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message 151: by Odette (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Finished 17/26

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff - Read 7 Jun - 4*
Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1) by Alexandra Sokoloff


message 152: by Sarah (last edited Oct 05, 2024 08:34PM) (new)

Sarah | 385 comments Eek - missed this one too! I'd love to sign up now please, Phrynne!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath AA (11/1) 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Lest We Forgive by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA (16/6) 5*
C - Read a book with a charming character
A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon AA (17/7) 5*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (30/6) 5*
E - Read a book by an English author
Murder at the Book Festival (Violet Brewster #2) by Jane Bettany (2/2) 4.5*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath AA (25/3) 4* (borrowed from the library)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon (4/1) 4.5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway #13) by Elly Griffiths (re-read) (22/1) 5*
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Prima Facie by Suzie Miller AA (26/2) 4*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Locked Room by Elly Griffiths (re-read) (17/2) 5* (published 28 June 2022)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Accident by Katie McMahon AA (20/3) 4.5*
L - Read a book by an author you love
The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths (re-read) (14/3) 5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
The Brewery Murders by J.R.Ellis (29/4) 4*
N - Read a book with a number in the title
17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare AA (4/10) 5*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten (18/6) 4.5* (originally published in Swedish)
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Death and Fromage by Ian Moore (11/5) 4*
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Vendetta (Lexi Winter #3) by Sarah Barrie AA (17/1) 5*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (7/6) 5* (borrowed from the library)
S - Read a book from a series
The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles #1) by Tess Gerritsen (26/1) 5* (Rizzoli & Isles #1)
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood (29/4) 4*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen (re-read) (22/2) 5*
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey AA (14/4) 4*
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle (1/7) 4*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen (re-read) (16/3) 5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
The Party House by Lin Anderson (1/2) 3.5*
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson (29/1) 4*

Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath Lest We Forgive (Detective Liz Moorland #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Murder at the Book Festival (Violet Brewster Mystery #2) by Jane Bettany Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway, #13) by Elly Griffiths Prima Facie by Suzie Miller The Locked Room (Ruth Galloway, #14) by Elly Griffiths The Accident by Katie McMahon The Last Remains (Ruth Galloway, #15) by Elly Griffiths The Brewery Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #9) by J.R. Ellis 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good (Elderly Lady #1) by Helene Tursten Death and Fromage (Follet Valley Mystery, #2) by Ian Moore Vendetta (Lexi Winter #3) by Sarah Barrie Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles, #1) by Tess Gerritsen The Queen of Poisons (The Marlow Murder Club, #3) by Robert Thorogood The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles, #2) by Tess Gerritsen Body of Lies (Gemma Woodstock #4) by Sarah Bailey Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3) by Tess Gerritsen The Party House by Lin Anderson The Agathas (The Agathas #1) by Kathleen Glasgow


message 153: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Ditto Sarah :)


message 154: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Welcome to the challenge Sarah⭐⭐⭐


message 155: by Odette (last edited Jun 20, 2024 02:04AM) (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Finished 19/26

O - Read a book which was originally published in another language:
Translated into English from Swedish
Closed Circles by Viveca Sten - Read 17 Jun - 4*
Closed Circles (Sandhamn Murders #2) by Viveca Sten
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie - Read 19 Jun - 4*
The Torrent (Detective Kate Miles, #1) by Dinuka McKenzie


message 156: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 183 comments I’ve finished X with The Alpine Winter (Emma Lord, #23) by Mary Daheim The Alpine Winter by Mary Daheim, in which some characters go away for Christmas and others come home.


message 157: by Damo (last edited Jul 22, 2024 12:11AM) (new)

Damo | 420 comments I somehow missed this one too! Please add me and I'll catch up.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 12/26


REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Into the Night by Sarah Bailey - 16/04/2024 (4 stars)
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
The Spiral by Iain Ryan The Spiral by Iain Ryan - 02/03/2024 (3 stars)
C - Read a book with a charming character
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death in the Dordogne by Martin Walker - 02/04/2024 (3 stars)
E - Read a book by an English author
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman - 18/06/2024 (4 stars)
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Malibu Burning by Lee Goldberg
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Dying Light by Stuart MacBride - 25/06/2024 (4 stars)
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern - 22/06/2024 (4 stars)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Jack's Boys by John Katzenbach - 28/05/2024 (4 stars)
L - Read a book by an author you love
The Mercy Chair by M.W. Craven
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson - 08/07/2024 (4 stars)
N - Read a book with a number in the title
17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
Black Wolf by Juan Gómez-Jurado
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
S - Read a book from a series
The Wrong Man by Tim Ayliffe - 05/07/2024 (4 stars)
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Hours of the Virgin by Loren D. Estleman
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Riptides by Kirsten Alexander Riptides by Kirsten Alexander - 14/06/2024 (3 stars)
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret: A Festive Mystery by Benjamin Stevenson
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Smoke by Michael Brissenden Smoke by Michael Brissenden - 11/07/2024 (3 stars)
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Halfway House by Helen Fitzgerald - 13/02/2024 (4 stars)

