Challenge Wrap-Up: FIRST IN A SERIES

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first in a series challenge 2012

SUCCESS!

Since there are so many enticing new series out there, this challenge was sure to be a cinch. I opted in at the basic level to read 3 series starts.

Although I exceeded my ‘start’ goal, I found only 1 series in 5 that I’ll invest any more time in – an interesting statistic to me.

1. The Return of Captain John Emmett by Elizabeth Speller Completed Mar 2012
Set in post-WWI England and featuring Laurence Bartram, this is the only series I started this year that I will continue.

2. The Calling by Inger Ash Wolfe Completed Mar 2012
I was hopeful for this series starring Hazel Micallef, chief of Port Dundas, Ontario police. It was solidly plotted but, ultimately, a little dark for me.

3. Yellowthread Street by William Marshall 1975 Completed Sep 2012

4. The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham 1929 Completed Jun 2012
The first in the famed Albert Campion series.

5. Death at the President’s Lodging by Michael Innes 1936 Completed Nov 2012
Inspector Appleby’s debut

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2 Comments to

“Challenge Wrap-Up: FIRST IN A SERIES”

On December 13th, 2012 at 3:35 pm Nan Says:
I just clicked and read your review of Black Dudley. I have read just one in the Campion series, and I began with book 2 – Mystery Mile. I was very taken with it. I own the first and haven’t read it yet, but I did pick it up a couple times and wasn’t wowed. So, I guess what I’m saying is you might want to go to the second one, and then make your decision. Here’s what I wrote, which might encourage you:

http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2010/06/mystery-mile-by-margery-allingham.html

I began the Innes book a few years ago, and could not finish. Too many people, too confusing, and I am not at all fond of academic settings. I just read what you wrote, and I feel the same about all those titles. Not sure if I will ever try him again.

I’ve come to the realization that if something is described as ‘dark’ then it is rarely, rarely for me. :<)
On December 13th, 2012 at 3:54 pm Debbie Says:
Nan, thank you for pointing out your review. It did change my mind: I’m going to read Mystery Mile and then decide about the Allingham/Campion capers. Thanks again for your input! 🙂