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2018 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 
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2018 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
    1. A Brush with Death by Anna Lee Huber done 4/19
    2. To Die But Once by Jacqueline Winspear done 5/30
    3. Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen done 8/20
    4. The Prisoner in the Castle by Susan Elia MacNeal don 9/10
    5. City of Secrets by Victoria Thompson done 12/13
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
    1. A Simple Murder by Eleanor Kuhns done 2/21
    2. Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose done 7/6
    3. No cure for the Dead by Christine Trent done 9/21
    4. Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul Jabbar done 10/15
    5. Alice & the Assissin by R.J. Koreto done 10/26
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
    1. This Side of Murder by Anna Lee Huber done 1/23
    2. Death comes to London by Catherine Llyod. done 6/24
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
    1. Beyond Absolution by Cora Harrison done 2/12
    2. Gold Digger by Vicki Delany done 2/19
    3. Jazz Files by Fiona Veitch Smith done 4/20
    4. The Killing File by Fiona Veitch Smith done 7/11
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
    1. A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Rayborn done 2./17
    2. A Twist in Time by Julie McElwain done 4/16
    3. Murder on Bank Street by Victoria Thompson done 8/21
    4. Mycroft and Sherlock by Kareem Abdul Jabbar done 11/4
    5. Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose done 11/10
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
    1. The Devil in Montmartre by Gary Inbinder done 12/3
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
    1. Laws of Conflict by Cora Harrison done 3/7
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
    1. Satan in St. Mary's by P.C. Doherty done 1/21
    2. Man Eater by Marilyn Todd done 6/14
    3. Wolf Whistle by Marilyn Todd done 9/8
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
    1. The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey done 9/1
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
    1. A Promis of Ruin by Cuyler Overholt done 1/8 Turn of 20th century
    2. City of Lies by Victoria Thompson done 1/9 WWI
    3. Whispers of Warning by Jessica Estevao turn of 20th centery
    4. Louise's War by Sarah R. Shaber done 11/16  WWII
    5. Murder at Ochre Court by Alyssa Maxwell 12/21 Gilded Age
  11. Make up your own Category—I will read books set between 500 ad to 1600 ad
    1. the Cardinal's Court by Cora Harrison done 3/13
    2. Wine of Violence by Priscilla Royal done 4/9
    3. Serpent in the Thorns by Jeri Westerson done 11/27

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

The Repentant Rake by Edward Marston done 12/19



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Heidi's Books

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
    The Hollow of Fear (The Lady Sherlock Series) Author: Sherry Thomas
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
    A Study in Scarlet Women - Lady Sherlock, Bk 1 Author: Sherry Thomas
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
    Why Kill the Innocent - Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery Author: C. S. Harris
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
    The Kill Fee Author: Fiona Veitch Smith
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
    The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter Author: Theodora Goss
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
    Theater - The Cutthroat - An Isaac Bell Adventure Author: Clive Cussler
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
    The Chase (Isaac Bell, Bk 1) Author: Clive Cussler
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
    Death on Demand (Death on Demand, No 1) Author: Carolyn Hart
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
    Black Wind Author: F. Paul Wilson
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
    Industrial Revolution - The Last Days of Night: A Novel Author: Graham Moore
  11. Make up your own Category—Read a steampunk mystery
    Disenchanted & Co. (Disenchanted & Co., Bk 1) Author: Lynn Viehl

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

  1. The Cutthroat - An Isaac Bell Adventure Author: Clive Cussler
  2. The Last Days of Night: A Novel Author: Graham Moore
  3. Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square: Lawless 1 by William Sutton
  4. Black Wind Author: F. Paul Wilson
  5. The Chase (Isaac Bell, Bk 1) Author: Clive Cussler


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LecClier's 2018 Historical Mystery Challenge:

