Follow the Clues - Reporting Thread

[Marisa]

Congrats, Meg!

[Patti]

Meg wrote: "Hooray, Patti!" thanks!

[Patti]

Jess wrote: "Congrats Patti and completely agree with Nell, don't know how you could find two books with pickles as murder weapons.
Now thay Im reading the clues of others, it is quite interesting! Fun challeng..."
Yes, I enjoyed this challenge. I think we should do one with murder by various food. The pickles was a surprise to me as well.

[Patti]

Nell wrote: "Congratulations Patti!

Amazed that you found two books where the victim was murdered by pickles!!"
Thanks Nell, this was fun.

[Patti]

Sharon wrote: "Congrats to Hilary and Patti. I, too, am only on book 3 and my clue connections are pretty mundane when you compare them to pickles!" lol, the pickles were a fun surprise.

[Patti]

Meg wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Congrats to Hilary and Patti. I, too, am only on book 3 and my clue connections are pretty mundane when you compare them to pickles!"

I know, how can one beat the pickles thing? lol..." thanks. Yes, the pickles were a surprise. I loved both books.

[Meg]

Thx Marisa! Pls excuse this lateness!

[Linda]

Since I know what book is going to finish my first chain and I have some ideas for a second I thought I'd try and sneak in a second by the end of the year.
Misdemeanor -- eight books read in a single chain of evidence
Start 10/14/17 - 12/31/17
8/8

1. A Function of Murder by Ada Madison
Clue = MC's name is Sophie
2. The Diva Haunts the House
Clue = Halloween setting
3. Candy Corn Murder by Leslie Meier
Clue = both MC's have dogs
4. Throw in the Trowel
Clue = Small business owners
5. Cheddar Off Dead
Clue = Culinary theme
6. The Gingerbread Bump-Off
Clue = Christmas setting
7. May the Best Man Die
Clue = MC is a wedding planner, MC bakes wedding cakes
8. Sweet Holidays

[Linda]

Finished my first chain last night!

1. Murder is a Piece of Cake by Elaine Viets
Clue = both MCs have secret jobs - mystery shopper and undercover cook
2. The Big Chili by Julia Buckley
Clue = both have foods in the title
3. Affairs of Steak by Julie Hyzy
Clue = both set in Washington DC
4. Murder on K Street by Margaret Truman
Clue = red covers
5. Endangered Species by Nevada Barr
Clue = Takes place in summer
6. Death al Dente
Clue = takes place in tourist towns
7. Twisted Threads
Clue = Needlework theme
8. Hanging by a Thread

[Nell]

Good job Linda!

[Meg]

Linda wrote: "Finished my first chain last night!

1. Murder is a Piece of Cake by Elaine Viets
Clue = both MCs have secret jobs - mystery shopper and undercover cook
2. [book:The..."

Looks great!

[Jeannie]

I hope this is where I report my books in the thread.



clues ghost, police/husband, school, tornado/hurricane, coastal, small town



clues, ghost, police/boyfriend, school, hurricane, coastal



clues, ghost, police/friend, hurricane, coastal



clues police (she is) ghost - grandfather, poison, southern, small town



clues police friend, skeleton, Wales, old castle



clues library, ghost she talks to, books, small town



books, Scotland, police/boyfriend, castle



clues books, police friend, small town

[Nell]

Yes Jeannie this is where you post your books.

I'm a little confused by some of them. The clues (similarities) are listed between the books they connect. Maybe it's where the clues are posted - below the books instead of between?

Every book in the chain doesn't have to connect to every other book. Each book needs to have at least one thing in common with the book just before it. The book can have a different clue/connection with the book just after it.

Hope this helps:

1. Dead in the Water by Denise Swanson
Clues* = school, police sig't other, tornado/hurricane, small town? ghost?
2. Grave Errors by ..
Clue = hurricane, coastal, police friend, ghost
3. Ghostal Living by ..
Clue = ghost, ...
4. Southern Fried

*Scumble River is in Indiana. Unless they moved the town for the series reboot, it's not coastal. Books #2 & #3 are coastal settings so that clue appears between them. Is there a ghost in the Swanson book? Is Salem, MA a small town?

[Helen]

I've just started my third book which I've posted above.
This challenge has led me in unexpected directions, as the clue I was expecting when I started the first book wasn't there.
However, after some hiccups finding a third book, I think it has already given me a clue to my fourth.

[Jess]

Just started a book which has an unexpected clue to the previous book I read for this challenge. I love how I can just bump into a non-planned clue so I decided to take it, though I was thinking of another book as the next one to read with a completely different clue.

[Marisa]

Congrats, Linda!

[Julesy]

Good job, Linda!

[Helen]

Third book finished. Will start my fourth after I complete my two monthly challenge books.

[Helen]

Nearly finished my fourth book. It contains several possible clues,so I'm not sure which book will be next.

[Helen]

I've now finished my fourth, and will look for the next soon.

[Julesy]

I didn't think I would be able to do it, but I finished the challenge! See message #9. Since I had so much fun doing this, I am going to do another round.

