: by Sue (new)

Sue (sueb67) Phrynne wrote: "⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to the challenge Sue:)⭐⭐⭐"

Thank you :)


message 23: by Sue (last edited Nov 14, 2024 09:24PM) (new)

Sue (sueb67) Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer
- Finished 21 January 2023 - 4 stars
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Trust Only Me by McGarvey Black
Finished 4 January 2023 - 4 stars
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C - Read a book with a charming character
A False Charity by Veronica Heley
- Finished 6 January 2023 - 4 stars
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
The Chemistry of Death by Simon Beckett
- Finished 27 January 2024 - 4.5 stars
E - Read a book by an English author
One Small Mistake by Dandy Smith
- Finished 5 August 2024 - 4.5 stars
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
The Tilt by Chris Hammer
- Finished 8 February 2024 - 4 stars
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Drawing Conclusions by Deirdre Verne
- Finished 24 May 2024 - 4 stars
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Mother by Jane Caro
- Finished 15 May 2024 - 4.5 stars
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I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
- Finished 19 June 2024 - 3.5 stars
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Voice of the Night by Dean Koontz
- Finished 21 June 2024 - 4 stars
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle
- Finished 23 July 2024 - 4 stars
L - Read a book by an author you love
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
- Finished 27 June 2024 - 4 stars
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
- Finished 2 September 2024 - 4 stars
N - Read a book with a number in the title
The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni
- Finished 6 September 2024 - 4 stars
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
- Finished September 2024 - 4 stars
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Sandrine's Case by Thomas H. Cook
- Finished 11 September 2024 - 4 stars
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Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
The Maid by Nita Prose
- Finished 1 May, 2024 - 4.5 stars
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Goodwood by Holly Throsby
- Finished 1 February 2024 - 3 stars
S - Read a book from a series
A False Picture by Veronica Heley
- Finished 14 February 2024 - 4 stars
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
A Lesson in Cruelty by Harriet Tyce
- Finished Nov 15 - 3.5 almost 4 stars
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A Twelve Steps to a Long and Fulfilling Death by Sarah Smith - Finished July 2024 - 3.5 stars
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
- Finished 13 July 2024 - 4.5 stars
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W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey
- Finished 14 September - 4 stars
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X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Killer’s Christmas List by Chris Frost
- Finished 7 August 2024 - 4 stars
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover The Marriage of Silence and Sin by Jacki Lyon - Finished 19 May 2024 - 3.5 stars
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Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage
- Finished 29 April, 2024 - 4 stars


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

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to the challenge Janelle:)⭐⭐⭐


christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 10 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 0/26

A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
C - Read a book with a charming character
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
E - Read a book by an English author
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book by an author you love
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
N - Read a book with a number in the title
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
S - Read a book from a series
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it


message 26: by Lorraine (last edited Jul 23, 2024 12:39AM) (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments Challenge complete 😁

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book set in Australia.
Wake by Shelley Burr ✅ 5* (12/2)
B - Read a book with a black cover (show cover).
Black Heart by Anna-Lou Weatherley ✅ 2* (8/2)
Black Heart (Detective Dan Riley, #1) by Anna-Lou Weatherley
C - Read a book with a charming character.
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton (Eli Bell) ✅ 4* (26/1)
D - Read a book with the word death in the title.
An Inquiry Into Love and Death by Simone St. James ✅ 2* (4/4)
E - Read a book by an English author.
The People Next Door by Keri Beevis ✅ 4* (30/6)
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book).
Private Beijing by James Patterson ✅ 2* (15/1)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (in any order).
Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon ✅ 5* (4/1)
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover).
Find Her Alive by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (10/1)
Find Her Alive (Detective Josie Quinn, #8) by Lisa Regan
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY.
Mr Einstein's Secretary by Matthew Reilly ✅ 4* (14/5)
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J.
American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen July 13th, 2023. ✅ 3* (9/1)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K.
Lost Creed by Alex Kava ✅ 4* (21/3)
L - Read a book by an author you love.
The Match by Harlan Coben ✅ 5* (23/1)
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder Town by Shelley Burr ✅ 3* (19/6)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich ✅ 4* (3/3)
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language.
The Savage Altar by Åsa Larsson (Swedish) ✅ 4* (19/7)
P - Read a book with a pretty cover (show cover).
By Book or By Crook by Eva Gates ✅ 2* (2/1)
By Book or By Crook (Lighthouse Library Mystery, #1) by Eva Gates
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it (in your opinion).
Lethal Bayou Beauty by Jana Deleon (MC plus the 3 old dears!) ✅ 4* (25/1)
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you).
Birds in Flight by Anni Taylor ✅ 3* (8/1)
S - Read a book from a series.
Inheritance by Nora Roberts (the Lost Bride Trilogy) ✅ 2* (2/1)
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller.
Save Her Soul by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (3/2)
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A.
Breathe Your Last by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (9/3)
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover).
The Shallows by Holly Craig ✅ 3* (4/4)
Her Deadly Touch (Detective Josie Quinn, #12) by Lisa Regan
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover).
The Last Passenger by Will Dean ✅ 3* (1/1)
The Last Passenger by Will Dean
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells by Bruce Hammack ✅ 4* (23/7)
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover).
American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen ✅ 3* (8/1)
American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it.
(Detective Zoe Mayer) The Long Game by Simon Rowell ✅ 4* (13/4)


Wake by Shelley Burr Black Heart (Detective Dan Riley, #1) by Anna-Lou Weatherley Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton An Inquiry Into Love and Death by Simone St. James The People Next Door by Keri Beevis Private Beijing (Private #17) by James Patterson Louisiana Longshot (Miss Fortune Mystery, #1) by Jana Deleon Find Her Alive (Detective Josie Quinn, #8) by Lisa Regan Mr Einstein's Secretary by Matthew Reilly American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen Lost Creed (Ryder Creed, #4) by Alex Kava The Match (Wilde, #2) by Harlan Coben Murder Town by Shelley Burr Twisted Twenty-Six (Stephanie Plum, #26) by Janet Evanovich The Savage Altar (Rebecka Martinsson, #1) by Åsa Larsson By Book or By Crook (Lighthouse Library Mystery, #1) by Eva Gates Lethal Bayou Beauty (Miss Fortune Mystery #2) by Jana Deleon Birds in Flight by Anni Taylor Inheritance (The Lost Bride Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Save Her Soul (Detective Josie Quinn, #9) by Lisa Regan Breathe Your Last (Detective Josie Quinn, #10) by Lisa Regan The Shallows by Holly Craig The Last Passenger by Will Dean Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells (Smiley and McBlythe #4) by Bruce Hammack American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen The Long Game (Detective Zoe Mayer #1) by Simon Rowell


message 27: by Trish (last edited Nov 29, 2024 08:05PM) (new)

