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message 201: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

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Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author
When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham 4 stars 24/1/22

B - Read a book with a blue cover
Abandoned in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars 20/2/22

C - Read a crime book of your choice
T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton 4 stars 7/3/22

D - Read a debut novel
Brunswick Street Blues by Sally Bothroyd 2 stars 22/3/22

E - Read a book set in England
Silent Voices by Ann Cleeves4 stars 2/1/22

F - Read a book which is first in a series
Murder by Yew by Suzanne Young 4 stars 23/2/22

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Murder in the Village by Faith Martin 5 stars 22/1/22

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
House of Correction by Nicci French 5 stars 15/4/22

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
In a House of Lies by Ian Rankin 5 stars 16/1/22

J - Read a book published in January of any year.
Crimes and Covers by Amanda Flower 4 stars 6/1/22

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
A Dash of Death by Michelle Hillen Klump 3 stars 2/2/22

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
The Glass Room by Ann Cleeves 4 stars 4/4/22

M -Read a mystery of your choice.
All Fall Down by M.J. Arlidge 5 stars 2/4/22

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Dark Horse by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 3 stars 7/5/22

O - Read a book with a one word title
Deathdeal by Garry Disher 4 stars 24/2/22

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
The Chain by Adrian McKinty 3 stars 14/3/22

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.
The Awkward Squad by Sophie Hénaff 5 stars 22/7/22

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
Murder on Madison Square by Victoria Thompson 5 stars 10/5/22

S - Read a book which is part of a series
Turn to Dust by Rachel Amphlett 5 stars 19/1/22

T - Read a thriller of your own choice
Victim 2117 by Jussi Adler-Olsen2 stars 21/9/22

U - Read a book set in the USA
Do No Harm by Robert Pobi 5 stars 31/8/22

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library by Holly Danvers 4 stars 8/1/22

W- Read a book with water on the cover
A Dangerous Engagement by Ashley Weaver 5 stars 4/1/22

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman 5 stars 7/11/22

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
Pinot and Pumpkins by Daisy Linh 4 stars 17/2/22

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.
The Silent Sisters by Robert Dugoni 2 stars 8/2/22

When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham Abandoned in Death (In Death, #54) by J.D. Robb T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone, #20) by Sue Grafton Brunswick Street Blues by Sally Bothroyd Silent Voices (Vera Stanhope, #4) by Ann Cleeves Murder by Yew (Edna Davies, #1) by Suzanne Young Murder in the Village (DI Hillary Greene, #4) by Faith Martin House of Correction by Nicci French In a House of Lies (Inspector Rebus, #22) by Ian Rankin Crimes and Covers (Magical Bookshop, #5) by Amanda Flower A Dash of Death by Michelle Hillen Klump All Fall Down (Helen Grace, #9) by M.J. Arlidge Dark Horse (Orphan X, #7) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz Deathdeal (Wyatt, #3) by Garry Disher The Chain by Adrian McKinty The Awkward Squad (Awkward Squad / Anne Capestan, #1) by Sophie Hénaff Murder on Madison Square (Gaslight Mystery, #25) by Victoria Thompson Turn to Dust (Detective Kay Hunter, #9) by Rachel Amphlett Victim 2117 (Department Q, #8) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Do No Harm (Lucas Page, #3) by Robert Pobi Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery, #2) by Holly Danvers A Dangerous Engagement (Amory Ames, #6) by Ashley Weaver The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club, #3) by Richard Osman Pinot and Pumpkins (Barossa Valley Cozy Mystery #3) by Daisy Linh The Silent Sisters (Charles Jenkins, #3) by Robert Dugoni


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Sharon Louise | 45 comments Phrynne wrote: "Finished

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author
When You Are Mine by [au..."


That looked like a fun challenge :) Well done


message 203: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Some great books!!! Thanks Sharon:)


message 204: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Great work Carolyn!


message 205: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 2078 comments Well done Phrynne!


message 206: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Thanks Carolyn:)


message 207: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Well done Phrynne! (missed that notification!)


message 208: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
🙂


message 209: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 2078 comments Brenda wrote: "Great work Carolyn!"

