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August 2026 Challenge The Case of the Missing Word
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✅Trish
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6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
Murder at the Toy Soldier by Maddie Day2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Death on the Books by Victoria Gilbert3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
Murder in Mind by Faith Martin4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? by Nicci French
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
The Killer Question by Janice Hallett 6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre. CRIME
Blood at the Root by Peter Robinson
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6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
CRIME -
The Case of the Missing WordAugust Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
6/6
TASKS
✅1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly Read 06/08/2026 5 stars✅2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Death in Douglas Glade by G.B. Ralph Read 14/08/2026 3 stars✅3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
The Ten Teacups by Carter Dickson Read 04/08/2028 3 stars✅4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Roses Are Red by James Patterson Character is Alex Cross Read 11/08/2026 5 stars✅5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
Tell No One by Harlan Coben Read 10/08/2026 5 stars✅6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre. CRIME
The Cornish Wedding Murder by Fiona Leitch Read 01/08/2026 4 stars
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/266/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
-- The Raven's Call by M.S. Morris -- 4★ -- 28/08/20262. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
-- Death in Soho by Shiv Saywack -- 4★ -- 10/08/20263. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
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-- Chocolate, Lies, and Alibis by Morgana Best -- 4★ -- 29/08/20264. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Clive:
-- Hatchet Hill by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 27/08/20265. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
--Red Lake: Harper Quinn Book 1 by Jason Summers -- 3★ -- 28/08/20266. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
Crime:
The Abersoch Killings by Simon McCleave -- 5★ -- 17/08/2026
Cute challenge 😊August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
The Burn by Jessica Mansour-Nahra 8/8 3.5★
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 5/8 3★
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
Golden in Death by J.D. Robb 6/8 4★
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C - Rev. Clement
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie 2/8 4.5★
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
The Benevent Treasure by Patricia Wentworth 27/8 4★
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre
The Unquiet Bones by Melvin R. Starr 13/8 4★
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/266/6
TASKS
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
Mary Higgins Clark with
The Cinderella MurderRead a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Heirlooms and Homicide by Danielle CollinsRead a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet EvanovichRead a book with a character whose name begins with C -(Cliff Hardy)
The Reward by Peter CorrisRead a book with a red cover
Murder Feels Awful by B.T. AliveCRIME -
Murder at an English Pub by Alice Castle
Phrynne, this is so clever and I love my daily WORDLE 🥰.August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
6/6
Completed 31st August
TASKS
✔️ 1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
Dolphin Junction: Stories by Mick Herron - 03/08 - 3.5★
✔️ 2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Hero by Patricia Wolf - 15/08 - 5★
✔️ 3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
The Murder Bag by Tony Parsons - 25/08 - 3.5★
✔️ 4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves (Chloe) - 20/08 - 4★
✔️ 5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
Death in the Crypt by Fliss Chester - 31/08 - 3.5★
✔️6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre. - CRIME
Rattling the Bones by Ann Granger - 18/08 - 5★
Challenge complete 😀 August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M.
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name.
Michael Robotham - The White Crow ✅ 3* (8/8)
2. Find the letter E.
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E.
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie ✅ 3* (7/8)
3. Find the letter I.
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count).
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand ✅ 4* (18/8)
4. Find the letter C.
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C.
King Sorrow by Joe Hill (Colin) ✅ 2* (8/8)
5. Find the letter R.
Read a book with a red cover.
His and Hers by Alice Feeney ✅ 3* (12/8)
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre - CRIME.
Fatal Return: Fatal, Book 1 by Alex Hansen ✅ 3* (9/8)
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August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/266/6 books
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
✔ Broken Circle by Matt Brolly (read 19 Aug) 4★
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
✔ Tell Me Something True by Michael Robotham (read 15 Aug) 5★
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
✔ The Killing Time by Elly Griffiths (read 10 Aug) 4★
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
✔ The Tailor by Tim Sullivan (DI Cross) (read 3 Aug) 4.5★
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
✔ The Shadow Step by Mark Billingham (read 8 Aug) 4.5★
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
✔ Too Deep to Cross: A Thriller by Kerri Hakoda (CRIME genre) (read 17 Aug) 4★
The challenges get more and more creative - great job Phrynee!August WORDLE Challenge 2026
1/8/26 - 31/8/26 Completed 14-AUG-2026
6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M : Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name :
2. Find the letter E : Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E :
3. Find the letter I : Read a book with a three word title :
4. Find the letter C - Read a book with a character whose name begins with C :
5. Find the letter R - Read a book with a red cover :
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre (CRIME) :
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/266/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/266/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26Read: 6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name.