Into the Night (Gemma Woodstock, #2) by Sarah Bailey The Spiral by Iain Ryan Death in the Dordogne (Bruno, Chief of Police, #1) by Martin Walker The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4) by Richard Osman Malibu Burning (Sharpe & Walker #1) by Lee Goldberg Dying Light (Logan McRae, #2) by Stuart MacBride The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern Jack's Boys by John Katzenbach The Mercy Chair (Washington Poe #6) by M.W. Craven A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare Black Wolf (Antonia Scott, #2) by Juan Gómez-Jurado The Wrong Man (John Bailey #5) by Tim Ayliffe The Hours of the Virgin (Amos Walker, #13) by Loren D. Estleman Riptides by Kirsten Alexander Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson Smoke by Michael Brissenden Halfway House by Helen Fitzgerald


message 158: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
You're very welcome to put in any books that fit, which you've read from January 1st Damo :)


message 159: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
⭐⭐⭐Welcome to the challenge Damo⭐⭐⭐


message 160: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 183 comments I’ve completed M with Murder 101 (A Murder 101 Mystery, #1) by Maggie Barbieri Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri


message 161: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 310 comments Finished another two, D and M.

D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death By Honeymoon by Jaden Skye - 4⭐️ - 2/7/24

M - Read a book with the word murder in the title.
The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer - 4⭐️ - 4/6/24

Death By Honeymoon (Caribbean Murder, #1) by Jaden Skye The Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer


message 162: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 183 comments I’ve completed R with Madukka the River Serpent by Julie Janson Madukka the River Serpent by Julie Janson and added a second book to D Devoted in Death Devoted in Death (In Death, #41) by J.D. Robb by J.D. Robb


message 163: by Lorraine (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments Challenge complete 😁

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book set in Australia.
Wake by Shelley Burr ✅ 5* (12/2)
B - Read a book with a black cover (show cover).
Black Heart by Anna-Lou Weatherley ✅ 2* (8/2)
Black Heart (Detective Dan Riley, #1) by Anna-Lou Weatherley
C - Read a book with a charming character.
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton (Eli Bell) ✅ 4* (26/1)
D - Read a book with the word death in the title.
An Inquiry Into Love and Death by Simone St. James ✅ 2* (4/4)
E - Read a book by an English author.
The People Next Door by Keri Beevis ✅ 4* (30/6)
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book).
Private Beijing by James Patterson ✅ 2* (15/1)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title (in any order).
Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon ✅ 5* (4/1)
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover).
Find Her Alive by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (10/1)
Find Her Alive (Detective Josie Quinn, #8) by Lisa Regan
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY.
Mr Einstein's Secretary by Matthew Reilly ✅ 4* (14/5)
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J.
American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen July 13th, 2023. ✅ 3* (9/1)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K.
Lost Creed by Alex Kava ✅ 4* (21/3)
L - Read a book by an author you love.
The Match by Harlan Coben ✅ 5* (23/1)
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder Town by Shelley Burr ✅ 3* (19/6)
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich ✅ 4* (3/3)
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language.
The Savage Altar by Åsa Larsson (Swedish) ✅ 4* (19/7)
P - Read a book with a pretty cover (show cover).
By Book or By Crook by Eva Gates ✅ 2* (2/1)
By Book or By Crook (Lighthouse Library Mystery, #1) by Eva Gates
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it (in your opinion).
Lethal Bayou Beauty by Jana Deleon (MC plus the 3 old dears!) ✅ 4* (25/1)
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you).
Birds in Flight by Anni Taylor ✅ 3* (8/1)
S - Read a book from a series.
Inheritance by Nora Roberts (the Lost Bride Trilogy) ✅ 2* (2/1)
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller.
Save Her Soul by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (3/2)
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A.
Breathe Your Last by Lisa Regan ✅ 4* (9/3)
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover).
The Shallows by Holly Craig ✅ 3* (4/4)
Her Deadly Touch (Detective Josie Quinn, #12) by Lisa Regan
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover).
The Last Passenger by Will Dean ✅ 3* (1/1)
The Last Passenger by Will Dean
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells by Bruce Hammack ✅ 4* (23/7)
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover).
American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen ✅ 3* (8/1)
American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it.
(Detective Zoe Mayer) The Long Game by Simon Rowell ✅ 4* (13/4)


Wake by Shelley Burr Black Heart (Detective Dan Riley, #1) by Anna-Lou Weatherley Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton An Inquiry Into Love and Death by Simone St. James The People Next Door by Keri Beevis Private Beijing (Private #17) by James Patterson Louisiana Longshot (Miss Fortune Mystery, #1) by Jana Deleon Find Her Alive (Detective Josie Quinn, #8) by Lisa Regan Mr Einstein's Secretary by Matthew Reilly American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen Lost Creed (Ryder Creed, #4) by Alex Kava The Match (Wilde, #2) by Harlan Coben Murder Town by Shelley Burr Twisted Twenty-Six (Stephanie Plum, #26) by Janet Evanovich The Savage Altar (Rebecka Martinsson, #1) by Åsa Larsson By Book or By Crook (Lighthouse Library Mystery, #1) by Eva Gates Lethal Bayou Beauty (Miss Fortune Mystery #2) by Jana Deleon Birds in Flight by Anni Taylor Inheritance (The Lost Bride Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Save Her Soul (Detective Josie Quinn, #9) by Lisa Regan Breathe Your Last (Detective Josie Quinn, #10) by Lisa Regan The Shallows by Holly Craig The Last Passenger by Will Dean Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells (Smiley and McBlythe #4) by Bruce Hammack American Black Widow by Gregg Olsen The Long Game (Detective Zoe Mayer #1) by Simon Rowell


message 164: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Great job Lorraine!


message 165: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Lorraine


message 166: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 183 comments I’ve completed T with Castle Cay (Julie O'Hara Mystery #1) by Lee Hanson Castle Cay by Lee Hanson


message 167: by Lorraine (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments Brenda wrote: "Great job Lorraine!"

