To touch the cup with egar lips and taste, not drain it;
To woo and tempt and court a bliss - and not attain it;
To fondle and caress a joy, yet hold it lightly,
Lest it become necessity and cling too tightly;
To watch the sun set in the west without regretting;
To hail its advent in the east - the night forgetting;
To smother care in happiness and grief in laughter;
To hold the present close - not questioning hereafter;
To have enough to share - to know the joy of giving;
To thrill with all the sweets of life - is living.
- Anonymous -
MYSTERY BOOK AUTHORS:
After you have read one of the following books, select it to bring up one of my crossword puzzles concerning the book!
Vermilion A Dan Valentine & Clarisse Lovelace Mystery by Nathan Aldyne
Cobalt A Dan Valentine & Clarisse Lovelace Mystery by Nathan Aldyne
Slate A Dan Valentine & Clarisse Lovelace Mystery by Nathan Aldyne
Canary A Dan Valentine & Clarisse Lovelace Mystery by Nathan Aldyne
Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham
The Case of the Late Pig by Margery Allingham
My Dead Brother by Rex Anderson
Murder in the Castro by Elaine Beale
A Corpse in Diplomacy by Miriam Borgenight
A Killing Spring by Gail Bowen
No Forwarding Address by Elisabeth Bowers
The Cat Who Went Underground by Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Robbed a Bank by Lilian Jackson Braun
Death-Watch by John Dickson Carr
Poirot Loses a Client by Agatha Christie [You may also wish to obtain The Agatha Christie Crossword Puzzle Book compiled by Randall Toye & Judith Hawkins Gaffney - 1995 hardback edition.]
Third Girl by Agatha Christie
The Clocks by Agatha Christie
Iced by Carol Higgins Clark
Deck the Halls by Carol Higgins Clark and Mary Higgins Clark
Pretend You Don't See Her by Mary Higgins Clark
A Stranger is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark
We'll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark
Before I Say Good-Bye by Mary Higgins Clark
Dropshot by Harlan Coben
Name Games by Michael Craft
Name Games by Michael Craft - an alternate puzzle over the same book
Boy Toy by Michael Craft
Dreaming of the Bones by Deborah Crombie
The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson
Devil's Leg Crossing A Maris Middleton Mystery by Kaye Davis
Until the End A Maris Middleton Mystery by Kaye Davis
Shattered Illusions A Maris Middleton Mystery by Kaye Davis
The General by Patrick A. Davis
Passenger by Patrick A. Davis
The Empty Chair by Jeffery Deaver
The Empty Chair by Jeffery Deaver - an alternate puzzle over the same book.
The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver
The Way Through The Woods An Inspector Morse Mystery by Colin Dexter
The Secret of Annexe 3 An Inspector Morse Mystery by Colin Dexter
The Jewel That Was Ours An Inspector Morse Mystery by Colin Dexter
The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine
The Flickering Torch Mystery- A Hardy Boys Mystery (ages 10-14) - by Franklin W. Dixon
The Mystery of Cabin Island- A Hardy Boys Mystery (ages 10-14) - by Franklin W. Dixon
The Mark On the Door- A Hardy Boys Mystery (ages 10-14) - by Franklin W. Dixon
The House On the Cliff- A Hardy Boys Mystery (ages 10-14) - by Franklin W. Dixon
Murder in Pastel by Colin Dunne
Cheshire Moon by Robert Ferrigno
Liberty Square A Kate Delafield Mystery by Katherine V. Forrest
Murder at the Nightwood Bar A Kate Delafield Mystery by Katherine V. Forrest
Amateur City A Kate Delafield Mystery by Katherine V. Forrest
The Beverly Malibu A Kate Delafield Mystery by Katherine V. Forrest
Sleeping Bones A Kate Delafield Mystery by Katherine V. Forrest [1999]
Odds Against by Dick Francis
Banker by Dick Francis
Slay Ride by Dick Francis
Knockdown by Dick Francis
Second Wind by Dick Francis
Bonecrack by Dick Francis
Break In by Dick Francis
Twice Shy by Dick Francis
Straight by Dick Francis
Reflex by Dick Francis
Enquiry by Dick Francis
High Stakes by Dick Francis
Wip Hand by Dick Francis
Wip Hand by Dick Francis - an alternate puzzle over the same book.
Risk by Dick Francis
In The Frame by Dick Francis
The Case of the Empty Tin - A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Horrified Heirs - A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Counterfeit Eye - A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe - A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Hesitant Hostess - A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Amorous Aunt- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Ice-Cold Hands- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Crooked Candle- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Rolling Bones- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Drowsy Mosquito- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Fabulous Fake- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Negligent Nymph- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Musical Cow- NOT A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Shapley Shadow- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Stepdaughter's Secret- A Perry Mason Mystery - by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Killers of Starfish by Jackson Gillis
Murder in E Minor - A Nero Wolfe Pastiche - by Robert Goldsborough
Six Days of the Condor by James Grady
B is for Burglar A Kinsey Millhone Mystery by Sue Grafton
M is for Malice A Kinsey Millhone Mystery by Sue Grafton
N is for Noose A Kinsey Millhone Mystery by Sue Grafton
O is for Outlaw A Kinsey Millhone Mystery by Sue Grafton
P is for Peril A Kinsey Millhone Mystery by Sue Grafton
TWO BOOKS that have been written by Sue Grafton [You may select this puzzle after having read any two of Sue Grafton's books.]
