Bill's "Whodunit?" The Clues refer to well-known works by the
listed, best selling, Authors.
Match-up Authors and Clues.
Match-up Authors and Clues.
Clues:
1. Ph.D is a state of mind. As a cop shop consultant, he cruises Tinsel Town in a vintage Caddy. Who's the author?
2. Like Sir Alfred Hitchcock, she/he has cameo roles in many of her/his works. Who's the author?
3. Winners plumb the depths of murders and other crimes. Who's the author?
4. A tale, named for a flightless, sightless raptor that was jewel-thieves' intended prey. Who's the author?
5. Every time I begin to read this author's work the
"Twilight Zone" theme starts running in my mind. Who's the author?
6. On her/his watch, Admiral Sandecker becomes Vice President of the USA. Who's the author?
7. Della Street was secretary (and more?) to a famous lawyer. The lawyer was known for surprise endings and had a "moment" named after him. Who's the author?
8. A former Navy Commander searched for a colorful autumn. Now he's President and his son's a spy. Who's the author?
9. Quite alive, a 21 st. century, NYC, cop is married to an Irish American business marvel. And her sidekick is fond of unusually colored cow-person boots. Who's the author?
10. A playboy, lawyer with three homes in the US, a villa in England and one in France. An ex-cop partner is now NYC Police Commish. Also with CIA connections he has the stones for it. Who's the author?
11. From the Cop Shop, bungling Lt. Arthur Tragg frequently complicated matters for others investigating a crime. Who's the author?
12. Life's no bed of posies for this state cop . He's often seen with fishing boat in tow. And he knows a guy whose sons are named for outboard motors (Johnson, Evinrude, etc.). Who's the author?
13. Famous for his memory, not cookies, forgetting nothing he's an extraordinary detective. Who's the author?
14. Underwear for a southern bird with a large beak. Who's the author?
15. A pugilist in name only and member of a capitol offence club in Sour Dough city. Who's the author?
16. It's not Wistful Vista. The lot's underwater and the home was won in a poker game. Who's the author?
17. Like a piece of old furniture, an ex-college hockey player is a Minneapolis cop. Del CAPSLOCK is a member of the squad. Who's the author?
18. A son, and sometimes second author, was named for a major character in a series. Or, was the character named for the son? It shivers my timbers. Who's the author?
Answers
1. Ph.D is a state of mind. As a cop shop consultant, he cruises Tinsel Town in a vintage Caddy. Who's the author? [Alex Delaware series - Jonathan Kellerman]
2. Like Sir Alfred Hitchcock, she/he has cameo roles in many of her/his works. Who's the author? [Clive Cussler]
3. Winners plumb the depths of murders and other crimes. Who's the author? [Alvirah and Willy series - Mary Higgins Clark]
4. A tale, named for a flightless, sightless raptor that was jewel-thieves' intended prey. Who's the author? ["The Maltese Falcon" - Dashiell Hannett]
5. Every time I begin to read this author's work the
"Twilight Zone" theme starts running in my head. Who's the author? [Dean Koontz]
6. On her/his watch, Admiral Sandecker becomes Vice President of the USA. Who's the author? [Dirk Pitt Adventures - Clive Cussler]
7. Della Street was secretary (and more?) to a famous lawyer. The lawyer was known for surprise endings and had a "moment" named after him. Who's the author? [Perry Mason series - Erle Stanley Gardner]
8. A former Navy Commander searched for a colorful autumn. Now he's President and his son's a spy. Who's the author? [Jack Ryan, "The Hunt for Red October" - Ton Clancy]
9. Quite alive, a 21 st. century, NYC, cop is married to an Irish American business marvel. And her sidekick is fond of unusually colored cow-person boots. Who's the author? [...In Death series, Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody - J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts]
10. A playboy, lawyer with three homes in the US, a villa in England and one in France. An ex-cop partner is now NYC Police Commish. Also with CIA connections he has the stones for it. Who's the author? [Stone Barrington, Dino - Stuart Woods]
11. From the Cop Shop, bungling Lt. Arthur Tragg frequently complicated matters for others investigating a crime. Who's the author? [Perry Mason series - Erle Stanley Gardner]
12. Life's no bed of posies for this state cop . He's often seen with fishing boat in tow. And he knows a guy whose sons are named for outboard motors (Johnson, Evinrude, etc.). Who's the author? [Virgil Flowers series - John Sanford/John Roswell Camp]
13. Famous for his memory, not cookies, forgetting nothing he's an extraordinary detective. Who's the author? [Amos Decker series - David Baldacci]
14. Underwear for a southern bird with a large beak. Who's the author? ["The Pelican Brief" - John Grisham]
15. A pugilist in name only and member of a capitol offence club in Sour Dough city. Who's the author? [Lindsay Boxer series, Women's Murder Club, San Francisco - James Patterson]
16. It's not Wistful Vista. The lot's underwater and the home was won in a poker game. Who's the author? [Travis Mcgee series, houseboat, busted flush - John D. MacDonald]
17. Like a piece of old furniture, an ex-college hockey player is a Minneapolis cop. Del CAPSLOCK is a member of the squad. Who's the author? [Lucas Davenport, Prey series - John Sanford/John Roswell Camp]
18. A son, and sometimes second author, was named for a major character in a series. Or, was the character named for the son? It shivers my timbers. Who's the author? [Clive Cussler, son Dirk Cussler]
1. Ph.D is a state of mind. As a cop shop consultant, he cruises Tinsel Town in a vintage Caddy. Who's the author?
2. Like Sir Alfred Hitchcock, she/he has cameo roles in many of her/his works. Who's the author?
3. Winners plumb the depths of murders and other crimes. Who's the author?
4. A tale, named for a flightless, sightless raptor that was jewel-thieves' intended prey. Who's the author?
5. Every time I begin to read this author's work the
"Twilight Zone" theme starts running in my mind. Who's the author?
