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Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
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Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
10/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
All of the cars can be found in my titles
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood 5 stars 7/9/25
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
Murder in the Winter Woods by Katie Gayle 4 stars 24/9/25
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife by Martin Edwards 3 stars 5/10/25
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
May Contain Murder by Orlando Murrin
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle by Dorothy Gilman
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
A Very Bookish Murder by Dee MacDonald 4 stars 15/9/25
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover
Murder in Miniature: A Maple Bishop Mystery by Katie Tietjen 4 stars 23/9/25
2. Read a book with a place name in the title.
Cold Case in Nuala by Harriet Steel 4 stars 6/9/25
3. Read a book by a male author
The Return of Moriarty by Jack Anderson 4 stars 10/10/25
4.Read a book which is 'slim' - 113 pages
Cross Kill by James Patterson 5 stars 7/11/25
5. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
A Viking's Shadow by H.L. Marsay 5 stars 18/10/25
6. Read a book featuring a detective.
The Drowning Girls by Lisa Regan 5 stars 15/11/25
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
10/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
All of the cars can be found in my titles
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
May Contain Murder by Orlando Murrin
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle by Dorothy Gilman
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover
2. Read a book with a place name in the title.
3. Read a book by a male author
4.Read a book which is 'slim' - 113 pages
5. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
6. Read a book featuring a detective.
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
Murder on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson 4★s 14/9/25 Honda (title)
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
Murder in the Winter Woods by Katie Gayle 4★s 11/9/25 Mini (colour & title)
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
A Midsummer Fright's Scream by Rosie Reed 4★s 8/10/25 BMW (cover)
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
Murder at the Royal Palace by Verity Bright 5★s 13/9/25 Camry (cover)
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
Before He Kills Again by Margaret Murphy 4★s 20/10/25 Golf (title)
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Death on Dickens Island by Allison Brook 4.5★s 11/10/25 Kia (title)
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Herbs and Homicide by Carly Winter 4★s 11/10/25
2. Screen any resulting 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 in the Soho Graveyard by Emily Organ 5★s 14/9/25
3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
Deadly Mistake by Rob Sinclair 5★s 9/9/25
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
One Deadly Take by D.B. Borton 2★s 3/9/25 237 pages
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
Hostile Asset by Sam Cogley 5★s 6/10/25
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
A Very Bookish Murder by Dee MacDonald 5★s 10/9/25 Ally McKinley – guesthouse owner and accidental detective
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen any resulting 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. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy
1/6
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
A Rock and a Hard Place by J.D. Kirk -- Title -- 5★ -- 29/10/2025
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
Hysteria by L.J. Ross -- Cover
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace -- Cover
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
Amnesia by L.J. Ross -- Cover
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
Panic by L.J. Ross -- Cover
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
King Rat by Alex Smith -- Title
Jenny wrote: "Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level:
0/?
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a ..."
Jenny, only spelling the car in the title, or the colour of the book cover is allowed :) Check out mine or Phrynne's to see how it goes.
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level:
0/?
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a ..."
Jenny, only spelling the car in the title, or the colour of the book cover is allowed :) Check out mine or Phrynne's to see how it goes.
Brenda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level:
0/?
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently the..."
Thanks, Brenda -- you're keeping up the tradition to find my errors before me. :)
I have removed the book. I come back and add books later.
Take care and stay safe.
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
✅1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
Lord Hale's Monster by Steve Higgs Read 04/09/2025 5 stars HONDA in title✅2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
Cut to the Bone by Jefferson Bass Read 08/09/2025 5 stars Blue cover✅3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke Read 01/11/2025 5 stars Green cover✅4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Read 18/09/2025 2 stars Red cover✅5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup Read 09/10/2025 5 stars red and white cover✅6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Death by Dickens by Penelope Cress Read 15/09/2025 3 starsPart two: Now Find the Thief.
