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message 1: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 17, 2019 08:40PM) (new)

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For our Annual Challenge for 2020 we have an A-Z challenge with a difference. See if you can do all 26 tasks.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with a blue cover
C - Read a Crime book of your choice
D - Read a Debut novel
E - Read a book set in England
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
J - Read a book published in January of any year.
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
R - Read a book with a red cover
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
U - Read a book set in the USA
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.

Remember that all books must be from our genres of crime/mystery/thriller/ suspense


message 3: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Sep 25, 2020 10:28PM) (new)

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Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia Kill Shot: A Wyatt Thriller by Garry Disher 4 stars 21/2/20
B - Read a book with a blue cover N is for Noose by Sue Grafton 2 stars 17/1/20
C - Read a Crime book of your choice Into the Fire by Gregg Hurwitz 5 stars 17/1/20
D - Read a Debut novel For Whom the Book Tolls by Laura Gail Black 4 stars 4/9/20
E - Read a book set in England Telling Tales by Ann Cleeves5 stars 15/5/20
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count) Tell Me, Pretty Maiden by Rhys Bowen3 stars 17/1/20
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order) The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty 3 stars 9/4/20
H - Read a book where the title starts with H Hangman by Jack Heath 5 stars 26/2/20
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham 5 stars 6/1/20
J - Read a book published in January of any year. Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert 4 stars 6/1/20
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K The Body in the Garden by Katharine Schellman 4 stars 26/3/20
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves 5 stars 17/3/20
M - Read a Mystery of your choice. Call to Arms by Rachel Amphlett 4 stars 21/3/20
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020) The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan 5 stars 5/3/20
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999) Resurrection Row by Anne Perry 1981 4 stars 19/7/20
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages The Falcon at the Portal by Elizabeth Peters 5 stars 4/4/20
Q -Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Q in it. The Hanging Girl AfdelingQ #6 by Jussi Adler-Olsen 4 stars 30/6/20
R - Read a book with a red cover I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson 3 stars 13/1/20
S - Read a book which is part of a series A Dying Fall by Elly Griffiths 4 stars 11/5/20
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice After the Ferry by C.A. Larmer 4 stars 17/3/20
U - Read a book set in the USA Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci 4 stars 8/4/20
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) A Testament of Character by Sulari Gentill 5 stars 2/5/20
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover Dark Paradise by Catherine Lee 4 stars 17/3/20
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 3/1/20
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover Golden in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 15/2/20
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it. Darkness for Light Caleb Zelic #2 by Emma Viskic 4 stars 15/5/20

Kill Shot A Wyatt Thriller by Garry Disher N is for Noose (Kinsey Millhone, #14) by Sue Grafton Into the Fire (Orphan X, #5) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz For Whom the Book Tolls (An Antique Bookshop Mystery #1) by Laura Gail Black Telling Tales (Vera Stanhope, #2) by Ann Cleeves Tell Me, Pretty Maiden (Molly Murphy Mysteries, #7) by Rhys Bowen The Cold Cold Ground (Detective Sean Duffy, #1) by Adrian McKinty Hangman (Timothy Blake #1) by Jack Heath Good Girl, Bad Girl (Cyrus Haven, #1) by Michael Robotham Bound for Murder (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries, #4) by Victoria Gilbert The Body in the Garden (Lily Adler Mystery #1) by Katharine Schellman Cold Earth (Shetland Island, #7) by Ann Cleeves Call to Arms (Detective Kay Hunter #5) by Rachel Amphlett The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly, #3) by Dervla McTiernan Resurrection Row (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #4) by Anne Perry The Falcon at the Portal (Amelia Peabody, #11) by Elizabeth Peters The Hanging Girl (Department Q, #6) by Jussi Adler-Olsen I, Michael Bennett (Michael Bennett, #5) by James Patterson A Dying Fall (Ruth Galloway, #5) by Elly Griffiths After the Ferry by C.A. Larmer Long Road to Mercy (Atlee Pine, #1) by David Baldacci A Testament of Character (Rowland Sinclair #10) by Sulari Gentill Dark Paradise (A Cooper & Quinn Mystery #4.5) by Catherine Lee Festive in Death (In Death, #39) by J.D. Robb Golden in Death (In Death, #50) by J.D. Robb Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic, #3) by Emma Viskic


message 4: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (last edited Apr 29, 2020 04:46PM) (new)

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Crime Group Annual Challenge - A-Z with a Difference 2020
26/26


A Read a book set in Australia
Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine 5s 26/1/20

B Read a book with a blue cover
Curse of the Scarab by H.Y. Hanna 5s 6/1/20

C Read a Crime book of your choice
Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny 5s 31/1/20

D Read a Debut novel
Pots, Pies, and Poison by A.M. Valli 5s 6/2/20

E Read a book set in England
Spider Trap by Barry Maitland 4s 24/1/20

F Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
The Flower Show Murder by Faith Martin 4s 2/2/20

G Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Dangerous Echoes by Leisl Leighton 4s 16/1/20

H Read a book where the title starts with H
The Holiday Homicide by Grace York 5s 10/1/20

I Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Killer Takes All by Erica Spindler 5s 19/4/20

J Read a book published in January of any year.
Spitfire by M.L. Huie 3s 2/1/20 7th Jan 2020

K Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Real Actors, Not People by Karen Musser Nortman 5s 10/1/20

L Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Piranha by Clive Cussler 4s 1/1/20

M Read a Mystery of your choice.
Espresso, Cake, and Murder by Zoe Arden 4s 17/2/20

N Read a new book (Published in 2020)
The House on the Lake by Nuala Ellwood 4s 12/2/20 20th February 2020

O Read an old book (Published before 1999)
Peril at End House by Agatha Christie 4s 29/4/20 originally published 1932

P Read a book with more than 400 pages
The Noble Path by Peter May 4s 17/1/20 544 pages

Q Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Q in it.
The Quilt Ripper by Mary Devlin Lynch 4s 16/3/20

R Read a book with a red cover
The Secrets of Strangers by Charity Norman 4.5s 3/3/20

S Read a book which is part of a series
The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan 5s 15/2/20

T Read a Thriller of your own choice
Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton 5s 4/1/20

U Read a book set in the USA
Cleaning the Gold by Karin Slaughter & Lee Child 3s 28/1/20

V Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert 5s 3/1/20

W Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Guess Who by Nesly Clerge 3.5s 21/1/20

X Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Vicarage Murder by Faith Martin 4s 7/1/20 774 5 stars

Y Read a book with a yellow cover
Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay 4s 25/2/20

Z Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.
Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) 5s 11/1/20

Charlotte Pass by Lee Christine Curse of the Scarab (Big Honey Dog Mysteries, #1) by H.Y. Hanna Kingdom of the Blind (Chief Inspector Gamache #14) by Louise Penny Pots, Pies, and Poison (Tottingdale Garden Mysteries #1) by A.M. Valli Spider Trap (Brock & Kolla #9) by Barry Maitland The Flower Show Murder (Monica Noble, #2) by Joyce Cato Dangerous Echoes (Echo Springs #1) by Leisl Leighton The Holiday Homicide (Getaway Bay Cozy Mystery Series #8) by Grace York Killer Takes All by Erica Spindler Spitfire (A Livy Nash Mystery #1) by M.L. Huie Real Actors, Not People (Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries #8) by Karen Musser Nortman Piranha (Oregon Files, #10) by Clive Cussler Espresso, Cake, and Murder (Sweetland Witch #12) by Zoe Arden The House on the Lake by Nuala Ellwood Peril at End House (Hercule Poirot, #8) by Agatha Christie The Noble Path by Peter May The Quilt Ripper (Miranda Hathaway Adventures #1) by Mary Devlin Lynch The Secrets of Strangers by Charity Norman The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton Cleaning the Gold (Will Trent, #8.5; Jack Reacher, #23.6) by Karin Slaughter Bound for Murder (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries #4) by Victoria Gilbert Guess Who by Nesly Clerge The Vicarage Murder (Monica Noble, #1) by Joyce Cato Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic, #3) by Emma Viskic