Thanks Brenda :)


message 210: by Kylie H (new)

Kylie H | 1255 comments Another annual challenge completed! Woot woot!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author - Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett29/5/22 4 ★
B - Read a book with a blue cover - The Enemy Within by Tim Ayliffe 13/1/22 4★
C - Read a crime book of your choice - The Stranger by Camilla Läckberg 5/9/22 4 ★
D - Read a debut novel - I Am Justice by Lara Coates 29/9/22 4★
E - Read a book set in England - A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths 30/1/22 4★
F - Read a book which is first in a series -The Other Woman by Jane Isaac 10/7/22 4★
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order) - The Gathering Murders by Keith Moray 18/4/22 4★
H - Read a book where the title starts with H - Her Mother's Grave by Lisa Regan 13/11/22 4★
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER - The First Shot by E.H. Reinhard 26/8/22 3★
J - Read a book published in January of any year. Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine20/8/22 4★
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K - Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs 18/2/22 4★
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie 26/6/22 4★
M -Read a mystery of your choice. Last Breath by Robert Bryndza
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022) - A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari 24/6/22 4★
O - Read a book with a one word title -Paydirt by Garry Disher 20/6/22 4★
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages - Sovereign by C.J. Sansom 20/1/22 4★
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. Quota by Jock Serong 10/4/22 4★
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover - Bleed for Me by Michael Robotham 30/7/22 4 ★
S - Read a book which is part of a series - The Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker 2/2/22 4 ★
T - Read a thriller of your own choice - The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser 6/1/22 4★
U - Read a book set in the USA - Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 11/2/22 4★
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) - Thicker than Blood by Mike Omer 6/7/22 4★
W- Read a book with water on the cover - Crimson Shore by Douglas Preston 18/7/22 4★
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) - Dead Stop by Barbara Nickless 18/5/22 4 ★
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name - Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath 2/2/22 4★
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. The Twisted Knot by J.M. Peace 15/10/22 3 ★

Scared to Death (Detective Kay Hunter, #1) by Rachel Amphlett The Enemy Within (John Bailey #3) by Tim Ayliffe The Stranger (Patrik Hedström, #4) by Camilla Läckberg I Am Justice (A Will Carson Thriller #1) by Lara Coates A Room Full of Bones (Ruth Galloway, #4) by Elly Griffiths The Other Woman (DC Beth Chamberlain #1) by Jane Isaac The Gathering Murders (Inspector Torquil McKinnon, #1) by Keith Moray Her Mother's Grave (Detective Josie Quinn, #3) by Lisa Regan The First Shot (Dedicated to Death, #1) by E.H. Reinhard Bitter Falls (Stillhouse Lake, #4) by Rachel Caine Cross Bones (Temperance Brennan, #8) by Kathy Reichs Last Breath (Detective Erika Foster, #4) by Robert Bryndza A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons (Saffron Everleigh Mystery #1) by Kate Khavari Paydirt (Wyatt, #2) by Garry Disher Sovereign (Matthew Shardlake, #3) by C.J. Sansom Quota by Jock Serong Bleed for Me (Joseph O'Loughlin, #4) by Michael Robotham The Dark Vineyard (Bruno, Chief of Police, #2) by Martin Walker The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich Thicker than Blood (Zoe Bentley Mystery #3) by Mike Omer Crimson Shore (Pendergast, #15) by Douglas Preston Dead Stop (Sydney Rose Parnell, #2) by Barbara Nickless Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath The Twisted Knot (Constable Sammi Willis, #2) by J.M. Peace


message 211: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
And another great finish Kylie!


message 212: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Kylie!!!


message 213: by Janelle (new)

Janelle | 20 comments Challenge complete!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