Thanks 😊


message 168: by Lorraine (new)

Lorraine Southern | 137 comments Phrynne wrote: "Well done Lorraine"

Thank you ☺️


message 169: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 183 comments I’ve completed Z with A Man of Some Repute (A Very English Mystery, #1) by Elizabeth Edmondson A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson. One more to go to complete the task.


message 170: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 310 comments Finished two more, H and Z

H - Read a book with a house on the cover.
The Case of the Dotty Dowager (WISE Enquiries Agency #1) by Cathy Ace The Case of the Dotty Dowager by Cathy Ace - 4⭐️ - 11/8/24

Z - Read a book where the title or author’s name has a Z in it.
Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz - 4⭐️ - 30/7/24

Fear Nothing (Moonlight Bay, #1) by Dean Koontz


message 171: by Odette (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Finished 21/26

I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham - Read 23 Aug - 4.5*
Good Girl, Bad Girl (Cyrus Haven, #1) by Michael Robotham


message 172: by Odette (last edited Aug 29, 2024 01:14AM) (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Finished 2 more - 23/26

V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Harbour Lights Mystery by Emylia Hall - Read 24 Aug - 4.5*
4 different coloured lanterns on the cover and other colours in the background.
The Harbour Lights Mystery (Shell House Detectives #2) by Emylia Hall

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls by Phillipa Nefri Clark - Read 28 Aug - 3.5*
Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls (The Charlotte Dean Mysteries #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark


message 173: by Helen (last edited Aug 29, 2024 10:22PM) (new)

Helen (helennn) | 183 comments I’ve finished all 26. My last is O with The Shape of Water (Inspector Montalbano, #1) by Andrea Camilleri The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri, translated from Italian.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Force of Nature Force of Nature (Aaron Falk, #2) by Jane Harper by Jane Harper
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Cat Striking Back (Joe Grey, #15) by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Cat Striking Back by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
C - Read a book with a charming character
Aunt Bessie Meets (Isle of Man #13) by Diana Xarissa Aunt Bessie Meets by Diana Xarissa
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death Walks a Dog (The Penelope Standing Mysteries, #1) by Tess Baytree Death Walks a Dog by Tess Baytree Devoted in Death (In Death, #41) by J.D. Robb Devoted in Death by J.D. Robb
E - Read a book by an English author
The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4) by Richard Osman The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Wedding Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #19) by Joanne Fluke Wedding Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke, freebie from Audible.
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) A Body on Fitzgerald’s Bluff (Seaview Cottages #1) by Anna Celeste Burke A Body on Fitzgerald’s Bluff by Anna Celeste Burke
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
Outback (DS Walker, #1) by Patricia Wolf Outback by Patricia Wolf
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Ice Station Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1) by Matthew Reilly by Matthew Reilly
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J Aunt Bessie Needs (Isle of Man #14) by Diana Xarissa Aunt Bessie Needs by Diana Xarissa
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K. To Kill a Labrador (Marcia Banks and Buddy Mysteries #1) by Kassandra Lamb To Kill a Labrador by Kassandra Lamb
L - Read a book by an author you love
Chili Chili Bang Bang (A Chef-to-Go Mystery Book 4) by Denise Swanson Chili Chili Bang Bang by Denise Swanson
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder 101 Murder 101 (A Murder 101 Mystery, #1) by Maggie Barbieri by Maggie Barbieri
N - Read a book with a number in the title
Nine Lives by Bernice Rubens Nine Lives by Bernice Rubens
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language The Shape of Water (Inspector Montalbano, #1) by Andrea Camilleri The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Winner Cake All (Chef-to-Go Mystery #3) by Denise Swanson Winner Cake All by Denise Swanson
Q - Read a book with a quirky character A Book Signing To Die For (Cozy Mysteries to Die For, #1) by Judy Moore A Book Signing To Die For by Judy Moore
R - Read a recycled book
Madukka the River Serpent by Julie Janson Madukka the River Serpent by Julie Janson
S - Read a book from a series
A Grave Welcome (Rose Beckingham, #2) by Blythe Baker A Grave Welcome by Blythe Baker
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Castle Cay (Julie O'Hara Mystery #1) by Lee Hanson Castle Cay by Lee Hanson
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Cat to the Dogs (Joe Grey, #5) by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Cat to the Dogs by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover) Purled and Poisoned (A Knitty Kitty Mystery, #2) by Tracey Drew Purled and Poisoned by Tracey Drew
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Widow on the Honeymoon Cruise (Murder Mystery Book Club #5) by C.A. Larmer The Widow on the Honeymoon Cruise by C.A. Larmer
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Alpine Winter (Emma Lord, #23) by Mary Daheim The Alpine Winter by Mary Daheim
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
To the Bone (David Wolf, #7) by Jeff Carson To the Bone by Jeff Carson
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it. A Man of Some Repute (A Very English Mystery, #1) by Elizabeth Edmondson A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson
A Man of Some Repute (A Very English Mystery, #1) by Elizabeth Edmondson A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson


message 174: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Well done Helen!