message 5: by Anastasia (last edited Jun 26, 2020 04:03PM) (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia A Royal Murder by Sandra Winter-Dewhirst finished 12/01/2020 4 stars
B - Read a book with a blue cover Every Body on Deck by G.A. McKevett Every Body on Deck (A Savannah Reid Mystery, #22) by G.A. McKevett finished 31/03/2020 5 stars
C - Read a Crime book of your choiceThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith finished 21/03/2020 4 stars
D - Read a Debut novel The Dry by Jane Harper finished 02/05/2020 4 stars
E - Read a book set in England Heirs and Graces byRhys Bowen finished 14/01/2020 5 stars
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count) A Scandal in Scarlet by Vicki Delany finished 05/02/2020 4 stars
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order) Naughty in Nice by Rhys Bowen finished 05/01/2020 5 stars
H - Read a book where the title starts with H Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen finished 14/01/2020 5 stars
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal finished 26/06/2020 3 stars
J - Read a book published in January of any year. Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg finished 28/03/2020 5 stars
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K Mistletoe Murder by Karen MacInerney finished 26/02/2020 3 stars
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich finished 10/03/2020 5 stars
M - Read a Mystery of your choice. Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea finished 07/03/2020 5 stars
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020) The Dark Corners of the Night by Meg Gardiner published Feb 18 2020 finished 20/05/2020 4 stars
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999) When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman published 1985 finished 16/05/2020 4 stars
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith 497 pages finished 10/04/2020 5 stars
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen finished 19/02/2020 5 stars
R - Read a book with a red cover Finger Lickin' Fifteen Finger Lickin' Fifteen (Stephanie Plum, #15) by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich finished 13/05/2020 5 stars
S - Read a book which is part of a series Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon finished 11/01/2010 5 stars
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice First to Kill byAndrew Peterson finished 17/01/2020 4stars
U - Read a book set in the USA Musseled Out by Barbara Ross finished 12/02/2020 4 stars
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)Needled to Death by Annelise Ryan finished 04/01/2010 5 stars
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon finished 21/01/2020 5 stars
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb finished 26/01/2020 5 stars
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover Immoral by Brian Freeman Immoral (Jonathan Stride, #1) by Brian Freeman finished 06/05/2020 4 stars
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it. Zodiac by Robert Graysmith finished 22/05/2020 3 stars
A. A Royal Murder (Rebecca Keith Mystery, #2) by Sandra Winter-Dewhirst B. Every Body on Deck (A Savannah Reid Mystery, #22) by G.A. McKevett C. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #1) by Alexander McCall Smith D. The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1) by Jane Harper E. Heirs and Graces (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #7) by Rhys Bowen F. A Scandal in Scarlet (A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, #4) by Vicki Delany G. Naughty in Nice (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #5) by Rhys Bowen H. Heirs and Graces (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #7) by Rhys Bowen I. Mr. Churchill's Secretary (Maggie Hope Mystery, #1) by Susan Elia MacNeal J. Lost Hills (Eve Ronin #1) by Lee Goldberg K. Mistletoe Murder (Dewberry Farm Mysteries, #4) by Karen MacInerney L. Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, #14) by Janet Evanovich M. Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea N. The Dark Corners of the Night (UNSUB, #3) by Meg Gardiner O. When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, #1) by Jonathan Kellerman P. Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike, #3) by Robert Galbraith Q. Queen of Hearts (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #8) by Rhys Bowen R. Finger Lickin' Fifteen (Stephanie Plum, #15) by Janet Evanovich S. Reel of Fortune (Miss Fortune Mystery #12) by Jana Deleon T. First to Kill (Nathan McBride, #1) by Andrew Peterson U. Musseled Out (A Maine Clambake Mystery, #3) by Barbara Ross V. Needled to Death (A Helping Hands Mystery #1) by Annelise Ryan W. Fortune Furlough (Miss Fortune Mystery #14) by Jana Deleon X. Leverage in Death (In Death, #47) by J.D. Robb Y. Immoral (Jonathan Stride, #1) by Brian Freeman Z. Zodiac by Robert Graysmith


message 6: by Lucinda (last edited Dec 17, 2019 09:08PM) (new)

Lucinda (luckaye) | 11 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
The Lost Man by Jane Harper
B - Read a book with a blue cover
C - Read a Crime book of your choice
D - Read a Debut novel
E - Read a book set in England
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
J - Read a book published in January of any year.
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
R - Read a book with a red cover
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
U - Read a book set in the USA
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.
The Lost Man by Jane Harper


message 7: by Kylie H (last edited Dec 07, 2020 10:27PM) (new)

Kylie H | 1255 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 26/26



A - Read a book set in Australia - The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey 4★
B - Read a book with a blue cover - The Night Stalker by Robert Bryndza 4★
C - Read a Crime book of your choice - Evil Games by Angela Marsons 4★
D - Read a Debut novel - A Time to Run by J.M. Peace 4★
E - Read a book set in England - BLOOD ON THE COWLEY ROAD a gripping mystery full of twists by Peter Tickler 2★
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count) - Shadow Over the Fens by Joy Ellis 4 ★
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order) - The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny 4★
H - Read a book where the title starts with H - The Heiress of Linn Hagh by Karen Charlton 4★
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY - Follow the Leader by Mel Sherratt 4★
J - Read a book published in January of any year. The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths 4★
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K - A Merciful Secret by Kendra Elliot 4★
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library - Guiltless by Viveca Sten 4★
M - Read a Mystery of your choice. A Murderous Ride by Helena Marchmont 4★
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020) - Never Forget: A Victor Lessard Thriller by Martin Michaud 4★
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999) The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver 4★
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages - Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith 4★
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan 4★
R - Read a book with a red cover - Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom 4★
S - Read a book which is part of a series - The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan 4★
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice - Deadly Recall by T.R. Ragan 4★
U - Read a book set in the USA - White Fire by Douglas Preston 4★
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) - The Body in the Beach House by Grace York 4★
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover - Phantom by Jo Nesbø 4★
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) - Silver by Chris Hammer 4★
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover - The Yellow House by Emily O'Grady 3★
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it. Blacklight Blue: A race against time to crack a deadly cold case by Peter May (The Enzo Files) 4★

The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey The Night Stalker by Robert Bryndza Evil Games (DI Kim Stone, #2) by Angela Marsons A Time to Run (Constable Sammi Willis, #1) by J.M. Peace Blood on the Cowley Road (Detective Susan Holden Book 1) by Peter Tickler Shadow Over the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #2) by Joy Ellis The Brutal Telling (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #5) by Louise Penny The Heiress of Linn Hagh (Detective Lavender Mysteries, #1) by Karen Charlton Follow the Leader (DS Allie Shenton #2) by Mel Sherratt The Janus Stone (Ruth Galloway, #2) by Elly Griffiths A Merciful Secret (Mercy Kilpatrick, #3) by Kendra Elliot Guiltless (Sandhamn #3) by Viveca Sten A Murderous Ride (Bunburry #2) by Helena Marchmont Never Forget (Victor Lessard #3) by Martin Michaud The Coffin Dancer (Lincoln Rhyme, #2) by Jeffery Deaver Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike, #3) by Robert Galbraith The Unquiet Dead (Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak #1) by Ausma Zehanat Khan Dark Fire (Matthew Shardlake, #2) by C.J. Sansom The Scholar (Cormac Reilly, #2) by Dervla McTiernan Deadly Recall (Jessie Cole, #2) by T.R. Ragan White Fire (Pendergast, #13) by Douglas Preston The Body in the Beach House (Getaway Bay #2) by Grace York Phantom (Harry Hole, #9) by Jo Nesbø Silver by Chris Hammer The Yellow House by Emily O'Grady Blacklight Blue A race against time to crack a deadly cold case (Enzo 3) by Peter May


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Barbara (worthwhilereading) | 11 comments I’m in:)

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with a blue cover
C - Read a Crime book of your choice
D - Read a Debut novel
E - Read a book set in England
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
J - Read a book published in January of any year.
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
R - Read a book with a red cover
S - Read a book which is part of a series
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
U - Read a book set in the USA
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.


message 9: by Kylie H (new)

Kylie H | 1255 comments Very excited to get a lot of books off my TBR list!


message 10: by Jane (last edited Sep 11, 2020 01:00AM) (new)

Jane | 183 comments Just holding my spot - trying to fill too many annual challenges in at once at the moment!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 26/26 FINISHED 11-SEP-2020



A - Read a book set in Australia : An Iron Rose by Peter Temple 3*
B - Read a book with a blue cover : Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham 5*
C - Read a Crime book of your choice : The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan 4*
D - Read a Debut novel - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 4*
E - Read a book set in England : Runaway by Peter May 4*
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count) : When She Was Good by Michael Robotham 5*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order) : Guilty Not Guilty by Felix Francis 4*
H - Read a book where the title starts with H : Hangman by Jack Heath 5*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY : An Affair to Dismember by Elise Sax 2*
J - Read a book published in January of any year : White Gold by Rachel Amphlett 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K : The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter 5*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library : The Heat by Garry Disher 3*
M - Read a Mystery of your choice : Forbidden Fruit by Kerry Greenwood 4*
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020) : Gathering Dark by Candice Fox 4*
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999) : Bleak Spring by Jon Cleary 4*
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages : Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox 5*
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. : Dark Edges by Catherine Lee (Cooper & Quinn #5) 4*
R - Read a book with a red cover : Flashback by Michael Palmer 4*
S - Read a book which is part of a series : Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb 4*
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice : Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay 4*
U - Read a book set in the USA : Blue Moon by Lee Child 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) : Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan 4*
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover : Cooking the Books by Kerry Greenwood 3*
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) : The Night Fire by Michael Connelly 5*
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover : Recursion by Blake Crouch 5*
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it : Vodka Doesn't Freeze by Leah Giarratano 4*