✅ A - Read a book by an Australian author Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland fin Feb26 4*
✅ B - Read a book with a blue cover Sundial byCatriona Ward fin Mar26 4*
✅ C - Read a crime book of your choice Sleep With Slander by Dolores Hitchens fin Feb20 4*
✅ D - Read a debut novel Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt fin May4 4*
✅ E - Read a book set in England A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon fin Mar29 4*
✅ F - Read a book which is first in a series Palace of Spies by Sarah Zettel fin Jan21 4*
✅ G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order) A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher fin Dec17 3*
✅ H - Read a book where the title starts with H In Her Blood by Nikki Crutchley fin Dec7 4*
✅I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER Loveland by Robert Lukins fin Mar8 5*
✅ J - Read a book published in January of any year. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie fin Sep2 3*
✅ K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K My Brother by Karin Smirnoff fin Aug3 4*
✅ L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library The Well by Elizabeth Jolley fin Jan11 4*
✅M -Read a mystery of your choice. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley fin Feb6 4*
✅N - Read a new book (Published in 2022) The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe fin Jan2 4*
✅O - Read a book with a one word title Framed by John M. Green fin Jun3 4*
✅P - Read a book with more than 350 pages Truly, Darkly, Deeply by Victoria Selman 368p fin Mar1 4*
✅ Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it. Queen High by C.J. Carey fin Oct21 3*
✅ R - Read a book with red writing on the cover Reputation by Sarah Vaughan fin Apr9 3*
✅ S - Read a book which is part of a series The Carnival is Over by Greg Woodland fin Jul30 3*
✅ T - Read a thriller of your own choice The Last Guests by J.P. Pomare fin Jan22 3*
✅ U - Read a book set in the USA The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding fin Feb3 3*
✅ V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill fin Jun21 4*
✅ W- Read a book with water on the cover The Fisherman by John Langan fin Apr7 3*
✅X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell fin Mar2 5*
✅Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name (my surname starts with W) The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
✅Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count. The Russian Wife by Barry Maitland 320p fin Jan30 4*

Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland Sundial by Catriona Ward Sleep With Slander by Dolores Hitchens Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon Palace of Spies (Palace of Spies, #1) by Sarah Zettel A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher In Her Blood by Nikki Crutchley Loveland by Robert Lukins Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #9) by Agatha Christie My Brother (Jana Kippo, #1) by Karin Smirnoff The Well by Elizabeth Jolley The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe Framed by John M. Green Truly, Darkly, Deeply by Victoria Selman Queen High by C.J. Carey Reputation by Sarah Vaughan The Carnival is Over by Greg Woodland The Last Guests by J.P. Pomare The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill The Fisherman by John Langan Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding The Wonder by Emma Donoghue The Russian Wife (Brock and Kolla #14) by Barry Maitland


message 214: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Janelle:)


message 215: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Great job Janelle!


message 216: by Bea (new)

Bea FINISHED

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book by an Australian author.
A Few Right Thinking Men by Sulari Gentill Read 6/28/22 - 3*

B - Read a book with a blue cover (56.8% blue per TinEye)
Out of the Ice by Ann Turner Read 1/15/22 - 4*

C - Read a crime book of your choice.
The Black Echo by Michael Connelly Read 9/22/22 - 4*

D - Read a debut novel.
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden Read 11/28/22 - 4*

E - Read a book set in England.
Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn Read 8/6/22 - 3*

F - Read a book which is first in a series
The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths
Read 10/16/22 - 4*

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C. Beaton Read 3/31/22 - 3*

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hexes and Hemlines by Juliet Blackwell - Read 6/19/22 - 4*

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin Read 6/30/22 - 4*

J - Read a book published in January of any year. (published 1/26/2021)
Undercover Kitty by Sofie Ryan
Read 10/1/22 - 4*

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis Read 6/10/22 - 3*

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Resort to Murder by Carolyn G. Hart Read 1/23/22 - 4*

M -Read a mystery of your choice.
Lonesome Road by Patricia Wentworth Read 1/15/22 - 4*