Trish (trishr) | 98 comments Phrynne, wow, you and Brenda have been busy coming up with these fun ideas to challenge us..so again I will be tempted and see how I go 🙃

Here is an A-Z Annual Challenge with a difference for 2024. See if you can do all 26 tasks.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

✔️A - Read a book set in Australia
The Deep by Kyle Perry....3.5* 15/06/24
✔️B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Who Killed Angelique? by Emma Darcy Who Killed Angelique? by Emma Darcy ....3* 22/01/24
✔️C - Read a book with a charming character
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman....4.5* 27/01/24
✔️D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death of a Dreamer by M.C. Beaton....3.5* 08/01_24
✔️E - Read a book by an English author
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves....4* 08/02/24
✔️F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
The Darkness by Ragnar Jónasson....3.5* 02/07/24
✔️G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll....4* 12/08/24
✔️H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Mother by Jane Caro The Mother by Jane Caro ....4* 16/09/24
✔️I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Torment by Mark Tilbury....3* 15/02/24
✔️J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Whispering by Veronica Lando (published July 2022)....4* 09/04/24
✔️K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood....4* 13/02/24
✔️L - Read a book by an author you love
Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham....4.5* 24/07/24
✔️M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder at Enderley Hall by Helena Dixon....4* 05/04/24
✔️N - Read a book with a number in the title
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic....4* 13/08/24
✔️O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
The Frozen Woman by Jon Michelet (Norwegian)....3* 18/10/24
✔️P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Burial of Ghosts by Ann Cleeves Burial of Ghosts by Ann Cleeves ....3* 27/04/24
✔️Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Death of a Maid by M.C. Beaton....3.5* 10/02/24
✔️R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell....4* 19/01/24
✔️S - Read a book from a series
The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny....3.5* 09/05/24
✔️T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley....4* 20/07/24
✔️U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Kiss Me, Kill Me: Gripping. Twisty. Dark. Sinister. by J.S. Carol....3* 28/10/24
✔️V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Outback by Patricia Wolf Outback (DS Walker, #1) by Patricia Wolf ....4* 07/03/24
✔️W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Silver by Chris Hammer Silver (Martin Scarsden, #2) by Chris Hammer ....4* 20/05/24
✔️X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani....3.5* 30/11/24
✔️Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner One Step Too Far (Frankie Elkin, #2) by Lisa Gardner ....4* 04/10/24
✔️Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz....4* 12/04/24

The Deep by Kyle Perry Who Killed Angelique? by Emma Darcy The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4) by Richard Osman Death of a Dreamer (Hamish Macbeth, #21) by M.C. Beaton The Raging Storm (Two Rivers #3) by Ann Cleeves The Darkness (Hidden Iceland #1) by Ragnar Jónasson You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll The Mother by Jane Caro Torment by Mark Tilbury The Whispering An incredible dark Australian crime mystery thriller debut and winner of the Banjo Prize 2021, for readers of Patricia Wolf, Garry Disher and Hayley Scrivenor by Veronica Lando Flying Too High (Phryne Fisher, #2) by Kerry Greenwood Close Your Eyes (Joseph O'Loughlin #8) by Michael Robotham Murder at Enderley Hall (Miss Underhay Mysteries #2) by Helena Dixon Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic The Frozen Woman by Jon Michelet Burial of Ghosts by Ann Cleeves Death of a Maid (Hamish Macbeth, #22) by M.C. Beaton Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell The Brutal Telling (Chief Inspector Gamache #5) by Louise Penny The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley Kiss Me, Kill Me Gripping. Twisty. Dark. Sinister. by J.S. Carol Outback (DS Walker, #1) by Patricia Wolf Silver (Martin Scarsden, #2) by Chris Hammer The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani One Step Too Far (Frankie Elkin, #2) by Lisa Gardner The Sentence is Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #2) by Anthony Horowitz


message 28: by Anita (last edited Dec 21, 2024 02:24AM) (new)

Anita | 21 comments it sounds good
Here is an A-Z Annual Challenge with a difference for 2024. See if you can do all 26 tasks.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 16/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
into the night Sarah Bailey AA finished may 18 3*Into the Night (Gemma Woodstock, #2) by Sarah Bailey
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Gallery of the deadGallery of the Dead (Robert Hunter, #9) by Chris CarterChris carter 5* finished march 1
C - Read a book with a charming character stephanie plumHigh Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich
D - Read a book with the word death in the title RANDOM IN DEATH J.D ROBBRandom in Death (In Death, #58) by J.D. Robb Finished April 7 5*

E - Read a book by an English author Michael woods stolen children finished may 15 5*
Stolen Children (DCI Matilda Darke, #6) by Michael Wood
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
the wrong man Tim AyliffeThe Wrong Man (John Bailey #5) by Tim Ayliffe


G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) four dogs missing AA4* Rhys Gard Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover),Where Are the Children? (Where Are the Children, #1) by Mary Higgins Clark finished Jan 1 4*
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY Michael Robotham storm child Storm Child (Cyrus Haven, #4) by Michael Robotham
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J conviction by frank Chalmers AA
Conviction by Frank Chalmers
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The rose code kate quinn The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
L - Read a book by an author you love
MICHAEL RobothamThe Suspect (Joseph O'Loughlin, #1) by Michael Robotham FINISHED march 2 5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title. WE solve murders Richard Osman We Solve Murders (We Solve Murders, #1) by Richard Osman
N - Read a book with a number in the title,bookcover:Twisted 26
Janet Evanovich finished Jan 8 4*Twisted Twenty-Six (Stephanie Plum #26) by Janet Evanovich

O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
the inmate Sebastian fitzekThe Inmate by Sebastian Fitzekfinished Jan 4*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)muralMural by Stephen Downes 4*
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)stephanie plumHigh Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
one of us is back finished 2* karen mcmanusOne of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus
S - Read a book from a series TRAITORS GATE Jeffrey Archer
Traitors Gate (William Warwick #6) by Jeffrey Archer
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The executioner The Executioner (Robert Hunter, #2) by Chris CarterChris carter
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Find you first Find You First by Linwood Barclay finished march 26 3*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four)
lessons in chemistry Bonnie carmus Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Robert B. Parker's Fallout (A Jesse Stone Mystery Book 21) by Mike Lupica fallout mike lupica
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting. The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedictfinished jan1 5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)The Serial Killer’s Wife (The Serial Killer's Family, #1) by Alice Hunter Finished Jan 2 20245*
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Going Zero by Anthony McCarten finished 5th jan 5*



message 29: by Jane (last edited Sep 07, 2024 06:57PM) (new)

