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The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge - PART II
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� Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales: Completely chauvinistic of us to think that these only apply to male leads, but you get the idea. (Plus, the females will get their turn.) Think of authors Clive Cussler or James Rollins. GoodReads shelves have Adventure Action Mystery Novels.
� Blackmailed: We’re not talking about those Harlequin books were the heroine is romantically pressured. With these mysteries, it’s all about the money, money, money. Or is it? Try this link to a search.
� Chick-lit Mysteries: Mainly mysteries, but still concentrating on young working women and their emotional lives. GoodReads shelves has at least two: Chick-Lit Mystery Books and Popular Chick Lit Mysteries Books as places to start. There is also GR’s listopia Murder, Mystery Chick Lit. (Examples: Cat DeLuca Mysteries, by K.J. Larsen; The Spellmans, by Lisa Lutz.)
� Classic Whodunit: Although basically a synonym for mystery, the term “whodunit� is generally used to describe works such as many of the “traditional� or “classic� mysteries of the 1920’s and 30’s, which contain significant elements of a puzzle. Modern when it was published, it is therefore not a true Historical Mystery found in Part I of this challenge.. We’ll take anything published over 50 years ago. You’ll find some on listopia’s Classic Mysteries.
� Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes: Unsolved mysteries from the past are resurrected. has a nice list; has a bit of one.
� Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate: We’ve combined these, for obvious reasons, but feel free to use a book that involves one without the other. Try listopia’s Computers in Literature. Or search.
� Crafters/Hobbyist: There are variety of these for many different enthusiasts. (Examples: Embroidery Mysteries; Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries; Crochet Mysteries; Decoupage Mysteries; Glassblowing Mysteries; Craft Corner Mysteries; Do It Yourself Mysteries; Stamping Sisters Mysteries; Haunted Home-Renovation Mysteries; Threadville Mysteries.)
� Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist (Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Reverend, Shaker, etc.): Any lead protagonist whose main calling is working for God. (Examples: Sister Fidelma Mysteries, by Peter Tremayne; Father Koesler Series, by William X. Kienzle; Rabbi Small Mysteries, by Harry Kemelman; Sister Rose Callahan Series, by Deborah Woodworth. Also, has a listing, as does and
� Fantasy/Urban Fantasy: A mystery that contains rudiments that are not realistic, such as magical powers, talking animals, supernatural phenomena, etc. as a plot element, theme, or setting. GRs shelf Best Detective/Urban/Fantasy and Best Fantasy Mystery Detective.
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Magical Realism below. Fantasy distinctly differs in that it creates new worlds where the presence of the supernatural is something to which special attention is drawn.
� Famous People: Both real and fictitious, these are more than mere walk-on parts. They are either the sleuth, the person requesting their services or hiring them, or even assisting them. So, Ladies of St. Jude's Abbey Series, by Jocelyn Kelley would work here because their missions are at the behest of the Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. So would the Nikki Heat Series, as its famous fictitious author, Richard Castle, writes these. Cozy-Mystery.com has a list entitled . (Examples: Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery Series, by Elliott Roosevelt; Rat Pack Mysteries, by Robert J. Randisi; The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries, by Gyles Brandreth.)
� Female Detective: Be she a P.I., a policewoman, or amateur sleuth, she carries double X chromosomes and uses them to their full potential. Check out listopia’s Fearless Females. (Examples: Kinsey Millhone Series, by Sue Grafton; V.I. Warshawski Series, by Sara Paretsky; Carlotta Carlyle Mysteries, by Linda Barnes.)
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� Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries: Protagonist owns a pet of some kind - be it a cat, a dog, or a bird, etc. - that plays a MAJOR role in helping them solve the mystery. has a listing. (Examples: Cat Who Series, by Lilian Jackson Braun; Joe Grey Series, by Shirley Rousseau Murphy; Chet & Bernie Mysteries, by Spencer Quinn; Bookmobile Cat Mysteries, by Laurie Cass.)
� Holiday Mysteries: Setting is during one of the major holidays [Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, St. Patirick’s, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, etc.]. Your favorite series surely has one of these! (Examples may be found on listopia’s Fun Holiday-Themed Mysteries. Also, has a nice listing by holiday.)
� Horror/Splatterpunk: As far as Horror, try Best Horror Novels; you might find some on Horror Heroes on listopia. Splatterpunk is defined as “a literary genre characterized by the explicit description of horrific, violent, and often pornographic scenes.� You all are going to have to find your own for this one. Ugh.
� “Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted: The identity of the killer and their motive are revealed early in the story. The main focus is the means by which the detective or investigator catches them. Some by author Ellery Queen and others of the Lord Peter Wimsey Novels, by Dorothy L. Sayers were done this way. Also, think, “What would Columbo ?�
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Locked Room. Differs from Locked Room in knowing who the killer is from the beginning, and it may not necessarily involve a locked room or escape.
� “I Never Knew You at All�/Masquerade: Someone very close to the protagonist has been masquerading as someone else for years, or has a hidden past that suddenly comes into play in the mystery. These might be harder to find, as I can’t find a list other than GoodRead’s Family Secrets shelf, but The Husband's Secret, by Liane Moriarty, Family Tree Genealogy Mystery Series, by Patricia Sprinkle, and Die for You, by Lisa Unger certainly work.