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
    1. No Cure for the Dead  by Christine Trent, finished 11/25/18
    2. City of Secrets, by Victoria Thompson, finished 12/7/18
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
    1. A Very Pukka Murder by Arjin Gaind, finished 7/30/18
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
    1. Mortal Arts, by Anna Lee Huber, finished 6/24/18
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
    1. Dying in the Wool by Frances Brody, finished 2/17/18
    2. A Medal for Murder, by Frances Brody  finished 4/22/18
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
    1. Whispers of Warning (A Change of Fortune Mystery) by Jessica Estevao, finished 3/15/18
    2. Maids of Misfortune, a Victorian San Francisco Mystery, by M. Louisa Locke, finished 10/25/18
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
    1. Design for Dying by Renee Patrick, finished 12/30/18
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
    1.  The Holywell Dead, by Chris Nickson, finished 9/18/18
    2. Death Sits Down to Dinner, by Tessa Arlen, finished 11/12/18
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
    1. Blind Justice (Sir John Fielding Book 1) by Bruce Alexander, finished 10/5/18 (Book originally pulished in 1994)
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
    1. The Widows of Malabar Hill, by Sujata Massey (Set in India)   finished 4/30/18
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
    1. City of Lies, by Victoria Thompson (Women's Movement/WW I)  finished 6/18 18
  11. Make up your own Category—Books that are set in England
    1. The Service of the Dead, by Candace Robb   finished 2/12/18
    2. The Anatomist's Wife, by Anna Lee Huber,  finished 5/5/18
    3. Death on the Sapphire, by R.C. Koreto, finished 6/4/18

  • For the Over Achievers

    Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

  1. Death on the Sapphire, by R.C. Koreto, finished 6/4/18
  2. The Holywell Dead, by Chris Nickson, finished 9/18/18
  3. Blind Justice (Sir John Fielding Book 1) by Bruce Alexander


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Okay, I'll give this a try again this year and hope I do better!

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 
  12. For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 
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I'll try it again too.

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  1. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  1. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
  1. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  1. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
  1. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  1. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  1. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
  2. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  3. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  1. Make up your own Category—Miscellaneous - Anything Goes!


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Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.

  • A Clerical Error by J. New......3/5/18
  • Lies That Comfort and Betray by Rosemary Simpson.......3/11.18
  • Searcher of the Dead by Nancy Harriman.....4/13/18
  • Last Stop in Brooklyn by Lawrence H. Levy......5/21/18
  • A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman......7/7/18
  • Scandal Above Stairs by Jennifer Ashley.....7/20/18
  • A Study in Treason by Leonard Goldberg.....10/10/18

Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author

  • A Shocking Assassination by Cora Harrison....1/21/18
  • Death Below Stairs by Jennifer Ashley......3/12/18
  • The Gilded Shroud by Elizabeth Bailey.....4/22/18
  • The Witchfinder's Sister by Beth Underdown......6/14/18
  • Edinburgh Twilight by Carol Lawrence.....7/20/18
  • Murder & the Heir by Beth Byers....10/11/18

Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country

  • The Gate Keeper by Charles Todd......3/3/18
  • Why Kill the Innocent by C.S. Harris......8/16/18

Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's

  • Teetotaled by Maia Chance......1/12/18
  • Murder on the Flying Scotsman by Carola Dunn.....1/11/18
  • Gin and Panic by Maia Chance.....1/20/18
  • Come Hell or Highball by Maia chance......3/14/18
  • Memories of the Dead by Evelyn James.......5/18/18
  • A Proposal to Die For by Liss Young.......8/23/18
  • Diamonds of Death by Vivian Conroy......9/5/18

1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899

  • The Unseeing by Anna Mazzola.......1/24/18
  • Lucy Pinkston and the Centennial Case by Cheryl St. James.....2/2/18
  • Mr. Scarletti's Ghost by Linda Stratmann......2/17/18
  • Secrets in the Stones by Tessa Harris....4/14/18
  • Murder will Speak by Penny Richards......5/9/18
  • The Inventor by Emily Organ.......5/16/18
  • Murder on Union Square by Victoria Thompson......5/30/18
  • Secrets in the Mist by Anna Lee Huber.......6/13/18

The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)

  • The Address by Fiona Davis.....2/19/18.....architecture
  • The Illusionist's Apprentice by Kristy Cambron.....5/1/18.....theater
  • Design for Dying by Renee Patrick.....6/20/18.....fashion
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Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person

  • The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley.....3/6/18
  • A Mask of Shadows by Oscar de Muriel........3/28/18
  • The Council of Twelve by Oliver Potzsch....8/27/18
  • The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross by Lisa Tuttle.....11/17/18

Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 

Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia

America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc

  • Gold Web by Vicki Delany......3/10/18 (Gold Rush)
  • Death of an Alchemist by Mary Lawrence....9/24/18...(Tudor England)

Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

  • The Iron Water by Chris Nickson......2/13/18
  • The Gaslight Stalker by David Field.....6/26/18
  • The Forgotten Place by Charles Todd.....10/14/18
  • Letters from the Dead by Steve Robinson.....10/5/18