An Iron Rose by Peter Temple Good Girl, Bad Girl (Cyrus Haven, #1) by Michael Robotham The Ruin (Cormac Reilly, #1) by Dervla McTiernan The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Runaway by Peter May When She Was Good (Cyrus Haven, #2) by Michael Robotham Guilty Not Guilty by Felix Francis Hangman (Timothy Blake #1) by Jack Heath An Affair to Dismember (The Matchmaker, #1) by Elise Sax White Gold (Dan Taylor #1) by Rachel Amphlett The Last Widow (Will Trent, #9) by Karin Slaughter The Heat (Wyatt, #8) by Garry Disher Forbidden Fruit (Corinna Chapman, #5) by Kerry Greenwood Gathering Dark by Candice Fox Bleak Spring (A Scobie Malone Novel Book 10) by Jon Cleary Gone by Midnight (Crimson Lake, #3) by Candice Fox Dark Edges (A Cooper & Quinn Mystery #5) by Catherine Lee Flashback by Michael Palmer Thankless in Death (In Death, #37) by J.D. Robb Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay Blue Moon (Jack Reacher, #24) by Lee Child Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan Cooking the Books (Corinna Chapman, #6) by Kerry Greenwood The Night Fire (Harry Bosch, #22; Renée Ballard, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #32) by Michael Connelly Recursion by Blake Crouch Vodka Doesn't Freeze (Detective Jill Jackson, #1) by Leah Giarratano


message 11: by Lorraine (last edited Oct 21, 2020 01:00AM) (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments I’m in! Hopefully this will merge nicely with other challenges I’m hoping to complete 🙃

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

A - Read a book set in Australia
The Nowhere Child by Christian White
B - Read a book with a blue cover
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
C - Read a Crime book of your choice
The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter
D - Read a Debut novel
Bad Debts by Peter Temple
E - Read a book set in England
Through the Wall by Caroline Corcoran
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
The Owl Always Hunts At Night by Samuel Bjørk
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Haunted In Death by J.D. Robb
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Silver by Chris Hammer
J - Read a book published in January of any year
Scrublands by Chris Hammer
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
19th Christmas by James Patterson
M - Read a Mystery of your choice
Storm Rising by Sara Driscoll
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
When She Was Good: The heart-stopping new thriller from the mastermind of crime by Michael Robotham
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
A Sight for Sore Eyes by Ruth Rendell
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
The Night Stalker by Robert Bryndza (416) ✅
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it (Josie Quinn)
Her Mother's Grave by Lisa Regan
R - Read a book with a red cover
Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Death Of A Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
The Last Temptation by Val McDermid
U - Read a book set in the USA
Blue Moon by Lee Child
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Broken Promise: A Solomon Creed Novella by Simon Toyne
W -Read a book with a weapon on the cover
I Am the Weapon by Allen Zadoff
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Night Stalker by Chris Carter ***** ✅
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
The Burning Girl by Lisa Unger
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it
(Caleb Zelic) Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic

The Nowhere Child (Free sampler) by Christian White An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena The Last Widow (Will Trent #9) by Karin Slaughter Bad Debts (Jack Irish, #1) by Peter Temple Through the Wall by Caroline Corcoran Good Girl, Bad Girl (Cyrus Haven, #1) by Michael Robotham The Owl Always Hunts At Night by Samuel Bjørk Haunted In Death (In Death, #22.5) by J.D. Robb Silver by Chris Hammer Scrublands by Chris Hammer The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton 19th Christmas (Women's Murder Club, #19) by James Patterson Storm Rising (FBI K-9, #3) by Sara Driscoll When She Was Good The heart-stopping new thriller from the mastermind of crime (Cyrus Haven 2) by Michael Robotham A Sight for Sore Eyes by Ruth Rendell The Night Stalker by Robert Bryndza Her Mother's Grave (Detective Josie Quinn, #3) by Lisa Regan Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine Death Of A Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong The Last Temptation (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan, #3) by Val McDermid Blue Moon (Jack Reacher, #24) by Lee Child Broken Promise A Solomon Creed Novella by Simon Toyne I Am the Weapon (The Unknown Assassin, #1) by Allen Zadoff The Night Stalker (Robert Hunter, #3) by Chris Carter The Burning Girl (The Hollows - Short Story, #2) by Lisa Unger Resurrection Bay (Pushkin Vertigo) by Emma Viskic


message 12: by Kylie (last edited May 01, 2020 12:51AM) (new)

Kylie D | 347 comments I'm in, will sort some books at the weekend :)

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Rippling Red by Brigid George 4 stars 7/1/20
B - Read a book with a blue cover
The Sea Rats by David Leadbeater 4 stars 22/1/20
C - Read a Crime book of your choice
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White 3 stars 10/1/20
D - Read a Debut novel
My First Murder by Leena Lehtolainen 3 stars 1/1/20
E - Read a book set in England
The Other You by J. S. Monroe 4 stars 5/1/20
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
The Man She Married by Alison James 3 stars 8/1/20
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Into the Jungle by Erica Ferencik 3 stars 15/1/20
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hidden on the Fens by Joy Ellis 4 stars 30/3/20
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Liar Liar by Mel Sherratt 4 stars 7/2/20
J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine 4 stars 19/1/20
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Operation Orca Rescue by Kimberli A. Bindschatel 4 stars 18/1/20
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Scrublands by Chris Hammer 5 stars 21/2/20
M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
A Cold Trail by Robert Dugoni 4 stars 30/1/20
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
Whiteout by Adriana Anders 3 stars 26/1/20
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie 4 stars 2/2/20
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
Silver by Chris Hammer 5 stars 18/4/20
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
Quest by David Wood 4 stars 19/4/20
R - Read a book with a red cover
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks 4 stars 28/3/20
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Deadline by Terence J. Quinn 4 stars 27/1/20
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
Judas Silver by J.R. Rain 3 stars 1/1/20
U - Read a book set in the USA
A Cold War by Alan Russell 4 stars 18/1/20
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Murder on the 18th Green by Federico Maria Rivalta 3 stars 15/2/20
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
May Day by Jess Lourey 3 stars 10/3/20
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Professor by Robert Bailey 4 stars 4/1/20
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Toward the Light by Bonnar Spring 4 stars 2/1/20
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.
Zambezi by Tony Park 4 stars 30/4/20

Rippling Red (DustyKent Mysteries Book 3) by Brigid George The Sea Rats (Matt Drake #23) by David Leadbeater The Wife and the Widow by Christian White My First Murder (Maria Kallio, #1) by Leena Lehtolainen The Other You by J.S. Monroe The Man She Married by Alison James Into the Jungle by Erica Ferencik Hidden on the Fens (Detective Nikki Galena #11) by Joy Ellis Liar Liar (DS Grace Allendale, #3) by Mel Sherratt Bitter Falls (Stillhouse Lake #4) by Rachel Caine Operation Orca Rescue (Poppy McVie #2) by Kimberli A. Bindschatel Scrublands by Chris Hammer A Cold Trail (Tracy Crosswhite, #7) by Robert Dugoni Whiteout (Survival Instincts, #1) by Adriana Anders Death on the Nile (Hercule Poirot, #17) by Agatha Christie Silver by Chris Hammer Quest by David Wood Deadline by Terence J. Quinn Judas Silver by J.R. Rain An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks A Cold War by Alan Russell Murder on the 18th Green by Federico Maria Rivalta May Day (Murder-by-Month Mystery, #1) by Jess Lourey The Professor (McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers, #1) by Robert Bailey Toward the Light by Bonnar Spring Zambezi by Tony Park


message 13: by Tanya (new)

Tanya (bookaholic22) | 9 comments Can you start a book this month and finish it when the challenge starts, or do you have to start and finish the book when the challenge starts.


message 14: by Bea (last edited Nov 21, 2020 04:37AM) (new)

Bea Wow! I was just wondering when the next annual challenge would be posted!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


