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message 101: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments V - Variety of Colours on the Cover
Murder by the Seashore (California Bookshop Mystery #1) by Samara Yew Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew 2*


message 102: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Finished two more, B and V. 📚

B - Read a book with a books on the cover (show cover)
Books & Bribes (A Book Story Cozy Mystery, #1) by Lucinda Race Books & Bribes by Lucinda Race - 4⭐️ - 9/3/25

V - Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
Hostile Taco-ver (Street Food Cozies, #1) by Gretchen Allen Hostile Taco-ver by Gretchen Allen - 4⭐️ - 2/3/25


message 103: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Finished I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Welcome to Spicetown (Spicetown Mysteries, #1) by Sheri Richey Welcome to Spicetown by Sheri Richey
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 104: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Finished H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hidden in Snow (The Åre Murders, #1) by Viveca Sten Hidden in Snow by Viveca Sten
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 105: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Finished two more, K and Q. 📚

K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Creeper by Margaret Hickey - 4⭐️ - 5/3/25

Q - Read a book with a quirky character.
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich - 4⭐️ - 19/3/25

The Creeper by Margaret Hickey Hot Six (Stephanie Plum, #6) by Janet Evanovich


message 106: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Finished L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 107: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments U - Set in the UK
Dead Souls (D.I. Kim Stone, #6) by Angela Marsons Dead Souls by Angela Marsons 4*


message 108: by Trevor (new)

Trevor | 200 comments For : N - Read a book with a number in the title

Does The Eleventh Commandment by Jeffrey Archer (5-Nov-2010) Paperback by Jeffrey Archer count?


message 109: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Yes Trevor :) I'll fix that horrible title too!


message 110: by Trevor (new)

Trevor | 200 comments Brenda wrote: "Yes Trevor :) I'll fix that horrible title too!"

Thanks :-)


message 111: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments N - Number in the Title
17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare 4*


message 112: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Finished G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
Cheddar Luck Next Time by Beth Cato Cheddar Luck Next Time by Beth Cato
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 113: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments G - Mostly Green Cover
Overkill by Sandra Brown Overkill by Sandra Brown 3*


message 114: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Finished :)

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2025
Duration: 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025
26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia
Her Lonely Bones by Fiona Tarr 4s 12/2/25 Coober Pedy

B - Read a book with Books on the cover (show cover)
Schooled in Murder (Campus Sleuth Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert Schooled in Murder by Victoria Gilbert 5s 3/1/25

C - Read a Cosy mystery of your choice
Downward Death by Stella Bixby 5s 6/1/25

D - Read a Debut novel
Dead Liar by Ruth Nina Welsh 5s 24/1/25

E - Read a book by an English author.
The Penford Manor Murders by Fiona Veitch Smith 5s 9/4/25

F - Read a book with a Four word title (a, an and the DO count)
F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton 4s 8/4/25

G - Read a book with a mostly Green cover (show cover)
A Jug of Murder (Apple HomiCider Cozy Mysteries Book 2) by Belinda J. Evaline A Jug of Murder by Belinda J. Evaline 4s 3/1/25

H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Haunting and Homicide by Ava Burke 5s 18/1/25

I - Read a book where both of the author's Initials can be found in MYSTERY
Three Boys Gone by Mark Smith 4s 11/4/25

J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
A Dangerous Game by Mandy Robotham 5s 12/1/25 January 16th 2025

K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Campers by Maryrose Cuskelly 2s 1/2/25

L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Nine Elms by Robert Bryndza 3s 22/2/25

M- Read a book with the word Murder in the title.
Murder at the Loch by Dee MacDonald 5s 1/3/25

N - Read a book with a Number in the title.
Wolf Six by Alex Shaw 5s 20/2/25

O - Read a book with a One word title
Panic by Catherine Jinks 2s 7/1/25

P - Read a book whose author writes under a Pen name
Hitched by Jack Adams 5s 17/2/25 Helen Goltz

Q- Read a book with a Quirky character.
Shattered by Juanita Kees 5s 1/1/25 Cole Delaney