Jane | 183 comments I'm a sucker for these challenges - already got almost 100 books lined up for 2024!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26 Completed @ 08-SEP-2024



A - Read a book set in Australia : The Shallows by Holly Craig AA 15-JUN-2024 3*
B - Read a book with a black cover : Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 18-MAY-2024 5*
C - Read a book with a charming character (Roarke) : Purity in Deathby J.D. Robb 09-FEB-2024 5*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title : Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 06-JUL-2024 5*
E - Read a book by an English author : Stop Them Dead by Peter James 02-JAN-2024 5*
F - Read a free book (library) : Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 10-JAN-2024 5*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title : A Dangerous Language by Sulari Gentill 02-MAR-2024 5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover :Turn to Dust by Rachel Amphlett AA 17-MAR-2024
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY : 22 Dead Little Bodies and Other Stories (Logan McRae #9.5). by Stuart MacBride 17-MAR-2024 5*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J (June) : Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich 14-JUL-2024 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K : The Bluffs by Kyle Perry 14-MAY-2024 4*
L - Read a book by an author you love : Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 05-AUG-2024 5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title : A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill 03-JAN-2024 4*
N - Read a book with a number in the title : Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 05-JAN-2024 4*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language : Medusa by Torkil Damhaug(Norwegian) 29-APR-2024 3*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover : A Testament of Character by Sulari Gentill AA 09-JUN-2024 4*
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it (Evie) : Storm Child by Michael Robotham AA 08-SEP-2024 5*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) :Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 07-JUN-2024 5*
S - Read a book from a series : Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 09-MAR-2024 4*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller : The Face of Trespass by Ruth Rendell 25-MAY-2024 3*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A : Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 09-APR-2024 3*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover : A Different Turf by Jon Cleary 21-FEB-2024 4*
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover : Forgotten Crimes by Anna Willett AA 13-FEB-2024 3*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting : Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 07-SEP-2024 5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover : Doom Creek by Alan Carter AA 10-MAR-2024 3*
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it : Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich 11-FEB-2024 3*

The Shallows by Holly Craig Divided in Death (In Death, #18) by J.D. Robb Purity in Death (In Death, #15) by J.D. Robb Survivor In Death (In Death, #20) by J.D. Robb Stop Them Dead (Roy Grace #19) by Peter James Reunion in Death (In Death, #14) by J.D. Robb A Dangerous Language (Rowland Sinclair #8) by Sulari Gentill Turn to Dust (Detective Kay Hunter, #9) by Rachel Amphlett 22 Dead Little Bodies and Other Stories (Logan McRae #9.5). by Stuart MacBride Top Secret Twenty-One (Stephanie Plum, #21) by Janet Evanovich The Bluffs by Kyle Perry Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb A Murder Unmentioned (Rowland Sinclair #6) by Sulari Gentill Finger Lickin' Fifteen (Stephanie Plum, #15) by Janet Evanovich Medusa (Oslo Crime Files #1) by Torkil Damhaug A Testament of Character (Rowland Sinclair #10) by Sulari Gentill Born in Death (In Death, #23) by J.D. Robb Visions in Death (In Death, #19) by J.D. Robb Smokin' Seventeen (Stephanie Plum, #17) by Janet Evanovich The Face of Trespass by Ruth Rendell Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich A Different Turf (Scobie Malone, #13) by Jon Cleary Forgotten Crimes by Anna Willett Memory in Death (In Death, #22) by J.D. Robb Doom Creek (Nick Chester, #2) by Alan Carter Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich


message 30: by Bea (last edited Dec 31, 2024 06:42AM) (new)

Bea Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia:
The Crushers by Bronwyn Rodden Read 11/27/24 - 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover (show cover):
The Game (Mary Russell, #7) by Laurie R. King by Laurie R. King Read 9/14/24 - 4*
C - Read a book with a charming character:
Rest in Pieces by Rita Mae Brown Read 8/8/24 - 4*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title:
Death on Demand by Carolyn G. Hart Read 2/26/24 - 4*
E - Read a book by an English author:
Have His Carcase by Dorothy L. Sayers Read 8/15/24 - 4*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
A Crafter Knits a Clue by Holly Quinn Read 4/3/24 - 4*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order):
A Graveyard for Lunatics by Ray Bradbury Read 9/21/24 - 4*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover):
Gallows View (Inspector Banks, #1) by Peter Robinson by Peter Robinson Read 8/16/24 - 4*
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY:
Winter Cottage by Mary Ellen Taylor Read 11/26/24 - 4*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J: [June]
An Excellent Mystery by Ellis Peters Read 6/21/24 - 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K:
Exile by Kevin Emerson Read 3/10/24 - 3*
L - Read a book by an author you love:
Black Hills by Nora Roberts Read 9/4/24 - 4*
M - Read a book with the word murder in the title:
Motif for Murder by Laura Childs Read 12/7/24 - 4*
N - Read a book with a number in the title:
7th Heaven by James Patterson Read 1/27/24 - 4*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language:
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai Read 12/7/24 - 4*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover):
The Stationmaster's Cottage by Phillipa Nefri Clark by Phillipa Nefri Clark Read 12/31/24 = 4*
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion):
Every Witch Way But Wicked by Amanda M. Lee Read 6/1/24 - 4*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you):
Quaker Testimony by Irene Allen Read 12/26/24 - 3*
S - Read a book from a series:
Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear Read 1/8/24 - 4*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller:
The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu Read 1/25/24 - 4*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A:
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Read 7/27/24 - 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover): [5 colors per TinEye]
A Book Signing To Die For (Cozy Mysteries to Die For, #1) by Judy Moore by Judy Moore Read 5/22/24 - 4*
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover):
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson by James Patterson Read 4/13/24 - 4*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting:
The Christmas Garden Affair by Ann Ripley Read 12/24/24 - 3*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover):
A Duty to the Dead (Bess Crawford, #1) by Charles Todd by Charles Todd Read 6/4/24 - 4*
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it:
The Disappearance at Pere-Lachaise by Claude Izner Read 2/24/24 - 3*