message 175: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Great work Helen!


message 176: by Jane (new)

Jane | 183 comments I amended my final book :
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it (Evie) : Storm Child by Michael Robotham 5*
as I decided if anyone was 'quirky' it was Evie! An excellent thriller in the Cyrus Haven series.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26 Completed @ 08-SEP-2024



A - Read a book set in Australia : The Shallows by Holly Craig AA 15-JUN-2024 3*
B - Read a book with a black cover : Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 18-MAY-2024 5*
C - Read a book with a charming character (Roarke) : Purity in Deathby J.D. Robb 09-FEB-2024 5*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title : Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 06-JUL-2024 5*
E - Read a book by an English author : Stop Them Dead by Peter James 02-JAN-2024 5*
F - Read a free book (library) : Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 10-JAN-2024 5*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title : A Dangerous Language by Sulari Gentill 02-MAR-2024 5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover :Turn to Dust by Rachel Amphlett AA 17-MAR-2024
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY : 22 Dead Little Bodies and Other Stories (Logan McRae #9.5). by Stuart MacBride 17-MAR-2024 5*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J (June) : Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich 14-JUL-2024 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K : The Bluffs by Kyle Perry 14-MAY-2024 4*
L - Read a book by an author you love : Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 05-AUG-2024 5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title : A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill 03-JAN-2024 4*
N - Read a book with a number in the title : Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 05-JAN-2024 4*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language : Medusa by Torkil Damhaug(Norwegian) 29-APR-2024 3*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover : A Testament of Character by Sulari Gentill AA 09-JUN-2024 4*
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it (Evie) : Storm Child by Michael Robotham AA 08-SEP-2024 5*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) :Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 07-JUN-2024 5*
S - Read a book from a series : Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 09-MAR-2024 4*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller : The Face of Trespass by Ruth Rendell 25-MAY-2024 3*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A : Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 09-APR-2024 3*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover : A Different Turf by Jon Cleary 21-FEB-2024 4*
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover : Forgotten Crimes by Anna Willett AA 13-FEB-2024 3*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting : Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 07-SEP-2024 5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover : Doom Creek by Alan Carter AA 10-MAR-2024 3*
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it : Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich 11-FEB-2024 3*

The Shallows by Holly Craig Divided in Death (In Death, #18) by J.D. Robb Purity in Death (In Death, #15) by J.D. Robb Survivor In Death (In Death, #20) by J.D. Robb Stop Them Dead (Roy Grace #19) by Peter James Reunion in Death (In Death, #14) by J.D. Robb A Dangerous Language (Rowland Sinclair #8) by Sulari Gentill Turn to Dust (Detective Kay Hunter, #9) by Rachel Amphlett 22 Dead Little Bodies and Other Stories (Logan McRae #9.5). by Stuart MacBride Top Secret Twenty-One (Stephanie Plum, #21) by Janet Evanovich The Bluffs by Kyle Perry Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb A Murder Unmentioned (Rowland Sinclair #6) by Sulari Gentill Finger Lickin' Fifteen (Stephanie Plum, #15) by Janet Evanovich Medusa (Oslo Crime Files #1) by Torkil Damhaug A Testament of Character (Rowland Sinclair #10) by Sulari Gentill Born in Death (In Death, #23) by J.D. Robb Visions in Death (In Death, #19) by J.D. Robb Smokin' Seventeen (Stephanie Plum, #17) by Janet Evanovich The Face of Trespass by Ruth Rendell Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich A Different Turf (Scobie Malone, #13) by Jon Cleary Forgotten Crimes by Anna Willett Memory in Death (In Death, #22) by J.D. Robb Doom Creek (Nick Chester, #2) by Alan Carter Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich


message 177: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (last edited Sep 07, 2024 08:10PM) (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Yes I agree with you there! I'd like to read more about Evie :)

Well done!


message 178: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

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Well done Jane!


message 179: by #Teresa (new)

#Teresa | 49 comments Annual challenge completed :)

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia Dark Chemistry by Catherine Lee 22/6/24 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover) Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 13/8/24 5*
Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb
C - Read a book with a charming character Foul Play at Seal Bay by Judy Leigh 14/4/24 3*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb Read 16/1/2024 5*
E - Read a book by an English author The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 15/8/24 5*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book) You're Not Alone by G.M. Lawrence 15/2 3*
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order) A Very English Murder by Verity Bright 10/3/24 5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover) Along Came a Spider by James Patterson 2/8/24 4*
Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) by James Patterson
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY Killer Smile by Mary Stone 25/7/24 4*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J The Life She Wants by J.M. Hewitt published 8 July 2021 Read 14/1/2024 5*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K Truth or Dare Kathi Daley 21/7/24 2*
L - Read a book by an author you love Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh 4/6/24 4*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title Murky Murder by Hazel Smith 25/2/24 3*
N - Read a book with a number in the title Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown Read 22/1/24 2*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another languageThe Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 3/8/24 4*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover) Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 11/5/24 4*
Death Around the Bend (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #3) by T.E. Kinsey
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion) Murder at the Altar by Veronica Heley 19/7/24 3*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you) Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer 17/2 4*
S - Read a book from a series Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie Read 15/1/2024 5*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley Read 31/1/24 5*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A Purity in Death by J.D. Robb Read 5/2/2024 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover) Mystery in Provence by Vivian Conroy Read 7/1/2023 3*
Mystery in Provence (Miss Ashford Investigates #1) by Vivian Conroy
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) The Shallows by Holly Craig Read 2/2/24 5*
The Shallows by Holly Craig
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 21/9/24 5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover) The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope 1/5/24 4*
The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it Frozen Minds by Cheryl Rees-Price 23/6/24 4*