6. On her/his watch, Admiral Sandecker becomes Vice President of the USA. Who's the author?
7. Della Street was secretary (and more?) to a famous lawyer. The lawyer was known for surprise endings and had a "moment" named after him. Who's the author?
8. A former Navy Commander searched for a colorful autumn. Now he's President and his son's a spy. Who's the author?
9. Quite alive, a 21 st. century, NYC, cop is married to an Irish American business marvel. And her sidekick is fond of unusually colored cow-person boots. Who's the author?
10. A playboy, lawyer with three homes in the US, a villa in England and one in France. An ex-cop partner is now NYC Police Commish. Also with CIA connections he has the stones for it. Who's the author?
11. From the Cop Shop, bungling Lt. Arthur Tragg frequently complicated matters for others investigating a crime. Who's the author?
12. Life's no bed of posies for this state cop . He's often seen with fishing boat in tow. And he knows a guy whose sons are named for outboard motors (Johnson, Evinrude, etc.). Who's the author?
13. Famous for his memory, not cookies, forgetting nothing he's an extraordinary detective. Who's the author?
14. Underwear for a southern bird with a large beak. Who's the author?
15. A pugilist in name only and member of a capitol offence club in Sour Dough city. Who's the author?
16. It's not Wistful Vista. The lot's underwater and the home was won in a poker game. Who's the author?
17. Like a piece of old furniture, an ex-college hockey player is a Minneapolis cop. Del CAPSLOCK is a member of the squad. Who's the author?
18. A son, and sometimes second author, was named for a major character in a series. Or, was the character named for the son? It shivers my timbers. Who's the author?
Answers
1. Ph.D is a state of mind. As a cop shop consultant, he cruises Tinsel Town in a vintage Caddy. Who's the author? [Alex Delaware series - Jonathan Kellerman]
2. Like Sir Alfred Hitchcock, she/he has cameo roles in many of her/his works. Who's the author? [Clive Cussler]
3. Winners plumb the depths of murders and other crimes. Who's the author? [Alvirah and Willy series - Mary Higgins Clark]
4. A tale, named for a flightless, sightless raptor that was jewel-thieves' intended prey. Who's the author? ["The Maltese Falcon" - Dashiell Hannett]
5. Every time I begin to read this author's work the
"Twilight Zone" theme starts running in my head. Who's the author? [Dean Koontz]
6. On her/his watch, Admiral Sandecker becomes Vice President of the USA. Who's the author? [Dirk Pitt Adventures - Clive Cussler]
7. Della Street was secretary (and more?) to a famous lawyer. The lawyer was known for surprise endings and had a "moment" named after him. Who's the author? [Perry Mason series - Erle Stanley Gardner]
8. A former Navy Commander searched for a colorful autumn. Now he's President and his son's a spy. Who's the author? [Jack Ryan, "The Hunt for Red October" - Ton Clancy]
9. Quite alive, a 21 st. century, NYC, cop is married to an Irish American business marvel. And her sidekick is fond of unusually colored cow-person boots. Who's the author? [...In Death series, Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody - J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts]
10. A playboy, lawyer with three homes in the US, a villa in England and one in France. An ex-cop partner is now NYC Police Commish. Also with CIA connections he has the stones for it. Who's the author? [Stone Barrington, Dino - Stuart Woods]
11. From the Cop Shop, bungling Lt. Arthur Tragg frequently complicated matters for others investigating a crime. Who's the author? [Perry Mason series - Erle Stanley Gardner]
12. Life's no bed of posies for this state cop . He's often seen with fishing boat in tow. And he knows a guy whose sons are named for outboard motors (Johnson, Evinrude, etc.). Who's the author? [Virgil Flowers series - John Sanford/John Roswell Camp]
13. Famous for his memory, not cookies, forgetting nothing he's an extraordinary detective. Who's the author? [Amos Decker series - David Baldacci]
14. Underwear for a southern bird with a large beak. Who's the author? ["The Pelican Brief" - John Grisham]
15. A pugilist in name only and member of a capitol offence club in Sour Dough city. Who's the author? [Lindsay Boxer series, Women's Murder Club, San Francisco - James Patterson]
16. It's not Wistful Vista. The lot's underwater and the home was won in a poker game. Who's the author? [Travis Mcgee series, houseboat, busted flush - John D. MacDonald]
17. Like a piece of old furniture, an ex-college hockey player is a Minneapolis cop. Del CAPSLOCK is a member of the squad. Who's the author? [Lucas Davenport, Prey series - John Sanford/John Roswell Camp]
18. A son, and sometimes second author, was named for a major character in a series. Or, was the character named for the son? It shivers my timbers. Who's the author? [Clive Cussler, son Dirk Cussler]