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022). (published 9/22)
A Song of Comfortable Chairs by Alexander McCall Smith Read 10/24/22 - 4*

O - Read a book with a one word title.
Unwanted by Kristina Ohlsson Read 7/16/22 - 4*

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages. (495p)
All This I Will Give to You by Dolores Redondo Read 11/17/22 - 4*

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 6/23/22 - 4*

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover.
Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass Read 5/8/22 - 4*

S - Read a book which is part of a series.
Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich (Book #2) Read 11/19/22 - 4*

T - Read a thriller of your own choice.
Night Vision by Randy Wayne White Read 11/12/22 - 4*

U - Read a book set in the USA.
Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett (set in California) Read 11/10/22 - 3*

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Better Read Than Dead by Victoria Laurie (5 colors per TinEye) Read 6/7/22 - 4*

W- Read a book with water on the cover
Murder With Puffins by Donna Andrews Read 6/3/22 - 3*

X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews) (60% 5*, 30% 4*)
Her Deadly Touch by Lisa Regan

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name. (B)
Belgrave Square by Anne Perry Read 9/8/22 - 4*

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.
Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson (301p) Read 4/4/22 - 3*

A Few Right Thinking Men (Rowland Sinclair #1) by Sulari Gentill Out of the Ice by Ann Turner The Black Echo (Harry Bosch, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #1) by Michael Connelly Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden Silent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey, #1) by Deanna Raybourn The Zig Zag Girl (The Brighton Mysteries #1) by Elly Griffiths Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House (Agatha Raisin, #14) by M.C. Beaton Hexes and Hemlines (A Witchcraft Mystery, #3) by Juliet Blackwell Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin Undercover Kitty (Second Chance Cat Mystery #8) by Sofie Ryan The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #1) by Krista Davis Resort to Murder (Henrie O, #6) by Carolyn G. Hart Lonesome Road by Patricia Wentworth A Song of Comfortable Chairs (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #23) by Alexander McCall Smith Unwanted (Fredrika Bergman and Alex Recht, #1) by Kristina Ohlsson All This I Will Give to You by Dolores Redondo A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries #1) by T.E. Kinsey Lending a Paw (A Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #1) by Laurie Cass Wicked Business (Lizzy & Diesel, #2) by Janet Evanovich Night Vision (Doc Ford Mystery #18) by Randy Wayne White Just Desserts (A Savannah Reid Mystery #1) by G.A. McKevett Better Read Than Dead (Psychic Eye Mystery, #2) by Victoria Laurie Murder With Puffins (Meg Langslow, #2) by Donna Andrews Her Deadly Touch (Detective Josie Quinn, #12) by Lisa Regan Belgrave Square (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #12) by Anne Perry Catering to Nobody (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery, #1) by Diane Mott Davidson


message 217: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Bea!


message 218: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Great work Bea!


message 219: by Kerri_M (new)

Kerri_M | 785 comments All done - Progress: 26/26 Helped me make good progress with my TBR and catch up on a number of favourite series. Any challenge with 4 Louise Penny books in it has got to be good! Thanks Mods :)