✅1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Endurance by J.A. Konrath Read 25/09/2025 4 stars✅2. Screen any resulting 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 Tees Valley Killings by C.J. Grayson Read 18/09/2025 5 stars✅3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
Memory Man by David Baldacci Read 08/09/2025 5 stars✅4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
Herne Bay Howlers by Steve Higgs 235 pages Read 31/10/2025 5 stars✅5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
Knock Knock by Alex Smith Read 12/09/2025 5 stars✅6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Deadly Secrets by Robert Bryndza Read 12/09/2025 5 stars
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: hard
12/12
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
Each car can be found by either reading a book with the letters of the name of the car in the title (in any order)
OR by reading a book which is more than 50% the same colour as the car. If you need help deciding try https://labs.tineye.com/color/
For example a yellow Honda could be:-
1. The letters h-o-n-d-a in the book title - Death in the Countryside
or it could be the colour of the cover The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid, #3) by Nita Prose
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
A Brush with Death by J.M. Hall 26/9 3.5★2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer 1/11 3.5★3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin 29/10 4★4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 7/10 4.5★
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
Bushranger of the Skies by Arthur W. Upfield 30/9 3.5★6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
The Ramshackle Suitor by Nancy Butler 21/9 2.5★
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Amazing Mrs Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 10/9 3.5★2. Screen any resulting 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 Mystery of Swordfish Reef by Arthur W. Upfield 17/9 3.5★
3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
The Devil's Steps by Arthur W. Upfield 8/11 4★
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages - 192p
Death of a Swagman by Arthur W. Upfield 24/10 3★
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 23/9 5★6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective
Opal by Patricia Wolf 4/9 3★
Brenda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level:
0/?
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently the..."
Hi Brenda,
Am I on the right track now? Take care and stay safe, Jenny
Oooh! Very tricky Phrynne & Brenda!!!🚗 Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101 🚓
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/ 12 books
🚘 Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
✔ 1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
A Very Bookish Murder by Dee MacDonald (cover) 4★ (read 13 Sept)
✔ 2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
The Porcelain Menagerie by Jillian Forsberg (title) (read 20 Oct)
✔ 3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
The Cornish Christmas Pantomime Murder by Fiona Leitch (cover) (read 11 Oct) 4★
✔ 4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb (cover) (read 14/Sept) 4.5★
✔ 5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
A Field Guide to Murder by Michelle L. Cullen (title) (read 9 Nov) 4.5★
✔ 6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark (title) (read 11 Nov) 4★
👮Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
✔ Murder in Miniature by Katie Tietjen (read Sept) 4★
2. Screen any resulting 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 on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson (read 28 Sept) 4★
3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
✔ Legacy by Chris Hammer (read 1 Oct) 5★
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
✔ El Flamingo by Nick Davies (206 pages) (read 11 Sept) 4.5★
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
✔ To Love a Liar by L.V. Matthews 4★ (read 10 Sept)
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
✔ The Lines by Matt Brolly (read 3 Oct) 4.5★
Jenny wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
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D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his report..."
Perfect Jenny 🥰
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
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D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his report..."
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Carolyn wrote: "Oooh! Very tricky Phrynne & Brenda!!!
🚗 Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101 🚓
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
0/ 12 books
🚘 Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda ..."
Carolyn, #3 doesn't have a W In the title 😊
🚗 Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101 🚓
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
0/ 12 books
🚘 Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda ..."
Carolyn, #3 doesn't have a W In the title 😊
Brenda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level:
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D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing..."
Thank you, Brenda. :)
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
Completed 16th November
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
✔️ 1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Cover) - 29/09 - 4.5★
✔️ 2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
The Other Side of Midnight by Simone St. James (Title) - 05/10 - 3.5★
✔️ 3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
'Twas the Bite Before Christmas by David Rosenfelt (Title) - 02/10 - 4★
✔️ 4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
The Taking of Annie Thorne by C.J. Tudor (Cover) - 30/10 - 4.5★
✔️ 5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
It Takes a Town by Aoife Clifford (Cover) - 10/11 - 4★
✔️ 6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
The Man in Black and Other Stories by Elly Griffiths (Title) - 20/10 - 5★
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
✔️ 1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddard - 09/09 - 4★
✔️ 2. Screen any resulting 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 Melrose Court by Karen Baugh Menuhin - 17/10 - 5★
✔️ 3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry, Read a book by a male author.
The Wrong Woman by J.P. Pomare - 16/11 - 4★
✔️ 4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height. Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
A Village Theatre Murder by Katie Gayle (236 pages) - 18/09 - 4★
✔️ 5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny - 26/09 - 5★
✔️ 6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Death of an Expert Witness by P.D. James (Commander Adam Dalgliesh) - 17/09 - 4★
Challenge complete 😃 Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive.
The lie maker by Linwood Barclay ✅ 4* (15/10)
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden ✅ 4* (6/9)
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive.
Devil's Lair by Sarah Barrie ✅ 4* (30/9)
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park.
Bookish by Matthew Sweet ✅ 2* (18/9)
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close.
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden ✅ 4* (25/9)
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel.
The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch ✅ 2* (16/9)
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✅Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
The Game You Played by Anni Taylor ✅ 4* (21/10)
2. Screen any resulting 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 Stationmaster's Cottage by Phillipa Nefri Clark ✅ 4* (10/11)
3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author.