√A - Read a book set in Australia: The Lost Man by Jane Harper Read 11/5/20 - 4*
√B - Read a book with a blue cover: The Shattered Tree by Charles Todd Read 5/12/20 - 4*
√C - Read a Crime book of your choice: Death and Judgment by Donna Leon Read 9/22/20 - 4*
√D - Read a Debut novel: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Read 2/3/20 - 4*
√E - Read a book set in England: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Essex) by Agatha Christie Read 8/15/20 - 4*
√F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count): Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham Read 8/17/20 - 4*
√G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order): Gunpowder Chowder by Lyndsey Cole Read 9/6/20 - 4*
√H - Read a book where the title starts with H: Harvest by Tess Gerritsen Read 8/18/20 - 4*
√I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY: I, the Jury by Mickey Spillane (MS) Read 1/21/20 - 4*
√J - Read a book published in January of any year: The Big Four by Agatha Christie (1/27/27) Read 10/22/20 - 4*
√K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K: Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs Read 8/30/20 - 4*
√L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library: The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie Read 2/19/20 - 3*
√M - Read a Mystery of your choice: Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier Read 1/12/20 - 5*
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020): The Silence of Bones (expected April 2020)
√O - Read an old book (Published before 1999): The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters(published 1982) Read 2/14/20 - 4*
√P - Read a book with more than 400 pages: Flower Net by Lisa See (465 pages) Read 8/28/20 - 4*
√Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it: BBQ, Bikers, and Murder by Summer Prescott Read 10/19/20 - 4*
√R - Read a book with a red cover: The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco Read 10/23/20 - 3*
√S - Read a book which is part of a series: The Heat Islands by Randy Wayne White (#2) Read 11/12/20 - 4*
√T - Read a Thriller of your own choice: The Deepest Water Kate Wilhelm Read 6/11/20 - 4*
√U - Read a book set in the USA: The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen Read 7/5/20 - 4*
√V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four): Murder in the Aisle by Kris Pearson (8) Read 10/17/20 - 3*
√W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover: The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz Read 3/5/20 - 4*
√X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews): The Beautiful Mystery
by Louise Penny Read 5/19/20 - 4*
√Y - Read a book with a yellow cover: Antiques Knock-Off by Barbara Allan Read 7/18/20 - 3*
√Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn (series title = A Chintz 'N China Mystery, #1) Read 2/4/20 - 4*

The Lost Man by Jane Harper The Second Chair (Dismas Hardy #10) by John Lescroart Death and Judgment (Commissario Brunetti, #4) by Donna Leon The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot, #1) by Agatha Christie Good Girl, Bad Girl (Cyrus Haven, #1) by Michael Robotham Gunpowder Chowder (Hooked & Cooked #1) by Lyndsey Cole Harvest by Tess Gerritsen I, the Jury (Mike Hammer, #1) by Mickey Spillane The Big Four (Hercule Poirot, #5) by Agatha Christie Bones Never Lie (Temperance Brennan, #17) by Kathy Reichs The Thirteen Problems (Miss Marple, #2) by Agatha Christie Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier The Silence of Bones by June Hur The Virgin in the Ice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #6) by Ellis Peters Flower Net (Red Princess, #1) by Lisa See BBQ, Bikers, and Murder by Summer Prescott The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco The Heat Islands (Doc Ford, #2) by Randy Wayne White The Deepest Water by Kate Wilhelm The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen Murder in the Aisle (Merry Summerfield Cozy Mystery #1) by Kris Pearson The Word Is Murder (Hawthorne, #1) by Anthony Horowitz The Beautiful Mystery (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #8) by Louise Penny Antiques Knock-Off by Barbara Allan Ghost of a Chance (Chintz 'n China #1) by Yasmine Galenorn


message 15: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Kylie H wrote: " Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia - The Dark Lake by [author:Sarah Bail..."


Kylie your choice for G doesn't fit. The letters g,u,n are not in the title 🙁


message 16: by Kerri_M (last edited Dec 12, 2020 02:02PM) (new)

Kerri_M | 785 comments Count me in - will be back before January with my choices.
Progress: 26/26


✅ A - Aust setting - Peace - Garry Disher 1/1/2020 ★★★★
✅ B - Blue cover - The Long Way Home - Louise Penny 21/6/2020 ★★★★
✅ C - Crime - Gone Missing - Linda Castillo 27/7/2020 ★★★☆
✅ D - Debut - Under the Ice - Rachael Blok 15/4/2020 ★★★
✅ E - Eng setting - As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust - Alan Bradley 4/4/2020 ★★★☆
✅ F - 4 word title - A Decline in Prophets - Sulari Gentill 17/1/2020 ★★★★
✅ G - g u n letters - The Good Turn - Dervla McTiernan 5/6/20 ★★★★
✅ H - H starts title - How the Light Gets In - Louise Penny 9/5/20 ★★★★★
✅ I - Initials of author MYSTERY - When She Was Good - Michael Robotham 24/10/20 ★★★★
✅ J - Jan publication - Leaving Everything Most Loved - Jacqueline Winspear - 1 Jan 2013 28/4/20 ★★★☆
✅ K - K author initials - Death Beside the Seaside - T E Kinsey 9/3/20 ★★★★
✅ L - Library book Blood Moon - Garry Disher 30/3/20 ★★★☆
✅ M - Mystery - Silver - Chris Hammer 28/8/20 ★★★★
✅ N - 2020 pub - Golden in Death by J.D. Robb 17/2/20 ★★★★
✅ O - <1999 pub Fatal Remedies - Donna Leon 12/12/20 ★★★★
✅ P - 400+ pgs - The Good Daughter - Karin Slaughter 1/12/2020 ★★★☆
✅ Q - Q in title - Disgrace #2 Department Q - Jussi Adler-Olsen 22/11/2020 ★★★★
✅ R - Red cover - Case Histories - Kate Atkinson 4/1/2020 ★★★★
✅ S - Series - A Dangerous Place - Jacqueline Winspear 22/5/2020 ★★★★
✅ T - Thriller - Out of the Dark - Gregg Hurwitz 11/2/2020 ★★★★
✅ U - USA setting - Blue Moon - Lee Child 17/5/2020 ★★★★
✅ V - Variety of colours - To the Land of Long Lost Friends - Alexander McCall Smith 7/8/2020 ★★★★
✅ W - Weapon on cover - Still Life with Murder - P.B. Ryan 11/9/2020 ★★★★
✅ X - XTRA good - Mission Critical - Mark Greaney 26/2/2020 ★★★★
✅ Y - Yellow cover - Catching Teller Crow - Ambelin Kwaymullina 11/1/2020 ★★
✅ Z - Z in title - Darkness for Light #3 Caleb Zelic - Emma Viskic 3/8/2020 ★★★★


A Peace by Garry Disher B The Long Way Home (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #10) by Louise Penny C Gone Missing (Kate Burkholder, #4) by Linda Castillo D Under the Ice by Rachael Blok E As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust (Flavia de Luce, #7) by Alan Bradley F A Decline in Prophets (Rowland Sinclair #2) by Sulari Gentill G The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly, #3) by Dervla McTiernan H How the Light Gets In (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #9) by Louise Penny I When She Was Good (Cyrus Haven, #2) by Michael Robotham J Leaving Everything Most Loved (Maisie Dobbs, #10) by Jacqueline Winspear K Death Beside the Seaside (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #6) by T.E. Kinsey L Blood Moon (Inspector Challis, #5) by Garry Disher M Silver by Chris Hammer N Golden in Death (In Death, #50) by J.D. Robb O Fatal Remedies (Commissario Brunetti, #8) by Donna Leon ] P The Good Daughter (Good Daughter, #1) by Karin Slaughter Q Disgrace (Department Q, #2) by Jussi Adler-Olsen R Case Histories (Jackson Brodie, #1) by Kate Atkinson S A Dangerous Place (Maisie Dobbs, #11) by Jacqueline Winspear T Out of the Dark (Orphan X, #4) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz U Blue Moon (Jack Reacher, #24) by Lee Child V To the Land of Long Lost Friends (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #20) by Alexander McCall Smith W Still Life with Murder (Nell Sweeney Mysteries, #1) by P.B. Ryan X Mission Critical (Gray Man, #8) by Mark Greaney Y Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina Z Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic, #3) by Emma Viskic


message 17: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Everyone linked to here:)


message 18: by Lee at ReadWriteWish (last edited Oct 30, 2020 11:19PM) (new)

Lee at ReadWriteWish (leeatreadwritewish) | 242 comments Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia - The Cry by Helen Fitzgerald Read 18th March 4 1/2 out of 5
B - Read a book with a blue cover - Strangers by C.L. TaylorRead 28th May 4 out of 5
C - Read a Crime book of your choice Sheerwater by Leah Swann Read 10th January 4 1/2 out of 5
D - Read a Debut novel - The Widow by Fiona Barton Read 15th January 4 1/2 out of 5
E - Read a book set in England The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths Read 22nd February 5 out of 5
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count) - When She Was Good by Michael Robotham Read 10th July 5 out of 5
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order) The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan Read 13th February 5 out of 5
H - Read a book where the title starts with H - The Hunted by Gabriel BergmoserRead 18th January 5 out of 5
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY Ice Station by Matthew Reilly Read 25th September 2 1/2 out of 5
J - Read a book published in January of any year. The Last Sister by Kendra Elliot Read 11th June 3 1/2 stars
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K Things in Jars by Jess Kidd Read 31st May 4 1/2 out of 5
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library - The Suspect by Fiona Barton Read 6th May 3 out of 5
M - Read a Mystery of your choice. The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver Read 7th May 3 out of 5
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020) The Silence by Susan Allott Read 5th April 4 out of 5
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999) Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart Read 3rd March 3 1/2 stars
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages Silver by Chris Hammer Read 30th April 5 out of 5
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey Read 18th April 2 1/2 out of 5
R - Read a book with a red cover Cry of the Firebirdby T.M. Clark Read 4th July 2 out of 5
S - Read a book which is part of a series Death on the River by Clare Chase Read 10th March 3 1/2 out of 5
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice Verity by Colleen Hoover Read 14th February 2 out of 5
U - Read a book set in the USA Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay Read 26th January 3 1/2 stars
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) Read 24th October 4 out of 5
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover Bedlam by L.J. Ross Read 19th August 2 out of 5
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) The Wife and the Widow by Christian White Read 6th September 5 out of 5
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover The Golden Cage by Camilla Läckberg Read 16th May 3 1/2 out of 5
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it. Seven Deadly Zins by Nancy J. Parra Read 31st October 2 out of 5

