Autumn Challenge 2021 Find the Dinosaur

[Zoey]

Finished

Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Easy
4/4

List of Dinosaurs

3. Brontosaurus - TitleUndertow by Lisa Clark O'Neill 4.5★
6. Diplodocus - TitleDevil's Lair by Sarah Barrie 5★
9. Stegosaurus - TitleSovereign by C.J. Sansom 4★
12. Velociraptor - TitleCoffin Road by Peter May 4★

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Zoey!!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Good work Zoey!

[[deleted user]]

7/12 - Parasaurolophus - RP - Rob Pierce author

Enjoyable collection of shorts. 4/5

The Things I Love Will Kill Me Yet by Rob Pierce

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[Jackmeister]

I’m nearly finished this challenge, I’ve finished three more and only have one to go.

3. Brontosaurus (author) - The Face of Trespass by Ruth Rendell 3⭐️

4. Coelophysis (author) - Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben 4⭐️

11. Tyrannosaurus Rex (author) - The Monster in the Box by Ruth Rendell 3⭐️

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Doing well Jackie :)

[[deleted user]]

8/12 - Compsognathus - SG - Steve Goble author

An okay murder mystery. 3/5

City Problems by Steve Goble

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[Mari]

Challenge completed. Now to work on Winter choices. Thanks Phrynne.

Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full Marks and a Gold Star
12/12
Completed 27th May

List of Dinosaurs:
🦖 1. Ankylosaurus - Murder at St. George's Church by Lee Strauss (author) 05/03 ★★★★
🦖 2. Apatosaurus - The Plea by Steve Cavanagh (title) 27/05 ★★★★
🦖 3. Brontosaurus - Blanche Among the Talented Tenth by Barbara Neely (author) 26/04 ★★★★☆
🦖 4. Coelophysis - An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena (author) 04/03 ★★★
🦖 5. Compsognathus - The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (author) 03/03 ★★★☆
🦖 6. Diplodocus - Let Us Prey by Blake Banner (title) 03/05 ★★★★
🦖 7. Iguanodon - Where Old Bones Lie by Ann Granger (author) 10/04 ★★★☆
🦖 8. Parasaurolophus - Sticks and Stones by Katherine Firkin (title) 20/05 ★★★★
🦖 9. Stegosaurus - The Heavens May Fall by Allen Eskens (author) 02/05 ★★★★
🦖 10. Triceratops - The Crossing by B. Michael Radburn (title) 12/03 ★★★★
🦖 11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (author) 05/04 ★★★★☆
🦖 12. Velociraptor - Pretty Things by Janelle Brown (title) 15/04 ★★★★

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Mari!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Good job Mari!

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9/12 - Triceratops - AC - Angela Carter author

Enjoyable Irish series crime. 4/5

The Well of Ice by Andrea Carter

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10/12 - Stegosaurus - RG - Ryan Gattis author

Not great. 2/5

Roo Kickkick & The Big Bad Blimp by Ryan Gattis

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[Jackmeister]

Challenge complete! 🥳

My last read was,

5 - Compsognathus (author) Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark 4⭐️

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Jackmeister wrote: "Challenge complete! 🥳

My last read was,

5 - Compsognathus (author) Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark 4⭐️

"

Well done!!!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Great work Jackie!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Finished

Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks and a gold star
12/12

List of Dinosaurs All of mine are titles
1. Ankylosaurus Kickback by Garry Disher 4 stars 5/3/21
2. Apatosaurus Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson 4 stars 10/4/21
3. Brontosaurus Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen 4 stars
4. Coelophysis Hunter by Jack Heath 5 stars 13/3/21
5. Compsognathus Gone Missing by Linda Castillo 4 stars 3/4/21
6. Diplodocus Dead Souls by Ian Rankin 4 stars 1/4/21
7. Iguanodon Alert by James Patterson 4 stars 1/4/21
8. ParasaurolophusOne Poison Pie by Lynn Cahoon 4 stars 12/4/21
9. Stegosaurus The Russian by James Patterson 4 stars 8/5/21
10. Triceratops Prodigal Son by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 4 stars 28/5/21
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex The Apothecary Rose by Candace Robb 4 stars 4/4/21
12. Velociraptor Paydirt by Garry Disher 4 stars 28/4/21

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Phrynne! Some great reads there!