Dark Chemistry (Detective Charlie Cooper Mysteries) by Catherine Lee Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb Foul Play at Seal Bay (Morwenna Mutton Mystery, #1) by Judy Leigh Reunion in Death (In Death, #14) by J.D. Robb The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman You're Not Alone by G.M. Lawrence A Very English Murder (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #1) by Verity Bright Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) by James Patterson Killer Smile (Stella Knox #1) by Mary Stone The Life She Wants by J.M. Hewitt Truth or Dare (Resort at Castaway Bay #1) by Kathi Daley Bye Bye Baby (DCI Jack Hawksworth #1) by Fiona McIntosh Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery, #4) by Hazel Smith Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind (High Cotton Mysteries Book 1) by Duffy Brown The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Death Around the Bend (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #3) by T.E. Kinsey Murder at the Altar (Ellie Quicke #1) by Veronica Heley Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer Bloodtree River (Calico Mountain #1) by Sarah Barrie The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley Purity in Death (In Death, #15) by J.D. Robb Mystery in Provence (Miss Ashford Investigates #1) by Vivian Conroy The Shallows by Holly Craig Memory in Death (In Death, #22) by J.D. Robb The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope Frozen Minds (DI Winter Meadows, #2) by Cheryl Rees-Price


message 180: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Teresa!


message 181: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Great work Teresa!!


message 182: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
All done :)

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Glenrock by Lee Christine 5s 15/1/24

B - Read a book with a black cover.
An Evil Heart (Kate Burkholder, #15) by Linda Castillo An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo 5s 23/1/24

C - Read a book with a charming character
Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis 5s 1/2/24

D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb 5s 26/1/24

E - Read a book by an English author
Murder at the Island Hotel by Helena Dixon 5s 2/3/24

F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 5s 14/3/25

G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor 5s 12/3/24

H -Read a book with a house on the cover
Face Her Fear (Detective Josie Quinn #19) by Lisa Regan Face Her Fear by Lisa Regan 5s 17/1/24

I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
The Hidden Graves of St Ives by Sally Rigby 4s 11/1/24

J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin 5s 5/1/24 July 10th, 2018

K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Criminal by Karin Slaughter 3s 12/1/24

L - Read a book by an author you love
Sanctuary by Garry Disher 3.5s 27/3/24

M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin 5s 5/1/24

N - Read a book with a number in the title
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard 5s 22/3/24

O - Read a a book which was originally published in another language
The Creak on the Stairs by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir 3s 23/8/24 Iceland

P - Read a book with a pretty cover
I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry 4s 11/6/24

Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 5s 11/1/24

R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
The 24th Hour by James Patterson 4s 9/6/24

S - Read a book from a series
Murder at Land's End by Sally Rigby 4s 12/5/24 A Cornwall Murder Mystery #3

T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
In a House of Lies by Ian Rankin 4s 28/1/24

U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra 3s 5/2/24 New England

V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four)
A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon 5s 4/1/24

W - Read a book with a body of water on the cover
The Raging Storm (Two Rivers #3) by Ann Cleeves The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 5s 14/4/24

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells by Bruce Hammack 5s 6/9/24

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover
Before She Disappeared (Frankie Elkin, #1) by Lisa Gardner Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner 5s 31/5/24

Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
Agent Zero by Jack Mars 5s 21/9/24

Glenrock by Lee Christine An Evil Heart (Kate Burkholder, #15) by Linda Castillo Bloodwood Creek by Kerry McGinnis Payback in Death (In Death, #57) by J.D. Robb Murder at the Island Hotel (Miss Underhay #15) by Helena Dixon The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill The Burning Rooms (Tallman's Valley Detectives #4) by Anni Taylor Face Her Fear (Detective Josie Quinn #19) by Lisa Regan The Hidden Graves of St Ives (A Cornwall Murder Mystery, #2) by Sally Rigby Murder Never Misses (DI Hillary Greene, #14) by Faith Martin Criminal (Will Trent, #6) by Karin Slaughter Sanctuary by Garry Disher Murder Never Misses (DI Hillary Greene, #14) by Faith Martin Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard The Creak on the Stairs (Forbidden Iceland, #1) by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell The 24th Hour (Women’s Murder Club, #24) by James Patterson Murder at Land's End (A Cornwall Murder Mystery, #3) by Sally Rigby In a House of Lies (Inspector Rebus, #22) by Ian Rankin Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon The Raging Storm (Two Rivers #3) by Ann Cleeves Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells (Smiley and McBlythe #1) by Bruce Hammack Before She Disappeared (Frankie Elkin, #1) by Lisa Gardner Agent Zero (Agent Zero, #1) by Jack Mars


message 183: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Brenda:)


message 184: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Thanks Phrynne :)


message 185: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishr) | 98 comments Great reading, Brenda..always feels great to finish annual challenges early!