R - Read a book with a mostly Red cover
The Four Queens of Crime by Rosanne Limoncelli The Four Queens of Crime by Rosanne Limoncelli 4s 8/3/25

S - Read a book which is part of a Series
Graves on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5s 14/2/25 DI Nikki Galena #14

T - Read a book set in a country you would like to Travel to.
Fear on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5s 9/1/25 United Kingdom

U- Read a book set in the UK
Dark Mirror by Barry Maitland 4s 10/2/25

V- Read a book with a Variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Beast of Littleton Woods (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, #12) by T.E. Kinsey The Beast of Littleton Woods by T.E. Kinsey 5s 28/4/25

W- Read a book with a body of Water on the cover (show cover)
Aunt Bessie Believes (Isle of Man #2) by Diana Xarissa Aunt Bessie Believes by Diana Xarissa 4s 25/2/25

X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
The Winter Mystery (Jenny Starling, #2) by Faith Martin The Winter Mystery by Faith Martin 5s 29/4/25

Y - Read a book with Yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
It Had to Be You (Under Suspicion, #8) by Mary Higgins Clark It Had to Be You by Mary Higgins Clark 5s 20/1/25

Z - Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it
Jolie and Scoobie High School Misadventures by Elaine Orr 4s 26/2/25 A Jolie Gentil Cozy Mystery series

Her Lonely Bones (Opal Fields #5) by Fiona Tarr Schooled in Murder (Campus Sleuth Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert Downward Death (A Magical Mane Mystery, #1) by Stella Bixby Dead Liar by Ruth Nina Welsh The Penford Manor Murders (The Miss Clara Vale Mysteries #4) by Fiona Veitch Smith F is for Fugitive (Kinsey Millhone, #6) by Sue Grafton A Jug of Murder (Apple HomiCider Cozy Mysteries Book 2) by Belinda J. Evaline Haunting and Homicide (A Ghost Tour Mystery #1) by Ava Burke Three Boys Gone by Mark Smith A Dangerous Game by Mandy Robotham The Campers by Maryrose Cuskelly Nine Elms (Kate Marshall, #1) by Robert Bryndza Murder at the Loch (An Ally McKinley Mystery #2) by Dee MacDonald Wolf Six (Wolf Six #1) by Alex Shaw Panic by Catherine Jinks Hitched (Delaney and Murphy Book 4) by Jack Adams Shattered (Unfinished Business #4) by Juanita Kees The Four Queens of Crime by Rosanne Limoncelli Graves on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena #14) by Joy Ellis Fear on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena #13) by Joy Ellis Dark Mirror (Brock and Kolla Book 10) by Barry Maitland The Beast of Littleton Woods (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, #12) by T.E. Kinsey Aunt Bessie Believes (Isle of Man #2) by Diana Xarissa It Had to Be You (Under Suspicion, #8) by Mary Higgins Clark Jolie and Scoobie High School Misadventures (A Jolie Gentil Cozy Mystery, #0.5) by Elaine Orr


message 115: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
Well done Brenda!


message 116: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Thanks Phrynne :)


message 117: by Anastasia (last edited May 04, 2025 11:44PM) (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Finished Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.
Wedded Blintz (Lexy Baker #7) by Leighann Dobbs Wedded Blintz by Leighann Dobbs
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 118: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Finished this challenge
Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2025
Duration: 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025
Progress: 26/26



