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Crime Club Autumn Challenge - A Mystery at Booktown Library

There is a real mystery going on at the local Booktown Library - can you help find the missing books - and just who is the thief?

The challenge is in two parts. If you want an easy challenge (6 books) just do part one.
If you want a harder challenge (12 books) do part one and part two.

Remember all books must be from our genres of Crime/Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Rules and guidelines: Here

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Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
5. Read a book published in 2024.
6. Read a book by a very well known author.

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Part 1. Find the Missing Books
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Part 2. Now Find the Thief
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✅Anastasia
✅Brenda
✅Carolyn
✅Catherine
✅Catsalive
Denise
✅Jackmeister
✅Jane
Janelle
✅Janine
✅Jasmine's
✅Jenny
✅Jonquil
✅Kerri_M
✅Kylie H
✅Lindy-Lane
✅Lorraine
✅Mari
✅Phrynne
✅Rhondda
✅Sarah
Sharon
✅Snake
✅Tanu
✅Teresa
✅Trish

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.
1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
The Devotion of Suspect X Keigo Higashino 3 stars 19/3/25
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Dead Souls by Angela Marsons 5 stars 21/4/25
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
The Socialite's Guide to Sleuthing and Secrets by S.K. Golden 4 stars 9/3/25
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Hang on St. Christopher by Adrian McKinty 5 stars 30/3/25
5. Read a book published in 2024. Echoes on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5 stars 5/2/25
6. Read a book by a very well known author. The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves 5 stars 15/3/25



Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose 11/4/25 3 stars
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. Death at Porthcurno Cove by Sally Rigby 4 stars 9/3/26
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading. Her Silent Cry by Lisa Regan 5 stars 7/4/25
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed. Cherrywood by Jock Serong 4 stars 10/4/25
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it. Impact of Evidence by Carol Carnac 4 stars 27/3/25
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice. Nobody’s Fool by Harlan Coben 5 stars 20/4/25

Crime Club Autumn Challenge - A Mystery at Booktown Library
Duration: 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

PART ONE: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
23 ½ Lies by James Patterson 5★s 31/3/25

2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Death at Porthcurno Cove by Sally Rigby 3★s 13/3/25

3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Murder at the Loch by Dee MacDonald 5★s 1/3/25 Flora

4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Barren Cape by Michelle Prak 3★s 25/3/25

5. Read a book published in 2024.
I Will Ruin You 4★s 17/4/25 May 7th 2024

6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Alex Cross Must Die by James Patterson 5★s 4/4/25

PART TWO: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
A Recipe for Murder by Verity Bright 5★s 21/3/25

2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
The Norfolk Theatre Murders by Judi Daykin 5★s 29/3/25

3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
The Fake Child by Helen Goltz 5★s 12/4/25 The Lady Mortician's Visions #2

4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton 4★s 8/4/25 borrowed from son

5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb 5★s 23/3/25 Detective Eve Dallas

6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
The Texas Murders by James Patterson 5★s 17/4/25

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
Hellbent Gregg Hurwitz

2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Beneath the Shadows Sara Foster 4* 29/04/25


3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
The Good Dog Simon Rowell 4* 07/03/25


4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Legacy Of Hunters Ridge Sarah Barrie 5* 18/04/25


5. Read a book published in 2024.
The Valley Chris Hammer 4* 14/04/25


6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Cat & Mouse James Patterson 4* 07/03/25


Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Woman in the Green Dress Tea Cooper 4* 30/03/25


2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Bloodtree River Sarah Barrie 4* 10/03/25


3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
The Ghost Ship Kate Mosse 5* 12/03/25


4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
First Lie Wins Ashley Elston 4* 06/03/25


5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Echoes on the Fens Joy Ellis 4* 30/04/25


6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
The Day After the Party Nicole Trope 3* 04/04/25

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
First Family by David Baldacci READ 2/5/25 4*

2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
The Lady Vanished by Gretta Mulrooney READ 17/4/25 3*

3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay READ 2/3/25 3*

4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Sanctuary by Garry Disher READ 8/3/25 3*

5. Read a book published in 2024.
High Wire by Candice Fox READ 12/5/25 4*

6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Beneath Dark Waters by Karen Rose READ 8/5/25 4*