Small Town Horror by Ronald Malfi ✅ 3* (13/9)
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages.
Walk the Sky by Robert Swartwood ✅ 4* (28/9)
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage;
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay ✅ 4* (19/9)
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
I Am Death by Chris Carter ✅ 4* (3/10)
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Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen any resulting 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. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry. Read a book by a male author
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
10/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive :
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road :
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive :
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park :
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close : Whisper to the Blood by Dana Stabenow(cover)
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel :
Part two: Now Find the Thief
1. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover:
2. Read a book with a place name in the title : Chelsea Mansions by Barry Maitland
3. Read a book by a male author :
4. Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages :
5. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover :
6. Read a book featuring a detective:
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: hard
12/12
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
Each car can be found by either reading a book with the letters of the name of the car in the title (in any order)
OR by reading a book which is more than 50% the same colour as the car. If you need help deciding try https://labs.tineye.com/color/
For example a yellow Honda could be:-
1. The letters h-o-n-d-a in the book title - Death in the Countryside
or it could be the colour of the cover The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid, #3) by Nita Prose
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
*read 11.14
The 18th Abduction [honda] : James Patterson RATING 3 STARS2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
*read 9.11
[colour] The Long Way Home : Louise Penny RATING 4 STARS3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
*read 10.15
[bmw] Bridal Shower Murder : Leslie Meier RATING 3 STARS4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
*read 11.6
[colour]Holmes Is Missing : James Patterson RATING 3 STARS5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
*read 10.18
[colour] Sting : Sandra Brown RATING 4 STARS6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
*read 9.21
[kia]Wild Dark Shore : Charlotte McConaghy RATING 3 STARS [AA ]Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
[cover]2. Screen any resulting 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 9.14
[cover] Murder on Mistletoe Lane : Clara McKennaRATING 3 STARS3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
*read 11.12
When You Are Mine : Michael Robotham [AA] RATING 5 STARS4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
*read 10.8
[pages 208[book:Show Me the Bunny|58302120] : Laurien Berenson RATING 3 STARS5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
*read 9.4
The First Gentleman: Bill Clinton RATING 4STARS*read 9.12
[detective character] Nightshade : Michael Connelly RATING 3 STARS6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective
*read 9.15
The Red Queen : Martha Grimes RATING 2 STARS
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
0/12
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
Each car can be found by either reading a book with the letters of the name of the car in the title (in any order)
OR by reading a book which is more than 50% the same colour as the car. If you need help deciding try https://labs.tineye.com/color/
For example a yellow Honda could be:-
1. The letters h-o-n-d-a in the book title - Death in the Countryside
or it could be the colour of the cover The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid, #3) by Nita Prose
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen any resulting 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. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 1019/1 - 11/30/25
Level: Hard
12/12 DONE
Part I: Find the Missing Vehicles
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4 Lake Drive
name: the HON eycrisporch A r D inn
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn Valerie Bowman 10/29 ★★
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17 Hills Road
name: ant I queauct I o N sare M urder
Antique Auctions Are Murder Libby Klein 9/4 ★★★
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
name: M urderatthe W ham B amclub
Murder at the Wham Bam Club Carolyn Marie Wilkins 9/30 ★★★★
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
name: MAY itpleasethe C ou R t
May It Please The Court Daniel Maldonado 9/30 ★★★
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17 Winter Close
name: G um F ie L dsandgh O sts
Gum Fields and Ghosts Casey Swan 9/20 ★★★
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
name: pe KI ngduck a A ndcover
Peking Duck and Cover Vivien Chien 9/6 ★★★★
Part II: Find the Thief
1.both hands show clearly on cover The Witch's Inheritance Lyssa Lund 9/8 ★★★★
2. place name in title Miami Burn John D. Patten 9/14 ★★★★
3. male author The Big Empty Robert Crais 9/4 ★★★★★
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height. Read a book which is 'slim' - 194 pp Bullets and Beignets Kat Bellemore 9/7 ★★★★
5. single male figure on the cover High Noon Debra Webb 10/2 ★★★★
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective. Detective Inspector Jack Robinson aided by Phryne Fisher Away with the Fairies Kerry Greenwood 9/10 ★★★★
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
the lAbyriNth HOuse murDers
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The Labyrinth House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji 01/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐tHe bOuNDAries we cross
✅
The Boundaries We Cross by Brad Parks 01/11/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐NOt our DAugHter
Not Our Daughter by Chad ZunkerONe DArk NigHt
One Dark Night by Hannah Richellfirst DO No HArm
First Do No Harm by Joe KendaDAugHter Of miNe
Daughter of Mine by Megan MirandamidNight is the DArkest HOur
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead💛(80.9%)✅