message 186: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Thanks Trish! You're right 😊


message 187: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 385 comments I'm finished! Thanks Phrynne for another fun challenge!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath AA (11/1) 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Lest We Forgive by Phillipa Nefri Clark AA (16/6) 5*
C - Read a book with a charming character
A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon AA (17/7) 5*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (30/6) 5*
E - Read a book by an English author
Murder at the Book Festival (Violet Brewster #2) by Jane Bettany (2/2) 4.5*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath AA (25/3) 4* (borrowed from the library)
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon (4/1) 4.5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway #13) by Elly Griffiths (re-read) (22/1) 5*
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Prima Facie by Suzie Miller AA (26/2) 4*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Locked Room by Elly Griffiths (re-read) (17/2) 5* (published 28 June 2022)
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
The Accident by Katie McMahon AA (20/3) 4.5*
L - Read a book by an author you love
The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths (re-read) (14/3) 5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
The Brewery Murders by J.R.Ellis (29/4) 4*
N - Read a book with a number in the title
17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare AA (4/10) 5*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten (18/6) 4.5* (originally published in Swedish)
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Death and Fromage by Ian Moore (11/5) 4*
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Vendetta (Lexi Winter #3) by Sarah Barrie AA (17/1) 5*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (7/6) 5* (borrowed from the library)
S - Read a book from a series
The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles #1) by Tess Gerritsen (26/1) 5* (Rizzoli & Isles #1)
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood (29/4) 4*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen (re-read) (22/2) 5*
V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey AA (14/4) 4*
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle (1/7) 4*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen (re-read) (16/3) 5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
The Party House by Lin Anderson (1/2) 3.5*
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson (29/1) 4*

Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath Lest We Forgive (Detective Liz Moorland #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Murder at the Book Festival (Violet Brewster Mystery #2) by Jane Bettany Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon The Night Hawks (Ruth Galloway, #13) by Elly Griffiths Prima Facie by Suzie Miller The Locked Room (Ruth Galloway, #14) by Elly Griffiths The Accident by Katie McMahon The Last Remains (Ruth Galloway, #15) by Elly Griffiths The Brewery Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #9) by J.R. Ellis 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good (Elderly Lady #1) by Helene Tursten Death and Fromage (Follet Valley Mystery, #2) by Ian Moore Vendetta (Lexi Winter #3) by Sarah Barrie Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles, #1) by Tess Gerritsen The Queen of Poisons (The Marlow Murder Club, #3) by Robert Thorogood The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles, #2) by Tess Gerritsen Body of Lies (Gemma Woodstock #4) by Sarah Bailey Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3) by Tess Gerritsen The Party House by Lin Anderson The Agathas (The Agathas #1) by Kathleen Glasgow


message 188: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Well done Sarah!


message 189: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Great work Sarah!


message 190: by Jasmine's (new)

Jasmine's (jasminesnook) | 25 comments Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26 - completed 27/10/24

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

A - Read a book set in Australia
Something to Hide Fleur McDonald AA 4* 12/07/24
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Captive on the Fens Joy Ellis 5* 02/06/24
C - Read a book with a charming character
The First Mistake Sandie Jones 4* 15/10/24
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death on Cromer Beach Ross Greenwood 3* 29/02/26
E - Read a book by an English author
Shadow Over the Fens Joy Ellis 3* 28/02/24
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
Red Dirt Country Fleur McDonald AA 5* 24/01/24
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
The House We Grew Up In Lisa Jewell 19/04/24 4*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
Crime on the Fens Joy Ellis 5* 08/01/24
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Mrs Mohr Goes Missing Maryla Szymiczkowa 3* 27/10/24
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
Orphan X Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 5* 29/08/24
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Nothing More to Tell Karen M. McManus 4* 21/06/24
L - Read a book by an author you love
Resurrection Walk Michael Connelly 5* 06/03/24
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Jesse Q. Sutanto 3* 04/08/24
N - Read a book with a number in the title
The 5th Horseman James Patterson 5* 06/07/24
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
Malice Keigo Higashino 4* 07/03/24
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Then She Was Gone Lisa Jewell 5* 25/01/24
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
The Bullet That Missed Richard Osman 4* 01/07/24
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
The Turn of the Key Ruth Ware 5* 09/07/24
S - Read a book from a series
The Running Grave Robert Galbraith 5* 28/01/24
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
Family of Liars E. Lockhart 4* 07/07/24
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
The Secret Lee Child 3* 31/03/24
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Blame Game Sandie Jones 4* 14/09/24
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Storm Child Michael Robotham 4* 21/09/24
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Santa Killer Ross Greenwood 3* 20/10/24
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
The Lost Symbol Dan Brown 3* 17/02/24
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Nowhere Man Gregg Andrew Hurwitz *4 04/10/24