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Missing Brides by Helen Goltz READ 9/3/25 3*

2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Caribbean Moon by Rick Murcer READ 26/4/25 3*

3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
The Valley by Chris Hammer READ 18/3/25 3*

4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
Her Mother's Grave by Lisa Regan READ 4/4/25 5*

5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Dead Souls by Angela Marsons READ 6/4/25 4*

6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew READ 5/3/25 2*

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
A Mystery at Booktown Library

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz read 03/03/2025 4 stars
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Fear on the Fens by Joy Ellis read 03/03/2025 5 stars
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton read 10/03/2025 4 stars
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Sirens and Sea Monsters: Blue Moon Australia Book 2 by S.C. Stokes read 08/03/2025 5 stars
5. Read a book published in 2024.
Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter First published June 4, 2024 Finished 25/03/2025 3 stars
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
The Obsession by Nora Roberts read 10/03/2025 5 stars

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Great Witches Baking Show by Nancy Warren finished 14/04/2025 4 stars
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
The Witches of East Malling by Steve Higgs read 13/03/2025 3 stars
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier read 12/03/2025 4 stars
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich read 05/04/2025 5 stars
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Three Little Pigs by Alex Smith read 14/03/2025 5 stars
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Roses Are Red by Miranda Rijks read 21/03/2025 4 stars

🍁 Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12 books

📚 Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
✔ A Pretender's Murder by Christopher Huang (read 25 May) 4★

2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
✔ Murder at the Orpheus Theatre by Irina Shapiro (read 5 March) 4★

3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
✔ Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd (read 13 March) 5★

4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
✔ The Bluff by Joanna Jenkins (read 8 March) 4★

5. Read a book published in 2024.
✔ All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (read 21 April) 4.5★

6. Read a book by a very well known author.
✔ Something I Keep Upstairs by J.D. Barker (read 31 May) 4★



🕵️‍♀️ Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
✔ Etiquette for Lovers and Killers (read 21 May) 4★

2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
✔ Barren Cape by Michelle Prak (read 23 March) 3.5★

3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
✔ Hang on St. Christopher by Adrian McKinty (read 21 April) 5★

4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
✔ The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry (read 10 March) 4★

5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
✔ The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan (read 3 May) 4.5 ★

✔ 6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths (read 2 April) 4★

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Part 1. Find the Missing Books
0/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
✅4. Read a book written by an Australian author. The Bluff by Joanna Jenkins fin8/3/25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. Read a book published in 2024.
6. Read a book by a very well known author.

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc) Room 100 : Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died by Jesse P Pollack fin 18/4/25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading. The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan fin 1/5/25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it. When She Was Gone by Sara Foster fin 24/4/25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.

Sign me up for Easy level, please! Books TBC.

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25.
Level: Easy
Progress: 6/6
AA 1

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author. The Game by Scott Kershaw fin 20 May, 2 stars ✅
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author. Birdman finished March 10 and rated 3 stars ✅
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer ✅ Rating 2 stars, finished 27 April
4. Read a book written by an Australian author. AA 🇦🇺 The Chilling Rating 3 stars, finished 5 May ✅
5. Read a book published in 2024. The Escape Room ✅ Rating 4 stars, finished April 18
6. Read a book by a very well known author. Fugitive Telemetry - rating 3 stars, finished 7 April ✅

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
Progress 12/12
Completed 17th May

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

🍂 1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
The Falls by B. Michael Radburn - 13/03 - 3★
🍂 2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Dead in the Water by Ann Granger - 25/04 - 5★
🍂 3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Death in the Highlands by Fliss Chester - 11/03 - 4★
🍂 4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Valley by Chris Hammer - 07/05 - 5★
🍂 5. Read a book published in 2024.
The Belvedere Murders by Karen Baugh Menuhin (30/03/2024) - 09/05 - 5★
🍂 6. Read a book by a very well known author.
A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci - 17/05 - 3.5★



Part two: Now Find the Thief.