The Crushers by Bronwyn Rodden The Game (Mary Russell, #7) by Laurie R. King Rest in Pieces (Mrs. Murphy, #2) by Rita Mae Brown Death on Demand (Death on Demand, #1) by Carolyn G. Hart Have His Carcase (Lord Peter Wimsey, #7) by Dorothy L. Sayers A Crafter Knits a Clue (A Handcrafted Mystery #1) by Holly Quinn A Graveyard for Lunatics by Ray Bradbury Gallows View (Inspector Banks, #1) by Peter Robinson Winter Cottage by Mary Ellen Taylor An Excellent Mystery (Cadfael, #11) by Ellis Peters Exile (Exile, #1) by Kevin Emerson Black Hills by Nora Roberts Motif for Murder (A Scrapbooking Mystery, #4) by Laura Childs 7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club, #7) by James Patterson The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1) by Hisashi Kashiwai The Stationmaster's Cottage by Phillipa Nefri Clark Every Witch Way But Wicked (Wicked Witches of the Midwest, #2) by Amanda M. Lee Quaker Testimony (Elizabeth Elliot Mystery, #3) by Irene Allen Pardonable Lies (Maisie Dobbs, #3) by Jacqueline Winspear The Library of the Dead (Edinburgh Nights, #1) by T.L. Huchu The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd A Book Signing To Die For (Cozy Mysteries to Die For, #1) by Judy Moore Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson The Christmas Garden Affair (Gardening Mystery, #7) by Ann Ripley A Duty to the Dead (Bess Crawford, #1) by Charles Todd The Disappearance at Pere-Lachaise (Victor Legris, #2) by Claude Izner



message 31: by Clare (last edited Dec 26, 2023 05:49AM) (new)

Clare Snow (claresnow) | 15 comments This sounded so good, I signed up twice!?! I'll leave this empty so I don't mess up the numbering, or perhaps I'll do it twice 💥


message 32: by Jenny (last edited Dec 24, 2024 01:12AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 569 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26 /26


A - Read a book set in Australia

No Trace by Michael Trant
No Trace by Michael Trant -- 5★ -- 13/01/2024

B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)

The Black Mist (The Jarrajarra Series Book 1) by Geoff Davis The Black Mist by Geoff Davis -- 5★ -- 07/06/2024

C - Read a book with a charming character -- Detective Sergeant Matt Dinsdale

Unquiet Bones (DCI Harry Grimm, #12) by David J. Gatward
Unquiet Bones by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 07/01/2024

D - Read a book with the word death in the title

The Death of a Teacher (Suzy Spencer Mysteries, #3) by Lis Howell
The Death of a Teacher byLis Howell -- 3★ -- 23/01/2024

E - Read a book by an English author

Argyle House (DCI Boyd, #7) by Alex Scarrow
Argyle House by Alex Scarrow -- 5★ -- 15/02/2024

F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)

The Rush by Michelle Prak
The Rush by Michelle Prak -- 4★ -- 14/01/2024

G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)

Burial Grounds (DI Mike Nash #14) by Bill Kitson
Burial Grounds by Bill Kitson -- 5★ -- 02/03/2024

H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)

Blood Sport (DCI Harry Grimm, #7) by David J. Gatward Blood Sport by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 05/01/2024

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

Wild Dogs by Michael Trant
Wild Dogs by Michael Trant -- 5★ -- 10/01/2024

J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J

Dead Men's Bones (Inspector McLean, #4) by James Oswald
Dead Men's Bones by James Oswald-- (3 July 2014) -- 5★ -- 28/04/2024

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

In Service of Death (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers, #17) by J.D. Kirk
In Service of Death by J.D. Kirk -- 5★ -- 20/01/2024

L - Read a book by an author you love

Missing (Detective Bonnie Hunter #1) by Catherine Lee
Missing by Catherine Lee -- 5★ -- 24/01/2024

M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.

Murder is a Tricky Business (DCI Isaac Cook #1) by Phillip Strang
Murder is a Tricky Business by Phillip Strang -- 3★ -- 02/01/2024

N - Read a book with a number in the title

Five Bloody Hearts (DCI Matt Ballard, #2) by Joy Ellis
Five Bloody Hearts by Joy Ellis -- 4★ -- 06/02/2024

O - Read a book which was originally published in another language

Winter Grave (Embla Nyström, #2) by Helene Tursten
Winter Grave by Helene Tursten -- Swedish -- 4★ -- 03/05/2023

P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)

Promises in the Dark (Detectives Kane and Alton, #10) by D.K. Hood
Promises in the Dark by D.K. Hood -- 5★ -- 08/04/2024

Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)

The Shrine (DCI Ryan Mysteries, #16) by L.J. Ross
The Shrine by L.J. Ross -- 5★ -- 13/02/2024

R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)

Of the Farm (Penguin Modern Classics) by John Updike
Of the Farm by John Updike -- 4★ -- 20/12/2024

S - Read a book from a series

Bluebell Wood (DI Tanner #10) by David Blake
Bluebell Wood by David Blake -- 5★ -- 19/01/2024

T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller

Dark Game (DI Kelly Porter, #1) by Rachel Lynch
Dark Game by Rachel Lynch -- 4★ -- 03/02/2024

U - Read a book set in the U.S.A

Be Mine Forever (Detectives Kane and Alton, #11) by D.K. Hood
Be Mine Forever by D.K. Hood -- 5★ -- 05/04/2024

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

The Silent Dolls (Detective Ellie Reeves #1) by Rita Herron The Silent Dolls by Rita Herron -- 5★ -- 11/04/2024

W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)

A Body of Water (DCI Evan Warlow #8) by Rhys Dylan
A Body of Water by Rhys Dylan -- 5★ -- 17/05/2024

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.

Christmas Spells (The Kitchen Witch Book 14) by Morgana Best
Christmas Spells by Morgana Best -- 5★ -- 27/10/2024

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)

Caution Death at Work (DCI Evan Warlow #2) by Rhys Dylan
Caution Death At Work by Rhys Dylan -- 4★ -- 10/02/2024

Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it

Lethal Vengeance (Detective Erika Foster, #8) by Robert Bryndza
Lethal Vengeance by Robert Bryndza -- 5★ -- 04/06/2024


message 33: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments 🙋‍♀️ I have a question, does a castle count as a house? 😬


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

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
Jackmeister wrote: "🙋‍♀️ I have a question, does a castle count as a house? 😬"

I guess a castle is just a very grand house so yes Jackie:)


message 35: by Rhondda (last edited Apr 01, 2024 03:01PM) (new)

