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Autumn Challenge 2020 Mystery at Booktown Library - 1st March-31st May
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Level: Hard
10/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
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Duration: 1st March-31st May
Level: Hard
10/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
2. Read a book by a female author set in the UK.
3. Read a book with 300 - 350 pages.
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryLevel: Hard
10/10 - COMPLETED 15-APR-2020
Part one: Find the Missing Books
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Part two: Now Find the Thief
1. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Read a book with a place name in the title.
3. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Read a book from the library
5. Read a book of your choice.
Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryLevel: Easy
5/5
Part one: Find the Missing Books
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author -
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author -
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages -
4. Read a book written by an Australian author -
5. Read a book published in 2020 -
Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryLevel: Hard
10/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
Bloodstorm (Karl Kane #1) by Sam Millar -Read 03/19
2. Read a book by a female author set in the UK.
In This Grave Hour (Maisie Dobbs #13) by Jacqueline Winspear -Read 04/21
3. Read a book with 300 - 350 pages.
Every Breath (Every #1) by Ellie Marney 341p -Read 03/16
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Butterfly Man by Heather Rose -Read 03/05
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin -Read 04/26
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Kappy King and the Pickle Kaper (An Amish Mystery #2) by Amy Lillard -Read 04/06
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Journey to Munich (Maisie Dobbs #12) by Jacqueline Winspear -Read 03/24
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Evil in My Town (Serenity's Plain Secrets #6) by Karen Ann Hopkins -Read 03/01
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
Behind Dead Eyes (DC Ian Bradshaw #2) by Howard Linskey -Read 03/29
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
The Salaryman's Wife (Rei Shimura #1) by Sujata Massey -Read 03/02
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Mystery at Booktown Library10/10 books
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
✔1. Book with a blue cover by a male author. The Crossing by Matt Brolly 5★
✔ 2. Book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. Strangers by C.L. Taylor 4★
✔ 3. Book with 300-350 pages. Exit by Belinda Bauer (336 pages) 5★
✔ 4. Read a book written by an Australian author. Gathering Dark by Candice Fox AA 5★
✔ 5. Read a book published in 2020. The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel 5★
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
✔ 1. Check for fingerprints. The Agatha Christie Book Club by C.A. Larmer 3.5★
✔ 2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith 4★
✔ 3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading. The Dead House by Harry Bingham 5★
✔ 4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library. Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson (ebook) 3.5★
✔ 5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice. Killing Mind by Angela Marsons 5★
Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryPart one: Find the Missing Books.
Level Easy
5/5
Finished and almost forgot to mark off !! yeah
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
No Exit by Taylor Adams read 5/3 ****
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson read 21/3 ****
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages
Sherlock: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle read 2/4 *****
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Portrait of Molly Dean by Katherine Kovacic read 7/5 ****
5. Read a book published in 2020.
The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan read 4/3 ****
Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryPart one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author. Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea finished 07/03/2020 5 stars
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna finished 12/03/2020 4 stars
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.Making a Medium by Erin Huss 310 pages finished 03/03/2020 3 1/2 stars
4. Read a book written by an Australian author. Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood finished 15/04/2020 3 1/2 stars
5. Read a book published in 2020. Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg finished 28/03/2020 5 stars
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Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
No Right To Kill by M.A. Comley finished 25/03/2020 3 1/2 stars
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc) Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn finished 27/03/2020 4 stars
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading. Dead in the Water by Stuart Woods finished 26/03/2020 4 stars
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich finished 10/03/2020 5 stars
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.Every Body on Deck by G.A. McKevett finished 31/03/2020 5 stars
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Count me in for Hard 10/10 ✅ 1. blue cover / male author. As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust - Alan Bradley 4/4/2020 ★★★☆
✅ 2. set in the U.K. / female author. Fear in the Sunlight - Nicola Upson 19/4/2020 ★★★
✅ 3. book with 300- 350 pages. Under the Ice - Rachael Blok 302 pages 15/4/2020 ★★★
✅ 4. Australian author. - Miles Off Course - Sulari Gentill 9/4/2020 ★★★★
✅ 5. published in 2020. - The Good Turn - Dervla McTiernan 5/6/2020 ★★★★
✅ 1. both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover. - A Dangerous Place - Jacqueline Winspear 22/5/2020 ★★★★
✅ 2. a place name in the title. The Dark Vineyard - Martin Walker 2/9/2020 ★★★☆
✅ 3. next book in a series you are reading. Leaving Everything Most Loved - Jacqueline Winspear 28/4/2020 ★★★☆
✅ 4. Read a book from the library. Blue Moon - Lee Child 17/5/2020 ★★★★
✅ 5. a book of your choice. How the Light Gets In - Louise Penny 9/5/2020 ★★★★★
Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryPart one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
The Shattered Tree by Charles Todd Read 5/12/20 - 4*
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton Read 5/25/20 - 3*
5. Read a book published in 2020.
The Silence of Bones by June Hur (Due to be released April 21, 2020)
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
by N.M. Howell Read 4/14/20 - 4*2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
The Girl From Paradise Hill by Susan Lund
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis Read 3/26/20 - 4*
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz Read 3/5/20 - 4*
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett Read 3/5/20 - 4*
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I will try for the 10 readsCrime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown Library
Level: Hard
10/10 - Completed
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
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2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
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3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
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4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
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5. Read a book published in 2020.