🍂 1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder by Dianne Freeman - 19/04 - 4.5★
🍂 2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Midnight at Malabar House by Vaseem Khan - 05/05 - 4★
🍂 3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
In This Grave Hour by Jacqueline Winspear (Maisie Dobbs #13) - 03/03 - 4★
🍂 4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
Asking for Trouble by Ann Granger - 09/03 - 5★
🍂 5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
That Way Murder Lies by Ann Granger - 09/03 - 4.5★
🍂 6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Guide Me Home by Attica Locke - 13/04 - 4★

Count me in, Phrynne!

Crime Club Autumn Challenge
Duration: 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
Progress: 12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
Death Comes to the Costa del Sol by On the Trail of the Yorkshire Ripper: His Final Secrets Revealed by Richard Charles Cobb (27/4) 4*
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
One Dark Night by Hannah Richell AA (13/4) 5*
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd (13/3) 5*
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Gunnawah by Ronni Salt AA (22/3) 5*
5. Read a book published in 2024.
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel (27/3) 5* (published on 24 September 2024)
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose (28/3) 3*

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict (12/5) 4.5*
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle (9/3) 4*
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis (28/3) 5* (Nikki Galena #3)
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey (3/4) 5*
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Dead Man's Shoes by Marion Todd (8/5) 4.5* (MC Clare Mackey is a DCI)
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Vanish by Shelley Burr (23/5) 4.5*

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson 13/3/25 5*
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Tea with Milk and Murder by H.Y. Hanna 8/3/25 4*
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Two Down, Bun to Go by H.Y. Hanna 1/4/25 4*
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra 28/3/25 3*
5. Read a book published in 2024.
Between Husbands and Wives by Susannah Glenn published 30/7/2024 7/4/25 3*
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Kiss the Girls by James Patterson 19/3/25 5*



Part two: Now Find the Thief

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Moonflowers by Abigail Rose-Marie 28/3/25 4*
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Murder at the Playhouse by Helena Dixon 14/3/25 4*
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
An Act of Foul Play by T.E. Kinsey 9/4/25 4*
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie 15/4/25 5*
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Into the Night by Sarah Bailey 1/5/25 4*
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica 21/3/25 5*

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author Zero Day by David Baldacci 8/4/25 4★
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author - Buried on the Fens by Joy Ellis 23/4/2025 4★
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story - The Widows’ Guide to Murder by Amanda Ashby 12/3/25 4★
4. Read a book written by an Australian author - The Bluff by Joanna Jenkins 18/3/25 4★
5. Read a book published in 2024 - The Backwater by Vikki Wakefield 21/5/25 4★
6. Read a book by a very well known author - A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George 30/5/25/25 4★


Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover - Hollow Ground by Freya Wallace 6/3/25 4★
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title - Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland 14/4/25 4★
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading -A Dying Fall by Elly Griffiths 8/5/25 4★
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed - The Talented Mr. Varg by Alexander McCall Smith (library) 21/3/25 3★
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it - The Four Queens of Crime by Rosanne Limoncelli 26/3/25 4★
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice - The Death of Us by Abigail Dean 2/4/25 4★

Crime Club Autumn Challenge - A Mystery at Booktown Library
Duration: 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Easy
0/6

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
We Used To Live Here by Daniel Hurst

2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons

3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
The Widows’ Guide to Murder by Amanda Ashby (cat)

4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
My Sister's Husband by Nicola Marsh

5. Read a book published in 2024.
The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie by Freida McFadden

6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry

Crime Club Autumn Challenge
1/3/25 - 31/5/25
12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson 31/5 3.5★
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie 15/3 4★
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
The Skeleton Takes a Bow by Leigh Perry 2/3 3★
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Drop Dead by Margot Neville 12/4 3.5★
5. Read a book published in 2024
A Town Called Treachery by Mitch Jennings 7/3 4★
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb 7/5 4★




Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 26/3 3.5★
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Riverboat Point by Tricia Stringer 17/3 3★
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 20/3 4.5★
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
The Frangipani Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu 5/3 4★
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
The Blitz Detective by Mike Hollow 9/3 4★
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb 4/4 4★

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Part 1. Find the Missing Books

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author : Binary by John Lange 20-MAR-2025 3*
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author : Dead Tide by Fiona McIntosh AA 03-MAR-2025 5*
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story : A Fistful of Collars by Spencer Quinn 12-APR-2025 3*
4. Read a book written by an Australian author : All My Enemies by Barry Maitland AA 08-MAR-2025 4*
5. Read a book published in 2024 : They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story by Peter James 03-MAR-2025 4*
6. Read a book by a very well known author : Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 14-APR-2025 5*



