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1/5
. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
20. Set in Canada.
The Nature of the Beast

Progress: 5/10
***Missing ppl: Tessa and Jackie***
***It involves starts and Zodiac signs***
***Excalibur Sword***

PROGRESS: 2/20
❎8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry Silas Marner (near a quarry)

A woman in a typically male career-- Look Alive Twenty-Five (bounty hunter)

Everybody is doing great. Any stand out books so far?

A - Unknown Killer - JonBenet Ramsey - perfect murder, perfect town - boulder colorado
F - Atlantis Lost - J Robert Kennedy. (James Acton series)
G - Search - Novel - author - Reeves-Stevens - this is about a search for an artifact

Progress 8/11
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
9. Involving an ancient culture. Bird in a Snare
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Bewilderment
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. The Once and Future Witches

Progress: 7/10
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
Best You
**beach and mermaid**
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
Burn Down, Rise Up
**the cursed of the bronx**

Thanks for leading, Brittany - it’s a great challenge and I’ll keep reading for it, but I won’t commit to a higher goal this quarter 👍

PROGRESS: 4/20
❎18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods Breadfruit (Tahiti)

7/12 books read
Jack the Ripper
√ 1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place - The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
√ 2. Featuring an unknown killer - Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
The Shroud of Turin
√ 3. Involving religion - Angels & Demons
Atlantis
√ 12. Featuring a mythical element - Gods of Jade and Shadow
King Arthur
√ 13. Set in medieval times - One Corpse Too Many
Salem Witch Trials
√ 22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination - The Grace Year

Progress 9/11
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. The House of Silk

Progress 1/8
I read Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter for #17 - a protagonist that travels somewhere

Progress 10/11
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Hold Your Breath, China

2/5
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
Death on the Nile

Update to a goal of 15 books
Progress 11/15
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
The Diamond Eye

📕J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
20. Set in Canada. A Rule Against Murder
Progress: 2/3
Thanks Brittany! =)

Remembered to update mine as well sitting at 6/10 so far.
Congrats to Mie on solving all the mysteries they were searching for!
Any stand out books so far everyone?

Please increase my goal from 12 to 16.
Progress: 11/16
Thank you, Brittany!"
How did you like A Gilded Cage? It sounds like a fun read.

A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
2. Featuring an unknown killer. Greenwich Park
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
6. With missing people as its main theme. The Last Thing He Told Me
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture. Girl in Ice
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Piranesi
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water. The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail. The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. The Wicked Redhead
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Eat, Pray, #FML
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse. The Gilded Ones
20. Set in Canada. Weather Girl
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. Call Me Zelda
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. The Woman in the Library

9/12 books read
The Shroud of Turin
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center - Monk's Hood
Moai Statues on Easter Island
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation - Greenwood

Brittany, please raise my goal to 20 books. Thank you!
Sadly, I have been busy and distracted, and I no longer remember which prompts I've completed since my last update so I'll simply post my entire challenge. Sorry!
(The cactus icon marks incomplete prompts, Brittany, so i haven't read The Gilded Cage yet.)
Progress: 16/20
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
✔️1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
✔️2. Featuring an unknown killer. Case Histories
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
✔️3. Involving religion. Midnight at Malabar House
✔️4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center (Vatican). The Swerve: How the World Became Modern
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
✔️5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. The Fated Sky
✔️6. With missing people as its main theme. Aunty Lee's Deadly Specials
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
🌵7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. A Gilded Cage
✔️8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry. When No One Is Watching
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
✔️9. Involving an ancient culture. Dragon Haven
🌵10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. The Price of Paradise
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
✔️11. Set in a location in or on water (beach). The Long Call
🌵12. Featuring a mythical element. The Deep
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
🌵13. Set in medieval times. The Rose Rent
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
✔️16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
✔️17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Flights
✔️18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
Jade Legacy (jade smuggling)
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
✔️19. About pirates or involving a curse. Proven Guilty
✔️20. Set in Canada. The Brutal Telling
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
✔️21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. Outlander
✔️22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. Attorney-Client Privilege

Progress 2/8
I read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson for #22 - a character who is wrongly accused

Progress: 9/10
Read a book:
***Mechanical Engineer***
Read a book:
***Peter Pan and Pirates***

Progress 13/15
B. The Shroud of Turin:
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
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