March Mysteries

Next date: Thursday, 13 March 2025 | 02:00 AM to Monday, 17 March 2025 | 11:59 PM

Think you have what it takes to solve the mystery of the Swan Hill Library muddled-up mystery blurbs?

Between the March 7 and March 14, clues will be added to this page and Facebook. Correctly guess as many of the seven book titles and authors as you can for a chance to win a $50 Swan Hill gift card!

Pick up an entry form from the Swan Hill Library front desk
Open to ages 16+
Entry forms accepted until 12pm, March 17th
Winner decided by the most correct answers to the clues
Winning entry announced via social media accounts March 18th

Clue 1.Book 1.

When a fair maiden doth vanish into the shadows and is discovered, lifeless, adrift upon the waters of the town's supply, Power doth ascend to the status of the foremost suspect in this grim affair.

Can you name the author and book title?

Clue 2.Book 2.

The drearful duty of scanning for tokens of truth is rendered yet more disquieting than usual by the lad's striking likeness to her own visage — and by the bitter truth that she did relinquish a babe of boyish form for adoption seventeen years past.

Can you name the author and book title?

Clue 3.Book 3.

Whilst weaving this fresh thriller, Hannah doth share each chapter with her greatest admirer and aspiring scribe, Leo. Yet, lo! Leo dost appear to possess great knowledge of violence, motive, and the precise means to bring about the demise of another.

Can you name the author and book title?

Clue 4.Book 4.

The constabulary doth proclaim the slayer to be a handmaiden, Dulcie, a member of a renowned band of wicked female larceners.

Can you name the author and book title?

Clue 5.Book 5.

In quest of two armed outlaws within the wilds of Washington State, a most singular investigator doth witness a most shocking act of self-destruction. This dire occurrence guideth him unto the Foundation.

Can you name the author and book title?