The First Mistake by Sandie Jones Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus Captive on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #6) by Joy Ellis The Nowhere Man (Orphan X, #2) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz Family of Liars by E. Lockhart The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell Malice (Detective Kaga, #1) by Keigo Higashino Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto Crime on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #1) by Joy Ellis The Blame Game by Sandie Jones Mrs Mohr Goes Missing by Maryla Szymiczkowa The Bullet That Missed (Thursday Murder Club, #3) by Richard Osman Shadow Over the Fens (DI Nikki Galena #2) by Joy Ellis The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3) by Dan Brown Orphan X (Orphan X, #1) by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware The Santa Killer (DI Barton, #6) by Ross Greenwood Death on Cromer Beach (DS Ashley Knight #1) by Ross Greenwood 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club, #5) by James Patterson Resurrection Walk (The Lincoln Lawyer, #7) by Michael Connelly The Secret (Jack Reacher #28) by Lee Child Red Dirt Country (Young Detective Dave Burrows) by Fleur McDonald Storm Child (Cyrus Haven, #4) by Michael Robotham The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike, #7) by Robert Galbraith Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Something to Hide (Young Detective Dave Burrows) by Fleur McDonald


message 191: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Well done Jasmine!


message 192: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Great job Jasmine!


message 193: by Jackmeister (last edited Nov 04, 2024 05:25PM) (new)

Jackmeister | 310 comments Finished two more G and W.

G. Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Murder on a Midsummer Night (Phryne Fisher, #17) by Kerry Greenwood Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood - 4★ - 4/11/24

W. Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Kakadu Sunset (The Porter Sisters #1) by Annie Seaton Kakadu Sunset by Annie Seaton - 4★ - 6/10/24


message 194: by Odette (new)

Odette (odman) | 386 comments Finished! Thanks, Phyrnne for a great challenge.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book set in Australia
The Seven by Chris Hammer - Read 14 Jan - 4*
B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Vanishing Girls by Lisa Regan - Read 17 Jan - 3.5*
Vanishing Girls (Detective Josie Quinn, #1) by Lisa Regan
C - Read a book with a charming character
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood - Read 8 Jan - 4*
D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death on Cromer Beach by Ross Greenwood - Read 28 Jan - 3*
E - Read a book by an English author
The Berwyn River Killings by Simon McCleave - Read 2 Feb - 4*
F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
No Trace by Michael Trant - Read 9 Feb - 4*
Library e-book on Borrow Box
G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
Gone to Ground by Rachel Amphlett - Read 11 Feb - 3.5*
H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Shell House Detectives by Emylia Hall - Read 1 Mar - 4*
The Shell House Detectives (Shell House Detectives #1) by Emylia Hall
I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham - Read 23 Aug - 4.5*
J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J - First published 17 June 2019
Devil's Lair by Sarah Barrie - Read 19 Oct - 4*
K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne - Read Mar 28 - 5*
L - Read a book by an author you love
Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald - Read 27 Feb - 4.5*
M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder In Spades by Jill Paterson - Read 21 Mar - 3.5*
N - Read a book with a number in the title
Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins - Read 10 Nov - 4*
O - Read a book which was originally published in another language:
Translated to English from Swedish
Closed Circles by Viveca Sten - Read 19 Jun - 4*
P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper - Read 5 Oct - 3.5*
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper
Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Some of the campers (not involved in illegal activity), who Ben spent time with were quirky. In particular Maggie, a researcher doing field work and writing a paper on the reproductive capacity of a species of frog.
Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron - Read 23 Feb - 4*
R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Borrowed book from Library
The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson - Read 22 Apr - 4*
S - Read a book from a series
Day's End by Garry Disher - Read 30 Jan - 4.5*
T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Mystery of Yew Tree House by Lesley Thomson - Read 12 Feb - 4*
U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni - Read 1 Aug - 4*
V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Harbour Lights Mystery by Emylia Hall - Read 24 Aug - 4.5*
4 different coloured lanterns on the cover and other colours in the background.
The Harbour Lights Mystery (Shell House Detectives #2) by Emylia Hall
W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Cottage at Whisper Lake by Phillipa Nefri Clark - Read 18 Feb - 4*
The Cottage at Whisper Lake (Temple River #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls by Phillipa Nefri Clark - Read 28 Aug - 3.5*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Huntress Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff - Read 7 Jun - 4*
Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1) by Alexandra Sokoloff
Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie - Read19 Jun - 4*

The Seven (Ivan Lucic & Nell Buchanan, #3) by Chris Hammer Vanishing Girls (Detective Josie Quinn, #1) by Lisa Regan Murder on the Ballarat Train (Phryne Fisher, #3) by Kerry Greenwood Death on Cromer Beach (DS Ashley Knight #1) by Ross Greenwood The Berwyn River Killings (DI Ruth Hunter #5) by Simon McCleave No Trace by Michael Trant Gone to Ground (Detective Kay Hunter, #6) by Rachel Amphlett The Shell House Detectives (Shell House Detectives #1) by Emylia Hall Good Girl, Bad Girl (Cyrus Haven, #1) by Michael Robotham Devil's Lair (Calico Mountain #2) by Sarah Barrie Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne Deception Creek by Fleur McDonald Murder In Spades (Alistair Fitzjohn, #9) by Jill Paterson Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Closed Circles (Sandhamn Murders #2) by Viveca Sten The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper Camp Leichhardt by Greg Barron The Tea Ladies (The Tea Ladies, #1) by Amanda Hampson Day's End (Hirsch, #4) by Garry Disher The Mystery of Yew Tree House (The Detective's Daughter Book 9) by Lesley Thomson Her Final Breath (Tracy Crosswhite, #2) by Robert Dugoni The Harbour Lights Mystery (Shell House Detectives #2) by Emylia Hall The Cottage at Whisper Lake (Temple River #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls (The Charlotte Dean Mysteries #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers, #1) by Alexandra Sokoloff The Torrent (Detective Kate Miles, #1) by Dinuka McKenzie


message 195: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Great work Odette!


message 196: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Well done Odette!