The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry 30/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐💛
Le serpent majuscule by Pierre Lemaitre2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
the INugaMI curse
✅
The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo 23/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💙(68.4%) ✅
Prussian Blue by Philip Kerr 15/11/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Murder takes a vacatIoN
💙
Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman💙
Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston💙
rekt by Alex Gonzalez💙
Marguerite by the Lake by Mary Dixie Carter3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
a Man Without Breath
✅
A Man Without Breath by Philip Kerr 15/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Black Wings has My Angel
✅
Black Wings Has My Angel by Elliott Chaze 07/11/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐BirnaM Wood
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton💚(68.9%)✅
Feeders by Matt Serafini 03/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐💚
Watching You by Helen Sarah Fields💚
Fair Play by Louise Hegarty💚
Night Watcher by Daphne Woolsoncroft4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
the MYsteRious CAse of the alperton angels
✅
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett 03/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐AMeRiCan psYcho
American Psycho by Bret Easton EllisMY ex, the AntiChRist
My Ex, the Antichrist by Craig DiLouieenemy of MY enemy: A daRedevil marvel Crime novel
Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel by Alex Segura❤️
The Bodies by Sam Lloyd❤️
8114 by Joshua Hull5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
the Lady FrOm zaGreb
✅
The Lady from Zagreb by Philip Kerr 22/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐the book OF GuiLt
✅
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey 10/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐the servants OF twiLiGht
The Servants of Twilight by Leigh NicholskillinG FLOor
Killing Floor by Lee ChildGOod haLF gone
Good Half Gone by Tarryn FisheralL is not FOrGiven
All Is Not Forgiven by Joe Kendathe Last kinG OF california
The Last King of California by Jordan Harper❤️🤍
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
the KInd worth sAving
✅
The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson 20/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🩶
Never Flinch by Stephen King🩶
Crimson Lake by Candice FoxPart two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
✅
Caught Stealing by Charlie Huston 18/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅
The Bride Wore Black by Cornell Woolrich 13/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅
Death Was the Other Woman by Linda L. Richards 10/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Devil's Home on Leave by Derek Raymond
Their Monstrous Hearts by Yiğit Turhan
The Butcher's Daughter: The Hitherto Untold Story of Mrs. Lovett by Corinne Leigh Clark
Girl in the Creek by Wendy N. Wagner2. Screen any resulting 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)
✅
FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven 25/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅
Prague Fatale by Philip Kerr 20/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bad Creek by Peyton June3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
✅
Seesaw Monster by Kōtarō Isaka 18/10/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅
A Schooling in Murder by Andrew Taylor 11/11/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Actually, I'm A Murderer by Terry Deary4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
✅
The Ratcatcher by Anthony Khaseria (182 p.) 13/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
✅
The Cut Throat Trial by S.J. Fleet 06/11/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅
Field Grey by Philip Kerr 10/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pariah by Dave Zeltserman
The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias
A Crime in the Neighborhood by Suzanne Berne6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
✅
The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith 15/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✅
A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson 07/09/2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ooooh... I'm in please, Phrynne. Another inspired challenge theme!Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
Progress: 8/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda
2. A blue Mini
Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy by Faye Brann (Title)
3. A green BMW
Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath by Jennifer Holdich (Cover)
4. A red Camry
5. A red and white Golf
6. A silver Kia
Mischance Creek by Garry Disher (Title)
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. 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. Read a book by a male author.
Legacy by Chris Hammer
4. Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages.
5. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
6. Read a book featuring a detective.
👮♀️👮♀️👮♀️Welcome to the challenge Jane, Lindy-Lane, Priya, Jonquil. Snake. Catherine and Sarah 👮👮👮
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy
6/6
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda - Title -
2. A blue Mini - Title -
3. A green BMW - Cover -
The Return of Moriarty by Jack Anderson4. A red Camry - Title -
5. A red and white Golf - Title -
6. A silver Kia - Title - The Four Legendary Kingdoms by Matthew Reilly 6/11/25 4★
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
Murder With a Side of Bacon: An Ivy Clark Mystery by Kristy T. Dixon
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich
A Corpse at the Castle by R.B. Marshall
Taking Out the Trailer Trash by Janice Ivy
The Witching Place: A Fatal Folio by Sophie Love
Pitch Dark by Paul DoironPart two: Now Find the Thief.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
Murder Takes a Bow by Wendy NeugentRead a book with a place name in the title. (this can be a name or a location e.g. river, street, house etc)
Mischance Creek by Garry DisherRead a book by a male author
Dark Streets by Phillip StrangRead a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
Plum Lovin' (164) by Janet EvanovichRead a book with a single male figure on the cover.