Rhondda (bibliokat) | 237 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

✅A - Read a book set in Australia
Paradise by Patricia Wolf 17/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Vanishing Girls (Detective Josie Quinn, #1) by Lisa Regan Vanishing Girls] by Lisa Regan 27/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅C - Read a book with a charming character
Brother Cuthbert A Vow of Sanctity by Veronica Black 26/01 ⭐⭐⭐
✅D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb 23/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅E - Read a book by an English author.
The Crossing by Matt Brolly 01/01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
gift Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood 31/03 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Judgement Day by Mali Waugh 19/02 ⭐⭐⭐
✅H -Read a book with a house on the cover. (show cover)
The Evil That Men Do (Dorothy Martin #11) by Jeanne M. Dams The Evil That Men Do by Jeanne M. Dams 16/01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Hollywood Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal 16/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J.
A Mortal Curiosity by Ann Granger January 1, 2008
✅K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K.
Out of Reach by Kate Bold 28/01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
L - Read a book by an author you love
Murder in Transit by Edward Marston 20/03 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder in Murray Hill by Victoria Thompson 05/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
N - Read a book with a number in the title
23rd Midnight by James Patterson 02/03 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
Treasure Hunt by Andrea Camilleri 03/03 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Weekend at Thrackley by Alan Melville Weekend at Thrackley by Alan Melville 27/01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Flo Armstrong An Act of Foul Play by T.E. Kinsey 22/01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Dying Truth by Angela Marsons library book 03/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
S - Read a book from a series
Broken Bones #7 D.I.Kim Stone by Angela Marsons 04/01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
T - Read a book whose author's initials are in the word thriller
Girl In Danger by Leigh Russell 10/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Killing Tide by Kate Bold 24/01 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Murder at the Wedding (Miss Underhay Mysteries #7) by Helena Dixon Murder at the Wedding by Helena Dixon
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Ice Cold Malice (DCI Evan Warlow, #3) by Rhys Dylan Ice Cold Malice by Rhys Dylan 18/03 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier 28/02 ⭐⭐⭐
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
A Question of Betrayal (Elena Standish Book 2) by Anne Perry A Question of Betrayal by Anne Perry 15/02 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it.
An Unfortunate End by Lisa Zumpano 07/01 ⭐⭐⭐
A. Paradise (DS Walker, #2) by Patricia Wolf B. Vanishing Girls (Detective Josie Quinn, #1) by Lisa Regan C. A Vow of Sanctity (Sister Joan Mystery #3) by Veronica Black D. Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb E. The Crossing (Detective Louise Blackwell #1) by Matt Brolly F. Death Comes to Marlow (Marlow Murder Club, #2) by Robert Thorogood G. Judgement Day by Mali Waugh
H. The Evil That Men Do (Dorothy Martin #11) by Jeanne M. Dams I. The Hollywood Spy (Maggie Hope, #10) by Susan Elia MacNeal J. A Mortal Curiosity (Inspector Ben Ross #2) by Ann Granger K. Out of Reach (Dylan First #1) by Kate Bold L. Murder in Transit (Railway Detective #22) by Edward Marston M. Murder in Murray Hill (Gaslight Mystery, #16) by Victoria Thompson N. 23rd Midnight (Women’s Murder Club, #23) by James Patterson
O. Treasure Hunt (Commissario Montalbano, #16) by Andrea Camilleri P. Weekend at Thrackley by Alan Melville Q, An Act of Foul Play (Lady Hardcastle #9) by T.E. Kinsey R. Dying Truth (D.I. Kim Stone, #8) by Angela Marsons S. Broken Bones (D.I. Kim Stone, #7) by Angela Marsons T. Girl In Danger (Lucy Hall #2) by Leigh Russell U. The Killing Tide (Alexa Chase, #2) by Kate Bold
V. Murder at the Wedding (Miss Underhay Mysteries #7) by Helena Dixon W. Ice Cold Malice (DCI Evan Warlow, #3) by Rhys Dylan X. Mistletoe Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #1) by Leslie Meier Y. A Question of Betrayal (Elena Standish Book 2) by Anne Perry Z. An Unfortunate End (Lillie Mead, #1) by Lisa Zumpano


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

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Everyone linked to here. Welcome to the challenge⭐⭐⭐


message 37: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Phrynne wrote: "Jackmeister wrote: "🙋‍♀️ I have a question, does a castle count as a house? 😬"

I guess a castle is just a very grand house so yes Jackie:)"


Woo hoo, thanks Phrynne! 😃


message 38: by Jackmeister (last edited Dec 14, 2024 04:06AM) (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia (Sydney)
Matrimonial Causes by Peter Corris
- 4⭐️ - 21/5/24
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Trial Run by Dick Francis Trial Run by Dick Francis
- 5⭐️ - 21/1/24
C - Read a book with a charming character (Roarke)
Random in Death by J.D. Robb
- 5⭐ - 9/2/24
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death By Honeymoon by Jaden Skye
- 4⭐️ - 2/7/24
E - Read a book by an English author
Agatha Christie with And Then There Were None
- 4⭐️ - 17/1/24
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
A Darker Place by Rachel Amphlett
- 4⭐️ - 2/1/24
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood
- 4⭐️ - 4/11/24
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Case of the Dotty Dowager (WISE Enquiries Agency #1) by Cathy Ace The Case of the Dotty Dowager by Cathy Ace
- 4⭐️ - 11/8/24
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Michael Robotham with Close Your Eyes
- 5⭐️ - 7/1/24
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J (January 1 1996)
Name Withheld by J.A. Jance
- 4⭐️ - 3/4/24
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Kerry McGinnis with Bloodwood Creek
- 4⭐️ - 4/1/24
L - Read a book by an author you love
Kerry McGinnis with Gathering Storms
- 4⭐️ - 1/2/24
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer
- 4⭐️ - 4/6/24
N - Read a book with a number in the title
The 9th Hour by Claire Stibbe
- 3⭐️ - 8/5/24
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman - 4⭐️ - 17/3/24
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
A Scone to Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, #1) by H.Y. Hanna A Scone to Die For by H.Y. Hanna
- 4⭐️ - 18/1/24
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Prime Time Murder by Brittany E. Brinegar
- 4⭐️ - 26/2/24
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Stone Town by Margaret Hickey
- 4⭐️ - 9/1/24
S - Read a book from a series (Dresden Files)
Skin Game by Jim Butcher
- 4⭐️ - 12/2/24
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Lisa Lutz with The Swallows
- 4⭐️ - 21/11/24
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Mad River by John Sandford
- 4⭐️ - 13/1/24
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Dead Before Dinner (Maddie Swallows, #1) by Kat Bellemore Dead Before Dinner by Kat Bellemore
- 4⭐️ - 22/1/24
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Kakadu Sunset (The Porter Sisters #1) by Annie Seaton Kakadu Sunset by Annie Seaton
- 4⭐️
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple
- 4⭐️ - 14/12/24
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Failure to Appear (J.P. Beaumont, #11) by J.A. Jance Failure to Appear by J.A. Jance
- 4⭐ -3/2/24
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Dean Koontz with Fear Nothing
- 4⭐️ - 30/7/24