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Odette (odman) | 386 comments Phrynne wrote: "Great work Odette!"

Thanks, Phrynne and Brenda!


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Trish (trishr) | 98 comments A really fun challenge finished 🤗

Here is an A-Z Annual Challenge with a difference for 2024. See if you can do all 26 tasks.

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2024
Duration: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024
Progress: 26/26

REMEMBER THAT ALL BOOKS MUST BE FROM OUR GENRES OF CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SUSPENSE

✔️A - Read a book set in Australia
The Deep by Kyle Perry....3.5* 15/06/24
✔️B - Read a book with a black cover. (show cover)
Who Killed Angelique? by Emma Darcy Who Killed Angelique? by Emma Darcy ....3* 22/01/24
✔️C - Read a book with a charming character
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman....4.5* 27/01/24
✔️D - Read a book with the word death in the title
Death of a Dreamer by M.C. Beaton....3.5* 08/01_24
✔️E - Read a book by an English author
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves....4* 08/02/24
✔️F - Read a free book. ( e.g. gift, ARC, Library book)
The Darkness by Ragnar Jónasson....3.5* 02/07/24
✔️G - Read a book where you can find the letters GUN in the title. (in any order)
You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll....4* 12/08/24
✔️H -Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover)
The Mother by Jane Caro The Mother by Jane Caro ....4* 16/09/24
✔️I - Read a book where both the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Torment by Mark Tilbury....3* 15/02/24
✔️J - Read a book which was published in any month beginning with the letter J
The Whispering by Veronica Lando (published July 2022)....4* 09/04/24
✔️K - Read a book where the author's first or last initial is K
Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood....4* 13/02/24
✔️L - Read a book by an author you love
Close Your Eyes by Michael Robotham....4.5* 24/07/24
✔️M -Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder at Enderley Hall by Helena Dixon....4* 05/04/24
✔️N - Read a book with a number in the title
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic....4* 13/08/24
✔️O - Read a book which was originally published in another language
The Frozen Woman by Jon Michelet (Norwegian)....3* 18/10/24
✔️P - Read a book with a pretty cover. (show cover)
Burial of Ghosts by Ann Cleeves Burial of Ghosts by Ann Cleeves ....3* 27/04/24
✔️Q - Read a book with quirky character in it. (in your opinion)
Death of a Maid by M.C. Beaton....3.5* 10/02/24
✔️R - Read a recycled book (someone has read it before you)
Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell....4* 19/01/24
✔️S - Read a book from a series
The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny....3.5* 09/05/24
✔️T - Read a book whose authors initials are in the word thriller
The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley....4* 20/07/24
✔️U - Read a book set in the U.S.A
Kiss Me, Kill Me: Gripping. Twisty. Dark. Sinister. by J.S. Carol....3* 28/10/24
✔️V - Read a book with a variety of colors on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Outback by Patricia Wolf Outback (DS Walker, #1) by Patricia Wolf ....4* 07/03/24
✔️W -Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Silver by Chris Hammer Silver (Martin Scarsden, #2) by Chris Hammer ....4* 20/05/24
✔️X - Read a book with a Xmas setting.
The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani....3.5* 30/11/24
✔️Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner One Step Too Far (Frankie Elkin, #2) by Lisa Gardner ....4* 04/10/24
✔️Z - Read a book where the title or the author's name has a Z in it
The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz....4* 12/04/24

The Deep by Kyle Perry Who Killed Angelique? by Emma Darcy The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4) by Richard Osman Death of a Dreamer (Hamish Macbeth, #21) by M.C. Beaton The Raging Storm (Two Rivers #3) by Ann Cleeves The Darkness (Hidden Iceland #1) by Ragnar Jónasson You Had It Coming by B.M. Carroll The Mother by Jane Caro Torment by Mark Tilbury The Whispering An incredible dark Australian crime mystery thriller debut and winner of the Banjo Prize 2021, for readers of Patricia Wolf, Garry Disher and Hayley Scrivenor by Veronica Lando Flying Too High (Phryne Fisher, #2) by Kerry Greenwood Close Your Eyes (Joseph O'Loughlin #8) by Michael Robotham Murder at Enderley Hall (Miss Underhay Mysteries #2) by Helena Dixon Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic The Frozen Woman by Jon Michelet Burial of Ghosts by Ann Cleeves Death of a Maid (Hamish Macbeth, #22) by M.C. Beaton Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell The Brutal Telling (Chief Inspector Gamache #5) by Louise Penny The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley Kiss Me, Kill Me Gripping. Twisty. Dark. Sinister. by J.S. Carol Outback (DS Walker, #1) by Patricia Wolf Silver (Martin Scarsden, #2) by Chris Hammer The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani One Step Too Far (Frankie Elkin, #2) by Lisa Gardner The Sentence is Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #2) by Anthony Horowitz


message 199: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5432 comments Mod
Great work Trish!


message 200: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11950 comments Mod
Well done Trish!


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