Rafferty's Rules by W. Glenn Duncan
Nemesis by Patricia Wolf
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12
PART ONE: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
✅The Ends of the Earth by Robert Goddard 23/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
✅Murder in Mind by Faith Martin 07/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
✅Murder at Beechwood by Alyssa Maxwell 21/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
✅ Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse by C.J. Archer 19/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
✅The Cold Light of Day by Anna Lee Huber 27/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
✅ The Killing Place by Kate Bold 03/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
PART TWO: Now Find the Thief.
1. Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
✅Murder at the Jazz Club by Magda Alexander 16/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
2. Read a book with a place name in the title.
✅Murder at the Ashmolean by Jim Eldridge 10/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
3. Read a book by a male author
✅Chain of Evidence by Garry Disher 14/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
4. Read a book which is 'slim': 150-250 pages
✅Death at the Old Curiosity Shop by Debbie Young 16/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
5. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
✅The Patient Man by Joy Ellis 05/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
✅The Seaside Murders by Helena Dixon 12/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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5.
6.
Didn't get to finish the last one but will give this one a go!Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy for now
5/6
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
Each car can be found by either reading a book with the letters of the name of the car in the title (in any order)
OR by reading a book which is more than 50% the same colour as the car. If you need help deciding try https://labs.tineye.com/color/
For example a yellow Honda could be:
1. The letters h-o-n-d-a in the book title - Death in the Countryside
or it could be the colour of the cover The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid, #3) by Nita Prose
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive - Shadows of Winter Robins AA - ✅
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road - Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson
- finished 27 Sept, ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 ✅ 3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive- Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson
✅ - Finished 4 Oct 2025, rating 3 stars.4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park. - The Butterfly Women AA - finished 21 Nov, rated 5 stars ✅
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close - The Long, Long Afternoon - finished 18 Nov, rated 4 stars ✅
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel - I Am Already Dead AA or The Stolen AA
Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101 Finished 10/10/25Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: hard
12/12
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen any resulting 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. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Finished1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
Lord Hale's Monster by Steve Higgs https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Completed the first in the challenge.6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel. The Killing Place by Kate Bold 03/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Finished ✅2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
Cut to the Bone by Jefferson Basshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 3. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the CamryRead a book by a male author
Memory Man by David Baldaccihttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Completed2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
✅Murder in Mind by Faith Martin 07/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
✅2. Read a book with a place name in the title. Murder at the Ashmolean by Jim Eldridge 10/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐✅5. Read a book with a single male figure on the cover. The Patient Man by Joy Ellis 05/09 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Finished5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
Knock Knock by Alex Smithhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Deadly Secrets by Robert Bryndzahttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished 6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Death by Dickens by Penelope Cresshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
First two finished. 📚2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich - 4⭐️ - 5/9/256. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.
Nemesis by Patricia Wolf - 4⭐️ - 16/9/25
Finished 4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Ecohttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Spring Challenge 2025 - Vehicle Theft 101
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level:
0/?
D.I. Peter James is busy at his desk at Booktown Police Station writing up his reports. Recently there has been a significant increase in vehicle thefts and as yet there are no clues as to the identity of the thief. Let's help him in his search.
Part one: Find the Missing Vehicles.
Each car can be found by either reading a book with the letters of the name of the car in the title (in any order)
OR by reading a book which is more than 50% the same colour as the car. If you need help deciding try https://labs.tineye.com/color/
For example a yellow Honda could be:-
1. The letters h-o-n-d-a in the book title - Death in the Countryside
or it could be the colour of the cover
1. A yellow Honda saloon was stolen from 4, Lake Drive
2. A blue Mini was stolen from 17, the Hills Road
3. A green BMW was stolen from The Manor, Park Drive
4. A red Camry was stolen from the station car park
5. A red and white Golf was stolen from 17, Winter Close
6. A silver Kia was stolen from the car park at the Booktown Arms Hotel
Part two: Now Find the Thief.
1. Now that we have found the vehicles we can check for fingerprints.
Read a book where both of someone's hands show clearly on the cover.
2. Screen any resulting 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. CCTV at the station shows a young man breaking into the Camry
Read a book by a male author
4. The suspect has a slim build and is of average height.
Read a book which is 'slim' - 150 - 250 pages
5. An eye witness at the Booktown Arms identifies the suspect from the CCTV footage
Read a book with a single male figure on the cover.
6. The thief is arrested. Read a book featuring a detective.