A - Read a book set in Australia
Spiteful Spectres Blue Moon Australia Book 1 by S.C. Stokes Spiteful Spectres: Blue Moon Australia Book 1 by S.C. Stokes read 30/01/2025 5 stars
B - Read a book with a books on the cover (show cover)
Lending a Paw (Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #1) by Laurie Cass Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass finished 26/01/2025 4 stars
C - Read a Cosy mystery of your choice
Paper, Scissors, Death (Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-n-Craft Mystery, #1) by Joanna Campbell Slan Paper, Scissors, Death by Joanna Campbell Slan read 25/02/2025 4 stars
D - Read a Debut novel
Blanche on the Lam (Blanche White, #1) by Barbara Neely Blanche on the Lam by Barbara Neely read 15/01/2025 3 stars
E - Read a book by an English author.
Dead Pirates of Cawsand (Blue Moon Investigations, #4) by Steve Higgs Dead Pirates of Cawsand by Steve Higgs read 05/01/2025 5 stars
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
Mermaid in Troubled Water (Purgatory Falls Mysteries #1) by Nikki Haverstock Mermaid in Troubled Water by Nikki Haverstock read 01/01/2025 5 stars
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
Cheddar Luck Next Time by Beth Cato Cheddar Luck Next Time by Beth Cato read 25/04/2025 5 stars
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hidden in Snow (The Åre Murders, #1) by Viveca Sten Hidden in Snow by Viveca Sten read 16/03/2025 5 stars
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Welcome to Spicetown (Spicetown Mysteries, #1) by Sheri Richey Welcome to Spicetown by Sheri Richey read 15/03/2025 2 stars
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
Self-Defense (Alex Delaware, #9) by Jonathan Kellerman Self-Defense by Jonathan Kellerman read 06/02/2025 4 stars First published January 1, 1994
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
Say Goodbye (Romantic Suspense, #25; Sacramento, #3) by Karen Rose Say Goodbye by Karen Rose read 04/01/2025 5 stars
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich read 05/04/2025 5 stars
M- Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Back to School Murder (Lucy Stone, #4 ) by Leslie Meier Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier finished 14/01/2025 5 stars
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
Nine Elms (Kate Marshall, #1) by Robert Bryndza Nine Elms by Robert Bryndza finished 17/01/2925 5 stars
O - Read a book with a one word title
Everett by Jenifer Ruff Everett by Jenifer Ruff read 03/01/2025 3 stars
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
Passions in Death (In Death, #59) by J.D. Robb Passions in Death by J.D. Robb read 13/02/2025 5 stars
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
The Serpent on the Crown (Amelia Peabody, #17) by Elizabeth Peters The Serpent on the Crown by Elizabeth Peters Amelia Peabody is a quirky character Read 14/02/2025 5 stars
R - Read a book with a mostly red cover
The Bourne Identity (Jason Bourne, #1) by Robert Ludlum The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum finished 12/02/2025 4 stars
S - Read a book which is part of a series
The 10th Cycle (Rossler Foundation, #1) by J.C. Ryan The 10th Cycle by J.C. Ryan read 01/02/2025 3 stars
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
Old Habits (Albert Smith's Mystery Thrillers #1) by Steve Higgs Old Habits: Albert Smith's Mystery Thrillers Book 1 by Steve Higgs Set in Belgium read 16/05/2025 5 stars
U- Read a book set in the UK
Bad Dog (DCI Kett #2) by Alex Smith Bad Dog by Alex Smith read 09/02/2025 5 stars
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
A Catered New Year's Eve (A Mystery with Recipes, #15) by Isis Crawford A Catered New Year's Eve by Isis Crawford read 14/01/2025 3 stars
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Bake, Battle & Roll (Lexy Baker #6) by Leighann Dobbs Bake, Battle & Roll by Leighann Dobbs read 22/02/2025 4 stars
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Frost at Christmas (DI Jack Frost #1) by R.D. Wingfield Frost at Christmas by R.D. Wingfield finished 21/02/2025 5 stars
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Paper Girls (DCI Kett, #1) by Alex Smith Paper Girls by Alex Smith read 19/01/2025 5 stars
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.
Wedded Blintz (Lexy Baker #7) by Leighann Dobbs Wedded Blintz by Leighann Dobbs Read 05/05/2025 4 stars


message 119: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Wow! Well done Anastasia!!


message 120: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
Great work Anastasia


message 121: by Anastasia (new)

Anastasia (anastasiaruff) | 1244 comments Thanks Brenda and Phrynne


message 122: by Tanu (last edited Jul 31, 2025 04:37AM) (new)

Tanu (tanu_reads) | 20 comments Is it too late to sign up? I've read a few already :)

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2025
Duration: 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025
Progress: 17/26