✅ A - Aussie Author - Those Who Perish - Emma Viskic - 16/7/2022 - ★★★★☆
✅ B - Blue Cover - A Better Man - Louise Penny - 15/7/2022 - ★★★★
✅ C - Crime book of choice - Cast Iron - Peter May - 24/9/2022 - ★★★★
✅ D - Debut novel - Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge - 13 Apr 2022 - ★★★☆
✅ E - England Setting - To Die But Once - Jacqueline Winspear - 13/10/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ F - First in a series - Asylum - Jack Adams - 21 Mar 2022 - ★★★★
✅ G - letters G U N in title - A Dangerous Language - Sulari Gentill - 14/6/2022 - ★★★★
✅ H - Title starts with H - Hideout - Jack Heath - 20/5/2022 - ★★★
✅ I - Authors initials in THRILLER - Dark Game - Rachel Lynch - 10/12/2022 - ★★★★
✅ J - Published in JANUARY - The Golden Tresses of the Dead - Alan Bradley - 23/9/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ K - Blindsighted - Karin Slaughter 10/6/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ L - Library book - Started Early, Took My Dog - Kate Atkinson - 12/11/2022 - ★★★★
✅ M - Mystery of choice - The Dead of Winter - Nicola Upson - 23/12/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ N - New Book pub 2022 - The Murder Rule - Dervla McTiernan - 4/6/2022 - ★★★★
✅ O - One word title - Blowback - Peter May - 30 Jan 2022 - ★★★★
✅ P - > 350 pages - Victim 2117 - Jussi Adler-Olsen - 20/12/2022 - ★★★★
✅ Q - Title has a Q - The Consequences of Fear - Jacqueline Winspear - 3/12/2022 - ★★★★
✅ R - Red writing on cover - In This Grave Hour - Jacqueline Winspear - 9 Jan 2022 - ★★★★
✅ S - part of a series - Prodigal Son - Gregg Andrew Hurwitz - 9/9/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ T - Thriller of choice - The Greater Good - Tim Ayliffe - 10/3/2022 - ★★★
✅ U - USA setting - Better off Dead - Lee Child - 17/9/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ V - Variety 4+ colours on cover - The Madness of Crowds - Louise Penny - 24/12/2022 - ★★★★☆
✅ W- Water on cover - The American Agent - Jacqueline Winspear - 29/10/2022 - ★★★☆
✅ X - EXTRA good - lots of 5* - All the Devils Are Here - Louise Penny - 25/10/2022 - ★★★★
✅ Y - Title Starts with K for Kerri - Kingdom of the Blind - Louise Penny - 6/5/2022 - ★★★★
✅ Z - has a zero 0 in page count - Sorry for the Dead - Nicola Upson - 20/9/2022 - ★★★☆


A. Those Who Perish (Caleb Zelic #4) by Emma Viskic B. A Better Man (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #15) by Louise Penny C Cast Iron (The Enzo Files, #6) by Peter May D Eeny Meeny (Helen Grace, #1) by M.J. Arlidge E To Die But Once (Maisie Dobbs, #14) by Jacqueline Winspear F Asylum (Delaney & Murphy #1) by Jack Adams G A Dangerous Language (Rowland Sinclair #8) by Sulari Gentill H Hideout (Timothy Blake #3) by Jack Heath I Dark Game (DI Kelly Porter, #1) by Rachel Lynch J The Golden Tresses of the Dead (Flavia de Luce, #10) by Alan Bradley K Blindsighted (Grant County, #1) by Karin Slaughter L The Night Gate (The Enzo Files, #7). by Peter May M The Dead of Winter (Josephine Tey, #9) by Nicola Upson N The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan O Blowback (Enzo Files, #5) by Peter May P Victim 2117 (Department Q, #8) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Q The Consequences of Fear (Maisie Dobbs, #16) by Jacqueline Winspear R In This Grave Hour (Maisie Dobbs, #13) by Jacqueline Winspear S Prodigal Son (Orphan X, #6) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz T The Greater Good (John Bailey #1) by Tim Ayliffe U Better Off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26) by Lee Child V The Madness of Crowds (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #17) by Louise Penny W The American Agent (Maisie Dobbs, #15) by Jacqueline Winspear X All the Devils Are Here (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #16) by Louise Penny Y Kingdom of the Blind (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #14) by Louise Penny Z Sorry for the Dead (Josephine Tey #8) by Nicola Upson


message 220: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Great work Kerri!


message 221: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Well done and yes, I heartily agree about Ms Penny!


message 222: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 569 comments Finished

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author

The Way it is Now by Garry Disher
The Way it is Now by Garry Disher -- 4★ -- 05/06/2022

