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message 1: by Li'l Owl (last edited Aug 26, 2017 08:57PM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Books in a SERIES

Progress 12/44

Rachel Amphlett: AA
Dan Taylor: 1/3
White Gold (Dan Taylor #1) by Rachel Amphlett White Gold ★★★★

Under Fire (Dan Taylor #2) by Rachel Amphlett
Three Lives Down (Dan Taylor #3) by Rachel Amphlett


Sarah Barrie: AA
Hunters Ridge: 0/2
Legacy Of Hunters Ridge (Hunters Ridge #1) by Sarah Barrie
Shadows Of Hunters Ridge (Hunters Ridge #2) by Sarah Barrie


Jefferson Bass
Body Farm: #0.5, 9-10 0/3
Jordan's Stormy Banks (Body Farm, #7.5) by Jefferson Bass
The Breaking Point (Body Farm, #9) by Jefferson Bass
Without Mercy (Body Farm, #10) by Jefferson Bass


Simon Beckett
David Hunter: 0/3
The Chemistry of Death (David Hunter, #1) by Simon Beckett
Written in Bone by Simon Beckett
Whispers of the Dead (David Hunter, #3) by Simon Beckett

Rita Mae Brown
Mrs. Murphy: #10-15 0/5
Catch as Cat Can (Mrs. Murphy, #10) by Rita Mae Brown
Whisker of Evil (Mrs. Murphy, #12) by Rita Mae Brown
Cat's Eyewitness (Mrs. Murphy, #13) by Rita Mae Brown
Sour Puss (Mrs. Murphy, #14) by Rita Mae Brown
Puss 'N Cahoots (Mrs. Murphy, #15) by Rita Mae Brown


Clare Donoghue
DI Mike Lockyer: 2/4

The Cradle Will Fall by Clare Donoghue The Cradle Will Fall ★★★★★

Never Look Back (DI Mike Lockyer, #1) by Clare Donoghue Never Look Back★★★★½

No Place to Die (Mike Lockyer, #2) by Clare Donoghue

Trust No One (Mike Lockyer #3) by Clare Donoghue


Kathryn Fox AA
Dr. Anya Crichton: 0/6
Without Consent (Dr. Anya Crichton, #2) by Kathryn Fox
Skin and Bone (Dr. Anya Crichton, #3) by Kathryn Fox
Blood Born (Dr. Anya Crichton, #4) by Kathryn Fox
Death Mask (Dr. Anya Crichton, #5) by Kathryn Fox
Cold Grave (Dr. Anya Crichton, #6) by Kathryn Fox
Fatal Impact (Dr. Anya Crichton, #7) by Kathryn Fox


Katherine Howell
Detective Ella Marconi: 4/6 AA

#1 Frantic (Detective Ella Marconi, #1) by Katherine Howell Frantic ★★★★★

#2 The Darkest Hour (Detective Ella Marconi #2) by Katherine Howell The Darkest Hour ★★★★★

#3 Cold Justice (Detective Ella Marconi, #3) by Katherine Howell Cold Justice ★★★★★

#4 Violent Exposure (Detective Ella Marconi #4) by Katherine Howell Violent Exposure ★★★★★

#5 Silent Fear (Detective Ella Marconi, #5) by Katherine Howell Silent Fear ★★★★★

#6 Web of Deceit (Detective Ella Marconi #6) by Katherine Howell Web of Deceit/s> ★★★★★


Alex Kava
Ryder Creed: 3/3

Breaking Creed (Ryder Creed, #1) by Alex KavaBreaking Creed ★★★★★

Silent Creed (Ryder Creed, #2) by Alex KavaSilent Creed ★★★★★

Reckless Creed (Ryder Creed, #3) by Alex KavaReckless Creed ★★★★★


Phillip Margolin
Amanda Jaffe: 0/4
Ties That Bind by Phillip Margolin
Proof Positive (Amanda Jaffe, #3) by Phillip Margolin
Fugitive by Phillip Margolin
Violent Crimes (Amanda Jaffe, #5) by Phillip Margolin