A - Read a book set in Australia
B - Read a book with a books on the cover (show cover)
C - Read a Cosy mystery of your choice
D - Read a Debut novel - The Chilling by Riley James fin. 5 May, rated 3 stars AA 🇦🇺 ✅
E - Read a book by an English author. - The Undoing of Violet Claybourne by Emily Critchley fin Feb 10, rating 3 stars ✅
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count) - What Lies Between Us by John Marrs read Jan 5 and rated 3 ✅
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover) - The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave finished Jan 8 rated 3 stars ✅
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY - No Country for Girls by Emma Styles AA 🇦🇺 Read Jan 10, rated 3.5 stars ✅
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year. - The Mistress of Bhatia House (Perveen Mistry, #4) by Sujata Massey by Sujata Massey
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name. - We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer fin. Apr 27, rating 2 stars ✅
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library - The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill AA 🇦🇺 Read Feb 12, rated 4. ✅
M- Read a book with the word murder in the title. - Murder in the Pacific: Ifira Point by Matt Francis Rated 3 stars, fin. Mar 5 AA 🇦🇺 ✅
N - Read a book with a number in the title. - 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare fin Feb 22, rated 4.5 stars ✅
O - Read a book with a one word title - Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra fin 22 Feb, 3 stars ✅
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name - Birdman by Mo Hayder read Mar 10, rating 3. ✅
Q- Read a book with a quirky character. Thirty-Three Teeth by Colin Cotterill - rating 3, read July 31st ✅
R - Read a book with a mostly red cover
S - Read a book which is part of a series - Moskva Jack Grimwood fin Jan 15, rated 3 stars ✅
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to. - Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris read Jan 23, rated 3. ✅ (Set in the UK)
U- Read a book set in the UK - The Escape Room by L.D. Smithson read Apr 18, rating 5 stars ✅
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover) - First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston fin 23 Jan, rated 5 stars ✅
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The God of the Woods by Liz Moore rating 2.5 stars, fin Jan 22 ✅
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.

Murder in the Pacific Ifira Point (Murder in the Pacific #1) by Matt Francis The Chilling by Riley James Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston The Undoing of Violet Claybourne by Emily Critchley 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare Moskva by Jack Grimwood No Country for Girls by Emma Styles Birdman (Jack Caffery, #1) by Mo Hayder The Escape Room by L.D. Smithson The Coroner's Lunch (Dr. Siri Paiboun, #1) by Colin Cotterill Thirty-Three Teeth (Dr Siri Series Book 2) by Colin Cotterill


message 123: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Tanu. Not too late at all. There is still more than half a year left to go!!!👮👮👮


message 124: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments K - Author has a K in their name
Beneath Dark Waters (Romantic Suspense, #28; New Orleans, #2) by Karen Rose Beneath Dark Waters by Karen Rose 4*

R - Mostly Red Cover
Next Girl Missing (A Sally Fairburn Crime Thriller #1) by L.A. Larkin Next Girl Missing by L.A. Larkin 3*


message 125: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments H - Title begins with H
High Wire by Candice Fox High Wire by Candice Fox 4*


message 126: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Finished another two, G and Y. 📚

G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
Murder and Mendelssohn (Phryne Fisher, #20) by Kerry Greenwood Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood - 4⭐️ - 7/3/25

Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, #8) by Janet Evanovich Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich - 4⭐️ - 13/5/25


message 127: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Finished two more, E and W. 📚

E - Read a book by an English author.
Iced by Felix Francis Iced by Felix Francis - 4⭐️ - 10/3/25

W - Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
The Waiting (Harry Bosch, #25; Renée Ballard, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #39) by Michael Connelly The Waiting by Michael Connelly - 4⭐️ - 25/5/25


message 128: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 959 comments Challenge Completed

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2025
Duration: 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025
Progress: 26/26