� Locked Room/Puzzle: Careful observation and extraordinary logic reveal the means of a seemingly impossible crime or escape. The Murders in the Rue Morgue, by Edgar Allan Poe started it all. (Example: Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box, edited by Brad Meltzer.)
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with “Howdunit.� Differs from “Howdunit� in that the focus is on the impossible feat, and the culprit may not be known.
� Magical Realism: Magical Realism specifically with a mystery, not just the mystery of where the magic is coming from. Check out those listed on listopia: Mystery & Magical Realism Shelf.
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Fantasy. Remember, Magical Realism and Fantasy are different. Most Fantasy distinctly differs in that it creates new worlds where the presence of the supernatural is something to which special attention is drawn, whereas for Magical Realism writers, the presence of the supernatural is accepted in the ordinary. [From .]
� Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag: Catch-all category, or for those which have too many overlapping categories to count. Or you found something we haven’t covered.
� Pastische: This is a technique where an author imitates another author’s style (and/or characters), in a respectful way. The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr is a Pastische; here is an imitation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s style and character, Sherlock Holmes. Or one such as Joan Hess’s book Mummy Dearest, which pays homage to Elizabeth Peters’s book The Mummy Case. (GRs shelf Pastiche Mysteries.)
� Serial Killer: Why are we fascinated by man’s inhumanity to man? Does it matter? The hunt is on! listopia has Best Serial Killer Books and I Like Serial Killers.
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� Setting - Exotic Local: Protagonist is often on vacation to a foreign country. Cozy-Mystery.com has quite a listing, breaking it down alphabetically by author: ; ; ; ; and . They also have . There is also listopia’s Death in a Warm Climate.
� Setting - Isolated Local: Such as a private island, cabin-in-the-woods, or other deserted setting. Protagonist(s) is left (relatively) alone with murderer and/or suspects. They are somehow unable to communicate with authorities for assistance, or help can’t get to them soon. Fittingly, you’re on your on here as far a listing.
� Setting - Southern U.S.: With all its charm and hospitality, they explore issues of family and community and usually don’t shy away from sensitive racial issues. listopia has Best Southern Mysteries.
� Setting - Third World: Characters are drawn entirely from those (often unfamiliar) cultures. (Examples would be No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series, by Alexander McCall Smith; Inspector Ghote Series, by H.R.F. Keating; Darko Dawson Series, by Kwei Quartey.)
� Setting - Quaint English Village: It is all about the ambiance of this charming local. St. Mary Mead - and its resident Miss Marple - is probably best known, but there are many others. Belinda Bauer often uses this setting. has a listing. (Examples: Aunt Dimity Mysteries, by Nancy Atherton; Agatha Raisin Series, by M.C. Beaton, although, Agatha does travel.)
� Soft-boiled: A contrast to the realism and cynicism of the Hard-boiled or Noir, these are tempered with optimism, and light humor, but not quite as slapstick as Caper. Authors such as Martha Grimes, Joan Hess, and Sharyn McCrumb have books that fall into this category. (Examples: Lawrence Block’s Bernie Rhodenbarr ("Burglar") Series; Lola Cruz Mysteries, by Misa Ramirez.)
� Spy/Espionage: You asked for it, here it is. Just a good, old-fashioned spy mystery. There is listopia’s Best Spy Novels for a starting reference list.
� Steampunk: Just add “mystery� to the Steampunk definition: A subgenre of speculative fiction, usually set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian alternate history setting. It could be described by the slogan “What the past would look like if the future had happened sooner.� It includes fiction with science fiction, fantasy or horror themes. Although usually set in Victorian England, we’ll also take Western Steampunk and Medieval Steampunk. (Examples: Steampunk Victorian Mystery Shelf.)
� Theft (art, jewelry, etc.): Major theft or heist of some kind. A few on listopia: Great Books About Heists-Fiction, and True Crime, Lost, Stolen, or Conned.
� True Crime: Non-fiction. Check out Best True Crime and True Crime on listopia.
� Young Adult: Youthful protagonist. Check out Best YA Spy Mystery and YA Children Mystery & Horror on listopia. (Example: Flavia de Luce Series, by Alan Bradley.)
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Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges (All the Mods) wrote: "To complete a level, you may exchange whatever number is indicated for that level [noted in brackets]. Do so by repeating your favorite or use some from Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge-Part I."So do this mean that if I go for LHD, I can swap out five entire categories and substitute others from this list or from the first incarnation of this challenge?
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Barb, you may do either. � From the above list, or from Part I's list.
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For Sherlock do I have to start Part I from beginning or can I continue? I think I'm about half way done.(And I already have Watson helping me. �)
Can I even start Part II before finishing Part I? �
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Con-what?*googling...*
Oh, why didn't you say so? :P
I'll check categories again and get back to you with my choices. ;)
The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge Part 2
SHERLOCK - 100 books total from Part I and Part II!
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SHERLOCK - 100 books total from Part I and Part II!