The Cry by Helen Fitzgerald Strangers by C.L. Taylor Sheerwater by Leah Swann The Widow (Kate Waters, #1) by Fiona Barton The Lantern Men (Ruth Galloway, #12) by Elly Griffiths When She Was Good (Cyrus Haven, #2) by Michael Robotham The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1) by Matthew Reilly The Last Sister (Columbia River #1) by Kendra Elliot Things in Jars by Jess Kidd The Suspect (Kate Waters, #3) by Fiona Barton The Never Game (Colter Shaw, #1) by Jeffery Deaver The Silence by Susan Allott Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart Silver by Chris Hammer A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1) by T.E. Kinsey Cry of the Firebird by T.M. Clark Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay Death on the River (Tara Thorpe Mystery #2) by Clare Chase The Postscript Murders (Harbinder Kaur #2) by Elly Griffiths Bedlam (Alexander Gregory Thrillers, #3) by L.J. Ross Verity by Colleen Hoover The Wife and the Widow by Christian White The Golden Cage by Camilla Läckberg Seven Deadly Zins (A Sonoma Wine Country Mystery #2) by Nancy J. Parra


message 19: by Kerri_M (last edited Dec 18, 2019 02:41AM) (new)

Kerri_M | 785 comments Phrynne wrote: "Everyone linked to here:)"

*whispers* Psssstt! Phrynne - not sure if anyone has said already, but the title has 2019 dates in it ...


message 20: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11947 comments Mod
Tanya wrote: "Can you start a book this month and finish it when the challenge starts, or do you have to start and finish the book when the challenge starts."

No Tanya, it starts January 1st :)


message 21: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11947 comments Mod
Lorraine wrote: "I’m in! Hopefully this will merge nicely with other challenges I’m hoping to complete 🙃

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020


A - Read a book..."


Lorraine, F, N, O, S, W are Fantasy; R is Historical Fiction. Can you please change those to fit the four genres of the group? CRIME/MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER. Thanks :)


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

Brenda | 11947 comments Mod
Kerri_M wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Everyone linked to here:)"

*whispers* Psssstt! Phrynne - not sure if anyone has said already, but the title has 2019 dates in it ..."


Good pick up Kerri - I changed it :)


message 23: by Bea (new)

Bea Phrynne wrote: "Everyone linked to here:)"

I was missed. Think I was working on my post when you were linking. Post #14.


message 24: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 385 comments Hi Phrynne, I'd love to join in, but I'll need to sort out my books and get back to you. Thanks, Sarah


message 25: by Carolyn (last edited Nov 27, 2020 05:37PM) (new)

Carolyn | 2078 comments I had so much fun finding all the books for this challenge!

26/ 26 books (all crime/mystery)

✔ A - A book set in Australia: One Last Child by Anni Taylor 5★
✔ B - A book with a blue cover: Strangers by C.L. Taylor 4★
✔ C - A Crime book of your choice: The Golden Girl by Dana Perry
✔ D - A Debut novel: Lying and Dying by Graham Brack 5★
✔ E - A book set in England: The Apartment by K. L. Slater
✔ F - A book with a four word title: After She Wrote Him by Sulari Gentill 4★
✔ G - A book with GUN in the title: A Dangerous Language by Sulari Gentill 4.5★
✔ H - Read a book where the title starts with H: Hunter by Jack Heath 4★
✔ I - A book where the author's initials are in MYSTERY: The House Guest by Mark Edwards 3.5★
✔ J - A book published in January: The Other People by C.J. Tudor (2020) 4★
✔ K - A book with author's first or last initial K: Case Histories by Kate Atkinson 4★
✔ L - A book borrowed from the Library: Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson 4★
✔ M - A Mystery of your choice: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware 4★
✔ N - A new book (Published in 2020): The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan 5★
✔ O - An old book (Published before 1999): Firedrake's Eye by Patricia Finney 4★
✔ P - A book with more than 400 pages: She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be by J.D. Barker (774 pages) 5★
✔ Q - A book where the title has a q in it: Mercy (Department Q #1) by Jussi Adler-Olsen 4.5★
✔ R - A book with a red cover: Case Histories by Kate Atkinson 4★
✔ S - A book which is part of a series: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones 4★
✔ T - A Thriller of your own choice: The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser 4★
✔ U - A book set in the USA: Shoot to Thrill by P.J. Tracy 4★
✔ V - A book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four): The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey 4★
✔ W - A book with a weapon on the cover: An Ace and A Pair by Blake Banner 4★
✔ X - A book which is EXTRA good (five star reviews): The One by John Marrs 4.5★
✔ Y - A book with a yellow cover: Recursion by Blake Crouch 4.5★
✔ Z - A book where the title has a Z: A Zen for Murder by Leighann Dobbs 3★

One Last Child (Tallman's Valley Detectives #1) by Anni Taylor Strangers by C.L. Taylor The Golden Girl by Dana Perry Lying and Dying (Josef Slonský Investigations #1) by Graham Brack The Apartment by K.L. Slater Crossing the Lines by Sulari Gentill The One by John Marrs A Dangerous Language (Rowland Sinclair #8) by Sulari Gentill Hunter (Timothy Blake #2) by Jack Heath The House Guest by Mark Edwards The Other People by C.J. Tudor Case Histories (Jackson Brodie #1) by Kate Atkinson Firedrake's Eye (David Becket and Simon Ames, #1) by Patricia Finney Eight Perfect Murders (Malcolm Kershaw, #1) by Peter Swanson The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly, #3) by Dervla McTiernan She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be by J.D. Barker Mercy (Department Q, #1) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Case Histories (Jackson Brodie, #1) by Kate Atkinson Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2) by Darynda Jones The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser Shoot to Thrill (Monkeewrench, #5) by P.J. Tracy The Satapur Moonstone (Perveen Mistry, #2) by Sujata Massey An Ace and A Pair (Dead Cold Mystery #1) by Blake Banner Recursion by Blake Crouch A Zen for Murder (Mooseamuck Island, #1) by Leighann Dobbs


message 26: by Donna R (last edited May 05, 2020 11:50PM) (new)

Donna R (goodreadscomuser_ainsco) | 8 comments First I must thank my son for giving me the tip on copy/paste, now I can get on with the fun stuff of book hunting. Also appreciate the folks who've listed their plans, the titles will be a great set off point.

A - ✅ The Dragon Man by Garry Disher ***
B - ✅ Brodeck's Report by Philippe Claudel *****
C - ✅ Cobra by Deon Meyer ****
D - ✅ The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton *****
E - Read a book set in England: One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters
F - ✅ Where Dead Men Meet by Mark Mills ****
G - ✅ The Feng Shui Detective by Nury Vittachi ***
H - ✅ The House Without a Key by Earl Derr Biggers ****
I - ✅ A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley ***
J - Read a book published in January of any year: Long Man by Amy Greene
K - ✅ March Violets by Philip Kerr *
L - ✅ The Coves by David Whish-Wilson ***
M - ✅ The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King ***
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020): The Missing American by Kwei Quartey
O - ✅ Beneath The Pyramid by Christian Jacq **
P - ✅ By Gaslight by Steven Price **
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it: The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman
R - ✅ The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld *****
S - ✅ Prime Cut by Alan Carter ****
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice: Complicity by Iain Banks
U - ✅ One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash *****
V - ✅ Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters **
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover: The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews): Sold Down the River by Barbara Hambly
Y - ✅ The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett ****
Z - ✅Athenian Blues by Pol Koutsakis ****