Part two: Now Find the Thief

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover : The Match by Harlan Coben 19-MAR-2025 5*
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title : Murder at Elm House by Helena Dixon 30-MAR-2025 4*
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading : The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters 19-MAR-2025 3*
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed : Murder in the Belltower by Helena Dixon 16-MAR-2025 4*
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it : Promises in Death by J.D. Robb 07-MAR-2025 5*
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Read a book of your choice : Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb 22-APR-2025 5*

I’m in! 😀

Crime Club Autumn Challenge, 1/3/25 - 31/5/25.

Hard; 12/12 (part one and part two).

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
Blaze by Stephen writing as Richard Bachman King ✅ 3* (11/4)
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
The Torment Of Others by Val McDermid ✅ 3* (19/3)
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
Watchers by Dean Koontz ✅ 4* (10/3)
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Scrublands by Chris Hammer ✅ 4* (11/4)
5. Read a book published in 2024.
The Art of Murder by Fiona Walker ✅ 2* (25/3) (20/05/24)
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Bonehead by Mo Hayder ✅ 3* (10/3)

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Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Murder At Magic Cakes Cafe by Rosie Reed ✅ 2* (23/3)
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie ✅ 3* (3/4)
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie (Det.Kate Miles 2) ✅ 3* (20/3)
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney ✅ 4* (5/3)
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
The Dispatcher by Ryan David Jahn ✅ 2* (12/3)
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger ✅ 2* (3/4)

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Count me in please, I will be back with books

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Part 1. Find the Missing Books
✅ 1. Red Cover - The Burglar in the Rye - Lawrence Block - 9/5/2025 - ★★★★
✅ 2. UK Female author - The Locked Room - Elly Griffiths - 23/3/2025 - ★★★★
✅ 3. Animal on cover - Second Wind - Dick Francis - 30/3/2025 - ★★★
✅ 4. Aus Author - An Easeful Death - Felicity Young - A.A - 28/3/2025 - ★★★
✅ 5. Publ. 2024 - The Valley - Chris Hammer - A.A - 10/5/2025 - ★★★★
✅ 6. Well known author - Shattered - Dick Francis - 6/4/2025 - ★★★





Part 2. Now Find the Thief
✅ 1. Hands on cover - Stranger in the Woods - Anni Taylor - 2/6/2025 - ★★★
✅ 2. Place in title - The Burglar in the Library - Lawrence Block - 1/4/2025 - ★★★★
✅ 3. Next in series - The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart - Lawrence Block - 9/3/2025 - ★★★★
✅ 4. Borrowed - The Burglar on the Prowl - Lawrence Block - 17/5/2025 - ★★★★
✅ 5. Detective - Trace Elements - Donna Leon - 2/3/2025 - ★★★★
✅ 6. Your choice - The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons - Lawrence Block - 26/5/2025 - ★★★★

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge everyone!!! 👮👮👮

Please include me, Phrynne, in this fun mystery challenge 😊

Crime Club Autumn Challenge - A Mystery at Booktown Library
Level: Hard 12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

🍁1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith....3.5* 25/03/25
🍁2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley....3.5* 13/03/25
🍁3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson....4* 29/03/25
🍁4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Under the Cold Bright Lights by Garry Disher....3.5* 20/03/25
🍁5. Read a book published in 2024.
The Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr....3.5* 08/03/25
🍁6. Read a book by a very well known author.
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman....4* 03/04/25



Part two: Now Find the Thief.

🍁1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood....3.5* 05/04/25
🍁2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls by Phillipa Nefri Clark....3.5* 02/04/25
🍁3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Stalker on the Fens by Joy Ellis....4* 14/04/25
🍁4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
Death of an Honest Man by M.C. Beaton....3* 22/03/25
🍁5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
The Lost Child by Patricia Gibney....4.5* 23/03/25
🍁6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Treasure & DirtTreasure & Dirt by Chris Hammer....4* 25/04/25

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Trish 👮👮👮

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25

Part 1. Find the Missing Books

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
Twisted Perception by Bob Avey - 4⭐️ - 31/3/25
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Death at Hazel House by Betty Rowlands - 4⭐️ - 13/3/25
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Books & Bribes by Lucinda Race - 4⭐️ - 9/3/25
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood - 4⭐️ - 7/3/25
5. Read a book published in 2024.
The Waiting by Michael Connelly - 4⭐️ - 25/5/25
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich - 4⭐️ - 19/3/25

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Jackie 👮👮👮

Phrynne wrote: "👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Trish 👮👮👮"

Thank you, Phrynne, I will add my titles soon.

