Follow the Clues - Reporting Thread

[Anna Catharina]

Congrats, Linda!

[Marisa]

Congrats to all who have finished, tried, and who are doing more rounds! I have to check my readings and get the status...

[Marisa]

Happy New Year to everybody!

[Meg]

Happy New Year to you, Marisa, and all the rest of our fun group!

[Helen]

My 6th book at violation level has led me to a series of books set in 20th century England, and I'm now up to felony level, hoping to reach capital offence. Books are posted in my original post above.

[Helen]

I was trying to add my last two books, which bring me to Capital Offence, but the whole post #11 has disappeared!

[Nell]

Helen wrote: "I was trying to add my last two books, which bring me to Capital Offence, but the whole post #11 has disappeared!"

Helen - I'm still seeing post # 11. Not sure what the problem is.

[Helen]

I can still see post 11 in the app, but can't edit from there, or post covers.
My last two books are:
Clue: English village, MC is a Church of England Vicar.
11.
Clue: cold case, MC is a female amateur sleuth helping a male police detective.
12.

Book 11 returned me to the 21st century, and book 12 to the USA.

[Nell]

It's your post so you should be able to edit it. Maybe it's a bug with the GR app?

Either way - good job. Congrats on building a capital case.

[Helen]

Thank you, Nell. It disappeared when I tried to edit it in the web version.
I've just edited a post in another thread. I will go back and see whether mine has reappeared.

[Helen]

It's back. Some sort of internet glitch.
I've now edited my post to show the covers.

[Sharon]

I was looking back through the lists for ideas to kick off a new chain and realized Barbara has amazing multiple chains. (Ok, she did warn us.) With themes! Such fun! Congrats, Barbara. I'm inspired to start again. 😄

[Jess]

yay, I finally completed my first chain up to capital offense!

I'll try my second chain soon :) I really enjoyed bumping into unexpected clues.

[Nell]

Congratulations Jess!

[Meg]

Congrats, Jess!

I'm quite behind on my second chain but will get back to it soon...

[Julesy]

Congratulations, Jess!

[Jess]

Thanks Nell, Meg, and Julesy :)

[Jess]

Ok. I'm starting two new cases this time. One with the book I've just finished, and the other with the next book I'll be reading. Both books are from the same series and would like to see how different and how far they will lead me.

Here I go again!

Case 2
Level: Capital Offense
Progress: 9/12
Duration: Mar 15 to Dec 31

1. A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
Clue = MC is a male chief inspector / detective
2. A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny
Clue = the victim was killed with bare hands
3. Cover Her Face by P.D. James
Clue = the victim was found on a bed
4. Three Bedrooms, One Corpse by Charlaine Harris
Clue = a young female sleuth
5. An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James
Clue = MC owns a detective agency
6. The Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander McCall Smith
Clue = about solving non-murder mysteries
7. Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin by Nancy Atherton
Clue = starting from a death in a hospital / clinic
8. A Mind to Murder by P.D. James
Clue = the author's name is written in white
9. Silence of the Grave by Arnaldur Indriðason
Clue =





Case 3
Level: Infraction
Progress: 4/4
Duration: Mar 15 to Dec 31

1. Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh
Clue = multiple victims
2. Real Murders by Charlaine Harris
Clue = based in southern US states
3. Darling Dahlias and the Confederate Rose by Susan Wittig Albert
Clue = protagonists are devoted amateur gardners
4. A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

[Julesy]

I had forgotten to update my post (message #72) but I've finished Round #2. I am going keep going at this so I will create a separate post for Round #3.

[Julesy]

Follow the Clues challenge - Round 3
Duration: March 11 - open ended
Chain of Evidence level: Capital Offense - 12 books in a single chain of evidence

Updated: July 9
Progress: 12/12

(Picking up where I left off from Round #2 in message #72)
1. Pillow Stalk by Diane Vallere
Clue = pink covers
2. The Corpse in the Cabana by Shéa MacLeod
Clue = hot, steamy climate (Florida, Singapore)
3. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Clue = island location (Singapore, Hawaii)
4. Dark Lava by Toby Neal
Clue = red cover and the word "red" in the book title

5. Death of a Country Fried Redneck by Lee Hollis
Clue = favorite foods of mine
6. Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
Clue = takes place in states that start with "O" (Ohio and Oregon)
7. Malice in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon
Clue = authors' last name starts with an M; MC is recently married
8. Wedding Cake Crumble by Jenn McKinlay
Clue = MC takes care of victim's pet when the victim is hospitalized
9. Death of a Coupon Clipper by Lee Hollis
Clue = both MCs write about food (food columnist and food blogger)
10. Sushi Sauvignon & Murder by Jamie Lee Scott
Clue = MCs are having doubts about marriage
11. Matrimony Meltdown by Kathi Daley
Clue = weddings on the beach
12. Handbags & Homicide by Anne Marie Stoddard

[Meg]

Wow, Julesy, your completed #72 looks awesome! Congrats!