The Dragon Man (Inspector Challis, #1) by Garry Disher Brodeck's Report by Philippe Claudel Cobra (Benny Griessel) by Deon Meyer The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton One Corpse Too Many (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #2) by Ellis Peters Where Dead Men Meet The adventure thriller of the year by Mark Mills The Feng Shui Detective (Feng Shui Detective #1) by Nury Vittachi The House Without a Key (Charlie Chan, #1) by Earl Derr Biggers A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu, #1) by Michael Stanley Long Man by Amy Greene March Violets (Bernie Gunther, #1) by Philip Kerr The Coves by David Whish-Wilson The Beekeeper's Apprentice (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, #1) by Laurie R. King The Missing American (Emma Djan Investigation #1) by Kwei Quartey Beneath The Pyramid (Judge of Egypt, #1) by Christian Jacq By Gaslight by Steven Price The Queen's Man (Justin de Quincy, #1) by Sharon Kay Penman The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld Prime Cut (Cato Kwong, #1) by Alan Carter Complicity by Iain Banks One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash Curse of the Pharaohs (Amelia Peabody, #2) by Elizabeth Peters The Abominable Man (Martin Beck, #7) by Maj Sjöwall Sold Down the River (Benjamin January, #4) by Barbara Hambly The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett Athenian Blues (Stratos Gazis #1) by Pol Koutsakis


message 27: by Icewineanne (last edited Dec 23, 2020 11:21PM) (new)

Icewineanne | 158 comments Haven’t finished the 2019 challenge, perhaps I’ll have better luck in 2020 😉

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020


Progress: 22/26


✅ A - Read a book set in Australia
Force of Nature by Jane Harper 3.5 ⭐️
✅ B - Read a book with a blue cover
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson 3.75
✅ C - Read a Crime book of your choice
The Peaceful Valley Crime Wave by Bill Pronzini 5 ⭐️
✅ D - Read a Debut novel
One Night Gone by Tara Laskowski 4.5 ⭐️
✅ E - Read a book set in England
Murder in Mayfair by D.M. Quincy 4 ⭐️
✅ F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
A Study in Murder by Callie Hutton 3 ⭐️
✅ G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Murder in Belgravia by Lynn Brittney 4 ⭐️
✅ H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman 2 ⭐️
✅ I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The House Between Tides by Sarah Maine 5 ⭐️
✅ J - Read a book published in January of any year
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth 4 ⭐️
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Wages of Sin by Kaite Welsh
✅ L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Mountains Wild by Sarah Stewart Taylor 4.25 ⭐️
✅ M - Read a Mystery of your choice
Murder in Bloomsbury by D.M. Quincy 3.5 ⭐️
✅ N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
Lineage Most Lethal by S.C. Perkins 3.75 ⭐️
✅ O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
A Bird in the Hand by Ann Cleeves 3 ⭐️
✅ P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
The Wych Elm by Tana French 3.75 ⭐️
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it
Beggars Banquet by Ian Rankin
R - Read a book with a red cover
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
✅ S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens 3.5 ⭐️
✅ T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
The Babysitter by Phoebe Morgan 3 ⭐️ Junk Food
✅ U - Read a book set in the USA
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis 3.5 ⭐️
✅ V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert 3 ⭐️
✅ W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler 3.5 ⭐️
✅ X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Blackhouse by Peter May 5 ⭐️
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Country Of The Blind by Christopher Brookmyre
✅ Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it
Muzzled by Eileen Brady 3.75 ⭐️

Force of Nature by Jane Harper Case Histories by Kate Atkinson The Peaceful Valley Crime Wave by Bill Pronzini One Night Gone by Tara Laskowski Murder in Mayfair (Atlas Catesby #1) by D.M. Quincy A Study in Murder (A Victorian Book Club Mystery #1) by Callie Hutton Murder in Belgravia (A Mayfair 100 Murder Mystery #1) by Lynn Brittney Hairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman The House Between Tides by Sarah Maine The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth The Wages of Sin by Kaite Welsh The Mountains Wild (Maggie D'arcy, #1) by Sarah Stewart Taylor Murder in Bloomsbury (Atlas Catesby #2) by D.M. Quincy Lineage Most Lethal (Ancestry Detective #2) by S.C. Perkins A Bird in the Hand by Ann Cleeves The Wych Elm by Tana French Beggars Banquet by Ian Rankin Magpie Murders (Susan Ryeland, #1) by Anthony Horowitz The Life We Bury (Joe Talbert, #1; Max Rupert, #1) by Allen Eskens The Babysitter by Phoebe Morgan The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #1) by Krista Davis Booked for Death (Booklovers B&B Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert Full Dark House (Bryant & May, #1) by Christopher Fowler The Blackhouse (Lewis Trilogy, #1) by Peter May Country Of The Blind (Jack Parlabane, #2) by Christopher Brookmyre Muzzled (Kate Turner, DVM #1) by Eileen Brady


message 28: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

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Brenda wrote: "Kerri_M wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Everyone linked to here:)"

*whispers* Psssstt! Phrynne - not sure if anyone has said already, but the title has 2019 dates in it ..."

Good pick up Kerri - I change..."


Thanks both of you. I am obviously living in the past:)


message 29: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

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Bea wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Everyone linked to here:)"

I was missed. Think I was working on my post when you were linking. Post #14."


Done now Bea:)


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Linked to here 🙂


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Kylie H | 1255 comments Phrynne wrote: "Kylie H wrote: " Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia - The Dark Lake by [a..."


Good Golly, I read that as Gun on the cover!! (Brain fart!) Will remedy that.


message 32: by Zoey (last edited Dec 23, 2020 02:29PM) (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 141 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Stage Fright by Marianne Delacourt 3.5★
B - Read a book with a blue cover
Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts 5★
C - Read a Crime book of your choice
Brothers and Bones by James Hankins 2★
D - Read a Debut novel
The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale 4★
E - Read a book set in England
Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom 5★
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
The One You Love by Paul Pilkington 2★
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Two Little Girls In Blue by Mary Higgins Clark 4★
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hushabye by Celina Grace 3★
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Gingerbread Man by Maggie Shayne 2.5★
J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Admit One by Lisa Clark O'Neill 4.5★
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Dial P For Poison by Zara Keane 4★
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier 4.5★
M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb 4.5★
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox 4★
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
Killing Floor by Lee Child 4★
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
Circumstantial Evidence by Lisa Clark O'Neill 4★
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen 5★
R - Read a book with a red cover
Maids of Misfortune by M. Louisa Locke 3★
S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Blackhouse by Peter May 5★
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
The Engagement by Chloe Hooper 3★
U - Read a book set in the USA
Northern Lights by Nora Roberts 4.5★
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
A Dyeing Shame by Elizabeth Spann Craig 3★
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Dark Heart by Catherine Lee 3.5★
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 4★
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
The One Who Got Away by Caroline Overington 4★
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.
The Blue Zone by Andrew Gross 4★

Stage Fright (Tara Sharp, #3) by Marianne Delacourt Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts Brothers and Bones by James Hankins The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale Dark Fire (Matthew Shardlake, #2) by C.J. Sansom The One You Love (Emma Holden Suspense Mystery, #1) by Paul Pilkington Two Little Girls In Blue by Mary Higgins Clark Hushabye (Kate Redman Mysteries, #1) by Celina Grace Gingerbread Man by Maggie Shayne Admit One (Sweetwater, #2) by Lisa Clark O'Neill Dial P For Poison (Movie Club Mysteries, #1) by Zara Keane Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier Betrayal in Death (In Death, #12) by J.D. Robb Gathering Dark by Candice Fox Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1) by Lee Child Circumstantial Evidence (Sweetwater, #3) by Lisa Clark O'Neill Queen of Hearts (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #8) by Rhys Bowen Maids of Misfortune (A Victorian San Francisco Mystery #1) by M. Louisa Locke The Blackhouse (Lewis Trilogy, #1) by Peter May The Engagement by Chloe Hooper Northern Lights by Nora Roberts A Dyeing Shame (Myrtle Clover Mysteries, #3) by Elizabeth Spann Craig Dark Heart (A Cooper & Quinn Mystery, #1) by Catherine Lee Seduction in Death (In Death, #13) by J.D. Robb The One Who Got Away by Caroline Overington The Blue Zone by Andrew Gross


message 33: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

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Kylie H wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kylie H wrote: " Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

Progress: 0/26


A - Read a book set in Australia - [book:The Dark Lake..."