Matrimonial Causes (Cliff Hardy, #17) by Peter Corris Trial Run by Dick Francis Random in Death (In Death, #58) by J.D. Robb Death By Honeymoon (Caribbean Murder, #1) by Jaden Skye And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie A Darker Place (Detective Kay Hunter #10) by Rachel Amphlett Murder on a Midsummer Night (Phryne Fisher, #17) by Kerry Greenwood The Case of the Dotty Dowager (WISE Enquiries Agency #1) by Cathy Ace Close Your Eyes (Joseph O'Loughlin, #8) by Michael Robotham
Name Withheld (J. P. Beaumont #13) by J.A. Jance Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis Gathering Storms by Kerry McGinnis The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer The 9th Hour (Detective Temeke #1) by Claire Stibbe A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman A Scone to Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, #1) by H.Y. Hanna Prime Time Murder (Hollywood Whodunit #1) by Brittany E. Brinegar Stone Town (Detective Sergeant Mark Ariti #2) by Margaret Hickey
The Swallows by Lisa Lutz Skin Game (The Dresden Files, #15) by Jim Butcher Mad River (Virgil Flowers, #6) by John Sandford Dead Before Dinner (Maddie Swallows, #1) by Kat Bellemore Kakadu Sunset (The Porter Sisters #1) by Annie Seaton Christmas Corpse (A Christmas Cozy Mystery, #1) by Mona Marple Failure to Appear (J.P. Beaumont, #11) by J.A. Jance Fear Nothing (Moonlight Bay, #1) by Dean Koontz



message 39: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to the challenge Jackie:)⭐⭐⭐


message 40: by Clare (last edited Dec 15, 2024 04:04AM) (new)

Clare Snow (claresnow) | 15 comments I liked the sound of this challenge so much, I signed up twice 🙈

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer by Amy Doak Read 4/2. 4★

B - Read a book with a black cover (show cover)
The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu Read 9/4. 4★
The Library of the Dead (Edinburgh Nights, #1) by T.L. Huchu

C - Read a book with a charming character: Callum Massey
Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison Read 4/10. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson Read 15/12. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie Read 28/7. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

E - Read a book by an English author
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson Read 14/6. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

F - Read a free book (Library book)
A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis Read 10/9. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin Read 25/1. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

H - Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The House on Rye Lane by Susan Allott Read 4/5. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The House on Rye Lane by Susan Allott

I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Arsenic Eater's Wife by Tonya Mitchell Read 28/8. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe

J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J: 30 January 2024
The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland Read 1/9. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA
3 Jan 2021

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus Read 1/2. 3★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

L - Read a book by an author you love
The Champions by Kara Thomas Read 20/11. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz Read 2/5. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

N - Read a book with a number in the title
Dig Two Graves by Gretchen McNeil Read 17/11. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
Who Killed Roger Ackroyd?: The Mystery Behind the Agatha Christie Mystery by Pierre Bayard Read 14/7. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough Read 13/7. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA
Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough

Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman Read 3/7. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA

R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie Read 4/3. 3★

S - Read a book from a series
The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray Read 11/7. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Gus and the Missing Boy by Troy Hunter Read 5/10. 3★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... AA

U - Read a book set in the U.S.A.
Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne Read 14/5. 2★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Tall Oaks by Chris Whitaker Read 18/2. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Tall Oaks by Chris Whitaker

W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid Read 10/12. 5★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
The Door That Led to Where by Sally Gardner Read 3/8. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Read 16/3. 4★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach Read 17/3. 2★ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer by Amy Doak The Library of the Dead (Edinburgh Nights, #1) by T.L. Huchu Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin The House on Rye Lane by Susan Allott The Arsenic Eater's Wife by Tonya Mitchell The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus The Champions (The Cheerleaders) by Kara Thomas Moonflower Murders (Susan Ryeland, #2) by Anthony Horowitz Dig Two Graves by Gretchen McNeil Who Killed Roger Ackroyd? The Mystery Behind the Agatha Christie Mystery by Pierre Bayard Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough The Benevolent Society of Ill-mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1) by Alison Goodman The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray Gus and the Missing Boy by Troy Hunter Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne Tall Oaks by Chris Whitaker A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid The Door That Led to Where by Sally Gardner Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach


message 41: by Kylie H (last edited Dec 13, 2024 09:02PM) (new)

Kylie H | 1255 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia - Murder at the Rocks by Jill Paterson 20/3/2024 3★
B - Read a book with a black cover - Truth (Broken Shore, #2) by Peter Temple Truth by Peter Temple 7/7/2024 1★
C - Read a book with a charming character (Addison Lake)- The Fatality at the Funeral by Grace York 12/1/2024 4★
D - Read a book with the word death in the title - Murder Solstice: Death stalks the island ... by Keith Moray 19/2/2024 4★
E - Read a book by an English author - For Better, For Worse by Jane Isaac 29/3/2024 4★
F - Read a free book. (ARC) - The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 4/3/2024 2★
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) - 300 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath03/9/2024 4★ AA
H -Read a book with a house on the cover Letters From the Dead (Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery, #7) by Steve Robinson Letters From the Dead by Steve Robinson 8/2/2024 4★
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY - Watching You by Michael Robotham 10/8/2024 5★
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J - January 2018 - Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan 4/5/2024 4★
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K - The Sans Pareil Mystery by Karen Charlton 7/6/2024 4★
L - Read a book by an author you love - The Long Way Home by Louise Penny 11/3/2024 5★
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title - Murder on the Dance Floor by Helena Dixon 17/6/2024 4★
N - Read a book with a number in the title - High Five by Janet Evanovich 13/2/2024 4★
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language - Killing Moon by Jo Nesbø 20/2/2024 4★
P - Read a book with a pretty cover - Still by Matt Nable Still by Matt Nable 23/6/2024 3★
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it - Hercule Poirot - The Big Four by Agatha Christie 10/4/2024 3★
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) - The Marco Effect by Jussi Adler-Olsen23/7/2024 4★
S - Read a book from a series - The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves15/4/2024 4★
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller Her Final Confession by Lisa Regan 15/7/2024 4★
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs 22/3/2024 4★
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 11/1/2024 4★ AA
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover See You In September by Charity Norman See You In September by Charity Norman 14/5/2024 4★
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting - In Harm's Way by Viveca Sten
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover
12/12/2024 4★ Heartstone (Matthew Shardlake, #5) by C.J. Sansom Heartstone by C.J. Sansom 2/2/2024 4★
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it Deadly Secrets by Robert Bryndza 10/4/2024 4★