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Part 2Duration: Open ended
Level: LHD - South Europe branch
LHD 1 & LHD 2 = Sherlock
: 21/50+Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales
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Classic Whodunit
1. A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle - 25.04.14 - ★★�
2. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle - 06.03.15 - ★★�
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
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1. Dead Beat by Jim Butcher - 16.01.14 - ★★★★
2. Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher - 23.02.14 - ★★★★
Famous People
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Female Detective
1. Dead Past by Beverly Connor - 25.01.14 - ★★★★
2. Dead Hunt by Beverly Connor - 10.02.14 - ★★★★
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Holiday Mysteries
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Locked Room/Puzzle
1. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - 18.03.14 - ★★★★
2. Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux - 19.03.14 - ★★�
Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag
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Serial Killer
1. Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay - 24.04.15 - ★★★★
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Setting - Quaint English Village
1. The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths - 17.11.14 - ★★★★
2. Wicked Autumn by G.M. Malliet - 09.12.14 - ★★�
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1. Cold as Ice by Anne Stuart - 14.01.14 - ★★★★
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Cozy Mystery
1. Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay - 30.01.14 - ★★�
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Forensic Specialist
1.Scattered Graves by Beverly Connor - 09.03.14 - ★★★★
2. Dust to Dust by Beverly Connor - 05.04.14 - ★★★★
Historical Mystery
1. The Hanover Square Affair by Ashley Gardner - 7.2.14 - ★★
2. Why Kings Confess by C.S. Harris - 20.04.14 - ★★★★
Police Procedural
1. Friends in High Places by Donna Leon - 15.02.14 - ★★�
2. The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson - 14.11.14 - ★★★★
Romantic Suspense
1. Deadline by Sandra Brown - 1.2.14 - ★★★★
2. Ice Blue by Anne Stuart - 17.02.14 - ★★�
Hey, Barb, if you are reading My Life as a White Trash Zombie with NBRC in February, that will count as Horror. At least it is 'tagged' as such, as well as Mystery.
Welcome to the challenge, ❶İձ❶ and Barb!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Hey, Barb, if you are reading My Life as a White Trash Zombie with NBRC in February, that will count as Horror. At least it is 'tagged' as such, as well as Mystery."I'm not, but thanks for the tip anyhow :)
The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge Part 2SHERLOCK - 100 books total from Part I and Part II!
Progress: 4 out of 64
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1. In the Blood by Steve Robinson...Feb.2, 2014..Genealogical mystery
2. Stalking Susan by Julie Kramer Feb.11,2014
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1. Black Jasmine by Toby Neal Feb.1,2014 Hawaii
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1. The Heist by Janet Evanovich..January 23, 2013. Indonesia
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I too keep coming back to this challenge so I might as well sign up :) I am filling in for Part I first and any overlap I'll work in over here.Crime Scene Investigator - 21-30 books
Start: January 1, 2014
End:
Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales
Blackmailed
Chick-lit Mysteries
Classic Whodunit
Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
Crafters/Hobbyist
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist (Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Reverend, Shaker, etc.)
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Famous People
Female Detective
Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries
Holiday Mysteries
Horror/Splatterpunk
“Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted
“I Never Knew You at All�/Masquerade
Locked Room/Puzzle
Magical Realism
Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag
Pastische
Serial Killer
Setting - Exotic Local
Setting - Isolated Local
Setting - Southern U.S.:
Setting - Third World
Setting - Quaint English Village)
Soft-boiled
Spy/Espionage
Steampunk
Theft (art, jewelry, etc.)
True Crime
Young Adult
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I'm already working on Part I so I'll do this at the Sherlock level.THE MYSTERY, MAYHEM AND MURDER SQUAD, Part 2
No deadline, level = Sherlock
Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales
Blackmailed
Chick-lit Mysteries
Classic Whodunit
Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
Crafters/Hobbyist
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist (Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Reverend, Shaker, etc.)
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Famous People
Female Detective
Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries
Holiday Mysteries
Horror/Splatterpunk
“Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted
“I Never Knew You at All�/Masquerade
Locked Room/Puzzle
Magical Realism
Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag
Pastische
Serial Killer
Setting - Exotic Local
Setting - Isolated Local
Setting - Southern U.S.:
Setting - Third World
Setting - Quaint English Village)
Soft-boiled
Spy/Espionage
Steampunk
Theft (art, jewelry, etc.)
True Crime
Young Adult
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I'll go for Hard Boiled P.I.17/20
1. Action & Adventure
The Striker by Clive Cussler 2/8
2. Classic Whodunnit
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie 1/30
3. Cold Case
The Last To Remember by Joyce Lavene 1/24
4. Computer Hacking
Delete All Suspects by Donna Andrews 1/21
5. Crafters/Hobbyist
Home for the Homicide by Jennie Bentley 1/27
6. Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist
7. Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Sins & Shadows by Lyn Benedict 1/23
8. Female Detective
The Last To Remember by Joyce Lavene 1/24
9. Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries
Double Dog Dare by Donna Ball 2/21
10. Holiday Mysteries
A Christmas Homecoming by Anne Perry 2/12
11. Legal
Standup Guy by Stuart Woods 1/24
12. Magical Realism
Pecan Pies and Homicides by Ellery Adams 1/18
13. Proprietor Mysteries
Scandal in Skibbereen by Sheila Connolly 2/14
14. Setting - Exotic Local
Murder In Hawaii by Steve Allen 1/29
15. Setting - Isolated Local
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 5/7
16. Setting - Southern U.S
Glory's Last Victim by Joyce Lavene 2/4
17. Setting - Quaint English Village
18. Soft-boiled
19. Theft (art, jewelry, etc.)
Zoo Gang by Paul Galico 2/8
20. Young Adult
Dead Time by Anne Cassidy
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Here we continue.,...Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales: Completely chauvinistic of us to think that these only apply to male leads, but you get the idea. (Plus, the females will get their turn.) Think of authors Clive Cussler or James Rollins. GoodReads shelves have Adventure Action Mystery Novels.