A - Read a book set in Australia - Sanctuary by Garry Disher READ 8/3/25 3*
B - Read a book with a books on the cover - Elementary, She Read (A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Vicki Delany Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany READ 18/1/25 3*
C - Read a Cosy mystery of your choice - A Scone to Die For by H.Y. Hanna READ 26/1/25 4*
D - Read a Debut novel - The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie READ 22/2/25 4*
E - Read a book by an English author - Blood Lines by Angela Marsons READ 6/1/25 3*
F - Read a book with a four word title - Boxes in the Basement by Kathi Daley READ 13/1/25 4*
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover) - Overkill by Sandra Brown Overkill by Sandra Brown READ 28/4/25 3*
H - Read a book where the title starts with H - High Wire by Candice Fox READ 12/5/25 4*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY - The Good Dog by Simon Rowell READ 8/1/25 4*
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year - Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger (13/7/21) READ 29/1/25 3*
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name - Beneath Dark Waters by Karen Rose READ 8/5/25 4*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library - The Burning by Linda Castillo READ 17/1/25 4*
M- Read a book with the word murder in the title - Murder at the Country Club by Helena Dixon READ 24/1/25 3*
N - Read a book with a number in the title - 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare READ 24/4/25 4*
O - Read a book with a one word title - Gone by Glenna Thomson READ 14/2/25 3*
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name - Passions in Death by J.D. Robb READ 2/2/25 3*
Q- Read a book with a quirky character - A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey READ 27/5/25 3*
R - Read a book with a mostly red cover - Next Girl Missing (A Sally Fairburn Crime Thriller #1) by L.A. Larkin Next Girl Missing by L.A. Larkin READ 3/5/25 3*
S - Read a book which is part of a series - Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald READ 14/1/25 4*
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to - In Too Deep by Lee Child READ 3/1/25 4*
U- Read a book set in the UK - Dead Souls by Angela Marsons READ 6/4/25 4*
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) - Murder by the Seashore (California Bookshop Mystery #1) by Samara Yew Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew READ 5/3/25 2*
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover) - The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman READ 27/1/25 3*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting - A Merry Little Murder Plot by Jenn McKinlay READ 23/1/25 3*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
A Reason to Live (Marty Singer #1) by Matthew Iden A Reason to Live by Matthew Iden READ 30/1/025 3*
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it - Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay READ 2/3/25 3*

Sanctuary by Garry Disher Elementary, She Read (A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Vicki Delany A Scone to Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, #1) by H.Y. Hanna The Torrent (Detective Kate Miles, #1) by Dinuka McKenzie Blood Lines (D.I. Kim Stone, #5) by Angela Marsons Boxes in the Basement (The Inn at Holiday Bay, #1) by Kathi Daley Overkill by Sandra Brown High Wire by Candice Fox The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell Confessions on the 7 45 by Lisa Unger Beneath Dark Waters (Romantic Suspense, #28; New Orleans, #2) by Karen Rose The Burning (Kate Burkholder, #16) by Linda Castillo Murder at the Country Club (Miss Underhay #9) by Helena Dixon 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare Gone by Glenna Thomson Passions in Death (In Death, #59) by J.D. Robb A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1) by T.E. Kinsey Next Girl Missing (A Sally Fairburn Crime Thriller #1) by L.A. Larkin Out in Nowhere by Fleur McDonald In Too Deep (Jack Reacher #29) by Lee Child Dead Souls (D.I. Kim Stone, #6) by Angela Marsons Murder by the Seashore (California Bookshop Mystery #1) by Samara Yew The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman A Merry Little Murder Plot (Library Lover's Mystery, #15) by Jenn McKinlay A Reason to Live (Marty Singer #1) by Matthew Iden Death by the Dozen (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #3) by Jenn McKinlay


message 129: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Well done Janine!


message 130: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
Great work Janine


message 131: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 309 comments Finished two more, F and R. 📚

F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
Secrets Of The Springs by Kerry McGinnis Secrets Of The Springs by Kerry McGinnis - 4⭐️ - 10/7/25

R - Read a book with a mostly red cover.
Granny's Got a Gun (Secret Agent Granny #1) by Harper Lin Granny's Got a Gun by Harper Lin - 3⭐️ - 26/5/25


message 132: by Sarah (last edited Jul 23, 2025 12:21AM) (new)

Sarah | 385 comments I'm all finished. This was a fun challenge, Phrynne - I might have a go at doing a second time round by the end of the year!