The Glass Ceiling Club Maree Church 8/24/26 4✶
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E.
We Solve Murders Richard Osman 8/27/26 4✶
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title.
Rumors & Whiskey Victoria Wilder 8/13/26 5✶
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C.
Cliff Daybreak Sharon Sala 8/5/26 5✶
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover.
A Posh Murder Keith Finney 8/29/26 3✶6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
CRIME:
Hunting Season Nevada Barr 8/22/26 4✶
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August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/266/6 Completed. Finish
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
Mary Stone-Storm's Endgame 8/05/26 4*
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Best House on the Block-T.R. Ragan 8/14/26 2*
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
The Final Girl-Dan Padavona 8/02/26 4*
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
(Caitlyn)
The Night Before-Lisa Jackson 8/10/26 3*
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
Instant Karma-Kay Bratt 8/05/26 3*
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
(Crime)
-Elle Gray 8/06/26 4*
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Always enjoy word games, so please add me, Phrynne ☺️ The Case of the Missing Word
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Progress: 6/6
TASKS
📚1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica....4* 03/08/26
📚2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Death of a Traitor by M.C. Beaton....3* 06/08/26
📚3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
Kiss Her Goodbye byLisa Gardner....4* 10/08/26
📚4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Blood Moon: Hal Challis Investigation 5 by Garry Disher ( Hal Challis)....4* 13/08/26
📚5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood....3.5* 18/08/26
📚6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre. CRIME
Murder in the Mansion by Faith Martin....4* 25/08/26
Count me in forThe Case of the Missing Word
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
6/6
TASKS
✅ 1. Find the letter M - first letter in the author's name - The White Crow - Michael Robotham - 4/08/26 - ★★★★☆
✅ 2. Find the letter E - the second letter in the title is an E - Deadly Fate - Angela Marsons - 14/08/26 - ★★★★
✅ 3. Find the letter I - a three word title - The Impossible Fortune - Richard Osman - 21/08/26 - ★★★★
✅ 4. Find the letter C - character whose name begins with C - Nick Chester Franz Josef - Alan Carter - 24/08/26 - ★★★★
✅ 5. Find the letter R - red cover - The Killer Question - Janice Hallett - 29/08/26 - ★★★★
✅ 6. Final Clue. - CRIME - Karin Slaughter - Broken - 10/08/26 - ★★★★
The Case of the Missing WordAugust 2026
6/6 DONE
1. Find the letter M = M is the first letter in the author's name Divide & Conquer Murray McDonald 8/9 ★★★★
2. Find the letter E = second letter in the title is an E Dead Air Deborah Shlian 8/14 ★★★
3. Find the letter I = three word title Murder Will Out Jennifer K. Breedlove 8/5 ★★★
4. Find the letter C = character name begins with C Christian Watson Hot Pursuit Julie Ann Walker 8/12 ★★★★
5. Find the letter R = red cover Assassins Anonymous Rob Hart 8/1 ★★★★
6. Final Clue = CRIME Countdown Sara Driscoll 8/8 ★★★★
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Phrynne wrote: "🕵️🕵️🕵️ Welcome to the challenge everyone! Your names are linked 🕵️🕵️🕵️"Thank you, Phrynne!