You crack me up Kylie!!! lol


message 34: by Tien (last edited May 30, 2020 04:44AM) (new)

Tien (tiensblurb) | 135 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020
Progress: 26/26


🗸 A - Read a book set in Australia

Every Breath (Every #1) by Ellie Marney -Read 03/16

🗸 B - Read a book with a blue cover
Moriarty (Sherlock Holmes #2) by Anthony Horowitz -Read 01/01

🗸 C - Read a Crime book of your choice
The Inn by James Patterson & Candice Fox -Read 02/01

🗸 D - Read a Debut novel
The Dead Path by Stephen M. Irwin -Read 01/31

🗸 E - Read a book set in England
By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Tommy & Tuppence #4) by Agatha Christie -Read 01/08

🗸 F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
The Taint of Midas (The Greek Detective #2) by Anne Zouroudi -Read 01/13

🗸 G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Under the Midnight Sky by Anna Romer -Read 01/20

🗸 H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hidden in Plain Sight (Serenity's Plain Secrets #4) by Karen Ann Hopkins -Read 02/27

🗸 I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Salaryman's Wife (Rei Shimura #1) by Sujata Massey -Read 03/02

🗸 J - Read a book published in January of any year.
A Murder at Malabar Hill (Perveen Mistry #1) by Sujata Massey (January 9th, 2018) -Read 01/23

🗸 K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Girl in the Rearview Mirror by Kelsey Rae Dimberg -Read 01/07

🗸 L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Shamed (Kate Burkholder #11) by Linda Castillo -Read 01/04

🗸 M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen -Read 01/17

🗸 N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
Find Them Dead (Roy Grace #16) by Peter James -Read 05/27

🗸 O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
The Man Who Knew Too Much by G.K. Chesterton -Read 01/18

🗸 P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
A Fever of the Blood (Frey & McGray #2) by Oscar de Muriel (424p) -Read 03/24

🗸 Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
Gone (Quincy & Rainie #5) by Lisa Gardner -Read 02/09

🗸 R - Read a book with a red cover
Sins As Scarlet (Inspector Iwata #2) by Nicolás Obregón -Read 01/15

🗸 S - Read a book which is part of a series
Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden #1) by Charlaine Harris -Read 02/10

🗸 T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay -Read 01/07

🗸 U - Read a book set in the USA
Flash and Bones (Temperance Brennan #14) by Kathy Reichs -Read 01/11

🗸 V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Kappy King and the Pie Kaper (An Amish Mystery #3) by Amy Lillard -Read 04/09

🗸 W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Fool Moon (The Dresden Files #2) by Jim Butcher -Read 03/13

🗸 X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Dry (Aaron Falk #1) by Jane Harper -Read 02/14

🗸 Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Four Puddings and a Funeral (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries #6) by H.Y. Hanna -Read 05/30

Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.
Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family #1) by Linda Howard -Read 02/12

Every Breath (Every, #1) by Ellie Marney Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz The Inn by James Patterson The Dead Path by Stephen M. Irwin By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Tommy and Tuppence, #4) by Agatha Christie The Taint of Midas (The Greek Detective, #2) by Anne Zouroudi Under the Midnight Sky by Anna Romer Hidden in Plain Sight (Serenity's Plain Secrets, #4) by Karen Ann Hopkins The Salaryman's Wife (Rei Shimura #1) by Sujata Massey A Murder at Malabar Hill (Perveen Mistry, #1) by Sujata Massey Girl in the Rearview Mirror by Kelsey Rae Dimberg Shamed (Kate Burkholder, #11) by Linda Castillo Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen Inheritance of Secrets by Sonya Bates The Man Who Knew Too Much by G.K. Chesterton A Fever of the Blood (Frey & McGray, #2) by Oscar de Muriel Gone (Quincy & Rainie, #5) by Lisa Gardner Sins As Scarlet 2 (Inspector Iwata) by Nicolás Obregón Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden, #1) by Charlaine Harris The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay Flash and Bones (Temperance Brennan, #14) by Kathy Reichs Kappy King and the Pie Kaper (An Amish Mystery #3) by Amy Lillard Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2) by Jim Butcher The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1) by Jane Harper Four Puddings and a Funeral by H.Y. Hanna Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard


message 35: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 19, 2019 01:30AM) (new)

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Brenda wrote: "Kylie H wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kylie H wrote: " Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

You crack me up Kylie!!! lol


Me too!😂


message 36: by Bea (new)

Bea Phrynne wrote: "Done now Bea:)"


Thanks, Phrynne.


message 37: by Li'l Owl (last edited Aug 25, 2020 12:41PM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Challenge Complete - Solved all my crimes!

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Crime Club Annual Challenge.
A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020
📚🔍26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
You Don't Know Me by Sara Foster 1/26/20 4★'s AA

B - Read a book with a blue cover
Riding For a Fall by Lillian M. Roberts 1/28/20 5★'s

C - Read a Crime book of your choice
On My Life by Angela Clarke 1/9/20 5★

D - Read a Debut novel
The Widow by Fiona Barton 2/19/20 5★'s

E - Read a book set in England
I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney 1/17/20 5★'s

F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
Until I Met Her by Natalie Barelli 2/10/20 4★'s AA

G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Only Daughter by Sarah A. Denzil2/26/20 5★'s

H- Read A book where the title starts with H
Hush Hush by Mel Sherratt 3/28/20 5★'s

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Tick Tock Mel Sherratt 3/30/20 4★'s

J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Grace Is Gone by Emily Elgar 5/27/20 5★'s

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood 3/19/20 5★'s

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Call Me Evie by J.P. Pomare 24/20 3.5 ★'s

M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry by Mary Higgins Clark 3/9/20 5★'s

N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
The Empty Bed by Nina Sadowsky 1/13/20 4★'s

O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
Riding Shotgun by Rita Mae Brown 2/13/20 5★'s (1997)

P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
Dead Men's Bones by James Oswald 1/30/20 5★'s
(480 pages)

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
The Inquisitor's Key by Jefferson Bass 1/17/20 4★'s

R - Read a book with a red cover
Life or Death by Michael Robotham 1/3/20 5★'s
AA

S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Breaking Point by Jefferson Bass 2/4/20 5★'s
(Body Farm #9)

T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
Cut to the Bone by Jefferson Bass 2/6/20 5★'s

U - Read a book set in the USA
The Better Liar by Tanen Jones 1/21/20 4★'s

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline 2/23/20 5★'s

W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
The Twisted Knot by J.M. Peace 8/21/20 5★'s
The Twisted Knot (Constable Sammi Willis, #2) by J.M. Peace

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Blossom Twins by Carol Wyer 3/11/20 5★'s
(5★ reviews - 65% 1,131 Total Rating 4.53★'s)

Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
The Big Cat Nap by Rita Mae Brown 1/22/20 4★'s

Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.
The Llama of Death: A Gunn Zoo Mystery by Betty Webb 7/28/20 5★'s

A You Don't Know Me by Sara Foster B Riding For a Fall (Veterinarian Mystery, #1) by Lillian M. Roberts C On My Life by Angela Clarke D The Widow (Kate Waters, #1) by Fiona Barton E I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney
F Until I Met Her (Emma Fern, #1) by Natalie Barelli G Only Daughter by Sarah A. Denzil H Hush Hush (DS Grace Allendale, #1) by Mel Sherratt I Tick Tock (DS Grace Allendale, #2) by Mel Sherratt J Grace Is Gone by Emily Elgar
K Cocaine Blues (Phryne Fisher, #1) by Kerry Greenwood L Call Me Evie by J.P. Pomare M Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry by Mary Higgins Clark N The Empty Bed (The Burial Society, #2) by Nina Sadowsky O Riding Shotgun by Rita Mae Brown
P Dead Men's Bones (Inspector McLean, #4) by James Oswald Q The Inquisitor's Key (Body Farm #7) by Jefferson Bass R Life or Death by Michael Robotham S The Breaking Point (Body Farm, #9) by Jefferson Bass T Cut to the Bone (Body Farm, #8) by Jefferson Bass
U The Better Liar by Tanen Jones V Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline W The Twisted Knot (Constable Sammi Willis, #2) by J.M. Peace X The Blossom Twins (Detective Natalie Ward #5) by Carol Wyer Y The Big Cat Nap (Mrs. Murphy, #20) by Rita Mae Brown Z The Llama of Death A Gunn Zoo Mystery (A Gunn Zoo Mystery, #3) by Betty Webb


Love the creativity in this one, Phrynne! Much more fun!
And here I was, already looking for plain old A-Z titles/authors! Found them, too I'll have you know!
Right back to the chalk board I go! LOL!
Hey, it even rhymes!


