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More Methods of Murder (#2) Word Search

Isn’t it sad there are so many ways to commit the dastardly deed of murder. Here are a few more methods for eliminating your victim. Find the words with capital letters. The solution will be posted at a later date.

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Writing the Faraday Murder Series

My dashing duo Charles and Carrie are back in the third book in the Faraday Murder Series ─Take a Byte Out of Murder.  The couple has decided they need a vacation after solving their second murder. Off they go to … Continue reading

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Miss Marple Crossword Puzzle–Solution

I know you’re all experts on Miss Marple. However, sometimes it’s nice to check the answers. So here’s the solution for the Miss Marple Crossword Puzzle.

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Miss Marple Crossword Puzzle

In the last couple of blogs, we have learned about Miss Marple and her book and story titles. Let’s put all of our Miss Marple knowledge together and see how we do with completing her crossword puzzle. Solution will be … Continue reading

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Miss Marple- Still Going Strong

I recently took a course on Agatha Christie. At the first class the teacher asked—what makes Agatha Christie’s mysteries as popular today as when they were first published? I found this question of interest, because I have some personal experience … Continue reading

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Miss Marple – Word Search Solution

This was fun. I enjoyed finding the titles and remembering the various plots and characters from the mysteries. I hope you enjoyed it too!

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Miss Marple-Word Search

For our next series of blogs we’re going to take another look at Miss Marple. More specifically, what makes Miss Marple as popular with today’s readers as when she first appeared in a short story in 1927? Below is a word search … Continue reading

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Film Noir Crossword Solution

Calling all Film Noir experts! How did you do with the crossword puzzle? I thought so. I was pretty sure you knew all about the subject. However, just in case you want to double check your answers. Here is the … Continue reading

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Film Noir – Crossword Puzzle

I’m rounding out our Film Noir segment with a Crossword Puzzle to check your knowledge. Most of the answers can be discovered by checking the previous two blogs on Film Noir. I’ll get back to you shortly with the solution just so … Continue reading

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Film Noir

Film Noir is French for Black Film. Classic Film Noir generally refers to a period of Hollywood film making between 1940 through the 1950’s. It’s believed its cinematic style was influenced by German Expressionism which featured bold artistic styling including … Continue reading

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Film Noir Movie Titles-Word Search Solution

Here are the answers to the Film Noir Movie Word Search. I know you found all the words. However, just in case you want to double check your solution I’ve provided the key.    

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Film Noir Movie Titles–Word Search

For the next couple of blogs I’ll be discussing movies categorized as Film Noir. I thought a great way to start the discussion is with a word search puzzle in order to become familiar with some Film Noir movie titles. … Continue reading

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Father Brown-Crossword Puzzle Answer

Here’s your answer to the Father Brown Crossword Puzzle. Although I know you knew all the answers, I’ve included it just as a reference.       Amazon Links to Millie’s Books Take Stock in Murder:  http://amzn.com/B00RNIK3LI Take a Dive … Continue reading

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Chesterton & Father Brown -Crossword Puzzle

Here’s your opportunity to check your knowledge of the writer G.K. Chesterton and the Father Brown Mystery Series on PBS. If you get stuck, be sure and check the previous blog on Chesterton and Father Brown. Many of the answers … Continue reading

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GK Chesterton and Father Brown

Who Is G.K. Chesterton Gilbert Keith (G.K.) Chesterton was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, art critic, biographer and last but not least mystery writer. For the American mystery fan he is best known as the author … Continue reading

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries–Crossword Solution

I know you’re a Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries expert and got all the answers correct. Just in case you want to check to be sure–here’s the solution. Amazon Links to Millie’s Book Pages Take Stock in Murder:  http://amzn.com/B00RNIK3LI Take a … Continue reading

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Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries Crossword Puzzle

Miss Fisher is great fun as well as a good detective. If you have been enjoying the PBS series, here’s your chance to test your knowledge. Keep in mind that the answers for this puzzle are based on the TV … Continue reading

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

For those of us who enjoy the mystery programs presented on PBS they have added another great series to their repertoire—Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. This show is an Australian production that provides a glimpse into high society life after World … Continue reading

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Millie Mack’s Faraday Murder Series Returns!

My two amateur sleuths, Carrie and Charles Faraday return in my latest cozy mystery Take Stock in Murder. However, there are changes for our detectives since they first appeared in Take a Dive for Murder. In addition to joining together to … Continue reading

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Poirot Crossword Puzzle Solution

I know you got all the answers correct! But just in case you want to double check–here’s the solution.

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Hercule Poirot–Crossword Puzzle

In the puzzle below are some of the most notable characteristics of Poirot along with his supporting characters and episode titles drawn from the last 25 years of the Poirot series. Here’s a chance to test your knowledge of Hercule Poirot. … Continue reading

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25 Years of Poirot

It’s amazing how quickly twenty-five years can pass by, especially when a good mystery is involved like Poirot. It’s hard to believe the last episodes featuring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot are complete and will air on PBS. The star … Continue reading

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Women Detectives–Word Search Solution

Here is the solution for the Women Detectives word search. Did you find all of these great female sleuths? There are so many wonderful women detectives we have barely broken the ice. Watch for more puzzles featuring female detectives.

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Women Detectives-Word Search

Here’s a fun puzzle to see if you can spot some of the women super sleuths found in books and appearing on TV shows. Solution will be available next week.

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Charlie Chan Movie Titles–Word Search — Solution

Did you find all the words from the movie titles? Just a note–with the exception of the four lost films–these titles have been re-released and  are available for purchase if you want to add them to your mystery movie collection.

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Charlie Chan Movie Titles – Word Search

Earl Derr Biggers wrote only six Charlie Chan books before his untimely death at the age of 48. However from those six books there were numerous movies developed over many decades. Below are some of the early movies featuring the actors most associated … Continue reading

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Charlie Chan Movies

It’s generally accepted that Earl Derr Biggers enhanced the image of the Chinese race with his portrayal of Charlie Chan in his books. The character he developed was not the stereotypical evil China man from the underbelly of Chinatown. Instead … Continue reading

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Earl Derr Biggers

Charlie Chan the “Honorable” Detective   Earl Derr Biggers was born in 1884 in Warren Ohio and was an American novelist and playwright. However he is primarily remembered for his books featuring the fictional Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan. Biggers graduated from … Continue reading

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Pulp Magazine Writers-Word Search-Solution

 

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Pulp Magazine Writers-Word Search

Listed below are the names of writers who wrote stories for Pulp Magazines. Although not all mystery writers, see if you can find all the names in Capital letters to complete the word search puzzle.  

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