Robin - 2024 Wheel Challenge - FINISHED

[Robin H-R]

20/20 - FINISHED

1. Historical Mysteries - Legacy: A Justice Belstrang Mystery
2. First in Series - Historical Mysteries - Hair of the Dog: Revenge of Deanie O'Banion
3. Regency and Victorian Mysteries - Crocodile on the Sandbank
4. Historical Ghost Fiction
--- The Pryce of Conceit: An Historical Ghost Cozy Mystery
5. Historical Mysteries 2014 - Fireball: Carole Lombard and the Mystery of Flight 3
6. Sleuths in Silks (Female Detectives) - The Whispering Women
7. Historical Mysteries 2015/2016
--- The Mourning Bells
--- An Untimely Frost
8. Historical Mysteries in Ancient Times (Greece & Rome) - Rivals of the Republic: The Blood of Rome series
9. YA Historical Mysteries - The Clockwork Scarab
10. Historical Mysteries 2017/2018
--Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
--The Murder of Willie Lincoln
11. Dual Time Mysteries - Time After Time
12. Mysteries with Literary Authors - The Dons and Mr. Dickens: The Strange Case of the Oxford Christmas Plot
13. Sherlock Holmes - All Roads Lead to Whitechapel
14. Historical Mysteries 2019/2020
--- Lying Under Water
---A Long Way from Ordinary
15. Historical Cozy Mysteries
--- A Lack of Temperance
---The Invisible Host: A Golden Age Mystery
16. Historical Mystery 2021/2022
--- Murder at Wedgefield Manor
--- Clark and Division
17. Best Historical Crime Fiction - The Alienist
18. Historical Mystery 2023/2024 - Death in the Details
19. Medieval Mysteries
--- Monk's Hood
---Saint Peter's Fair
20. Great War Veterans as Detectives
--- The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
--- A Fete Worse Than Death

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[Kenna]

I like this challenge!

[Robin H-R]

Spin #1: Best Historical Crime Fiction

The Alienist by Caleb Carr

Finished: 01/05/2024
Rating: 5 stars

[Robin H-R]

Spin #2: YA Historical Mysteries

The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason

Finished: 01/12/2024
Rating: 4 stars

[Robin H-R]

Spin #3: Historical Mystery 2021/2022
Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer

Finished: 01/14/2024
Rating: 3.5 stars

[Robin H-R]

Spin #4: Historical Ghost Fiction
The Pryce of Conceit: An Historical Ghost Cozy Mystery by Kari Bovee

Finished: 01/23/2024
Rating: 2.5 stars

Although I liked the story and the characters, there were a few flaws that affected my rating. Other than being set in 1880s Colorado, there weren't a lot of "historical" references. My biggest complaint, however, was with the vocabulary. I don't think the term "vetting" was used back then, nor the title "Ms." And certainly not the phrase "Not on my watch".

Anyway, I'll probably read the next installment in the series. I'd like to see where the story goes.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #5: Historical Mysteries 2019/2020
Lying Under Water by Wendy M. Wilson

Finished: 02/07/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Book #5 in the Frank Hardy mystery series, set in 1880's New Zealand. A very enjoyable series.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #6: Historical Cozy Mysteries
A Lack of Temperance by Anna Loan-Wilsey

Finished: 02/10/2024
Rating: 4 stars

First of the Hattie Davish mysteries. I really liked the characters, especially the two sisters: Miss Lucy, and Miss Lizzie. Would like to read more in the series.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #7: Medieval Mysteries
Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters

Finished: 02/152024
Rating: 4 stars

Can't go wrong with Brother Cadfael...

[Robin H-R]

Spin #8: Historical Mystery 2021/2022 (2nd time)
Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara

Finished: 02/24/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Excellent BIPOC mystery by a BIPOC author. Set in 1940's Chicago. First in series.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #9: Great War Veterans as Detectives
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers

Finished: 03/07/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Lord Peter Wimsey is a hoot. Love these classic books.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #10: Historical Mysteries 2014
Fireball: Carole Lombard and the Mystery of Flight 3 by Robert Matzen

First Published: 01/16/2014

Finished: 04/14/2024
Rating: 5 stars

[Robin H-R]

Spin #11: Regency and Victorian Mysteries
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

Finished: 04/18/2024
Rating: 3.5 stars

First in series. A bit slow at times, and I often found the characters annoying.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #12: Mysteries with Literary Authors
The Dons and Mr. Dickens: The Strange Case of the Oxford Christmas Plot by William J. Palmer

Finished: 05/11/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Final book in an amusing series. Enjoyed them all!