� Blackmailed: We’re not talking about those Harlequin books were the heroine is romantically pressured. With these mysteries, it’s all about the money, money, money. Or is it? Try this link to a Barnes & Nobel search.
� Chick-lit Mysteries: Mainly mysteries, but still concentrating on young working women and their emotional lives. GoodReads shelves has at least two: Chick-Lit Mystery Books and Popular Chick Lit Mysteries Books as places to start. There is also GR’s listopia Murder, Mystery Chick Lit. (Examples: Cat DeLuca Mysteries, by K.J. Larsen; The Spellmans, by Lisa Lutz.)
� Classic Whodunit: Although basically a synonym for mystery, the term “whodunit� is generally used to describe works such as many of the “traditional� or “classic� mysteries of the 1920’s and 30’s, which contain significant elements of a puzzle. Modern when it was published, it is therefore not a true Historical Mystery found in Part I of this challenge.. We’ll take anything published over 50 years ago. You’ll find some on listopia’s Classic Mysteries.
� Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes: Unsolved mysteries from the past are resurrected. Overbooked.org has a nice list; Barnes & Nobel has a bit of one.
� Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate: We’ve combined these, for obvious reasons, but feel free to use a book that involves one without the other. Try listopia’s Computers in Literature. Or Barnes & Noble Industrial Espionage search.
Crafters/Hobbyist: There are variety of these for many different enthusiasts. (Examples: Embroidery Mysteries; Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries; Crochet Mysteries; Decoupage Mysteries; Glassblowing Mysteries; Craft Corner Mysteries; Do It Yourself Mysteries; Stamping Sisters Mysteries; Haunted Home-Renovation Mysteries; Threadville Mysteries.)
Murder, Plain and Simple
� Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist (Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Reverend, Shaker, etc.): Any lead protagonist whose main calling is working for God. (Examples: Sister Fidelma Mysteries, by Peter Tremayne; Father Koesler Series, by William X. Kienzle; Rabbi Small Mysteries, by Harry Kemelman; Sister Rose Callahan Series, by Deborah Woodworth. Also, WakefieldLibrary.org has a listing, as does Detecs.org and Cozy-Mystery.com.)
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy: A mystery that contains rudiments that are not realistic, such as magical powers, talking animals, supernatural phenomena, etc. as a plot element, theme, or setting. GRs shelf Best Detective/Urban/Fantasy and Best Fantasy Mystery Detective.
Greywalker
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Magical Realism below. Fantasy distinctly differs in that it creates new worlds where the presence of the supernatural is something to which special attention is drawn.
� Famous People: Both real and fictitious, these are more than mere walk-on parts. They are either the sleuth, the person requesting their services or hiring them, or even assisting them. So, Ladies of St. Jude's Abbey Series, by Jocelyn Kelley would work here because their missions are at the behest of the Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. So would the Nikki Heat Series, as its famous fictitious author, Richard Castle, writes these. Cozy-Mystery.com has a list entitled Real People as Characters in Mystery Books. (Examples: Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery Series, by Elliott Roosevelt; Rat Pack Mysteries, by Robert J. Randisi; The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries, by Gyles Brandreth.)
Female Detective:
The Light in the Ruins
Fever of the Bone
Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries: Protagonist owns a pet of some kind - be it a cat, a dog, or a bird, etc. - that plays a MAJOR role in helping them solve the mystery. Cozy-Mystery.com has a listing. (Examples: Cat Who Series, by Lilian Jackson Braun; Joe Grey Series, by Shirley Rousseau Murphy; Chet & Bernie Mysteries, by Spencer Quinn; Bookmobile Cat Mysteries, by Laurie Cass.)
Holiday Mysteries: Setting is during one of the major holidays [Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, St. Patirick’s, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, etc.]. Your favorite series surely has one of these! (Examples may be found on listopia’s Fun Holiday-Themed Mysteries. Also, Cozy-Mystery.com has a nice listing by holiday.)
� Horror/Splatterpunk: As far as Horror, try Best Horror Novels; you might find some on Horror Heroes on listopia. Splatterpunk is defined as “a literary genre characterized by the explicit description of horrific, violent, and often pornographic scenes.� You all are going to have to find your own for this one. Ugh.
� “Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted: The identity of the killer and their motive are revealed early in the story. The main focus is the means by which the detective or investigator catches them. Some by author Ellery Queen and others of the Lord Peter Wimsey Novels, by Dorothy L. Sayers were done this way. Also, think, “What would Columbo ?�
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Locked Room. Differs from Locked Room in knowing who the killer is from the beginning, and it may not necessarily involve a locked room or escape.