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This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.   Why Kill the Innocent by CS Harris   4/25/18
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

 



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This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.  The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley 3/3/2018
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  Plague by C.C. Humphreys 4/3/18
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country  When Maidens Mourn by C.S. Harris 2/8/18 (Sebastian has fought in the British army against the forces of Napoleon)
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's  The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford 5/13/18
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899  Keeping Bad Company by Caro Peacock (London 1840) 1/29/18
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)  When Falcons Fall by C. S. Harris 7/26/18
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person  Season of Blood by Jeri Westerson 3/8/18
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. Satan in St. Mary's by P. C. Doherty 8/9/18
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolution etc  Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen 9/27/18 (the gilded age),  Death of Riley by Rhys Bowen 9/30/18 (the gilded age),  For the Love of Mike by Rhys Bowen 11/4/18 (the women's movement),  In Like Flynn  by Rhys Bowen 11/22/18 (the spiritualist movement),
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category Ladies First-Read a historical mystery where a female is the only or main investigator.  A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear 1/9/18 (Maisie Dobbs),  Journey to Munich by Jacqueline Winspear 5/26/18 (Maisie Dobbs),  In This Grave Hour by Jacqueline Winspear 7/18/18 (Maisie Dobbs)

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year.  The Yard by Alex Grecian 6/5/18,  The Black Country by Alex Grecian 7/5/18,  Lost and Gone Forever by Alex Grecian 10/10/18



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  1. Shiny New – A Brush with Shadows by Anna Lee Huber - Finished 3/15
  2. Nice to Meet You- Death on a Silver Tray by Rosemary Stevens - Finished 1/2
  3. Military- The Tainted Snuff Box by Rosemary Stevens - Finished 1/18
  4. Roaring 20's - The Serpent's Daughter by Suzanne Arruda - Finished 1/27
  5. 1800’s – Why Kings Confess by C.S. Harris - Finished 1/27
  6. The Arts- A Mask of Shadows by Oscar de Muriel - Finished 1/1
  7. Missing Person-- A Letter of Mary by Laurie R. King - Finished 1/19
  8. Oldies but Goodies--  Silence in Hanover Close by Anne Perry - Finished 1/3
  9. Asia and Australia-- The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey - Finished 1/27
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
    The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover by Susan Wittig Albert (Great Depression)- Finished 2/4
    Hare by Peter Ranscombe (Civil War) - Finished 6/10
  11. Historical Paranormal - Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough - Finished 1/21

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley - Finished 2/22
Clea's Moon by Edward Wright - Finished 3/7
Too Many Cooks by Rex Stout - Finished 3/8
Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom - Finished 6/28
Loch of the Dead by Oscar de Muriel - Finished 7/10
Blood's Game by Angus Donald - Finished 10/14
The Queen's Head by Edward Marston - Finished 12/29
 



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I'm with Jeanne...here's hoping I do a bit better this year!

 

2018 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country~~Smuggler's Moon, by Bruce Alexander~~Finished 3/17.  (Sir John Fielding was in the Royal Navy).
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899~~Lost and Gone Forever, by Alex Grecian~~Finished 1/2.
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year.



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2018 Historical Mystery Challenge

This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author The Silver Pigs by Lindsay Davis - 8.9.18
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's The Monogram Murders (1929) by Sophie Hannah - 6.14.18
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. Blood and Thunder (1995) by Max Allan Collins - 1.14.18
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood (Australia) 6.8.18
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year.



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This historical mystery challenge is very simple read books in as many categories as you can. If there is a category that you really, read as many books as you like in that category (ies). It is nice to share what we are reading and introduce all of us to new authors and books. This Challenge will start Jan 1, 2018

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- a new to you author Some Danger Involved - Will Thomas 2/25
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country  The Crediton Killings - Michael Jecks 1/26
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 A Curious Beginning - Deanna Raybourn 7/13
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, Quick Curtain - Alan Melville 7/11  30's London Theater murder
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. Murder Most Holy - Paul Doherty 3/22  (1992); The Anger of God - Paul Doherty (1993) 10/29;
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 



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                                                               2018 Historical Mystery Challenge

Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.

