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December 2006

In which novel did ' character Elvis Cole makes an unnamed appearance?

In which  novel did 's character Harry Bosch makes an unnamed appearance?

November 2006

The Phryne Fisher mysteries, by , are set in which Australian city (also the author's home town)?

According to the author, she adds a little extra mystery to each chapter of a book. How does she do this?

October 2006

Which Miss Marple mystery is the only one to take place outside of England?

Which location is believed to have been the inspiration for this book?

September 2006

In which east coast city are the Tess Monaghan mysteries, by , set?

For which of the major is Lippman a multiple winner?

August 2006

According to his website, Michael Crichton wrote this book on a bet that he could not make an entertaining story out of Beowulf. What is its title?

What was the title of the movie made from this book? (Hint: It starred Antonio Banderas.)
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July 2006

The first book in this long-running mystery series featuring a private investigator, entitled Edwin of the Iron Shoes, was written by this author who also wrote a short series of mysteries in the 1980s featuring Joanna Stark, a partner in a firm specializing in security for museums and art galleries. What is this author's name?

She is married to another mystery writer with whom she has collaborated on a number of novels. What is his name?

June 2006

According to his website, this Wyoming native and author of the Joe Pickett mysteries has worked as a ranch hand, surveyor, fishing guide, and a small town newspaper reporter and editor. Who is he?

He won the and  awards for which title in his mystery series?

May 2006

What well-known mystery author has been published under the pseudonyms Richard Stark, Tucker Coe, Samual Holt, and others?

What is the title of his first book published, under his real name, by Random House in 1960?

April 2006

, author of the Stephanie Plum mysteries, recently introduced a new series character in Metro Girl. What is her name?

broke into the world of fiction with a small category romance titled Hero at Large. Under what pen name did she write this book?

March 2006

Ross Macdonald introduced this Los Angeles private investigator in his 1949 mystery, The Moving Target. What was his name?

In 1966, Paul Newman played the title character in a film based on this book, but requested the name be changed. What was the name used in the movie?

February 2006

writes a series of herbal mysteries featuring China Bayles. What was China's profession prior to opening an herbal shop in Pecan Springs TX?

What is the title herb in the first book of this series?

January 2006

This popular entertainer has written several mysteries often characterized as "comic-whodunits" which feature both himself and his wife. Who is he?

What is the title of the first book in this series?

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