Murder at the Rocks (Alistair Fitzjohn, #2) by Jill Paterson Truth (Broken Shore, #2) by Peter Temple The Fatality at the Funeral (Getaway Bay #6) by Grace York Murder Solstice (Inspector Torquil McKinnon #3) by Keith Moray For Better, For Worse (DC Beth Chamberlain, #2) by Jane Isaac The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 300 Minutes of Danger by Jack Heath
Letters From the Dead (Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery, #7) by Steve Robinson Watching You (Joseph O'Loughlin, #7) by Michael Robotham Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan The Sans Pareil Mystery (Detective Lavender Mysteries #2) by Karen Charlton The Long Way Home (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #10) by Louise Penny Murder on the Dance Floor (Miss Underhay Mysteries #4) by Helena Dixon High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich
Killing Moon (Harry Hole, #13) by Jo Nesbø Still by Matt Nable The Big Four (Hercule Poirot, #5) by Agatha Christie The Marco Effect (Department Q, #5) by Jussi Adler-Olsen The Heron's Cry (Two Rivers, #2) by Ann Cleeves Her Final Confession (Detective Josie Quinn, #4) by Lisa Regan Devil Bones (Temperance Brennan, #11) by Kathy Reichs
The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell See You In September by Charity Norman In Harm's Way (Sandhamn Murders, #6) by Viveca Sten Heartstone (Matthew Shardlake, #5) by C.J. Sansom Deadly Secrets (Detective Erika Foster #6) by Robert Bryndza


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

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Welcome to the challenge Clare and Kylie.⭐⭐⭐


message 43: by Catherine (new)

Catherine McMahon | 94 comments Count me in.


message 44: by Jonquil (last edited Dec 05, 2024 09:19PM) (new)

Jonquil | 74 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024

26/26 DONE

A - set in Australia Red River Road Anna Downes 11/2 ★★★★
B - black cover Mystery at the Masquerade Josh Lanyon 1/20 ★★★★
C - charming character- Annie Marrying Emily Susan Stoker 5/15 ★★★★★
D - death in the title Deep Fried Death Maddie Day 3/4 ★★★
E - English author One Across, Two Down Ruth Rendell 7/16 ★★★★
F - free book Sweets and a Stabbing Harper Lin 9/7 ★★★★
G - G U N in title Colton's Deadly Disguise Geri Krotow 11/17 ★★★★
H - house on cover A Garden to Die For T. Lockhaven 11/27 ★★★
I - author's initials in MYSTERY Thicker Than Water Maggie Shayne 2/26 ★★★★
J - published in any month beginning with J - Jun 24, 2014 Better Homes and Hauntings Molly Harper 11/27 ★★★
K - author's last initial is K Reefs, Royals, Reckonings John Keyse-Walker 3/2 ★★★★★
L - by an author you love Rescuing Bryn Susan Stoker 7/4 ★★★★★
M - murder in title Yarn Over Murder Maggie Sefton 10/2 ★★★
N - number in title One Rose Less Pat Flower 2/18 ★★★
O - originally published in another language Italian Treasure Hunt Andrea Camilleri 6/13 ★★★★
P - pretty cover Evergreen Christmas Janet Dailey 11/19 ★★★
Q - with quirky character Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind Ann B. Ross 1/1 ★★★★
R - recycled book 100+ people on holds list The Waiting Michael Connelly 11/14 ★★★★★
S - from a series (Shadows Landing, #6) Framed Shadows Kathleen Brooks 11/8 ★★★★★
T - author’s initials are in the word thriller A Novel Way to Die Harper Lin 9/18 ★★★★★
U - set in the U.S.A Pitch Dark Paul Doiron 9/21 ★★★★★
V - variety of colors on cover Seashells and Murder H.Y. Hanna 1/15 ★★★
W - body of water on cover The Cottage at Whisper Lake Phillipa Nefri Clark 1/4 ★★★★
X - Xmas setting Death at a Scottish Christmas Lucy Connelly 11/30 ★★★★
Y - yellow writing on cover Fatal Friendsgiving and The Bow Wow Bakery Belinda Page 1/2 ★★★
Z - title has a Z The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar Steve Higgs 1/27 ★★★★

Red River Road by Anna Downes Mystery at the Masquerade (Secrets and Scrabble, #3) by Josh Lanyon Marrying Emily (Delta Force Heroes, #4) by Susan Stoker Deep Fried Death (A Country Store Mystery) by Maddie Day One Across, Two Down by Ruth Rendell Sweets and a Stabbing (The Pink Cupcake Mysteries #1) by Harper Lin Colton's Deadly Disguise (The Coltons of Mustang Valley #7) by Geri Krotow A Garden to Die For (The Coffee House Sleuths, #1) by T. Lockhaven
Thicker Than Water (Mordecai Young, #1) by Maggie Shayne Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper Reefs, Royals, Reckonings by John Keyse-Walker Rescuing Bryn (Delta Force Heroes, #6) by Susan Stoker Yarn Over Murder (A Knitting Mystery, #12) by Maggie Sefton One Rose Less by Pat Flower Treasure Hunt (Inspector Montalbano #16) by Andrea Camilleri Evergreen Christmas (Frosted Firs Ranch, #1) by Janet Dailey
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind (Miss Julia, #1) by Ann B. Ross The Waiting (Renée Ballard, #6; Harry Bosch, #25; Harry Bosch Universe, #39) by Michael Connelly Framed Shadows (Shadows Landing, #6) by Kathleen Brooks A Novel Way to Die (Bookish Cafe Mysteries #6) by Harper Lin Pitch Dark (Mike Bowditch, #15) by Paul Doiron Seashells and Murder (Barefoot Sleuth Cozy Mysteries #2) by H.Y. Hanna The Cottage at Whisper Lake (Temple River #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Death at a Scottish Christmas (A Scottish Isle Mystery, #3) by Lucy Connelly Fatal Friendsgiving and The Bow Wow Bakery (Doggy Bakery #2) by Belinda Page The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries #1) by Steve Higgs


message 45: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Welcome to the challenge Catherine and Jonquil⭐⭐⭐


message 46: by Helen (last edited Aug 29, 2024 09:24PM) (new)