Why Kill the Innocent (Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery)  Author: C. S. Harris 4-9-2018 (5stars)

Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author

Whispers in the Reading Room (Chicago World's Fair, Bk 3) by: Shelley Gray   (1893) 1-22-2018 (4stars)

Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country

Sherlock Holmes: The Army of Doctor Moreau  Author: Guy Adams 1-30-2018 (stars)

Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's

Island of the Mad   by Laurie R. King  6-17-2018 (4stars)

1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899

Warlock Holmes - My Grave Ritual by: G.S. Denning 5-22-2018 (3stars)

The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)

Poets and Murder : A Judge Dee Mystery (Gulik, Robert Hans Van, Judge Dee Mystery.)
Author: Robert van Gulik  2-12-2018 (3 stars)

Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person

Sherlock Holmes - Cry of the Innocents  Author: Cavan Scott 4-27-2018 (3stars)

Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 

Unnatural Death: The Dawson Pedigree BY: Dorothy L Sayers (1964) 6-21-2018  (4stars)

Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia

Claws of the Cat (Shinobi, Bk 1)  Author: Susan Spann 3-11-2018 (4stars)

America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc

China Basin (Cyrus Skeen, Bk 1)  Author: Edward Cline    8-12-2018 (4stars)

Fallen Women  Author: Sandra Dallas

Make up your own Category--Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes: The Thinking Engine  Author: James Lovegrove 1-6-2018 (3stars)

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 

Holmes Affair  Author: Graham Moore  6-4-2018 (3stars)

 

 



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Will give it a try.  I am trying hard to clear books from my shelves so we'll see what fits here.

  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author Die Laughing by Carola Dunn, 1/15/2018, 4 sstars
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country Shadow of the Alchemist by Jeri Westerson  (Hero was a knight), 6/25/2018, 4 stars
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James, 5/2/2018, 4 stars
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 Murder on Marble Row by Victoria Thompson, 6/26/2018, 3 stars
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)  The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard. 11/28/2018, 4.5 stars, 
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person  Bone Mountain by Eliot Pattison, 4/16/2018, 4 stars
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James, 3/15/2018, 4 stars
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia  The Mystery of Swordfish Reef by Arthur W. Upfield, 2/9/2018, 4 stars
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set infl different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc  Black Flower by Howard Bahr (Civil War), 11/18/3018, 5 stars
  11. Make up your own category (Another country and England)  Dreaming Spies by Laurie R. King, 11/17/2018, 3 stars

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 



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  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author - Chapel Noir, Carole Nelson Douglas
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country - Refiner's Fire, Sylvia Bambola
  4. Roaring 20's - read a historical mystery  set in 1920's - River of Darkness, Rennie Airth, Feb 20
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 - When Falcons Fall, C.S. Harris
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc) - 
  7. Missing Person - Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person - Beggar King, Oliver Potzsch
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. A Small Death in Lisbon, Robert Wilson
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia - Finding Moon, Tony Hillerman
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc - Wayfaring Stranger, James Lee Burke (Depression)
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 


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  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author  The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C. Rosenberg 1/4/18 
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country The House by the Lake by Ella Carey. 3/22/18
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899 The Asylum by John Harwood 6/14/18
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person The String Diaries (String Diaries, Bk 1) by Stephen Lloyd Jones 12/11/18
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category— Stories based on factual events Before We Were Yours: A Novel by Lisa Wingate 1/2/18 & Roseflower Creek by Jacquelyn L. Miles 9/23/18

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 



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  1. Shiny New – Read a historical mystery released for the first time in 2018.
  2. Nice to Meet You- Read a historical mystery by a new to you author
  3. Military- Read a historical mystery in which one of the main characters is in or was in the military of any country
  4. Roaring 20's - hemlines are shorter and booze is illegal read a historical mystery  set in 1920's
  5. 1800’s – Read a book set between 1800 and 1899
  6. The Arts- read a historical mystery that is focused around the arts, (painting, fashion, sculpting, cooking etc)
  7. Missing Person-- Read a historical mystery in which the cover art does not include a person
  8. Oldies but Goodies-- Read a historical mystery published before 2000. 
  9. Asia and Australia-- Read a historical mystery set in Asia or Australia
  10. America- Read a historical mysteries that are set in different eras (Puritans, American revolution, Pioneering, gold rush, Civil war, women's movement, industrial revolition etc
  11. Make up your own Category—Make up your own category 

For the Over Achievers

Bonus- Read  as many historical mysteries written by a male author that you can fit into the year. 
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