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
*read 3.20
Angel of Vengeance : Douglas Preston RATING 3 STARS

2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
*read 3.9 Murder at Morrington Hall (A Stella and Lyndy Mystery : Clara McKenna RATING 3 STARS

3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
*read 3.12 The Pawful Truth : Miranda James RATING 3 STARS

4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
*read 5.30 Murder in Williamstown : Kerry Greenwood
RATING 3 STARS


5. Read a book published in 2024. *read3.8 A Calamity of Souls : David Baldacci RATING 5 STARS

6. Read a book by a very well known author. *read 4.14 Careless Whiskers (A Cat in the Stacks Mystery : Miranda James RATING 3 STARS



Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover. *read 3.2 The Conditions of Unconditional Love : Alexander McCall Smith RATING 4 STARS

2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
*read 5.17 The Great Hippopotamus Hotel : Alexander McCall Smith RATING 3 STARS

3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
*read 5.13 Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone : Benjamin Stevenson RATING 4 STARS

4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
*read 5.8 The Heiress: A Novel : Rachel Hawkins RATING 3 STARS

5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
*read 5.19 The Poisoner's Ring : Kelley Armstrong RATING 5 STARS

6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice. *read4.14 A Sinister Service : Alyssa Maxwell RATING 4 STARS

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Lindy-Lane 👮👮👮

Another well-thought-out challenge. Please count me in. Books listed soon
Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

PART ONE: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
✔️ The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martínez 08/04 ★★★
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
✔️ Echoes on the Fens by Joy Ellis 25/03 ★★★★
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
✔️ A Cast of Falcons by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett 14/03 ★★★
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
✔️ Kittyhawk Down by Garry Disher 22/03 ★★★★
5. Read a book published in 2024.
✔️ Echo by Tracy Clark(Dec 2024) 04/03 ★★★★
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
✔️ We Solve Murders by Richard Osman 06/04 ★★★★

PART TWO: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
✔️ Murder at the Charity Ball by Helena Dixon 29/03 ★★★★
2. Read a book with a place name in the title.
✔️ Murder at Claridge's by Jim Eldridge 28/03 ★★★★
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
✔️ Her Pretty Bones by Carla Kovach 20/03 ★★★
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
✔️ The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood 04/04 ★★★★
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
✔️ The Last Moriarty by Charles Veley 02/03 ★★★★
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers.
Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
✔️Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin 31/03 ★★★★

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Rhondda 👮👮👮

Count me in.

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Catherine 👮👮👮

Please sign me up - this is SO up my alley!

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Denise! 👮👮👮

Crime Club Autumn Challenge - A Mystery at Booktown Library
Duration: 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
Level: Hard
12/12

Quite a challenge! Will try to catch that book thief.

Part one: Find the Missing Books.


✅1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy 21/05/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Chemistry of Death by Simon Beckett 15/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Where the Bones Lie by Nick Kolakowski
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper
The Crimson Circle by Edgar Wallace
The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi
Loose Lips by Kemper Donovan
The Suspect by Rob Rinder
A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson
Another Man's Moccasins by Craig Johnson

✅2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
The Frozen People 01/04/2025 ⭐⭐⭐
Heresy by S.J. Parris

✅3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
The Examiner by Janice Hallett 16/05/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 08/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐

✅4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Opal Country by Chris Hammer 27/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan 04/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The White Crow by Michael Robotham
Panic by Catherine Jinks
Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer by Amy Doak
The Bluff by Joanna Jenkins

✅5. Read a book published in 2024.
A Killing on the Hill by Robert Dugoni 22/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea 25/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅6. Read a book by a very well known author.
The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz 08/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐


Part two: Now Find the Thief.