B - Read a book with a blue cover

Retribution (Lexi Winter #2) by Sarah Barrie
Retribution by Sarah Barrie -- 5★ -- 29/10/2022

C - Read a crime book of your choice

The Rat Island Murderss (DI Andy Horton #14) by Pauline Rowson
The Rat Island Murderss by Pauline Rowson -- 4★ -- 22/11/2022

D - Read a debut novel

Gone to Ground by Bronwyn Hall
Gone to Ground by Bronwyn Hall -- 4★ -- 04/05/2022

E - Read a book set in England

Blood Symmetry (Alice Quentin, #5) by Kate Rhodes
Blood Symmetry by Kate Rhodes -- 5★ -- 11/02/2022

F - Read a book which is first in a series --

The Stoning (DS George Manolis, #1) by Peter Papathanasiou
The Stoning by Peter Papathanasiou -- 4★ -- 04/06/2022

G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)

A Fox Hunting Murder (Inspector John Crow #7) by Roy Lewis
A Fox Hunting Murder by Roy Lewis -- 5★ -- 08/06/2022

H - Read a book where the title starts with H

A Harvest Murder (The Ham Hill Murder Mysteries #3) by Frances Evesham
A Harvest Murder by Frances Evesham -- 5★ -- 07/06/2022

I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER

The Diamond Rosary Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #19) by Roger Silverwood
The Diamond Rosary Murders by Roger Silverwood -- 3★ -- 23/09/2022

J - Read a book published in January of any year.

The Safe Place (DCI Boyd, #5) by Alex Scarrow
The Safe Place by Alex Scarrow -- 17 Jan -- 5★ -- 03/12/2022

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K

Ahead of the Game (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers #10) by J.D. Kirk
Ahead of the Game by J.D. Kirk -- 5★ -- 03/11/2022

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library

Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland
Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland -- 5★ -- 27/02/2022

M -Read a mystery of your choice.

City of Scars (DCI Logan Crime #14) by J.D. Kirk
City of Scars by J.D. Kirk -- 5★ -- 19/11/2022

N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)

One for Sorrow (D.I. Callanach #7) by Helen Sarah Fields
One for Sorrow by Helen Sarah Fields -- 5★ -- 16/12/2022

O - Read a book with a one word title

Retribution (DI Scott Baker #3) by Jay Nadal
Retribution by Jay Nadal -- 5★ -- 07/01/2022

P - Read a book with more than 350 pages

The Madness of Crowds (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #17) by Louise Penny
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny
-- 5ⓙ -- 29/08/2022

Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it.

Quiver. Peter Leonard by Peter Leonard
Quiver. Peter Leonard by Peter Leonard -- 3★ -- 25/12/2022

R - Read a book with red writing on the cover

Out of the Ashes by Kara Thomas
Out of the Ashes by Kara Thomas -- 4★ -- 17/12/2022

S - Read a book which is part of a series

Lost Cause (DI Kelly Porter, #8) by Rachel Lynch
Lost Cause by Rachel Lynch
-- 4★ -- 01/01/2022

T - Read a thriller of your own choice

Silenced Girls (Agent Tori Hunter #1) by Roger Stelljes
Silenced Girls by Roger Stelljes -- 5★ -- 18/09/2022

U - Read a book set in the USA

Girl Missing (Kaitlyn Carr #1) by Kate Gable
Girl Missing by Kate Gable --- 4★ -- 21/12/2022

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)

Moorings (DI Tanner #3) by David Blake
Moorings by David Blake 5★ -- 06/01/2022

W- Read a book with water on the cover

Never to Surrender by Mary-Anne O'Connor
Never to Surrender by Mary-Anne O'Connor -- 5★ -- 15/12/2022


X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)

The Last Train (DCI Boyd, #4) by Alex Scarrow
The Last Train by The Last Train -- 5★ -- 02/11/2022

Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name

Justice Redeemed (Darren Street #1) by Scott Pratt
Justice Redeemed by Scott Pratt -- 4★ -- 09/12/2022

Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count.

