Autumn Challenge 2023 - What book is it?

[Helen]

I’m new to the group, and would like to join this challenge.
I’ll start with the easy level, and add books as I find and read them.

Easy: 6/6 books
Medium - 9/9 books
Hard - 12 books.

Choose from the following and have fun! Each of the numbered clues is for a different book. And don't forget all books MUST be from our chosen genres of crime, mystery, thriller and suspense.

1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."


3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."


4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.


5. "The word murder was in the title."


6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."


8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."


9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"

Some of the covers have the author listed as Marion Chesney, but my paperback lists her as MC Beaton.

11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."


12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."

[Jenny]

Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: Hard
12/12


1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."

-- You Saw Too Much by Jay Nadal -- 3★ -- 15/05/2023

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."

-- Out of Circulation by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 27/03/2023

3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."

-- Smoke & Cracked Mirrors by Karen Charlton -- 5★ -- 12/03/2023

4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.

-- The Mystery of the Skelton Diamonds by Karen Charlton -- 4★ -- 11/05/2023

5. "The word murder was in the title."

-- Fillet of Murder by Linda Reilly -- 4★ -- 9/05/2023

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."

-- Murder on a Melbourne Tram by Brigid George -- 5★ -- 10/03/2023

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."

-- The CreekL.J. Ross by L.J. Ross -- 5★ -- 16/05/2023

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."

-- Outback by Patricia Wolf -- 5★ -- 16/03/2023

9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."

-- One Bad Turn by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 28/05/2023

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"

-- Playing with Fire by Bill Kitson -- 5★ -- 05/03/2023

11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."

-- Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney -- 3★ -- 15/05/2023

12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."

-- Murder in the Oval Library by C.M. Gleason -- 4★ -- 20/05/2023

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Helen and Jenny:) 📚📚📚

[Barbara]

Yes please Phrynne, I'd like to join, although I'm pretty sure I've already taken on too many challenges :)
I'll start with Easy.

Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level:Hard
12/12


1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Dark Harbour by David Hosp 4★ 14/4/23

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica 3★ 6/3/23

3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham 4★ 2/4/23

4. "It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series."
In the Dark by Cara Hunter 4★ 10/4/23

5. "The word murder was in the title."
The Murder Bag by Tony Parsons 4★ 30/4/23

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis 5★ 24/3/23

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Winter's End by John Rickards 3★ 12/3/23

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Frantic by Katherine Howell4★ 30/3/23

9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Nine Lives by Peter Swanson 4★ 9/3/23

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
All The Pretty People by Barbara Freethy 1★ 8/4/23

11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
Close to Home by Cara Hunter 4★ 22/3/23

12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill 5★ 14/3/23

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Barbara:) 📚📚📚

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Helen wrote: "I’m new to the group, and would like to join this challenge.
I’ll start with the easy level, and add books as I find and read them.

Easy: 6 books
Medium - 9 books
Hard - 12 books.

Choose from th..."

Welcome to your first challenge Helen, I hope you enjoy the ride :)

[Kat]

Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: EASY

1."It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."

3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me." The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.

5. "The word murder was in the title."

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."

9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"

11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."

12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

📚📚📚 Welcome to the challenge Kat:) 📚📚📚

[Anastasia]

Finished my first book
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished my first

#9 Number in title
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic 4*

[Anastasia]

Finished
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Desperation in Death by J.D. Robb
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

Finished
2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Fatal Voyage by Kathy Reichs
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished #4 English Detective Series

Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter 2*

[Anastasia]

Finished
4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jenny]

Finished my first two

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."

-- Murder on a Melbourne Tram by Brigid George -- 5★ -- 10/03/2023


10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"

-- Playing with Fire by Bill Kitson -- 5★ -- 05/03/2023

[Anastasia]

Finished
11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
by Mark Greaney
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished #12

"It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."

Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay 3*

[Janine]

Finished #10
"I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Live and Let Diet by Morgana Best 3*

[PattyMacDotComma]

"It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere." Blood and Circuses by AA Kerry Greenwood .

Aussie author Kerry Greenwood's popular Phryne Fisher murder mystery series continues with #6, Blood and Circuses, which sees Phryne disguised as a circus trick rider. A lady of many talents! Who knew?
3.5★ My review of Blood and Circuses

[PattyMacDotComma]

"It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."

Six Ostriches is the next in Philipp Schott's Canadian vet mystery series. I enjoyed it without knowing anything about the previous book, Fifty-Four Pigs. It's an entertaining mix of ancient Icelandic sagas, cults, sacrifices... and ostriches.
4★ My review of Six Ostriches

[Jackmeister]

Finished my first 2

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Encore in Death by J.D. Robb - 4⭐️ - 9/3/23

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - 4⭐️ - 17/3/23

[PattyMacDotComma]

"It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza 2023-03-10 4★

This is the first of the popular Detective Erika Foster series, and it's hard to believe it was the author's debut novel. Great read, with six more to follow.
4★ My review of The Girl in the Ice

[PattyMacDotComma]

6. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
The Secret Scripture, by Sebastian Barry, is the mysterious story of the most beautiful girl in Sligo, Ireland, who has been in a mental institution for decades and is now 100. No wonder Barry was Ireland's Laureate for Irish Fiction. It's terrific.
5★ My review of A Secret Scripture

[Janine]

Finished #6 Set in Australia

Legacy Of Hunters Ridge by Sarah Barrie 3*

[Anastasia]

Finished
9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Law of Five by Robin Mahle
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished #7 Blue Cover

Retribution by Sarah Barrie 4*

[Jackmeister]

Finished 2 more.