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2025
Duration: 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book set in Australia
Prime Cut by Alan Carter AA (25/1) 5* (set in WA)
B - Read a book with a books on the cover (show cover)
The Library Thief by Kuchenga Shenjé (9/2) 4*
C - Read a Cosy mystery of your choice
Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd (13/3) 5*
D - Read a Debut novel
Mrs Sidhu’s Dead and Scone by Suk Pannu (12/1) 4.5* (the author's previous writing has been as a screenwriter)
E - Read a book by an English author.
The Kill List by Nadine Matheson (28/1) 5*
F - Read a book with a four word title (a, an and the DO count)
Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis (22/1) 4*
G - Read a book with a mostly green cover (show cover)
The Examiner by Janice Hallett (23/3) 5*
H - Read a book where the title starts with H
Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis (28/3) 5*
I - Read a book where both of the author's initials can be found in MYSTERY
Dead Man's Shoes by Marion Todd (8/5) 4.5*
J - Read a book published in January, June or July of any year.
Catherine Wheel by Liz Evans AA (26/1) 4* (published on 30 July 2024)
K - Read a book where the author has a K in their name.
The Rush by Michelle Prak AA (24/2) 4*
L - Read a book you borrowed from the Library
With Winter Comes Darkness by Robbi Neal AA (30/1) 4.5*
M- Read a book with the word murder in the title.
Murder at the Charity Ball by Helena Dixon (31/1) 4*
N - Read a book with a number in the title.
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic AA (8/7) 5*
O - Read a book with a one word title
Gunnawah by Ronni Salt AA (22/3) 5*
P - Read a book whose author writes under a pen name
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict (12/5) 4.5* (Heather Terrell)
Q- Read a book with a quirky character.
Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney (8/3) 4.5* (Main character Ava Bonney)
R - Read a book with a mostly red cover
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel (27/3) 5*
S - Read a book which is part of a series
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse (22/2) 4* (Elin Warner #1)
T - Read a book set in a country you would like to travel to.
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman (23/1) 3.5* (Bora Bora, Tahiti)
U- Read a book set in the UK
A Lethal Deception by Rachel Amphlett AA (6/1) 4*
V- Read a book with a variety of colours on the cover (at least four) (show cover)
The Wilds by Sarah Pearse (7/4) 5*
W- Read a book with a body of water on the cover (show cover)
Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle (9/3) 4*
X - Read a book with a Xmas setting
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose (28/3) 3*
Y - Read a book with yellow writing on the cover (show cover)
The Janes by Louisa Luna (21/1) 4*
Z- Read a book where the title (you can use a series title or a book title) has a Z in it.
Listen To Me by Tess Gerritsen (re-read) (31/1) 5* (Rizzoli & Isles #13)

Prime Cut (Cato Kwong, #1) by Alan Carter The Library Thief by Kuchenga Shenjé Murder at Gulls Nest (Nora Breen Investigates #1) by Jess Kidd Mrs Sidhu’s Dead and Scone by Suk Pannu The Kill List (Inspector Anjelica Henley, #3) by Nadine Matheson Crime on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #1) by Joy Ellis The Examiner by Janice Hallett Hunted on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #3) by Joy Ellis Dead Man's Shoes (Detective Clare Mackay #9) by Marion Todd Catherine Wheel by Liz Evans The Rush by Michelle Prak With Winter Comes Darkness by Robbi Neal Murder at the Charity Ball (Miss Underhay #11) by Helena Dixon Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic Gunnawah by Ronni Salt The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel The Sanatorium (Detective Elin Warner, #1) by Sarah Pearse Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman A Lethal Deception (Detective Kay Hunter #11) by Rachel Amphlett The Wilds (Detective Elin Warner, #3) by Sarah Pearse Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle The Mistletoe Mystery (Molly the Maid, #2.5) by Nita Prose The Janes (Alice Vega, #2) by Louisa Luna Listen To Me (Rizzoli & Isles, #13) by Tess Gerritsen

Remember that all books must be from our genres of crime/mystery/thriller/ suspense


message 133: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Well done Sarah! And go for it 😉


message 134: by Sarah (last edited Jul 23, 2025 12:26AM) (new)