� “I Never Knew You at All�/Masquerade:
Gone Girl
The Husband's Secret
� Locked Room/Puzzle: Careful observation and extraordinary logic reveal the means of a seemingly impossible crime or escape. The Murders in the Rue Morgue, by Edgar Allan Poe started it all. (Example: Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box, edited by Brad Meltzer.)
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with “Howdunit.� Differs from “Howdunit� in that the focus is on the impossible feat, and the culprit may not be known.
� Magical Realism: Magical Realism specifically with a mystery, not just the mystery of where the magic is coming from. Check out those listed on listopia: Mystery & Magical Realism Shelf.
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Fantasy. Remember, Magical Realism and Fantasy are different. Most Fantasy distinctly differs in that it creates new worlds where the presence of the supernatural is something to which special attention is drawn, whereas for Magical Realism writers, the presence of the supernatural is accepted in the ordinary. [From RoadSigns.org.]
� Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag: Catch-all category, or for those which have too many overlapping categories to count. Or you found something we haven’t covered.
� Pastische: This is a technique where an author imitates another author’s style (and/or characters), in a respectful way. The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr is a Pastische; here is an imitation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s style and character, Sherlock Holmes. Or one such as Joan Hess’s book Mummy Dearest, which pays homage to Elizabeth Peters’s book The Mummy Case. (GRs shelf Pastiche Mysteries.)
� Serial Killer: Why are we fascinated by man’s inhumanity to man? Does it matter? The hunt is on! listopia has Best Serial Killer Books and I Like Serial Killers.
Setting - Exotic Local: Protagonist is often on vacation to a foreign country. Cozy-Mystery.com has quite a listing, breaking it down alphabetically by author: A-B; C-D; F-H; K-R; and S-W. They also have Mystery books that take place on cruise ships. There is also listopia’s Death in a Warm Climate.
� Setting - Isolated Local: Such as a private island, cabin-in-the-woods, or other deserted setting. Protagonist(s) is left (relatively) alone with murderer and/or suspects. They are somehow unable to communicate with authorities for assistance, or help can’t get to them soon. Fittingly, you’re on your on here as far a listing.
� Setting - Southern U.S.: With all its charm and hospitality, they explore issues of family and community and usually don’t shy away from sensitive racial issues. listopia has Best Southern Mysteries.
� Setting - Third World: Characters are drawn entirely from those (often unfamiliar) cultures. (Examples would be No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series, by Alexander McCall Smith; Inspector Ghote Series, by H.R.F. Keating; Darko Dawson Series, by Kwei Quartey.)
� Setting - Quaint English Village: It is all about the ambiance of this charming local. St. Mary Mead - and its resident Miss Marple - is probably best known, but there are many others. Belinda Bauer often uses this setting. ReginaLibrary.ca has a listing. (Examples: Aunt Dimity Mysteries, by Nancy Atherton; Agatha Raisin Series, by M.C. Beaton, although, Agatha does travel.)
� Soft-boiled: A contrast to the realism and cynicism of the Hard-boiled or Noir, these are tempered with optimism, and light humor, but not quite as slapstick as Caper. Authors such as Martha Grimes, Joan Hess, and Sharyn McCrumb have books that fall into this category. (Examples: Lawrence Block’s Bernie Rhodenbarr ("Burglar") Series; Lola Cruz Mysteries, by Misa Ramirez.)
Burglars Can't Be Choosers
� Spy/Espionage: You asked for it, here it is. Just a good, old-fashioned spy mystery. There is listopia’s Best Spy Novels for a starting reference list.
� Steampunk: Just add “mystery� to the Steampunk definition: A subgenre of speculative fiction, usually set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian alternate history setting. It could be described by the slogan “What the past would look like if the future had happened sooner.� It includes fiction with science fiction, fantasy or horror themes. Although usually set in Victorian England, we’ll also take Western Steampunk and Medieval Steampunk. (Examples: Steampunk Victorian Mystery Shelf.)
Theft (art, jewelry, etc.): Major theft or heist of some kind. A few on listopia: Great Books About Heists-Fiction, and True Crime, Lost, Stolen, or Conned.
The Girl with the Long Green Heart
� True Crime: Non-fiction. Check out Best True Crime and True Crime on listopia.
� Young Adult: Youthful protagonist. Check out Best YA Spy Mystery and YA Children Mystery & Horror on listopia. (Example: Flavia de Luce Series, by Alan Bradley.)
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Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge Part 2
Lead Homicide Detective Progress: 1 out of 50
Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales
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2.
Classic Whodunit
1.
Paradise Lost by J.A. Jance �2.
Cold Case or Hard Case Crime
1.
2.
Crafters/Hobbyist
1.
2.
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist
1.
Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult - Finished 2/1/14 � (Amish MC)2.
The Halo Effect by M.J. Rose �Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
1.
2.
Famous People
1.
2.
Female Detective
1.
The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver 2/2/14 �2.
Holiday Mysteries
1.
2.
Horror
1.
2.
“Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted
1.
2.
� “I Never Knew You at All�/Masquerade
1.