Phrynne wrote: "🕵️🕵️🕵️ Welcome to the challenge Jonquil, Kerri and Trish🕵️🕵️🕵️"Thank you, Phrynne ☺️
Count me in please, Phrynne!August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
Progress: 6/6
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
CRIME -
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Finished 6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre. CRIME
The Cornish Wedding Murder by Fiona Leitchhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I would like to join the August Challenge.TASKS 6/6
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Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
Murder on the Great Northern Railway: by Edward Marston 07/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Death by Plane by P.F. Ford 05/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
A Lethal Deception by Rachel Amphlett 08/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Cook, Major Jeremiah The Summer House by James Patterson 03/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book with a red cover
Guilty Mothers by Angela Marsons 10/08/26 ★★★★
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Death on the Norfolk Broads by Heather Peck 12/08/26 ★★★★
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Completed number 4. Find the letter C Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Cook, Major Jeremiah The Summer House by James Patterson 03/08/26 ★★★★
Read 3. Find the letter IRead a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
The Ten Teacups by Carter Dicksonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 1. Find the letter MRead a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
The Law of Innocence by Michael Connellyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Completed 2 more novels:✅1. Find the letter M
Murder on the Great Northern Railway: by Edward Marston 07/08/26 ★★★★
✅2. Find the letter E
Death by Plane by P.F. Ford 05/08/26 ★★★★
Finished 5. Find the letter RRead a book with a red cover
Tell No One by Harlan Cobenhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 4. Find the letter CRead a book with a character whose name begins with C
Roses Are Red by James Pattersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Completed the August Challenge. TASKS 6/6I enjoyed some new authors in amongst these titles
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Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
Murder on the Great Northern Railway: by Edward Marston 07/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Death by Plane by P.F. Ford 05/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
A Lethal Deception by Rachel Amphlett 08/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Cook, Major Jeremiah The Summer House by James Patterson 03/08/26 ★★★★
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Read a book with a red cover
Guilty Mothers by Angela Marsons 10/08/26 ★★★★
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Death on the Norfolk Broads by Heather Peck 12/08/26 ★★★★
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August Crime Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.
CRIME -
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Finished this challenge with the excellent : What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan 5*August WORDLE Challenge 2026
1/8/26 - 31/8/26 Completed 14-AUG-2026
6/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M : Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name :
2. Find the letter E : Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E :
3. Find the letter I : Read a book with a three word title :
4. Find the letter C - Read a book with a character whose name begins with C :
5. Find the letter R - Read a book with a red cover :
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre (CRIME) :
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Finished 2. Find the letter ERead a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Death in Douglas Glade by G.B. Ralph https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Challenge completeThe Case of the Missing Word
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
6/6
TASKS
✅1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly Read 06/08/2026 5 stars✅2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
Death in Douglas Glade by G.B. Ralph Read 14/08/2026 3 stars✅3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
The Ten Teacups by Carter Dickson Read 04/08/2028 3 stars✅4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
Roses Are Red by James Patterson Character is Alex Cross Read 11/08/2026 5 stars✅5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
Tell No One by Harlan Coben Read 10/08/2026 5 stars✅6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre. CRIME
The Cornish Wedding Murder by Fiona Leitch Read 01/08/2026 4 stars
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Aussie Lovers of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Books mentioned in this topic
Chocolate, Lies, and Alibis (other topics)Chocolate, Lies, and Alibis (other topics)
The Raven's Call (other topics)
Red Lake (other topics)
Death in Soho (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Morgana Best (other topics)Morgana Best (other topics)
Shiv Saywack (other topics)
M.S. Morris (other topics)
Jason Summers (other topics)
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August Challenge 2026
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**Once you've posted your completed challenge, your name will be ticked off the list.
Remember all books must be from our genres of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
The Case of the Missing Word
Thanks to the composer of Wordle on which this challenge is VERY loosely based.
This month we are seeking a missing word. Firstly you need to complete five tasks and find the five assorted letters. Then you must sort them into a word which is relevant to our Group.
August Challenge 1/8/26 - 31/8/26
0/6
TASKS
1. Find the letter M
Read a book where M is the first letter in the author's name
2. Find the letter E
Read a book where the second letter in the title is an E
3. Find the letter I
Read a book with a three word title (a, an and the do count)
4. Find the letter C
Read a book with a character whose name begins with C
5. Find the letter R
Read a book with a red cover
6. Final Clue. Rearrange the five letters into the name of a genre and read a book of your choice from that genre.