✅1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Death in the Details by Katie Tietjen 10/05/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hysteria by Megan Miranda 19/04/2025 ⭐⭐⭐
The Forger's Requiem by Bradford Morrow
Shed Girl by Milana Marsenich
Butter by Asako Yuzuki
The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead
The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin

✅2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy 07/05/2025⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Surf House by Lucy Clarke 13/04/2025 ⭐⭐⭐
The Labyrinth House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji
The Lost House by Melissa Larsen
Trouble Island by Sharon Short
Other People's Houses by Clare Mackintosh

✅3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
The Tilt by Chris Hammer 16/05/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
The Borrowed by Chan Ho-Kei 12/04/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
The Moai Island Puzzle by Alice Arisugawa 02/05/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Black Swan Mystery by Tetsuya Ayukawa 08/03/2025 ⭐⭐⭐
The Little Sparrow Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
The Final Curtain by Keigo Higashino
The Patient's Secret by Loreth Anne White
Her Deadly Game by Robert Dugoni

✅6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
Suicide Thursday by Will Carver 22/05/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

👮👮👮 Welcome to the challenge Snake 👮👮👮

Finished my first

Part One, 3 Read a book with an animal on the cover
Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay 3*

I'm a bit late with my book selections & I will have to rethink one but here are most of my selections
Part one: Find the Missing Books.

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author:
Close to Death ✔️⭐⭐⭐
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
The Gosling Girl ✔️⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story The Hound of Death and Other Stories ✔️⭐⭐
4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
The Creeper ✔️⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Read a book published in 2024. ✔️⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sanctuary
6. Read a book by a very well known author.
We Solve Murders ✔️⭐⭐⭐⭐

Part two: Now Find the Thief.

1. Check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Search History ✔️⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Murder at the Theatre Royale ✔️⭐⭐⭐
3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
A Dance With Murder
4. Catch your suspect in the act of stealing another book! Read a book you have borrowed.
Girl Falling ✔️⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Ripper
6. The thief turns out to be a famous author of mysteries and thrillers. Hand him - or her - over to the police. Read a book of your choice.
When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole ✔️⭐⭐⭐⭐

Plenty of time Denise!
I had already linked your name in message 2 to your first post but changed it to this one now.

Thank you - trawling the school library looking at book covers 😆

Finished

1. Read a book with a red cover written by a male author.
The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and
2. Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author.
Fear on the Fens by Joy Ellis
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Part 2
6) A book of my choice
Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew 2*

Crime Club Autumn Challenge 1/3/25 - 31/5/25
06/06

Part 1. Find the Missing Books

1. -- Read a book with a red cover written by a male author -- Her Deadly Game by Robert Dugoni -- 5★ -- 03/05/2025
2. -- Read a book set in the U.K. and written by a female author -- The Girl With No Name by Lisa Regan -- 5★ -- 26/03/2024
3. -- . Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story -- Live and Let Growl by Laurien Berenson-- 4★ -- 31/03/2025
4. -- Read a book written by an Australian author -- Murder In Secret: Australian Outback Crime Mystery by Jason Summers -- 5★ -- 06/04/2025
5. -- Read a book published in 2024 -- Ashes of Betrayal by David J. Gatward 5★ -- 18/04/2025
6. -- Read a book by a very well-known author -- Hangman's Gap by Rachel Amphlett -- 5★ -- 28/03/2024

Finished 4. Read a book written by an Australian author.
Sirens and Sea Monsters: Blue Moon Australia Book 2 by S.C. Stokes
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished 4. Read a book written by an Australian author
Sanctuary by Garry Disher 3*

Finished my first two. 📚

#3 Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Books & Bribes by Lucinda Race - 4⭐️ - 9/3/25

#4 Read a book written by an Australian author
Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood - 4⭐️ - 7/3/25

Finished 3. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished 6. Read a book by a very well known author.
The Obsession by Nora Roberts
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished 3. Follow your suspect. Read the next book in a series you are reading.
Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished 2. Screen your suspects for alibis - where were they at the time of the theft? Read a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
The Witches of East Malling by Steve Higgs
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished 5. Secure the suspect and call for help. Read a book with a detective in it.
Three Little Pigs by Alex Smith
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...