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Upgrade by Blake Crouch - 4⭐️ - 28/3/23

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Outback by Patricia Wolf - 4⭐️ - 23/3/23

[Anastasia]

Finished
7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Twisted Lies by Angela Marsons
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

Finished
8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Singularity by Kathryn Casey
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rhondda]

Completed 2 more clues
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
✅ Tim Sullivan The Patient 02/04 4⭐

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
✅ Maureen Jennings - Let Loose the Dogs 31/03 4⭐

[Anastasia]

Finished
6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rhondda]

Completed my 8th book in the Challenge.
3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
✅ Outback by Patricia Wolf Nov 2022 09/04 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Anastasia]

Finished
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished 2 more

#5 The Word 'Murder' is in the title
Murder at Elm House by Helena Dixon 3*

#8 One Word Title
Unforgivable by Natalie Barelli 3*

[Catsalive]

Completed

Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23
Level: hard
12/12

1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
Out of the Dark by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 7/3 3.5★

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 6/4 4★

3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 6/3 3.5★

4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
Sheiks and Adders by Michael Innes 7/4 3★

5. "The word murder was in the title."
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/3 2★

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
The Orchard Murders by Robert Gott 3/4 3★

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Reflex by Dick Francis 12/4 4.5★

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Thornyhold by Mary Stewart 12/4 4★

9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Memory Zero by Keri Arthur 19/3 3.5★

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Right to Kill by John Barlow 4/3 3.5★

11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 1/3 4★

12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
The Sign Of The Book by John Dunning 28/3 3★

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Kylie! First finished🤗

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Great job Kylie!

[Anastasia]

Finished
5. "The word murder was in the title."
Murder at the Playhouse by Helena Dixon
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rhondda]

Completed book #9 in Challenge
10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
✅ Darkness Falls by Robert Bryndza 14/04 4⭐

[Helen]

I’ve finished 6 books for the easy level, and am moving on to medium. My books are listed at message 51.

[Anastasia]

Finished my last one
12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
Buried in the Stacks by Allison Brook
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anastasia]

Finished the challenge and enjoyed this one very much
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman finished 05/03/2023 5 stars

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Fatal Voyage by Kathy Reichs finished 08/03/2023 4 stars


3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
Desperation in Death by J.D. Robb finished 07/03/2023 5 stars

4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham finished 10/03/2023 5 stars

5. "The word murder was in the title."
Murder at the Playhouse by Helena Dixon finished 13/04/2023 4 stars

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood finished 04/04/2023 5 stars

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Twisted Lies by Angela Marsons finished 28/03/2023 5 stars

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Singularity by Kathryn Casey finished 29/03/2023 4 stars

9. "The title had a number in it but I can't remember which number it was."
Law of Five by Robin Mahle finished 23/03/2023 4 stars

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton finished 11/04/2023 4 stars

11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
by Mark Greaney finished 12/03/2023 5 stars

12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
Buried in the Stacks by Allison Brook finished 15/04/2023 4 stars

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Well done Anastasia!

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Great work Anastasia!

[Anastasia]

Thanks Brenda and Phrynne

[Jackmeister]

Challenge complete! 🥳

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
Encore in Death by J.D. Robb - 4⭐️ - 9/3/23

5. "The word murder was in the title."
A Dissection of Murder by Felicity Young - 4⭐️ - 18/4/23

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway it was in Australia somewhere."
Beware of the Dog by Peter Corris - 4⭐️ - 6/4/23

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes it was definitely blue."
Upgrade by Blake Crouch - 4⭐️ - 28/3/23

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
Outback by Patricia Wolf - 4⭐️ - 23/3/23

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - 4⭐️ - 17/3/23

[Phrynne, Mystery lover!]

Well done Jackie!

[Brenda, Suspense lover!]

Great job Jackie!

[Rhondda]

Completed the final 2 books in the Autumn Challenge.

9. "The title had a number in it, but I can't remember which number it was."
✅ One Lost Soul by J.M. Dalgliesh 19/04 3⭐

12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
✅ If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle 19/04 3⭐

[Rhondda]

The Crime Autumn Challenge - What book is it?
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/5/23 Completed.
Level: hard 12/12
1. "It's a book by a male author - I think it had red writing on the cover."
✅ Tim Sullivan The Patient 02/04 4⭐

2. "The writer was a lady - she's famous - her books are set in America somewhere."
✅ Maureen Jennings - Let Loose the Dogs 31/03 4⭐

3. "It was published last year and it seems as though everyone has read it except me."
✅ Outback by Patricia Wolf Nov 2022 09/04 4⭐

4. It had an English detective in it - he was really nice. I think it was part of a series.
✅ Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers (Lord Peter Wimsey) 16/03 3⭐

5. "The word murder was in the title."
✅ Murder and the Mermaid by L.B. Hathaway 03/03 3⭐

6. "It was set in Melbourne. Or maybe it was Sydney. Anyway. it was in Australia somewhere."
✅ The Sands Of Windee by Arthur W. Upfield 06/03 3⭐

7. "It had a blue cover. I think. Yes, it was definitely blue."
✅ Bitter Medicine by Sara Paretsky 24/03 4⭐

8. "I remember it had a very short title. Just one word actually."
✅ Odin by David Archer 02/04 3⭐

9. "The title had a number in it, but I can't remember which number it was."
✅ One Lost Soul by J.M. Dalgliesh 19/04 3⭐

10. "I am sure the author's name began with a B"
✅ Darkness Falls by Robert Bryndza 14/04 4⭐

11. " The only thing I can remember is that my friend said it was the first book the author wrote, but it was very good anyway."
✅ The Echo of Others by S.D. Rowell 17/04 3⭐

12. "It was set in a library, or maybe it was a bookshop - there were definitely books in it."
✅ If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle 19/04 3⭐