[Robin H-R]

Spin #13: Historical Mysteries
Legacy: A Justice Belstrang Mystery by John Pilkington

Finished: 05/15/2024
Rating: 3.5 stars

Start of another good series from John Pilkington. This one is set during the reign of James the First.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #14: Sleuths in Silks (Female Detectives)
The Whispering Women by Trish MacEnulty

Finished: 06/02/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Excellent! First in a series set in 1910;s New York. Good plot, great characters.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #15 - Dual Time Mysteries
Time After Time by Karl Alexander

Finished: 06/30/2024
Rating: 4 stars

I've been wanting to read this since I saw the movie. A twist on the Jack the Ripper legend, featuring H.G. Wells and his time machine. Moves from 1893 to 1979. Excellent!

[Robin H-R]

Spin #16: Historical Mysteries 2017/2018
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

Finished: 07/07/2024
Rating: 5 stars

Meticulously researched. Incredible story. Never learned about this in my history classes.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #17: Historical Mysteries in Ancient Times (Greece & Rome)

This is my least favorite prompt...

[Sandy]

I recommend the Falco series by Lindsey Davis, starting with The Silver Pigs. There is also a spin off series if you prefer a female lead.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #17: Historical Mysteries in Ancient Times (Greece & Rome)
Rivals of the Republic: The Blood of Rome series by Annelise Freisenbruch

Finished: 07/28/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Although this is my least favorite prompt, I must admit this book was very good. It is the first in a series, and I hope there will be more. It is set in 68BC Rome, and has a strong female character.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #18 - Historical Mysteries 2019/2020 ((2nd time)
A Long Way from Ordinary by Ann Charles

Finished: 08/03/2024
Rating: 3 stars

2nd book in the Deadwood Undertaker series. Interesting combination of fantasy and mystery. I really like the characters.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #19 - Historical Mysteries 2015/2016
The Mourning Bells by Christine Trent

Finished: 08/04/2024
Rating: 4 stars

#4 in the Lady of Ashes series.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #20 - Great War Veterans as Detectives (2nd time)
A Fete Worse Than Death by Dolores Gordon-Smith

Finished: 08/11/2024
Rating: 4 stars

I was going to read another LPW book, but then I found this one on my TBR. Am so glad I did! It was excellent. It's the first book in a series, and was actually first published on my birthday. Great characters and plot twists. Loved the dialogue.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #21 - First in Series - Historical Mysteries
Hair of the Dog: Revenge of Deanie O'Banion by Jean Luntz

Finished: 08/17/2024
Rating: 2.5 stars

Would have rated higher if it weren't for all the typos and formatting errors. Good story though.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #22 - Historical Mystery 2023/2024
Death in the Details by Katie Tietjen

Finished: 08/24/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Debut book set in 1946 Vermont. Hope it continues as a series.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #23 - Historical Mysteries 2017/2018 (2nd time)
The Murder of Willie Lincoln by Burt Solomon

Finished: 09/02/2024
Rating: 3.5 stars

[Robin H-R]

Spin #24 - Historical Mysteries 2015/2016 (2nd time)
An Untimely Frost by Penny Richards

Finished: 09/28/2024
Rating: 3.5 stars

Goodreads.com:
In 1881 Chicago, the idea of a female detective is virtually unheard of. But when famed crime buster Allan Pinkerton opens his agency's doors to a handful of women, one intrepid actress with her own troubled past is driven to defy convention and take on a new and dangerous role.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #25 - Historical Cozy Mysteries (2nd time)
The Invisible Host: A Golden Age Mystery by Gwen Bristow

Finished: 09/29/2024
Rating: 5 stars

A classic "locked room" mystery. 1920's New Orleans. Great plot and reveal.

[Robin H-R]

Spin #26 - Medieval Mysteries (2nd time)
Saint Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters

Finished: 10/20/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Can't go wrong with Brother C!

[Robin H-R]

7. Historical Mysteries 2015/2016 (3rd time)

[Sandy]

By the rules, you only have to repeat a wedge twice. Of course if it is a category you like you can read as many as you want!

[Robin H-R]

Sandy wrote: "By the rules, you only have to repeat a wedge twice. Of course if it is a category you like you can read as many as you want!"

Thanks!. I'll spin again

[Robin H-R]

13. Sherlock Holmes

Finally! My last category!

[Robin H-R]

13. Sherlock Holmes
All Roads Lead to Whitechapel by Michelle Birkby

Finished: 10/26/2024
Rating: 4 stars

Meet the new 221b Baker Street detectives - Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Watson. Great story. Very enjoyable!

[Robin H-R]

CHALLENGE FINISHED -- 10/26/2024

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Robin; Congratulations on finishing the Wheel Challenge!

[Ruhani]

Robin H-R wrote: "CHALLENGE FINISHED -- 10/26/2024"

Well done!!

[Sandy]

Congratulation!

[Kerri]

Well Done!