The Dead Cat Bounce by Sarah Graves
The Case Has Altered by Martha Grimes
The Stargazey by Martha Grimes
The Street Lawyer by John Grisham
Nightwork A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
The Boy Who Was Buried This Morning A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
The Little Dog Laughed A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Fadeout A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Skinflick A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Troublemaker A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Death Claims A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Gravedigger A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Early Graves A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Obedience A Dave Brandsetter Mystery by Joseph Hansen
Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris
Death on the River Walk by Carolyn Hart
Faint Praise A Jane Lawless Mystery by Ellen Hart
Robber's Wine A Jane Lawless Mystery by Ellen Hart
Wicked Games A Jane Lawless Mystery by Ellen Hart
A Killing Cure A Jane Lawless Mystery by Ellen Hart
Murder on the Iditarod Trail by Sue Henry
Termination Dust by Sue Henry
Murder in the Rue Dauphine by Greg Herren
A Pinch of Snuff by Reginald Hill
Death in Holy Orders by P. D. James
Death in Holy Orders by P. D. James - an alternate puzzle over the same book
A Certain Justice by P. D. James
A Certain Justice by P. D. James - an alternate puzzle over the same book
Shroud For a Nightingale by P. D. James
Shroud For a Nightingale by P. D. James - an alternate puzzle over the same book
Innocent Blood by P. D. James
An Unsuitable Job For A Woman by P. D. James
An Unsuitable Job For A Woman by P. D. James - an alternate puzzle over the same book
The Black Tower by P. D. James
The Black Tower by P. D. James - an alternate puzzle over the same book
Unnatural Causes by P. D. James
Unnatural Causes by P. D. James - an alternate puzzle over the same book
The Fala Factor by Stuart M. Kaminsky
A Fatal Glass of Beer by Stuart M. Kaminsky
Ice Wind and Fire by Mel Keegan
Mind Over Murder by Wiliam X. Kienzle
Games by Robin Klein - [suspense mystery for teens]
Love's Last Chance by Krandall Kraus
Cold Comfort by M. D. Lake
Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon
A Drink Before The War by Dennis Lehane
And Left For Dead by Frances and Richard Lockridge
Death by Jury by John Lutz
The Dreadful Lemon Sky by John D. MacDonald
Deceptions by Lauren Maddison
Death of a Saint Maker by Allana Martin [This is a general crossword puzzle over the book.]
Death of a Saint Maker by Allana Martin [This is a crossword puzzle over Mexican language terms used in the book.]
Hal's Own Case by Lee Martin
Boys Life by Robert R. McCammon
Blood Lake by Frank McConnell
Report for Murder by Val McDermid
Murder Undercover A Denise Cleever Thriller by Claire McNab
Lessons in Murder A Carol Ashton Mystery by Claire McNab
Dead Certain A Carol Ashton Mystery by Claire McNab
Death Understood A Denise Cleever Thriller by Claire McNab
Murder Past Due by D. R. Meredith
Vanish With the Rose by Barbara Michaels
Love You to Death by Grant Michaels
The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne
SPECIAL NOTE: The above book, out of copyright, can be read or downloaded free from the internet at: Project Gutenberg Edition of The Red House Mystery This mystery was writen by the famous children's author of Now We Are Six, When We Were Very, Very Young and The House at Poo Corner. It is a very well crafted and enjoyable mystery. Milne wrote it for his father, an avid mystery fan.The Fourth Steven A Honey Huckleberry Mystery by Margaret Moseley
Grinning in His Mashed Potatoes A Honey Huckleberry Mystery by Margaret Moseley
A Little Traveling Music, Please A Honey Huckleberry Mystery by Margaret Moseley
The Burning Plain A Henry Rios Mystery by Michael Nava
The Hidden Law A Henry Rios Mystery by Michael Nava
Goldenboy A Henry Rios Mystery by Michael Nava
Rag and Bone A Henry Rios Mystery by Michael Nava
Nothing Gold Can Stay by Casey Nelson
A Private Crime by Lillian O'Donnell
A Wreath For The Bride by Lillian O'Donnell
A Good Night to Kill by Lillian O'Donnell
Pushover by Lillian O'Donnell
Murder at the Red October by Anthony Olcott
Beach Money by Preston Pairo
Windy City Blues A V. I. Warshawski Mystery by Sara Paretsky
Tunnel Vision A V. I. Warshawski Mystery by Sara Paretsky
Killing Orders A V. I. Warshawski Mystery by Sara Paretsky
Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky - an alternate puzzle over the same book.