Angela Marsons
D.I. Kim Stone: 1/5
Silent Scream (D.I. Kim Stone, #1) by Angela Marsons Silent Scream by Angela Marsons ★★★★★

Evil Games (D.I. Kim Stone, #2) by Angela Marsons
Lost Girls (D.I. Kim Stone, #3) by Angela Marsons
Play Dead (D.I. Kim Stone, #4) by Angela Marsons
Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone, #5) by Angela Marsons



message 2: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 1235 comments Good luck and happy reading, Owl :)


message 3: by Li'l Owl (last edited Jan 02, 2017 10:38AM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Thanks Sharon =o)

Wish you luck with yours as well!

I think entering all the books was the hard part. Reading them will be the easy part! Of course, I could have saved time and energy posting them if I hadn't been dumb and did this on a day that GR was having serious problems! Should have just waited until it was working better. I'd forgotten that the problem probably had to do with the computers and New Year. I also could have shortened it by not putting the book covers, too. But, I really like to see the covers. Helpes me keep them straight! So, there you have it! I'm stubborn! But it's done! Looks pretty nice too, according to me, of course!


message 4: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Good luck and happy reading Owl :) Great challenge!


message 5: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Thanks Brenda! =o)
I'm looking forward to reading these. I hope I didn't over do it! Time will tell. I'm going to be sure to enjoy them verses just finishing the challenge. =o) x


message 6: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
:)


message 7: by Li'l Owl (last edited Mar 05, 2017 09:25AM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Finished 2nd in DI Lockyer series

Never Look Back (DI Mike Lockyer, #1) by Clare Donoghue Never Look Back by Clare Donoghue ★★★★½

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


message 8: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Good grief! I'm getting nowhere fast on this challenge! Oh well, it's only July!


message 9: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Haha!!


message 10: by Li'l Owl (last edited Jul 17, 2017 07:16PM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Finished my second series 3/3
Detective Ella Marconi by Katherine Howell

#2 The Darkest Hour★★★★★
The Darkest Hour (Detective Ella Marconi #2) by Katherine Howell
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#3 Cold Justice★★★★★
Cold Justice (Detective Ella Marconi, #3) by Katherine Howell
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 11: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Congratulations! You know there are 8 books in this series don't you Owl?

https://www.goodreads.com/series/5935...


message 12: by Li'l Owl (last edited Jul 18, 2017 09:00AM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Brenda wrote: "Congratulations! You know there are 8 books in this series don't you Owl?

https://www.goodreads.com/series/5935..."


Yes I do. At the time I set this challenge up I only had the three. Now I have them all but I'm not going to add them here. I've pretty much resigned to myself that this challenge is out the window! I will probably get a few more of these read but..... We'll have to see. I think I got a little too hasty and overly optimistic setting this up! My reading tastes have changed some too! I'll have to revamp it next year with a little more care!
=o)

I feel like I'm reading through sap! I've had a low grade fever since last Wednesday and it just won't go away. Needless to say, the pain is something awful when combined with the fibro. I've no other symptoms except an occasional dry cough. (?) And feeling BLAH! Guess I'll have to see my Dr. today. The very thought of just getting in the car doesn't sit well but I'll just have to suck it up or I fear I'm not going to feel better anytime soon. =o(


message 13: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Oh that's bad luck Owl :( I do hope you're feeling better soon!


message 14: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Thanks Brenda. I decided to give it one more night before heading to the Dr.
I managed to get through last night and today without a fever. Still feeling a little off but things are looking up. =o)


message 15: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Good luck with the continued improvement Owl...


message 16: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Thanks! =o)


message 17: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Finally had to go to the Dr. on Friday. Still with fever of unknown origin. They did several tests including chest X-ray (clear) & blood work with blood cultures. No results yet but of course I have been feeling pretty normal since Saturday! =o)


message 18: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Law of averages Owl!!!


message 19: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Isn't always! =o)


message 20: by Li'l Owl (last edited Aug 09, 2017 04:16PM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Finished #4 in the Detective Ella Marconi series (4/6)

Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell AA
Violent Exposure (Detective Ella Marconi #4) by Katherine Howell 5★'s

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


message 21: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Li'l Owl wrote: "Finished my second series 3/3
Detective Ella Marconi by Katherine Howell

#2 The Darkest Hour★★★★★
The Darkest Hour (Detective Ella Marconi #2) by Katherine Howell
https://www.goodreads.com/rev..."