Sleep No More by Greg Iles Finished 2/3/14 �2.
Locked Room/Puzzle
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2.
Magical Realism
1.
2.
Pastische
1.
2.
Serial Killer
1.
2.
Setting - Exotic Local
1.
2.
Setting - Isolated Local
1.
2.
Setting - Southern U.S.
1.
The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag (Florida) �2.
Setting - Third World
1.
2.
Setting - Quaint English Village
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2.
Soft-boiled
1.
2.
Spy/Espionage
1.
2.
Steampunk
1.
2.
True Crime
1.
2.
Young Adult
1.
2.
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Because yay mystery, plus my most recent book best fits one of the categories here, I'm joining as well!The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge - PART II
Started:4/6/14
Difficulty: Sherlock
Progress (Part II): 9/50
Action & Adventure
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2.
Blackmailed
1. Murder Strikes a Pose - 8/18/14
2. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - 8/11/15
Chick-lit Mysteries
1.
2.
Classic Whodunit
1.
2.
Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes
1. Anathema - 6/12/14
2.
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
1.
2.
Crafters/Hobbyist
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2.
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist
1. Father Brown: The Essential Tales - 8/17/14
2.
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
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2.
Famous People
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2.
Female Detective
1.
2.
Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries
1. Copycat Killing - 9/12/14
2.
Holiday Mysteries
1.
2.
Horror/Splatterpunk
1.
2.
"Howdunit" or "Howcatchem" or Inverted
1.
2.
"I Never Knew You At All"/Masquerade
1. Still Missing - 6/8/14
2.
Locked Room/Puzzle
1.
2.
Magical Realism
1.
2.
Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag
1.
2.
Pastiche
1.
2.
Serial Killer
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2.
Setting - Exotic Local
1.
2.
Setting - Isolated Local
1. The Philanthropist's Danse - 4/6/14
2. Peril in Paperback - 4/12/14
Setting - Southern U.S.
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2.
Setting - Third World
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2.
Setting - Quaint English Village
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2.
Soft-boiled
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2.
Spy/Espionage
1.
2.
Steampunk
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2.
Theft (art, jewelry, etc.)
1. A Grave Matter - 8/17/15
2.
True Crime
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2.
Young Adult
1.
2.
The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge - PART IIStarted:4/7/14
Difficulty: Sherlock
Progress (Part II): 18/50
1.Sandstorm by James Rollins 5/1/2014
2.Shell Game by Ridley Pearson 6/29/2014
Blackmailed
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2.
1.Still Missing by Chevy Stevens 5/9/2014
2.Black Rose by Nora Roberts 6/11/2014
Classic Whodunit
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2.
1.Natchez Burning by Greg Iles 5/27/2014
2.Far Gone by Laura Griffin 6/23/2014
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
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2.
Crafters/Hobbyist
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2.
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist
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2.
1.Of Scars and Stardust by Andrea Hannah 7/9/2014
2. The Insider by Ridley Pearson 7/12/201
1.Seven, Eight...Gonna Stay Up Late by Willow Rose 5/9/2014
2.The Family by Ed Sanders 5/7/2014
Female Detective
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2.
Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries
1.
2.
Holiday Mysteries
1.
2.
Horror/Splatterpunk
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2.
"Howdunit" or "Howcatchem" or Inverted
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2.
1.Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay 4/25/2014
2.American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis 4/27/2014
Locked Room/Puzzle
1.
2.
Magical Realism
1.
2.
Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag
1.
2.
Pastiche
1.
2.
Serial Killer
1.
2.
Setting - Exotic Local
1.
2.
Setting - Isolated Local
1. Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs 6/30/2014
2.
1.Murder in Macon by Charles Connor 4/6/2014
2.Snapshot by Lis Wiehl 4/19/2014
Setting - Third World
1.Because We Are: A Novel of Haiti by Ted Oswald 6/23/2014
2.
Setting - Quaint English Village
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2.
Soft-boiled
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2.
Spy/Espionage
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2.
Steampunk
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2.
1.The Final Cut by Catherine Coutler 4/14/2014
2.The Collector by Nora Roberts 4/26/2014
True Crime
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2.
Young Adult
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2.
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So excited about this one. I'm doing both Part 1 and 2 at the same time at level Grifter. This is going to take awhile but I'm up for it!Level: Grifter
Start Date: 4/15/14
Complete: 30/160
Action & Adventure
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2.
3.
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5.
Blackmailed
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3.
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5.
Chick Lit Mysteries
� 1. Them Bones
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5.
Classic Whodunit
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5.
Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes
� 1. What the Dead Know
� 2. Flash and Bones
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5.
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
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Crafters/Hobbyist
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5.
Ecclesiastical Mystery
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5.
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
� 1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
� 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
� 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
� 4. Jhereg
5.
Famous People
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2.
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4.
5.
� 1. The 6th Target
� 2. 7th Heaven
� 3. The 8th Confession
� 4. The 9th Judgment
� 5. 10th Anniversary
Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner
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2.
3.
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5.
Holiday Mysteries
� 1. The Christmas Thief
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5.
Horror/Splatterpunk
� 1. Doctor Sleep
� 2. We Have Always Lived in the Castle
� 3. Mile 81
� 4. The Amityville Horror
5.