[Nell]

Congratulations Julesy and Barb.

[Jess]

Congratulations Julesy, and I have to agree with Meg, great clues you had! Good luck with the round 3.

[Barbara]

It only took me 7 months, but I have finally finished my first two "cases" and have completed 6 books toward each of my next two. See message 20. This has been a fun challenge!

[Julesy]

Great job, Barbara!

[Meg]

Looks great, Barbara!

I know what you mean about the time it takes...

[Nell]

Very good conviction rate, Barbara.

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review), Co-Moderator, Featured Series]

Well worth the journey though Barbara!

[Jess]

Hmm I think I might finish my 3rd case earlier than expected. If I reach infraction level soon, I might go for the next level with it!

[Meg]

Wow, Jess, 3rd already! It may be next month yet before I finish my 2nd one...

[Jess]

Meg wrote: "Wow, Jess, 3rd already! It may be next month yet before I finish my 2nd one..."

I might have confused you, it's more like my 2nd case though it's case no. 3. I'm doing case no.2 and 3 at the same time and the no.3 seems to move faster!

Finishing 2nd case next month sounds great, too. Hope you enjoy!

[R.B.]

Since there isn't a time limit I'm going to go for Capital Offense level and just continue as long as I need.

Follow the Clues Mystery Challenge
Level: Capital Offence (12 books)
Completed: 3/12

Chain of Evidence:
01. The Whole Cat and Caboodle by Sofie Ryan 23/4
Clue: MC runs a vintage/second-hand store
02. Going Through the Notions by Cate Price 4★s 6/5 review
Clue: Mannequin on the cover
03. Dead Men Don't Crochet by Betty Hechtman 3★ 20/8 review
Clue: Yarn
04. Last Wool and Testament by Molly MacRae
Clue: Ghosts and paranormal pets
05. A Taste Fur Murder by Dixie Lyle



I'm writing some in advance, the completed number shows how many I've read.

[Jess]

R.B. wrote: "Since there isn't a time limit I'm going to go for Capital Offense level and just continue as long as I need.

Follow the Clues Mystery Challenge
Level: Capital Offence (12 books)
Completed: 2/12

..."

Nice to see another participant in this challenge! Well done lining up 5 books in advance. It's fun to find an unexpected clue, too, though it doesn't happen all the time.

Hope you enjoy :)

[Meg]

Geez, took me forever but finally finished my second chain.

Meg@message 21

I will try to start a third one soon!

[Nell]

Congratulations Meg! Good job.

[Julesy]

Congratulations, Meg! Good luck with your third chain.

[Marisa]

Congrats, Meg and good luck!

[Meg]

Thanks, all! =)

[Barbara]

At long last I have completed my 3rd and 4th case chains. See message 20. I really enjoyed this challenge, and if I get inspired, I may just start another chain!

[Marisa]

Congrats, Barbara!

[Nell]

Congratulations Barbara. Very impressive.

[Julesy]

I've finished my 3rd chain in message #122. Therefore, I'm starting my 4th chain!

[Julesy]

Follow the Clues challenge - Round 3
Duration: July 9 - open ended
Chain of Evidence level: Capital Offense - 12 books in a single chain of evidence

Updated: Nov. 9
Progress: 9/12

(Picking up where I left off from Round #3 in message #122)

1. Handbags & Homicide by Anne Marie Stoddard
Clue = wedding
2. Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
Clue = set in summertime
3. Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman
Clue = engaged couple
4. Deadly Bubbles in the Wine by Mary Jo Burke
Clue = island setting (Kauai and Thousand Islands)
5. The Case of the Abandoned Aussie by B.R. Snow
Clue = MC takes care of dogs (doggy inn and dog walker)
6. The Sweet Taste of Murder by CeeCee James
Clue = both MCs return home to Tennessee
7. Death Before Decaf by Caroline Fardig
Clue = book titles start with "Death"
8. Death in the Stacks by Jenn McKinlay
Clue = both titles have the word "stacks" and are library-themed
9. The Spook in the Stacks by Eva Gates
Clue =
10. Pane and Suffering by Cheryl Hollon
Clue = The Da Vinci Code book is referred to
11. Death Down Under by Samantha Silver
Clue =
12.

[Nell]

Congrats Julsey! Go for it.