Decided to add #4, 5, & 6 for this series since I'm reading them for a different challenge anyway. A little more progress can't hurt for this one! That's for sure! ت


message 22: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Doing well Owl!!


message 23: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments So far anyway! If I can complete 2 of 11 series I'll be happy! Then, ice cream/frozen yogurt cone here I come!! ت


message 24: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 1235 comments Completing any book is good, Owl. Keep going I'm sure you get a few more read :)


message 25: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Absolutely! ت


message 26: by Li'l Owl (last edited Aug 26, 2017 08:20PM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Finished the 5th (5/6) in the Detective Ella Marconi series

Silent Fear by Katherine Howell
Silent Fear (Detective Ella Marconi, #5) by Katherine Howell 5★'s

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


message 27: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments I've completed the 6th (6/6) in the Detective Ella Marconi series by Katherine Howell
Yea!

Web of Deceit
Web of Deceit (Detective Ella Marconi #6) by Katherine Howell 5★'s

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

This is the final part of this challenge as I'm throwing in the towel and will start anew in 2018.
Honestly I wasn't sure I would even get this far so I'm proud of my accomplishment.


message 28: by MaryG2E (new)

MaryG2E (goodreadscommaryg2e) Li'l Owl wrote: "I've completed the 6th (6/6) in the Detective Ella Marconi series by Katherine Howell
Yea!

Web of Deceit
Web of Deceit (Detective Ella Marconi #6) by Katherine Howell 5★'s

https://www.go..."

I think you've done very well, and should be proud, considering it was a big challenge and you've had health issues. Congratulations L'il Owl and relish that yummy reward!


message 29: by MaryG2E (new)

MaryG2E (goodreadscommaryg2e) I like the idea of this challenge, to read a series in sequence. I always prefer to start with book 1 of a series, because you usually get a lot of back story, which then informs the subsequent volumes in the set.


message 30: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11978 comments Mod
Congratulations Owl! You've done a magnificent job :)


message 31: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Completed Series 2017
Detective Ella Marconi by Katherine Howell
6/6 All 5★ Books!

#1 Frantic
#2 The Darkest Hour
#3 Cold Justice
#4 Violent Exposure
#5 Silent Fear
#6 Web of Deceit

Frantic (Detective Ella Marconi, #1) by Katherine Howell The Darkest Hour (Detective Ella Marconi #2) by Katherine Howell Cold Justice (Detective Ella Marconi, #3) by Katherine Howell Violent Exposure (Detective Ella Marconi #4) by Katherine Howell Silent Fear (Detective Ella Marconi, #5) by Katherine Howell Web of Deceit (Detective Ella Marconi #6) by Katherine Howell


Ryder Creed series by Alex Kava
3/3 All 5★ Books!
#1 Breaking Creed
#2 Silent Creed
#3 ] Reckless Creed

Breaking Creed (Ryder Creed, #1) by Alex Kava Silent Creed (Ryder Creed, #2) by Alex Kava Reckless Creed (Ryder Creed, #3) by Alex Kava


message 32: by Li'l Owl (last edited Aug 26, 2017 09:10PM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Thanks Brenda and Mary! I'm quite proud of this one!
Tomorrow is peach frozen yogurt day! ت
I wonder if I could get two rewards for finishing my other challenge?? Perhaps a pizza from my favorite pizza parlor!!

I am really working hard at reading series books in close succession, Mary, otherwise I have trouble keeping up with what is happening! It's easier said then done though!
I think the feathers are getting a bit of wear and tear these days!


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