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Fiona’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

📸 Investigation: Captain Elias Monroe


Captain Monroe runs a tight ship—until now.
He hasn’t spoken to the press or the guests, except to assure them everything is “under control.”
But in private, he’s been reviewing footage, crew reports… and quietly asking his own questions.
He’s more involved than he lets on.
And maybe more connected to the victim than anyone expected.

🗣️ Interrogation Snippet:
“I don’t care what the passengers think—this is my ship,” Elias says, voice cold. “And I take it personally when someone ends up dead in my pool.”

He glances at the security log. “Javier had a run-in with crew on Day Two. Something about access to a restricted hallway. I reprimanded him, but he just laughed it off.”

Then: “Between you and me… he threatened to file a complaint. Said he knew things about our hiring process. I figured it was hot air. Now? I’m not so sure.”

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a ship, cruise, or isolated setting
2. Read a book where someone is hiding something behind professionalism
3. Read a book where a character breaks the rules

📸Javier Rivas


Javier Rivas lights up every room he walks into.
He’s charming, confident, and always the first to suggest shots at the bar.
But he watches his wife like a hawk, and more than one guest has heard him raise his voice behind closed doors.
He says he loves her more than anything.
He just doesn’t like when she talks to strangers.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a toxic or controlling relationship
2. Read a book with dual POVs or contrasting perspectives
3. Read a book where love and danger are intertwined

Investigation - Eleanor Graves

Daniel: (Settling into the chair opposite her) “Thank you for meeting with me, Mrs. Graves. I understand you’ve been close to the Donovan family for many years.”

Eleanor: (Softly) “Yes, that’s true. Victoria is one of my dearest friends, and I’ve watched James and Sarah grow up in this house.”

Daniel: “So, you must have known James’s father quite well.”

Eleanor: (Her fingers tighten slightly around the cup) “I did. Richard was… a remarkable man. Strong, intelligent, devoted to his family.”

Daniel: (Watching her carefully) “Some say your connection with him went beyond friendship.”

Eleanor: (Looks up sharply, her expression hardening) “Richard and I were close, but he loved Victoria deeply. Whatever anyone may have whispered over the years, my loyalty has always been to this family.”

Daniel: “And to James?”

Eleanor: (Her voice softens) “James was… complicated. So much like his father, yet so different. He had Richard’s ambition but none of his patience. He often acted before thinking things through.”

Daniel: “Did that ambition ever concern you?”

Eleanor: (Pauses, then takes a slow sip of her tea) “It concerned everyone who cared about him. James was bold, but boldness can make enemies, Mr. Hunt. It can blind you to the consequences of your actions.”

Daniel: (Leaning forward slightly) “Do you think James made enemies here, in this house?”

Eleanor: (Her gaze sharpens) “The Donovan name is powerful. With power comes jealousy. Suspicion. Even hatred. I imagine there are few people in this world who haven’t felt the weight of James’s decisions, one way or another.”

Daniel: “And what about you, Mrs. Graves? Did you ever feel that weight?”

Eleanor: (Her lips curl into a faint smile) “Me? No, I always knew my place. I wasn’t a threat to James, nor did I wish to be. My role in this family has always been one of support, not interference.”

Daniel: “Even when James dismissed you from certain conversations? I was told he didn’t always appreciate your advice.”

Eleanor: (Tilting her head slightly) “James was young and headstrong. He didn’t see the value in experience, but that never offended me. If I had any influence, it was through Victoria.”

Daniel: “Yet you stayed here the night of his death. Why?”

Eleanor: (Setting her teacup down, her voice calm but measured) “Victoria needed me. After our dinner conversation, she seemed... troubled. I stayed for her sake, not James’s.”

Daniel: “Did you see James that evening?”

Eleanor: (Hesitates, her gaze drifting to the window) “Briefly, in passing. He seemed preoccupied, though that wasn’t unusual for him. I didn’t pry—James didn’t welcome questions.”


Read a book that meets the general guidelines.

Community Chest


Choose any member in the group and look at their read shelf. Read a book they rated 4 or 5 stars. Please state which member you chose.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
✅1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
✅2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
✅1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
✅3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
✅3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
✅2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
✅1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
✅2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
✅2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
✅3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
✅2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
✅1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
✅2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
✅3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
✅1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
✅2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
✅3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
✅1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
✅2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
✅3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.

October - Spooky & Supernatural


Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.

Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.

Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.