Blood Shot A V. I. Warshawski Mystery by Sara Paretsky
Early Autumn A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Thin Air A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Stardust A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Pastime A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Walking Shadow A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Sudden Mischief A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Pale Kings and Princes A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Small Vices A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Chance A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Taming A Sea-Horse A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
Hush Money A Spenser Mystery by Robert B. Parker
The Two-Bit Tango by Elizabeth Pincus
The Spanish Cape Mystery by Ellery Queen
Let's Get Criminal by Lev Raphael
The Death of a Constant Lover by Lev Raphael
Death by the Riverside by J. M. Redmann
A Density of Souls by Christopher Rice
Bellringer Street by Robert Richardson
Someone is Killing the Gay Boys of Verona by Mark A. Roeder
Murder in the Executive Mansion by Elliott Roosevelt
The Hyde Park Murder by Elliott Roosevelt
The President's Man by Elliott Roosevelt
Bellringer Street by Robert Richardson
Wall of Glass by Walter Satterthwait
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery by Dorothy Sayers
Murder Must Advertise A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery by Dorothy Sayers
Clouds of Witness A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery by Dorothy Sayers
Whose Body? A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery by Dorothy Sayers
Gonna Take A Homicidal Journey A Lauren Laurano Mystery by Sandra Scoppettone
Everything You Have is Mine A Lauren Laurano Mystery by Sandra Scoppettone
Let's Face the Music and Die A Lauren Laurano Mystery by Sandra Scoppettone
HardScape by Justin Scott
Moment of Truth by Lisa Scottoline
Spider in the Sink by Celestine Sibley
Iced by Jenny Siler
Maigret and the Killer by Georges Simenon
Maigret and the Hotel Majestic by Georges Simenon
Maigret and the Yellow Dog by Georges Simenon
Maigret and the Tavern by the Seine by Georges Simenon
Madame Maigret's Own Case by Georges Simenon
Maigret's Rents a Room by Georges Simenon
Maigret and the Calame Report by Georges Simenon
Maigret and the Pickpocket by Georges Simenon
I, The Jury A Mike Hammer mystery by Mickey Spillane
My Gun is Quick A Mike Hammer mystery by Mickey Spillane
Vengeance Is Mine A Mike Hammer mystery by Mickey Spillane
Strachey's Folly A Donald Strachey & Tim Calahan Mystery by Richard Stevenson
Shock to the System A Donald Strachey & Tim Calahan Mystery by Richard Stevenson
Ice Blues A Donald Strachey & Tim Calahan Mystery by Richard Stevenson
Death Trick A Donald Strachey & Tim Calahan Mystery by Richard Stevenson
Third Man Out A Donald Strachey & Tim Calahan Mystery by Richard Stevenson
On the Other Hand, Death A Donald Strachey & Tim Calahan Mystery by Richard Stevenson
Chain of Fools A Donald Strachey & Tim Calahan Mystery by Richard Stevenson
TWO BOOKS that have been written by Richard Stevenson [You may select this puzzle after having read any two of Stevenson's books.]
The Doorbell Rang A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Might as Well Be Dead A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Death of a Doxy A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
A Family Affair A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Please Pass the Guilt A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
And be a Villain A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
The Second Confession A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
In the Best Families A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
The Silent Speaker A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
A Right to Die A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
The Father Hunt A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Over My Dead Body A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Champagne For One A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Plot It Yourself A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
The Mother Hunt A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Death of a Dude A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Gambit A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Prisoner's Base A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Some Buried Caesar A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Too Many Clients A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
If Death Ever Slept A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Trio For Blunt Instruments A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Not Quite Dead Enough A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Trouble In Triplicate A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Three Witnesses A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout
Umbrella Man by Doug Swanson
Jitter Joint by Harold Swindle
The Franchise Affair by Josephine Tey
The Fourth Durango by Ross Thomas
Revision of Justice A Benjamin Justice Mystery by John Morgan Wilson
Justice at Risk A Benjamin Justice Mystery by John Morgan Wilson
The Windy Side of the Law by Sara Woods
Tribe A Todd Mills Mystery by R. D. Zimmerman
Closet A Todd Mills Mystery by R. D. Zimmerman
Hostage A Todd Mills Mystery by R. D. Zimmerman
Are You Nuts? A Tom and Scott Mystery by Mark Richard Zubro
Another Dead Teenager A Paul Turner Mystery by Mark Richard Zubro
Drop Dead A Paul Turner Mystery by Mark Richard Zubro
One Dead Drag Queen A Tom and Scott Mystery by Mark Richard Zubro
Why Isn't Becky Twitchell Dead? A Tom and Scott Mystery by Mark Richard Zubro
Sex and Murder.com A Paul Turner Mystery by Mark Richard Zubro
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