Helen (helennn) | 183 comments This looks like a fun challenge. I’ll add books as I go.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Force of Nature (Aaron Falk, #2) by Jane Harper Force of Nature by Jane Harper
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Cat Striking Back (Joe Grey, #15) by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Cat Striking Back by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
C - Read a book with a charming character
Aunt Bessie Meets (Isle of Man #13) by Diana Xarissa
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death Walks a Dog (The Penelope Standing Mysteries, #1) by Tess Baytree Death Walks a Dog by Tess Baytree Devoted in Death (In Death, #41) by J.D. Robb Devoted in Death
E - Read a book by an English author
The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4) by Richard Osman
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Wedding Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #19) by Joanne Fluke Wedding Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke, freebie from Audible.
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) A Body on Fitzgerald’s Bluff (Seaview Cottages #1) by Anna Celeste Burke
A Body on Fitzgerald’s Bluff by Anna Celeste Burke
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
Outback (DS Walker, #1) by Patricia Wolf Outback by Patricia Wolf
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1) by Matthew Reilly Ice Station by Matthew Reilly

J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J Aunt Bessie Needs (Isle of Man #14) by Diana Xarissa Aunt Bessie Needs by Diana Xarissa
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
To Kill a Labrador (Marcia Banks and Buddy Mysteries #1) by Kassandra Lamb To Kill a Labrador by Kassandra Lamb
L - Read a book by an author you love
Chili Chili Bang Bang (A Chef-to-Go Mystery Book 4) by Denise Swanson Chili Chili Bang Bang by Denise Swanson

M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder 101 (A Murder 101 Mystery, #1) by Maggie Barbieri Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri
N - Read a book with a number in the title
Nine Lives by Bernice Rubens Nine Lives by Bernice Rubens
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
The Shape of Water (Inspector Montalbano, #1) by Andrea Camilleri
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Winner Cake All (Chef-to-Go Mystery #3) by Denise Swanson
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
A Book Signing To Die For (Cozy Mysteries to Die For, #1) by Judy Moore
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) Madukka the River Serpent by Julie Janson Madukka the River Serpent
S - Read a book from a series A Grave Welcome (Rose Beckingham, #2) by Blythe Baker A Grave Welcome. By Blythe Baker
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Castle Cay (Julie O'Hara Mystery #1) by Lee Hanson Castle Cay by Lee Hanson
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Cat to the Dogs (Joe Grey, #5) by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover) Purled and Poisoned (A Knitty Kitty Mystery, #2) by Tracey Drew
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Widow on the Honeymoon Cruise (Murder Mystery Book Club #5) by C.A. Larmer
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Alpine Winter (Emma Lord, #23) by Mary Daheim
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
To the Bone (David Wolf, #7) by Jeff Carson
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it. A Man of Some Repute (A Very English Mystery, #1) by Elizabeth Edmondson A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson


message 47: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Welcome to the challenge Helen⭐⭐⭐


message 48: by Odette (last edited Nov 09, 2024 09:58PM) (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Please count me in for this challenge.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book set in Australia
The Seven by Chris Hammer - Read 14 Jan - 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Vanishing Girls by Lisa Regan - Read 17 Jan - 3.5*
Vanishing Girls (Detective Josie Quinn, #1) by Lisa Regan
C - Read a book with a charming character
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood - Read 8 Jan - 4*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death on Cromer Beach by Ross Greenwood - Read 28 Jan - 3*
E - Read a book by an English author
The Berwyn River Killings by Simon McCleave - Read 2 Feb - 4*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
No Trace by Michael Trant - Read 9 Feb - 4*
Library e-book on Borrow Box
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Gone to Ground by Rachel Amphlett - Read 11 Feb - 3.5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Shell House Detectives by Emylia Hall - Read 1 Mar - 4*
The Shell House Detectives (Shell House Detectives #1) by Emylia Hall
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham - Read 23 Aug - 4.5*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J - First published 17 June 2019
Devil's Lair by Sarah Barrie - Read 19 Oct - 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne - Read Mar 28 - 5*
L - Read a book by an author you love
Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald - Read 27 Feb - 4.5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder In Spades by Jill Paterson - Read 21 Mar - 3.5*
N - Read a book with a number in the title
Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins - Read 10 Nov - 4*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language:
Translated to English from Swedish
Closed Circles by Viveca Sten - Read 19 Jun - 4*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper - Read 5 Oct - 3.5*
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Some of the campers (not involved in illegal activity), who Ben spent time with were quirky. In particular Maggie, a researcher doing field work and writing a paper on the reproductive capacity of a species of frog.
Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron - Read 23 Feb - 4*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Borrowed book from Library
The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson - Read 22 Apr - 4*
S - Read a book from a series
Day's End by Garry Disher - Read 30 Jan - 4.5*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Mystery of Yew Tree House by Lesley Thomson - Read 12 Feb - 4*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni - Read 1 Aug - 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Harbour Lights Mystery by Emylia Hall - Read 24 Aug - 4.5*
4 different coloured lanterns on the cover and other colours in the background.
The Harbour Lights Mystery (Shell House Detectives #2) by Emylia Hall
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark - Read 18 Feb - 4*
The Cottage at Whisper Lake (Temple River #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls by Phillipa Nefri Clark - Read 28 Aug - 3.5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff - Read 7 Jun - 4*
Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1) by Alexandra Sokoloff
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie - Read19 Jun - 4*

The Seven (Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan, #3) by Chris Hammer Vanishing Girls (Detective Josie Quinn, #1) by Lisa Regan Murder on the Ballarat Train (Phryne Fisher, #3) by Kerry Greenwood Death on Cromer Beach (DS Ashley Knight #1) by Ross Greenwood The Berwyn River Killings (DI Ruth Hunter #5) by Simon McCleave No Trace by Michael Trant Gone to Ground (Detective Kay Hunter, #6) by Rachel Amphlett The Shell House Detectives (Shell House Detectives #1) by Emylia Hall Good Girl, Bad Girl (Cyrus Haven, #1) by Michael Robotham Devil's Lair (Calico Mountain #2) by Sarah Barrie Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald Murder In Spades (Alistair Fitzjohn, #9) by Jill Paterson Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Closed Circles (Sandhamn Murders #2) by Viveca Sten The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron The Tea Ladies (The Tea Ladies, #1) by Amanda Hampson Day's End (Hirsch, #4) by Garry Disher The Mystery of Yew Tree House (The Detective's Daughter Book 9) by Lesley Thomson Her Final Breath (Tracy Crosswhite, #2) by Robert Dugoni The Harbour Lights Mystery (Shell House Detectives #2) by Emylia Hall The Cottage at Whisper Lake (Temple River #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls (The Charlotte Dean Mysteries #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1) by Alexandra Sokoloff The Torrent (Detective Kate Miles, #1) by Dinuka McKenzie


message 49: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Welcome to the challenge Odette⭐⭐⭐


message 50: by Tanu (new)

Tanu (tanu_reads) | 20 comments Sign me up! As most of what I read is Crime Fiction anyway! I will
fill in authors soon/as I find/read them :)

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