Autumn Challenge 2020 Mystery at Booktown Library - 1st March-31st May

[Jenny]

Crime Club Autumn Challenge - Mystery at Booktown Library

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

Hard

10 /10

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author. -- Hide Away by Jason Pinter -- 31/05/2020 -- 5 ★
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. -- The Beauty Killers by Ann Girdharry -- 25/05/2020 - 5 ★
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages. -- Did You Miss Me? by Karen Rose 5 ★ - 05/05/2020
4. Read a book written by an Australian author. -- The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey - 4 ★ -- 05/04/2020
5. Read a book published in 2020. --The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan -- 5 ★ -- 15/05/2020

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover. -- 20/05/2020 -- 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. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc) -- MURDER ON THE SAANICH PENINSULA: An evocative mystery with a jaw-dropping ending by Kathy Garthwaite -- 24/05/2020 -- 4 ★
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading. --Murder at an Irish Wedding by Carlene O'Connor -- 26/05/2020 -- 5 ★
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library. -- Perfect Remains Helen Sarah Fields - 10/05/2020 -- 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. -- Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic -- 04/04/2020 -- 5 ★

[Anastasia]

Finished my first book
3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages.Making a Medium by Erin Huss 310 pages
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Catherine]

Can't remember if I have already joined this challenge, but if not, count me in please.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

No your name isn't on the list Catherine :)

[Kerri]

10/10
Part one: Find the Missing Books.
✔1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author. The Wife and the Widow
✔2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. Saving April
✔3. Read a book with 300- 350 pages. The Ones You Trust
✔4. Read a book written by an Australian author. Wimmera
✔5. Read a book published in 2020. When You See Me



Part two: Now Find the Thief.
✔1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover. The Fifth To Die
✔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 Secrets of Lake Road
✔3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading. The Janus Stone
✔4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library. The Last Thing I Remember
✔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. Alice To Nowhere

[Catherine]

Okay. Finally finished challenge. Had trouble finding a book with both hands visible.

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. (306 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.

[Janine]

Finished my first 2

Part 2
#2 Place name in Title
Evil at Echo Point by Grace York 3*

#3 Read the next book in a Series
Golden In Death by J.D. Robb 4*

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Catherine wrote: "I am in the Yes List on Feb 21, so not sure what happened. Please make me active."

Catherine I've just been through every post from the beginning and I can't see your post anywhere. Can you give the post number from Feb 21 please? Either that or use Post 56 to edit and add your books and Phrynne will link that one :) Sorry for the hassle..

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

The Case of the Missing Post!!!!
I think the confusion is that Catherine said yes to the general invitation to join the challenge. However we don't add names to the list at the beginning of the challenge until you actually post your books. The reason being that lots of people say yes and then immediately forget about it.
Just post your books Catherine and I will link your post to the list in message 2.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

LOL! Perfect place to have another "Case..."

[Catherine]

Okay. Will do. Thanks.

[Anastasia]

Finished 1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author. Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished my 3rd

Part 2
#1 Both Hands shown clearly on cover
Girl in Trouble by Stacy Claflin 2*

[[deleted user]]

I'm in - I'll add titles/links as I go

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a blue cover by a male author.
Clean Hands by Patrick Hoffman

2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Cutter's Fall by Julie Morrigan

3. Read a book with 300 - 350 pages.
The Leonardo Gulag by Kevin Doherty

4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Sold to the Devil by Blair Denholm

5. Read a book published in 2020.
Coldwater by Tom Pitts

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Badger's Daughter by Hugh C. Rae

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)
Singapore Killer by Murray Bailey

3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Man of the World by Paul D Brazill

4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library.
Conviction by Denise Mina

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.
VAN WARS: The real story of the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars by Teddy Rennoc

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Welcome to the challenge Col. Your name is linked.

[Janine]

Finished my 4th

Part 2
#4 Read a Library Book
Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham 5*

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

I love that series Janine:)

[Anastasia]

Finished 4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book from the library. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished my 5th

Part 1
#3 Read a book with 300-350 pages
Verity by Colleen Hoover 2*

[Anastasia]

Finished 2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Sounds interesting Anastasia!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Anastasia wrote: "Finished 2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

I enjoy her writing Anastasia and she's an Aussie as well :)

[Anastasia]

Brenda wrote: "Anastasia wrote: "Finished 2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/32..."
So I can use her for Australian author?

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Yes you certainly can. She lives in WA :)

[Anastasia]

Brenda wrote: "Yes you certainly can. She lives in WA :)"
Thank you

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

You're welcome!

[Trevor]

Finished my first book of the challenge - SS-GB by Len Deighton - 3★

A good solid read, but nothing special.

[Janine]

Finished 6/10

Part 1
#4 Read a Book Written by an Australian Author
The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan 4*

[Anastasia]

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

[Anastasia]

Finished 3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading. Dead in the Water by Stuart Woods
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Bea]

Currently both the libraries I use are closed...and all my books are library books. I am not sure if I will be able to get the books prior to end of the season.

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

That's okay Bea. We are all in that position. I have been able to replace some of mine with books I already had on my kindle and I raided my husband's books because he likes crime too.

[Bea]

Phrynne wrote: "That's okay Bea. We are all in that position. I have been able to replace some of mine with books I already had on my kindle and I raided my husband's books because he likes crime too."

Phrynne, thanks for understanding. I may have to check the Kindle or download more of those free books I get notice of. I don't have so many mysteries in my home.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

There are often some great free kindle books out there. Do you check the "Free Kindle" thread now and then Bea? Good luck :)

[Anastasia]

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

[Bea]

Brenda wrote: "There are often some great free kindle books out there. Do you check the "Free Kindle" thread now and then Bea? Good luck :)"

I do, Brenda. I also get 2-3 emails a day about free Kindle books. My problem is that I have downloaded so many and have no idea what I have! Guess I will need to use some of my Stay-at-Home time to look through them all!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Maybe go through and add them to your Goodreads shelf under kindle "to read". That way you'll always be able to go straight there to find a book for your challenges :) Good luck!

[Anastasia]

Finished 5. Read a book published in 2020. Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

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

[Janine]

Finished #7

Part 2
#5 Read a book of my choice
The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman 3*

[Bea]

I am in the process of re-picking my books from my Kindle options. Regarding the 300-350 page selection, how do you determine the page count? Do you accept the Kindle pages or would it be the paperback or hardcover editions?

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

The page count on the kindle copy on Goodreads will be fine Bea :)

[Bea]

Brenda wrote: "The page count on the kindle copy on Goodreads will be fine Bea :)"

Thanks, Brenda.

[Bea]

OK...I just posted my re-worked list. Found a book for the 2020 option. Due to be released in April.

Boy Swallows Universe I got out of the library before it closed, so it is the only one not on Kindle.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Bea!

[Aliz]

Finished my 5. Overall my choices were dissapointing , especially because 2 of those were from favourite authors which i was sooo waiting to be released. 😔

[Bea]

What are the dates for this game?

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Bea wrote: "What are the dates for this game?"

1st March to 31st May Bea - Autumn/Fall (or Spring in the US I guess)

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Aliz wrote: "Finished my 5. Overall my choices were dissapointing , especially because 2 of those were from favourite authors which i was sooo waiting to be released. 😔"

Well done Aliz, bad luck you were disappointed..

[Bea]

Brenda wrote: "Bea wrote: "What are the dates for this game?"

1st March to 31st May Bea - Autumn/Fall (or Spring in the US I guess)"

Thanks, Brenda. Yep, spring here.