Summer Reading Challenge *1/12/15 - 29/2/16*

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Got it!!! lol

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Just starting my letter r Mortal Causes by Ian Rankin

[Anastasia]

Finished my first book for this challenge A Cup of Jo

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jane]

Had fun putting a list together - the E and U were hard! I ended up basing it on what was on my shelf at home waiting to be read. Already started the first one but it is 4th December now!

S - The Stranger Harlan Coben
U - Unforeseen Nick Pirog
M - The Murder Exchange Simon Kernick
M - Night Without End Alistair MacLean
E - Extreme Measures Michael Palmer
R - The Best Man To Die Ruth Rendell

Might not be that actual Alistair MacLean - I have a whole stack on my shelf waiting to be read having first read them as a teenager - I'll be 50 in 3 weeks so time for a reread!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Great you're joining us Jane, and nice list!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Jane wrote: "Had fun putting a list together - the E and U were hard! I ended up basing it on what was on my shelf at home waiting to be read. Already started the first one but it is 4th December now!

S -[book..."

It's funny but e is really hard isn't it!

[Marcia]

I've just finished The Riddle of the Sands and am now on to the The Secret Scripture. I really quite liked the riddle of the sands. The character development was really good I thought.

[Sharon]

Finished my 1st :S Storm Clouds by Bronwyn Parry 5★

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Marcia wrote: "I've just finished The riddle of the sands and am now on to the secret scripture. I really quite liked the riddle of the sands. The character development was really good I thought."

Is this the one Marcia? There are a few of them!The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers

The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
and this one?

Could you please link them so we can see what you're reading? Thanks:)

[Michelle_Mck]

I'm reading my first book for the challenge, readying my first Miss Marple book, Murder at the Vicarage I am half way through and Im loving it so far

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Those old classics are so good aren't they Michelle:)

[Michelle_Mck]

I have a christmas Poirot to read after as well Brenda that I can't wait to get into, I can not believe I have waited so long to start reading these, they are wonderful and so much fun!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

I love Poirot just a little more than Miss Marple;) And yes, loads of fun!

[Janine]

I have finished my 1st
M - The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman 3*

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 2nd - first E - Emma's Secret by Steena Holmes 4.5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 3rd - first S - Bindarra Creek Makeover by S.E. Gilchrist 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 4th - second S - The Stranger by Harlan Coben 4.5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Marcia]

I have finished The Secret Scripture (4) and am now listening to Murder Must Advertise. I really liked the secret scripture. It was so well written and very interesting I thought. Well worth a read.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Ooh it does sound good Marcia:) Lots of high ratings I noticed!

[Anastasia]

Finished one of my Ms Second book for this challenge Murder of an Open Book: A Scumble River Mystery
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Have finished my first one.
M The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais 4★

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Carolyn wrote: "Have finished my first one.
M The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais 4★

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Sounds intriguing!

[Carolyn]

It won a few awards back in the 80s and I'm told the series only gets better. Will have to check out a couple more.

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

I was interested to hear he wrote Hill Street Blues. I remember when that first came out. It was so good!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

I finished my third Exclusive by Sandra Brown. 3 stars.

[Marcia]

I've now finished Murder Must Advertise and have started The Night Circus

I liked Murder must advertise but it is not one of my favorites by this author. The night circus is very different from anything I've ever read. It's a mix of fantasy and suspense.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 5th - first U - Unnatural Habits: Phryne Fisher's Murder Mysteries 19 by Kerry Greenwood 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

Finished my 3rd book E Four to Score
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

Finished my 4th book R Ruddy Gore
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 6th - second E - E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

I have finished my 2nd and my second M
Make Her Pay by Roxanne St. Claire 3*

[Carolyn]

I've finished my 2nd and 3rd, U and M

U Under the Knife by Tess Gerritsen 4★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

M Emma: A Modern Retelling by Alexander McCall Smith 3.5★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

I have finished my 3rd - E
Exclusive by Sandra Brown 3*

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 7th - second M - Make Me Rich by Peter Corris 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

Finished my 5th book U Urn Burial
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Finished my 4th, the R of SUMMER Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 4★

Another great episode in this brilliant series!

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished my 4th
R - The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton 3*

[Janine]

I have finished my 5th
S - Silent Creed by Alex Kava 4*

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Fast work Janine:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Finished my 9th - Murder on the Island by Brian Kavanagh 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jane]

Finished my final book - The Murder Exchange by Simon Kernick.
Enjoyed all my books but The Stranger by Harlan Coben was definitely the best of the 6 I chose.

[Anastasia]

Finished my last book for this challenge The Lincoln Lawyer
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

My completed list:

S A Cup of Jo bySandra Balzo finished 3/12/2015 4 stars

U Urn Burial byKerry GreenwoodUrn Burial finished 30/12/2015 5 stars

M Murder of an Open Book: A Scumble River Mystery byDenise Swanson -finished 12/12/2015 5 stars

M The Lincoln Lawyer byMichael Connelly finished 09/01/2016 5 stars

E Four to Score byJanet Evanovich finished 25/12/2015 4 stars

R Ruddy Gore byKerry Greenwood finished 26/12/2015 5stars

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Jane wrote: "Finished my final book - The Murder Exchange by Simon Kernick.
Enjoyed all my books but The Stranger by [aut..."

Congratulation Jane! Great job:)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Anastasia wrote: "My completed list:

S A Cup of Jo bySandra Balzo finished 3/12/2015 4 stars

U Urn Burial by[author:Kerry Greenwood|48067..."

Congratulations to you too Anastasia!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done both of you!!! I still have three to go:)

[Janine]

Challenge Completed
S - Silent Creed by Alex Kava 4*
U - Black Out by Lisa Unger 2*
M - The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman 3*
M - Make Her Pay by Roxanne St. Claire 3*
E - Exclusive by Sandra Brown 3*
R - The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton 3*

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Congratulations Janine!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Good work Janine:)

[Carolyn]

Finished my fifth: S Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 4.5★
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just E to go now!