Sarah | 385 comments Brenda wrote: "Well done Sarah! And go for it 😉"

Thanks Brenda - I just did a quick tote up and I just have to finish one book I'm currently reading to finish a second list - it's weird how sometimes things just fall into place, isn't it? (This might be a sign I read too much crime!)


message 135: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Haha! Won't hurt you Sarah :)


message 136: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 258 comments Completed

Crime Club Annual Challenge. A-Z with a Difference 2025
Duration: 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025
Progress: 26/26


✔A - set in Australia: A Town Called Treachery by Mitch Jennings 7/3 4★
✔B - books on cover: The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead by Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass 3/8 5★
✔C - Cosy mystery: Miss Silver Intervenes by Patricia Wentworth 13/1 4★
✔D - Debut novel: The Blitz Detective by Mike Hollow 9/3 4★
✔E - English author: Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie 15/3 4★
✔F - four word title: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson 19/1 3★
✔G - mostly green cover: Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse, #12) by Charlaine Harris by Charlaine Harris 26/7 3★
✔H - title starts with H: Haunted in Death by J.D. Robb 27/4 3★
✔I - both author initials in MYSTERY: Unwanted by Mia Sheridan 27/4 4★
✔J - published in January, June or July: Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 20/3 4.5★
✔K - author has a K in their name: Cold Truth by Ashley Kalagian Blunt 13/4 3.5★
✔L - borrowed from the Library: The Skeleton Takes a Bow by Leigh Perry 2/3 3★
✔M - murder in the title: The Rynox Murder by Philip MacDonald 9/2 3★
✔N - number in the title: The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry 2/1 3★
✔O - one word title: Killjoy by Ann Cleeves 16/2 4★
✔P - author writes under a pen name: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 11/1 3★
✔Q- quirky character: The Mirror by Marlys Millhiser 14/1 4★
✔R - mostly red cover: The Frangipani Tree Mystery (Crown Colony, #1) by Ovidia Yu by Ovidia Yu 5/3 4★
✔S - part of a series: Promises in Death by J.D. Robb 8/2 4★
✔T - set in a country you'd like to travel to: The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 26/3 3.5★
✔U- set in the UK: Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth 26/2 3★
✔V- a variety of colours on the cover: Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams 19/2 3★
✔W- body of water on the cover: Riverboat Point by Tricia Stringer by Tricia Stringer 17/3 3★
✔X - Xmas setting: The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson 31/5 3.5★
✔Y - yellow writing on cover: The Case Is Closed (Miss Silver, #2) by Patricia Wentworth by Patricia Wentworth 2/5 3★
✔Z- title/series has a Z in it: Rizzoli & Isles - The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen 7/2 3.5★

A Town Called Treachery by Mitch Jennings The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead Miss Silver Intervenes (Miss Silver, #6) by Patricia Wentworth The Blitz Detective (The Blitz Detective #1) by Mike Hollow Sleeping Murder (Miss Marple, #13) by Agatha Christie Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) by James Patterson Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse, #12) by Charlaine Harris Haunted in Death (In Death, #22.5) by J.D. Robb Unwanted (Men and Monsters, #1) by Mia Sheridan
Kindred in Death (In Death, #29) by J.D. Robb Cold Truth by Ashley Kalagian Blunt The Skeleton Takes a Bow (Family Skeleton Mystery #2) by Leigh Perry The Rynox Murder by Philip MacDonald The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry Killjoy (Inspector Ramsay #4) by Ann Cleeves Salvation in Death (In Death, #27) by J.D. Robb The Mirror by Marlys Millhiser The Frangipani Tree Mystery (Crown Colony, #1) by Ovidia Yu
Promises in Death (In Death, #28) by J.D. Robb The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams Riverboat Point by Tricia Stringer The christmas guest by Peter Swanson The Case Is Closed (Miss Silver, #2) by Patricia Wentworth The Surgeon (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #1) by Tess Gerritsen


message 137: by Brenda, Suspense lover! (new)

Brenda | 11949 comments Mod
Well done Kylie!


message 138: by Phrynne, Mystery lover! (new)

Phrynne | 5431 comments Mod
Great work Kylie


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