[Kylie H]

Gold star for me ☺

Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full Marks & a Gold Star!
12/12

List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus - Kickback by Garry Disher 4★
2. Apatosaurus - The Survivors by Jane Harper 4★
3. Brontosaurus - Blowback by Peter May 3★
4. Coelophysis - Catherine Lee - Death at the Dog Show 4★
5. Compsognathus - Paula Hawkins - The Girl on the Train 4★
6. Diplodocus - Douglas Preston - Blue Labyrinth 4★
7. Iguanodon - Deranged by T.R. Ragan 4★
8. Parasaurolophus - Louise Penny - Bury Your Dead 4★
9. Stegosaurus - Suspect by Michael Robotham 4★
10. Triceratops - Redemption Point by Candice Fox 4★
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club 4★
12. Velociraptor - The Purity of Vengeance by Jussi Adler-Olsen 4★

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Kylie!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Great work Kylie!

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11/12 - Tyrannosaurus Rex - AE - Allen Eskens author

Deeply satisfying. 4.5/5

The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens

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[Mari]

Col wrote: "11/12 - Tyrannosaurus Rex - AE - Allen Eskens author

Deeply satisfying. 4.5/5

The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens [bookcover:The Deep Dark Descending|3394636..."

Oh I just finished book 3 in this series and loved it. Have to make sure I get to this one soon. 😊

[Catherine]

Very disappointed in myself, but I could not find a book I had read that fitted Iguanodon. Have to settle for 11/12.

1. Ankylosaurus (Title) Leave No Scone Unturned Denise Swanson
2. Apatosaurus (Author) The Marlow Murder Club Robert Thorogood
3. Brontosaurus (Title) The Red Book James Patterson
4. Coelophysis (Author) From Beer to Eternity Sherry Harris
5. Compsognathus (Title) Mourning Gloria Susan Wittig Albert
6. Diplodocus (Author) Tart of Darkness Denise Swanson
7. Iguanodon
8. Parasaurolophus (Author) Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury Lee Hollis
9. Stegosaurus (Author) Without a Brew Ellie Alexander
10. Triceratops (Author) Chaos Patricia Cornwell
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex (Author) Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess Nancy Springer
12. Velociraptor (Author) Midnight at Marble Arch Anne Perry

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Eleven is still excellent! Well done Catherine!

[Trevor]

Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: Full marks and a gold star - 12 books
12/12

List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus - Author - When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson - 4★
2. Apatosaurus - Title - Stiff by Shane Maloney - 4★
3. Brontosaurus - Title - Under Occupation by Alan Furst - 4★
4. Coelophysis - Title - Crimson Lake by Candice Fox - 1★
5. Compsognathus - Title - Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt - 4★
6. Diplodocus - Title - Death in Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood - 3★
7. Iguanodon - Title - Intrigo by Håkan Nesser - 3★
8. Parasaurolophus - Author - The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith - 4★
9. Stegosaurus - Title - Goldfinger by Ian Fleming - 3★
10. Triceratops - Author - Wings of the Sphinx by Andrea Camilleri - 3★
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - Author - The Secret House Of Death by Ruth Rendell - 3★
12. Velociraptor - Author - Black and Blue by Ian Rankin - 4★

Some really enjoyable reads, and one awful one.

Thanks to the moderators for the challenge, which I just managed to finish in time.

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Excellent work Trevor!!!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Good job Trevor!

[Sarah]

I'm going to call this challenge complete at 8/12 - I've made a start on a couple of the other books, but will carry them forward to the Winter Challenge. Thanks Phrynne and Brenda for another great challenge and well done to all participants!
Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur Level: Well Done / Medium
Progress: 8/8

1. Ankylosaurus Still by Matt Nable (Title) AA (27/5) 4*
3. Brontosaurus Blood Runs Thicker by Sarah Hawkswood (Title) (25/4) 5*
4. Coelophysis And Then There Were 9 by C.A. Larmer (Author's initials) AA (18/5) 4*
5. Compsognathus Shatter The Bones by Stuart MacBride (Author's initials) (28/4) 5*
6. Diplodocus Blood in the Water: A True Story of Revenge in the Maritimes by Silver Donald Cameron (Author's initials) (12/5) 4*
7. Iguanodon The Shadows (a.k.a. The Shadow Friend) by Alex North (Author's initials) (11/4) 4*
8. Parasaurolophus The Whispers by Heidi Perks (Author's initials) (18/4) 5*
9. Stegosaurus The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths (Author's initials) (12/3) 5*