No Simple Death by Valerie Keogh
No Simple Death by Valerie Keogh -- 310p -- 4★ --2022


message 223: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Well done Jenny!


message 224: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 569 comments Thank you, Brenda!


message 225: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Great work Jenny:)


message 226: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 385 comments I'm all finished! Thank you Phrynne, this was (another) fun challenge!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2022
Duration: 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an Australian author
Treasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer AA (7/1) 4.5*
B - Read a book with a blue cover
Shatter by Michael Robotham AA (22/1) 5*
C - Read a crime book of your choice
The Perfect Crime edited by Maxim Jakubowski & Vaseem Khan (8/3) 5*
D - Read a debut novel
The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk (29/1) 4*
E - Read a book set in England
The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett (18/1) 4*
F - Read a book which is first in a series
An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson (18/2) 4.5*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters g-u-n in the title (any order)
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus (7/1) 4*
H - Read a book whose title starts with H
The Housemate by Sarah Bailey AA (15/3) 5*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in THRILLER
A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle (7/3) 4*
J - Read a book published in January of any year
The Maid by Nita Prose (22/1) 4.5* (published 4 January 2022)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Heiress on Fire by Kellie McCourt AA (12/5) 4.5*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Next in Line by Marion Todd (3/1) 4*
M -Read a mystery of your choice
Murder at St Anne's by J.R. Ellis (24/3) 4*
N - Read a new book (Published in 2022)
Evil Intent by Jane Isaac (2/2) 4* (published 1 February 2022)
O - Read a book with a one word title
Wake by Shelley Burr AA (11/10) 5*
P - Read a book with more than 350 pages
The Ex Girlfriend by Nicola Moriarty AA (13/1) 4* (392 pages)
Q - Read a book where the title (including a series title) has a q in it
The Ex Girlfriend by Nicola Moriarty AA (13/1) 4*
R - Read a book with red writing on the cover
Nine Lives by Peter Swanson (3/3) 4*
S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Murder at Redmire Hall by J.R. Ellis (25/1) 4* (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries / DCI Oldroyd #3)
T - Read a thriller of your own choice
The Vanishing Point by Val McDermid (26/2) 5*
U - Read a book set in the USA
Where There's a Will (aka A Testament of Character) by Sulari Gentill AA (26/1) 4* (set in Boston)
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four)
Murder Most Fancy by Kellie McCourt AA (21/2) 4*
W- Read a book with water on the cover
The Waterhole by Lily Malone AA (7/2) 3.5*
X - Read a book which is EXTRA good (lots of five star reviews)
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (1/4) 5*
Y - Read a book which starts with the first letter of your name
A Spoonful Of Murder by J.M. Hall (Audiobook) (13/3) 5*
Z - Read a book which has a zero in the page count
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley (Kindle) (27/2) 5* (360 pages)

Treasure & Dirt (Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan, #1) by Chris Hammer Shatter (Joseph O'Loughlin, #3) by Michael Robotham The Perfect Crime by Vaseem Khan The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson One of Us Is Lying (One of Us Is Lying, #1) by Karen M. McManus The Housemate by Sarah Bailey A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle The Maid by Nita Prose Heiress on Fire (Indigo, #1) by Kellie McCourt Next in Line (Detective Clare Mackay, #5) by Marion Todd Murder at St Anne's (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #7) by J.R. Ellis Evil Intent (DCI Helen Lavery #4) by Jane Isaac Wake by Shelley Burr The Ex Girlfriend by Nicola Moriarty Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson Nine Lives by Peter Swanson The Murder at Redmire Hall (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #3) by J.R. Ellis The Vanishing Point by Val McDermid Where There's a Will (Rowland Sinclair #10) by Sulari Gentill Murder Most Fancy (Indigo, #2) by Kellie McCourt The Waterhole by Lily Malone Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka A Spoonful Of Murder by J.M. Hall The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley


message 227: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Sarah!


message 228: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Great work Sarah!


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