Howdunit
� 1.Hostage
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3.
4.
5.
I Never Knew You At All
� 1. The Silent Wife
2. Never See Them Again
3. Evil Next Door: The Untold Stories of a Killer Undone by DNA
� 4. Blindsighted
5.
Locked Room/Puzzle
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2.
3.
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Magical Realism
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Mixed Bag
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Postiche
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Serial Killer
� 1. Zodiac
� 2. The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer
� 3. Blood Lust: Portrait of a Serial Sex Killer
� 4. Homicidal
5.
Setting - Exotic Local
� 1. 206 Bones
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3.
4.
5.
Setting - Isolated Local
� 1. Still Missing
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Setting - Southern US
� 1. High Noon
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Setting - Third World
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Setting - Quaint English Village
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5.
Soft-Boiled
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5.
Spy/Espionage
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Steampunk Mystery
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Theft
1. The Gardner Heist
2. Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History
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4.
5.
True Crime
� 1. Accused
� 2. In Cold Blood
3.
4.
5.
Young Adult
� 1. Paper Towns
� 2. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
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4.
5.
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And seeing as I have just signed up for Part 1, I might as well do Part 2 simultaneously..Part 1 post
Level: Lead Homicide Detective
Level for Parts 1 & 2: Sherlock
Books Read: 0/64
Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales
1.
2.
Blackmailed
1.
2.
Chick-lit Mysteries
1.
2.
Classic Whodunit
1.
2.
Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes
1.
2.
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
1.
2.
Crafters/Hobbyist
1.
2.
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist (Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Reverend, Shaker, etc.)
1.
2.
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
1.
2.
Famous People
1.
2.
Female Detective
1.
2.
Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries
1.
2.
Holiday Mysteries
1.
2.
Horror/Splatterpunk
1.
2.
“Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted
1.
2.
“I Never Knew You at All�/Masquerade
1.
2.
Locked Room/Puzzle
1.
2.
Magical Realism
1.
2.
Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag
1.
2.
Pastische
1.
2.
Serial Killer
1.
2.
Setting - Exotic Local
1.
2.
Setting - Isolated Local
1.
2.
Setting - Southern U.S.
1.
2.
Setting - Third World
1.
2.
Setting - Quaint English Village
1.
2.
Soft-boiled
1.
2.
Spy/Espionage
1.
2.
Steampunk
1.
2.
Theft (art, jewelry, etc.)
1.
2.
True Crime
1.
2.
Young Adult
1.
2.
In for a penny, in for a pound! Level: Lead Homicide Detective [May exchange 5]
SHERLOCK - 100 books total from Part I and Part II!
Duration: 10/22/14 - ?
Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales
1.
2.
Classic Whodunit
1.
2.
Cold Case or Hard Case Crime
1.
2.
Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate
1.
2.
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist
1.
2.
Famous People
1.
2.
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
1.
2.
Female Detective
1.
2.
Horror
1.
2.
“Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted
1.
2.
I Never Knew You at All" or Masquerade
1.
2.
Locked Room/Puzzle
1.
2.
Magical Realism
1.
2.
Misc. or Mixed Bag
1.
2.
Pastische
1.
2.
Serial Killer
1.
2.
Setting - Exotic Local
1.
2.
Settling - Isolated Local
1.
2.
Setting - Southern U.S.
1.
2.
Setting - Quaint English Village
1.
2.
Soft-boiled
1.
2.
Spy/Espionage
1.
2.
Steampunk
1.
2.
True Crime
1.
2.
Young Adult
1.
2
Welcome Cynthia!Hope you'll catch that culprit. �
it's an addiction....Level: Gumshoe
Cases Solved: 5/10
Duration: Open Ended: started October 2014
chick-lit mysteries:
Blue Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews 12.4.14
Christmas Bliss by Mary Kay Andrews 12.7.14
crafters/hobbyist:
A Deadly Yarn: Maggie Sefton nov 2015
Sins and Needles: Monica Ferris june 2015
famous people:
holiday mysteries:
pastische:
ecclesiastical:
The Leper of Saint Giles by Ellis Peters 5.3.15
as i'm going for the gumshoe level in both parts 1 & 2, am i correct in thinking that i can pick the sub-genres of mystery that i want to read in as opposed to picking the first ten of each list?
Lindy-Lane wrote: "it's an addiction...."I have no idea what you're talking about. �
Welcome to the challenge!
Lindy-Lane wrote: "... i can pick the sub-genres of mystery that i want to read..."
Yep
SUB-GENRES OF MYSTERY � Action & Adventure � AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales:
1.
2.
� Blackmailed:
1.
2.
� Chick-lit Mysteries:
1. Big Little Lies
2.
� Classic Whodunit:
1. A Study in Scarlet
2.
1. Carry On
2. The Creeping
� Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate:
1.
2.
� Crafters/Hobbyist:
1.
2.
� Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist (Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Reverend, Shaker, etc.):
1.
2.
1. The Name of This Book Is Secret
2. If You're Reading This, It's Too Late
� Famous People:
1.
2.
1. Red Mist
2. The Bone Bed
� Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries:
1. Guardians of the Night
2.
