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Nero Wolfe Novel Titles — Word Search Solution
Here you go! Here is the solution to last week’s word search of Nero Wolfe titles. I’m sure you don’t need the help, but just in case …
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Nero Wolf Novel Titles — Word Search
Rex Stout wrote 33 novels and 39 short stories over four decades featuring his detective Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin. Listed below are titles from many of the novels. See if you can find the words listed in … Continue reading
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Let’s Talk About Nero Wolfe
Previously in our discussion of Golden Age detectives we learned that these detectives have characteristics that cause them to stand out from the average person. These characteristics can be in the form of quirks, habits, hobbies or even physical appearance. … Continue reading
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Cities, States and Countries of Mystery – Puzzle Solution
Were you able to fill in all the answers for the country, state or city our mystery authors call home? How did you do with listing the detective’s location for crime solving? In case you have some doubts here is the solution.
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Cities, States and Countries of Mystery – Crossword Puzzle
Do you know the country, state or city your favorite mystery author calls home? How about the location where the detective resides and solves crime? Test your knowledge on this subject with this crossword puzzle featuring some popular authors and detectives. The … Continue reading
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A Laptop Is a Mysterious and Murderous Tool
Recently I needed to move parts of one chapter to another section of a mystery book I’m writing. I realized as I completed the task how easy it is to make these changes with a computer. I’m old enough to remember typewriters. … Continue reading
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Why Do More Woman Write and Read Mysteries
Let me apologize in advance that this blog is not meant to insult all the wonderful male writers and readers of mysteries, but… Why are the majority of mystery writers and readers women? The easy answer might be that since … Continue reading
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I Love a Cozy Mystery
We recently looked at Agatha Christie and her writing style and how she generally followed the rules from the Golden Age of Mysteries. Christie was definitely part of the Golden Age, but she is also listed as one of the … Continue reading
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The Quotable Miss Marple
(Note: Quotes are from The Tuesday Club Murders unless otherwise indicated.) One of Agatha Christie’s most beloved characters is an old lady—Miss Jane Marple. But an old lady who is sharp as a tack and applies her years of experience … Continue reading
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Agatha Christie Crossword Puzzle Solution
Just in case the Grand Dame of mysteries was able to fool you–here are the clues to the puzzle!
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Agatha Christie Crossword Puzzle
Agatha Christie remains one of the most popular mystery authors in history. How much do you know about the author, her writings and her characters? Look for the solution next week
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Agatha Christie-Deserves a Second Read
I never grow tired of reading Agatha Christie. Each time I read a Christie mystery I find something new–some hidden clue, some nuance that I missed the first time. Characters are so interesting and the plots so intricate that I … Continue reading
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The Golden Age of Mysteries
What do the names listed below have in common? G.K. Chesterton, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Agatha Christie, Earl Derr Biggers, Patricia Wentworth, Rex Stout, S.S. Van Dine, Dorothy Sayers, Dashiell Hammett, Ronald Knox, Phobe Atwood Taylor, Ngaio Marsh, Lucy Beatrice Malleson, … Continue reading
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“Ouch! My Head Hurts!–Solution
Were you able to find all the ways that your head could be injured? Here’s the solution in case you missed any!
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Ouch! My Head Hurts!–Word Search
Did the victim in your favorite mystery die because of a blow to the head? See if you can find all the ways someone can be murdered with a smack to the skull!
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The Proper Cocktail for Summer Murder Mysteries
It’s been hot where I live. Unbearably hot and humid with long summer days and temperatures continually in the high nineties. These are the type of days when heat waves rise slowly from the hot black road tar. It was … Continue reading
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Great Mystery Openings from Edgar Allen Poe and Mickey Spillane
Recently I was reading a few Edgar Allen Poe stories and I came across the opening from The Fall of the House of Usher. Then just a few days later I was looking at an old yellowed paperback from my … Continue reading
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Sherlock Holmes Crossword Solution
Well how did you do with the Sherlock Holmes Puzzle? Just in case you had any questions that stumped you–here is the solution.
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Sherlock Holmes –Crossword Puzzle
We’ve been discussing the role of Watson in the last couple of blogs, but how much do you know about Sherlock Holmes. Here is your chance to test your knowledge. Solution will be posted next week.
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Dr. John H. Watson as Sherlock’s Chronicler
In the last blog, we ended with Holmes saying, “I am lost without my Boswell” referring to Watson’s efforts to document his adventures. It is Watson’s descriptions of Holmes methods and his detailed information about the cases that we rely … Continue reading
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Watson-Defining the Role of the “Second” in Mysteries
In a previous blog we discussed the role of Seconds in mysteries. Since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Dr. John Watson really defines the role of an assistant he deserves his own blog. In fact he deserves two. So here is part … Continue reading
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Reasons for Murder – Solution
We can always find reasons for murder, especially in our favorite mystery books. How did you do? Did you find all the words?
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I Miss the Fog in Mysteries
Some of my fondness memories as a little girl were the times I spent watching mystery movies with my Mom. It seemed that so many of those early black and white movies had an element of fog in them. I … Continue reading
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What Makes Mystery Books Different?
Mystery Books continue to be one of the most popular genres in publishing. Have you ever wondered what makes mystery books so popular and different from other novels? In order to answer this question let’s start by looking at the … Continue reading
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Poisonous Mushrooms– Solution
Did you find all those pesky little killer fungi? Here’s the solution.
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Poisonous Mushrooms-Word Search
Be sure you trust your chef before you eat his next tasty little dish containing mushrooms! Enjoy your food and the puzzle! The solution will be posted next Tuesday.
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Let’s Not Forget Ellery Queen—Part 2
In Part One, we looked at the creation of the Ellery Queen mystery books and how they are an important part in the development of the American detective genre. Now let’s take a closer look at the Ellery Queen stories and why they are … Continue reading
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Let’s Not Forget Ellery Queen-Part 1
I was straightening out some book shelves the other day and I discovered an old audio copy of an Ellery Queen mystery. I had forgotten about Ellery Queen. It’s been a long time since I ventured into his world, so … Continue reading
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Mystery Titles-Solution
Well–how did you do? I’m sure you did great! Just in case you want to check one or two of your titles here are the answers.
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