[Julesy]

Follow the Clues challenge - Round 2
Duration: November 15 - March 10
Chain of Evidence level: Capital Offense - 12 books in a single chain of evidence
Updated: Mar. 10
Progress: 12/12

1. Iced Under by Barbara Ross
Clue = bowl of soup on the cover
2. A Broth of Betrayal by Connie Archer
Clue = someone's been abducted
3. Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay
Clue = adopted babies
4. The Memory Watcher by Minka Kent
Clue = MC's name is Autumn and book takes place in autumn
5. First Case by Kathi Daley
Clue = book titles have numerical value
6. Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost
Clue = book titles are puns of the song "Twelve Days of Christmas"
7. The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt
Clue = MCs are dog owners
8. Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany
Clue = snow
9. Snow Way Out by Christine Husom
Clue = takes place in October
10. A Batter of Life and Death byEllie Alexander
Clue = character named Juls/Jules
11. Lethal Tide by Beth Prentice
Clue = hot, steamy weather
12. Pillow Stalk by Diane Vallere

[Jess]

Congratulations Julesy!
I've got two more to go, then want to try another round as well (probably next year?)

[Nell]

Congratulations Julesy. I'm glad you enjoyed the challenge. Good luck on Round 2. I will include a link to your second round in message 2.

[Meg]

Awesome, Julesy!

[Anna Catharina]

Good Job, Julesy! And good luck with round 2 :D

[Nell]

Welcome Don to the group and to the challenge. I'll add a link to your post in msg 2.

[Anna Catharina]

Yesterday I finished my 10th book and completed my challenge. I'm not quite sure if I will upgrade, maybe later...

I would like to say "thank you" to our Moderators and all participants for all the great reading challenges. Without you I had never discovered and read so much wonderful cozies in the last two years. It is always a great joy and fun to read with you!

[Nell]

Congratulations Anna Catharina.

This challenge will remain open so you can come back and do another chain of evidence at any time.

[Sharon]

Anna Catharina wrote: "Yesterday I finished my 10th book and completed my challenge. I'm not quite sure if I will upgrade, maybe later...

I would like to say "thank you" to our Moderators and all participants for all th..."

Congratulations, Anna Catharina!
And I echo your thanks, especially to our moderators.
I'm on my last book and I really think I'll try this one again.

[Meg]

Congrats, Anna Catharina!

I, too, second your thanks to the moderators and fellow readers. These challenges are the best thing ever for reading...

[Jess]

Well done Anna Catharina, congratulations.

I agree, this is a great group and this clue challenge is really fun. Great way to read!

[Julesy]

Congratulations, Anna Catharina!

[Helen]

I've started my fifth book, added above.

[Nell]

I finished my 6th book to make a case for Violation. My current read will fit the chain so I will keep going to build a stronger case.

[Julesy]

Great job, Nell! This challenge is pretty fun. Some clues are clearly evident, but you don't always know there will be a clue until you actually read a book. That's what makes this challenge fun.

[Helen]

Fifth book finished. Looking for my sixth and last for Violation level.

[Nell]

Follow the Clues 2
Level:

1. Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson
Clue = school setting
2. Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart
Clue = paranormal/ghost
3.

[Jess]

I'm closed to complete my first challenge up to felony (10 books), and not sure if I'll keep going to capital offense or start a new one. It's trickier to stay within the same challenge as you cannot use the same series twice. Will think about it while I read my last book.

[Nell]

Jess wrote: "I'm closed to complete my first challenge up to felony (10 books), and not sure if I'll keep going to capital offense or start a new one. It's trickier to stay within the same challenge as you cann..."

You can't use books in the same series twice in a row. The clue between books can't be that they are books in the same series. You CAN use another book in the series later in the clue chain.

EX: (#5 and #8 are from the same series)
5. A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey
Clue = Victim strangled; setting at country estate, shown on cover
6. Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton
Clue = Coastal setting and scene on cover
7. Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet
Clue = Set in England
8. A Day Out At The Market by T E Kinsey

[Jess]

Nell wrote: "Jess wrote: "I'm closed to complete my first challenge up to felony (10 books), and not sure if I'll keep going to capital offense or start a new one. It's trickier to stay within the same challeng..."

Oh, I didn't know that! Thanks Nell and appreciate the example as well.

[Anna Catharina]

Twelfth book finished
What a great challenge! Maybe next year I will start a new chain of evidence. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[Nell]

Congratulations Anna Catharina! You ended with one of my favorite new cozy finds of this year - A Dark and Stormy Murder

[Anna Catharina]

Nell wrote: "Congratulations Anna Catharina! You ended with one of my favorite new cozy finds of this year - A Dark and Stormy Murder"

Thank you, Nell.
Yes, it is a great new series and I enjoyed it a lot. At the moment I read book two.

[Julesy]

Congratulations, Anna Catharina! Looking forward to seeing your new chain of evidence in the New Year.

[Helen]

I've started my sixth book, which will complete Violation level.

[Linda]

Finished my second chain, something that I thought would not happen by the end of the year. Love it when I find books that work.

1. A Function of Murder by Ada Madison
Clue = MC's name is Sophie
2. The Diva Haunts the House
Clue = Halloween setting
3. Candy Corn Murder by Leslie Meier
Clue = both MC's have dogs
4. Throw in the Trowel
Clue = Small business owners
5. Cheddar Off Dead
Clue = Culinary theme
6. The Gingerbread Bump-Off
Clue = Christmas setting
7. May the Best Man Die
Clue = Wedding industry - MC is a wedding planner, MC bakes wedding cakes
8. Sweet Holidays

[Nell]

Congrats Linda R. That's impressive!

[Julesy]

Awesome job, Linda!

[Meg]

Very nice, Linda!