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Sarah:)

[Bea]

I had to re-work my plan to reflect books I actually read this quarter, but I did it! Wow! FINISHED

Autumn Challenge 1st March 2021 - 31st May 2021
Find the Dinosaur
Level: (I must be nuts!) Full level and a gold star!
12/12

List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus: Adrienne Kress - The Friday Society Read 5/29/21
2. Apatosaurus: Adele Abbott - Witch Is When It All Began Read 5/21/21
3. Brontosaurus: Alan Bradley - Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd Read 4/17/21
4. Coelophysis: Paul Levine - Flesh & Bones Read 3/22/21
5. Compsognathus: Stacy Green - Tin God Read 4/4/21
6. Diplodocus: Peter Swanson - Eight Perfect Murders Read 3/16/21
7. Iguanodon: Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder Read 4/20/21
8. Parasaurolophus: Parnell Hall - A Clue for the Puzzle Lady Read 4/10/21
9. Stegosaurus: Sibella Giorello - The Mountains Bow Down Read 4/26/21
10. Triceratops: Christopher Ransom - The Birthing House Read 5/22/21
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex: Sheila Radley - Who Saw Him Die? Read 4/2/21
12. Velociraptor: Victoria Thompson - Murder on St. Mark's Place Read 4/1/21

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Bea!!!

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12/12 - Velociraptor - AP - Alan Parks author

A cracker. 5/5

The April Dead by Alan Parks


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12/12 Finished, just in time to start the next quarterly challenge!

12/12

List of Dinosaurs
1. Ankylosaurus - LS - Liam Sweeny - Street Whispers: Stories
2. Apatosaurus - AP - Alan Parks - Bobby March Will Live Forever
3. Brontosaurus TA - Tom Ardies - Their Man in the White House
4. Coelophysis - CO - Chris Offutt - The Killing Hills
5. Compsognathus - SG - Steve Goble - City Problems
6. Diplodocus - DOL - Danny O'Leary - A Violent Gentleman
7. Iguanodon - AG - Ann Girdharry - Deadly Lies
8. Parasaurolophus - RP - Rob Pierce - The Things I Love Will Kill Me Yet
9. Stegosaurus - RG - Ryan Gattis - Roo Kickkick & The Big Bad Blimp
10. Triceratops - AC - Andrea Carter - The Well of Ice
11. Tyrannosaurus Rex - AE - Allen Eskens - The Deep Dark Descending
12. Velociraptor - AP - Alan Parks - The April Dead

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Col!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Bea and Col!!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Sarah wrote: "I'm going to call this challenge complete at 8/12 - I've made a start on a couple of the other books, but will carry them forward to the Winter Challenge. Thanks Phrynne and Brenda for another grea..."

Well done Sarah!

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Phrynne wrote: "Well done Col!"
Thanks Phrynne

[[deleted user]]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Bea and Col!!"

Thanks Brenda

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Sarah!"

Thanks Brenda!

[Bea]

Thanks, Phrynne and Brenda. I did not expect that I would finish this one. So excited.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

It's great you're excited Bea! The beginning of finishing all your challenges :)

[Bea]

Brenda wrote: "It's great you're excited Bea! The beginning of finishing all your challenges :)"

Brenda, I only have one old one to finish for this group. Still have 4 to go for A-Z Titles from last year. Three are in current challenges...so I should be able to finish that old game.

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Good on you! You're doing well - great to see you enjoying the challenges and your reading :)

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Mari wrote: "Col wrote: "11/12 - Tyrannosaurus Rex - AE - Allen Eskens author

Deeply satisfying. 4.5/5

The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens [bookcover:The Deep Dark Descen..."

He is very good isn't he? I have a couple more to catch up on.

[Jonquil]

Hi Phrynne-

I posted my completed tasks in Message 70, but I never got my checked green square. :(
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[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Jonquil wrote: "Hi Phrynne-

I posted my completed tasks in Message 70, but I never got my checked green square. :(
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Oops! Sorry:(

Done now!