� Holiday Mysteries:
1.
2.
1. Broken Monsters
2. The Turn of the Screw
� “Howdunit� or “Howcatchem" or Inverted:
1.
2.
1. The Girl on the Train
2. Turn A Blind Eye
1. Murder on the Orient Express
2. The Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box
� Magical Realism:
1. Bone Gap
2.
1. This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
2. I Am the Messenger
� Pastische:
1.
2.
� Serial Killer:
1. Heart Collector
2.
� Setting - Exotic Local:
1.
2.
1. Stolen: A Letter to My Captor
2. The Emperor of Any Place
1. Louisiana Longshot
2. Living Dead in Dallas
� Setting - Third World:
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2.
1. Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd
2. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
� Soft-boiled:
1.
2.
1. Out of Sight, Out of Time
2. United We Spy
� Steampunk:
1.
2.
� Theft (art, jewelry, etc.):
1. The Art Forger
2.
� True Crime:
1. The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
2.
1. I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
2. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
Can you sign me up for this one. I'm already signed up for part I.
I've started level 1 but think I'll work on this one while I do that. I'd like to read one for each category, if that's OK.The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge Part 2
Duration May 2015 -
Progress: 30 out of 32
Action & Adventure (Male) Partisans Alistair MacLean 8/15
Blackmailed Death Comes to London Catherine Lloyd 6/6
Chic-Lit Killer Christmas Harper Lin 11/14
Classic Whodunit (Golden Age) The Seven Dials Mystery Agatha Christie 6/2
Cold Case The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Alan Bradley 6/13
Computer Hacker/Business/Corporate Undercover Warrior Aimee Thurlo 7/4
Crafters/Hobbyist The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain Alissa Craig 9/24
Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist A Monstrous Regiment of Women Laurie R. King 6/3
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy Magic Shifts Ilona Andrews 8/18
Famous People O Jerusalem Laurie R. King 6/12
Female Detective The Falcon at the Portal Elizabeth Peters 6/13
Furry Sleuth/Pet Owner Lending a Paw Laurie Cass 7/8
Holiday Mysteries All Hallows' Evil Valerie Wolzien 9/2
Horror Silence for the Dead Simone St. James 10/3
“HǷɻܲԾ�/“HǷɳٳ"/Աٱ Spring Rain Gayle Roper 7/1
I Never Knew You Dead Sea Cipher Elizabeth Peters 6/18
Locked Room/Puzzle Appleby and Honeybath Michael Innes 7/10
Magical Realism Wisp of a Thing: A Novel of the Tufa Alex Bledsoe 5/13
Miscellaneous (Twisted Ending) Miss Pym Disposes Josephine Tey 6/12
Pastische The Beekeeper's Apprentice Laurie R. King 5/27
Serial Killer Ripper: A Novel Isabel Allende 8/4
Setting - Exotic Dead Sea Cipher Elizabeth Peters 6/18
Settling - Isolated Firestorm Nevada Barr 5/25
Setting - Southern U.S. Dying to Retire Jessica Fletcher 11/28
Setting - Third World Mrs. Pollifax on Safari Dorothy Gilman 9/18
Setting - Quaint English Village A Murder Is Announced Agatha Christie 5/8
Soft-boiled The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep Lawrence Block 5/6
Spy/Espionage The Game Laurie R. King 7/18
Steampunk
Theft The Golden One Elizabeth Peters 7/17
True Crime
Young Adult Curtsies & Conspiracies Gail Carriger 5/3
Welcome to the challenge Teri-k �You can work challenge as it suits you.
Oh, and just a hint: check tags when reading. Who knows what you might find tagged as horror. People here can put tags to everything. For example Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None is horror book :)
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Oh, and just a hint: check tags when reading. Who knows what you might find tagged as horror. People here can put tags to..."
That's a good point. I'll do that. I have seen some odd tags on books here, I might get lucky. :)
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Rules: Pick a level, and read books that fall under these thirty-two (32) Mystery Sub-genres listed below. We’re giving you a little lee-way this round. To complete a level, you may exchange whatever number is indicated for that level [noted in brackets]. Do so by repeating your favorites from the following list or use some from Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge-Part I . If you are going for the highest level, you only have to complete 50 (not counting “Sherlock.�)
If you want to do this challenge concurrently with Part I, feel free to do so. (See Sherlock level below, too!)
As before, there is sure to be some overlap; you may use different books from the same series in more than one category. For example, Holiday in Death, by J.D. Robb - featuring NYPD Lieutenant Eve Dallas - falls under both “Female Detective� and “Holiday Mysteries� ...or even “Setting: Exotic Local� (if you don’t live in the U.S.). Therefore, if you enjoy the Albert Campion Series , by Margery Allingham, you could use The Crime at Black Dudley or Mystery Mile for “Setting - Isolated Local� and Look to the Lady for “Theft (art, jewelry, etc.)�. Or even use your exchange option, as the protagonist in that series works for the “Aristocratic Detective� sub-genre category in the Part I challenge.
Remember to check out GR’s listopia (see “how to� screen under spoiler). (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
Duration: You set the pace.
Levels:Again, you may continue this challenge from Part I to get to Sherlock and you may do both parts concurrently.