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Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
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2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title.
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3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
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4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
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5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
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Level easy1. blue cover by a male author.
2. set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. 300- 350 pages.
4. written by an Australian author.
5. published in 2020.
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Easy level for me:1. Check for fingerprints - The Accomplice by Joseph Kanon
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - SS-GB by Len Deighton
3. Follow your suspect - Spook Street by Mick Herron
4. Catch your suspect - Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers - The Hanging Club by Tony Parsons
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Phrynne wrote: "Some really good books there Trevor! I have linked your post."Thanks, I'm really looking forward to reading them.
Challenge Complete! 
Crime Club Autumn Challenge-
Mystery at Booktown Library
Level: Hard
🔍10/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
—Even Money by Dick Francis2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
(329 pages)
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
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Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
—2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
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Level: Hard10/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
The Forgotten Man by Robert Crais READ 3/5/20 3*
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
None the Wiser by Rachel Amphlett READ 17/4/20 4*
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
Verity by Colleen Hoover READ 11/3/20 2*
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan READ 24/3/20 4*
5. Read a book published in 2020.
The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben READ 8/4/20 4*
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Girl in Trouble by Stacy Claflin READ 7/3/20 2*
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title.
Evil at Echo Point by Grace York READ 2/3/20 3*
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Golden In Death by J.D. Robb READ 4/3/20 4*
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham READ 8/3/20 5*
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman READ 1/4/20 3*
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Crime Club Autumn Challenge-
Mystery at Booktown Library
Level: Hard
🔍0/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
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Owl I'm sorry but Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow isn't in keeping with the genres of this group. It's classified as "children's/fantasy". All your others are fine though. Could you please choose another for that category? Thanks!
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You're welcome :)
Brenda wrote: " Li'l Owl wrote: "Crime Club Autumn Challenge-
Mystery at Booktown Library
Level: Hard
🔍0/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
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Owl I'm s..."
Oh, good grief, what was I thinking?? Thanks, Brenda!
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I have done it myself several times Owl!
I was just excited to find a book with two hands! It's harder than one would think! 🤗
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Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryLevel: Easy
0/5
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
Follow You Home by Mark Edwards
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
The Devil Inside by D.L. Hicks
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan
5. Read a book published in 2020.
You Can't Catch Me by Catherine McKenzie
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Don't be sorry - it wouldn't be a challenge without some difficult ones amongst them!!
Phrynne wrote: "You are linked Sharon:)"Thank you 😊
I'm in for hard level- I'll look up some books later in the week :)Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown Library
Level: Hard
10/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
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Hi Phrynne, I'd love to join. Will have to complete full TBR as I find books that fit!Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown Library
Level: Hard
Progress: 10/10 Australian Authors: 2/2
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
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Please count me in. Level: Easy
3/5
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
And Fire Came Down by Emma Viskic
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox
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Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown LibraryPart one: Find the Missing Books.
Easy: 5/5
Completed 21st May
🍂 1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
The Resistance Man by Martin Walker 04/04 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍂 2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson 01/04 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍂 3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
Collared by David Rosenfelt(336 pages) 23/03 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍂 4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Bruny by Heather Rose 21/05 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍂 5. Read a book published in 2020.
Pretty as a Picture by Elizabeth Little 16/03 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Your post is linked:)
Phrynne wrote: "Enjoy the Kate Atkinson Mari! I love her books!Your post is linked:)"
Thanks Phrynne - really enjoyed the first one 👍.
Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Books mentioned in this topic
How the Light Gets In (other topics)As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust (other topics)
Miles Off Course (other topics)
Under the Ice (other topics)
Fear in the Sunlight (other topics)
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Sulari Gentill (other topics)Rachael Blok (other topics)
Louise Penny (other topics)
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Dervla McTiernan (other topics)
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There is a real mystery going on at the local Booktown Library - can you help find the missing books - and just who is the thief?
The challenge is in two parts. If you want an easy challenge (5 books) just do part one.
If you want a harder challenge (10 books) do part one and part two.
Remember all books must be from our genres of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2020.
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
5. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.