message 38: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Don't throw that other list of titles away Owl. There is another challenge coming up later today where you can use them:)


message 39: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 1064 comments Okay, Phrynne! 😊


message 40: by Janine (last edited May 30, 2020 07:35PM) (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White READ 4/4/20 4*
B - Read a book with a blue cover
Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose READ 2/1/20 4*
C - Read a Crime book of your choice
The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan READ 24/3/20 4*
D - Read a Debut novel
The Rumour by Lesley Kara READ 30/4/20 4*
E - Read a book set in England
None the Wiser by Rachel Amphlett READ 17/4/20 4*
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
Tell Me Your Secret by Dorothy Koomson READ 30/5/20 4*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Girl in Trouble by Stacy Claflin READ 7/3/20 2*
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hard Truth by Mariah Stewart READ 24/2/20 4*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham READ 8/3/20 5*
J - Read a book published in January of any year
When You See Me by Lisa Gardner READ 25/5/20 5*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman READ 1/4/20 3*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
After Anna by Lisa Scottoline READ 2/2/20 3*
M - Read a Mystery of your choice
The Last Move by Mary Burton READ 25/4/20 4*
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben READ 8/4/20 4*
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie READ 28/4/20 4*
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
The New Girl by Daniel Silva READ 6/2/20 3*
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it
The Killing Hour(Quincy & Rainie) by Lisa Gardner READ 28/1/20 4*
R - Read a book with a red cover
Never Tell by Lisa Gardner READ 11/1/20 4*
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Golden in Death by J.D. Robb READ 4/3/20 4*
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
Watching You by Lisa Jewell READ 8/2/20 3*
U - Read a book set in the USA
Into the Dark by Karen Rose READ 7/5/20 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Bridged by Kendra Elliot READ 19/1/20 4*
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Dark Past by Catherine Lee READ 16/1/20 3*
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Body of Evidence by Rachel Grant READ 21/2/20 3*
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern READ 30/1/20 4*
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it
A Zen for Murder by Leighann Dobbs READ 26/4/20 4*
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White Say You're Sorry (Romantic Suspense, #22; Sacramento, #1) by Karen Rose The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly, #3) by Dervla McTiernan The Rumour by Lesley Kara None the Wiser (Detective Mark Turpin #1) by Rachel Amphlett Tell Me Your Secret by Dorothy Koomson Girl in Trouble (Alex Mercer Thriller, #1) by Stacy Claflin Hard Truth (Truth #2; John Mancini #8) by Mariah Stewart Bleed For Me (Joe O'Loughlin #4) by Michael Robotham When You See Me (Detective D.D. Warren, #11; Gardner Universe, #20) by Lisa Gardner The Museum of Desire (Alex Delaware #35) by Jonathan Kellerman After Anna by Lisa Scottoline The Last Move by Mary Burton The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben Death on the Nile (Hercule Poirot, #17) by Agatha Christie The New Girl (Gabriel Allon #19) by Daniel Silva The Killing Hour (Quincy & Rainie, #4) by Lisa Gardner Never Tell (Detective D.D. Warren #10) by Lisa Gardner Golden in Death (In Death, #50) by J.D. Robb Watching You by Lisa Jewell Into the Dark (Romantic Suspense #23; Cincinnati #5) by Karen Rose Bridged (Callahan & McLane, #2) by Kendra Elliot Dark Past (A Cooper & Quinn Mystery, #2) by Catherine Lee Body of Evidence (Evidence, #2) by Rachel Grant Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern A Zen for Murder (Mooseamuck Island, #1) by Leighann Dobbs


message 41: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Going well Janine. I have linked your post.


message 42: by Kerri_M (last edited Jan 01, 2020 01:07AM) (new)

Kerri_M | 785 comments I am in - will be back with books Progress: 0/26


Oops apologies - I already had a post (16) - so have deleted this one.


message 43: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (last edited Dec 20, 2019 02:16AM) (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Kerri_M wrote: "I am in - will be back with books Progress: 0/26

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You were already in Kerri. See message 16. 😮


message 44: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11947 comments Mod
Haha! Poor Kerri is being overwhelmed by challenges!


message 45: by Jackmeister (last edited Nov 04, 2020 04:48PM) (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020

A - Read a book set in Australia
Deal Me Out by Peter Corris AA

B - Read a book with a blue cover
Marshland by D.R. Bell

C - Read a Crime book of your choice
The Night Fire by Michael Connelly

D - Read a Debut novel
The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Y Agatha Christie

E - Read a book set in England
Call to Arms by Rachel Amphlett AA
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count)
Poor Tom Is Cold by Maureen Jennings

G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order)
Gone to Ground by Rachel Amphlett AA
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
The Heartwood Hotel by Kerry McGinnis AA
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Bleed for Me by Michael Robotham AA

J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Hollywood Crows by Joseph Wambaugh

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
If She Wakes by Michael Koryta

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Bad Blood by John Sandford

M - Read a Mystery of your choice.
Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020)
Masked Prey by John Sandford

O - Read an old book (Published before 1999)
The Turquoise Lament by John D. MacDonald (1974)

P - Read a book with more than 400 pages
Blood Secret by Jaye Ford (448) AA

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
Quinn Goes West by L.H. Thomson

R - Read a book with a red cover
The Upper Hand by Johnny Shaw
S - Read a book which is part of a series
Almost Midnight by Paul Doiron (Mike Bowditch)

T - Read a Thriller of your own choice
The Accident by Linwood Barclay

U - Read a book set in the USA
Wolf Lake by John Verdon
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Quiet the Dead by Morgan James

W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover
The Last Teacher by Alan Lee
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Mistake Creek by Rachel Amphlett AA

Y - Read a book with a yellow cover
Dead Point by Peter Temple AA
Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it.
Tanzi's Ice by C.I. Dennis


Deal Me Out (Cliff Hardy, #9) by Peter Corris Marshland by D.R. Bell The Night Fire (Harry Bosch, #22; Renée Ballard, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #32) by Michael Connelly The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot, #1) by Agatha Christie Call to Arms (Detective Kay Hunter #5) by Rachel Amphlett Poor Tom Is Cold (Detective Murdoch, #3) by Maureen Jennings Gone to Ground (Detective Kay Hunter #6) by Rachel Amphlett The Heartwood Hotel by Kerry McGinnis Bleed for Me (Joseph O'Loughlin #4) by Michael Robotham
Hollywood Crows (Hollywood Station, #2) by Joseph Wambaugh If She Wakes by Michael Koryta Bad Blood (Virgil Flowers, #4) by John Sandford Seduction in Death (In Death, #13) by J.D. Robb Masked Prey (Lucas Davenport, #30) by John Sandford The Turquoise Lament (Travis McGee, #15) by John D. MacDonald Blood Secret by Jaye Ford Quinn Goes West (Liam Quinn Mysteries #3) by Ian Loome The Upper Hand by Johnny Shaw
Almost Midnight (Mike Bowditch, #10) by Paul Doiron The Accident by Linwood Barclay Wolf Lake (Dave Gurney, #5) by John Verdon Quiet the Dead (Promise McNeal Mysteries #1) by Morgan James The Last Teacher (Mackenzie August #0.5) by Alan Lee Mistake Creek by Rachel Amphlett Dead Point (Jack Irish, #3) by Peter Temple Tanzi's Ice by C.I. Dennis



message 46: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Jackie. You are linked.


message 47: by Marianne (last edited May 25, 2020 03:01AM) (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 92 comments I'm in, let's see if I can finish it next year!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020

Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020
Progress: 24/26


A - Read a book set in Australia The Devil Inside AA 5★s
B - Read a book with a blue cover The Long Shadow The Long Shadow by Anne Buist 5★s
C - Read a Crime book of your choice Sheerwater 5★s
D - Read a Debut novel The Ruin 5★s
E - Read a book set in England Gentlemen Formerly Dressed AA 5★s
F - Read a book with a four word title (a,an and the DO count) Paving the New Road AA 5★s
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (any order) The Good Turn 5★s
H - Read a book where the title starts with H Hellbent 5★s
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY The Ice Maid's Tail Mandy Morton 2★s
J - Read a book published in January of any year. Big Lies in a Small Town 5★s
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K Death in Delft by Graham Brack 5★s
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library Miles Off Course AA 5★s
M - Read a Mystery of your choice. To the Land of Long Lost Friends 5★s
N - Read a new book (Published in 2020) Where the Truth Lies AA 4★s
O - Read an old book (Published before 1999) Lake Frome Monster. originally published 1966 this ed 1984
P - Read a book with more than 400 pages The Nowhere Girl 518p 4.5★s
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. Disgrace Department Q
R - Read a book with a red cover After She Wrote Him After She Wrote Him by Sulari Gentill 5★s
S - Read a book which is part of a series Give the Devil His Due AA 5★s
T - Read a Thriller of your own choice The Safe Place AA 5★s
U - Read a book set in the USA The Janes 5★s
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) The Satapur Moonstone The Satapur Moonstone (Perveen Mistry #2) by Sujata Massey 5★s
W - Read a book with a weapon on the cover The Nowhere Man The Nowhere Man (Orphan X, #2) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 4.5★s
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) Out of the Dark 3915/51% 5★s
Y - Read a book with a yellow cover The Ditch The Ditch by Herman Koch 5★s (this one fits because I believe there is murder and assault in there) Breeda Looney Steps Forth by Oliver Sands
or maybe Breeda Looney Steps Forth 5★s because there is crime (insurance fraud) and mystery...

Z - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a Z in it. Lizard's Tale 4★s


message 48: by Lorraine (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments Brenda wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "I’m in! Hopefully this will merge nicely with other challenges I’m hoping to complete 🙃

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2020
Duration: 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2020
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Oops!!! Got rather carried away with myself there! 😂


message 49: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11947 comments Mod
Ha! Yes you did Lorraine ;)


message 50: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5430 comments Mod
Marianne wrote: "I'm in, let's see if I can finish it next year!


I am sure you can Marianne! Your post is linked.


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