This weekend Jungle Red Writers is delighted to participate in a Hallopalooza, sponsored by The Stiletto Gang. If you're starting here, please go back to the Gang's blogsite to read the beginning of the Halloween mini-mystery. Then you will follow the clues on each of the blogs to solve the mystery at the end for a grand prize. You may also enter comments along the way to win other great prizes! (Right here, win signed books from the Jungle Red Writers!) Good luck and have a spooky good time...
Clue #2: "I was hoping to speak with Mr. Howard before conducting any other interviews." Milla frowned at the petite man wearing a court jester costume. He'd just informed her that G. Winston Howard was otherwise occupied.
She glanced at her notes. He was Walter Jester, possibly the victim's last dance partner. "How well did you know Miss Jordan?"
He shrugged, the tiny bells sewn on his costume tinkling. "Very well. I facilitated her work for Mr. Howard."
"Facilitated?" Milla's pen hovered over the lined page. "You mean your job was to run her errands?"
"Yes." Walter blinked several times. "I didn't mind. It paid well."
She could tell from his tone he was lying; that he had minded. He'd minded very much. "What will you do now?"
He smiled. The bells tinkled again as he answered, "Her job."
Next Clue Location: http://meanderingsandmuses.blogspot.com/
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What a fun idea!
ReplyDeletePaula Matter
this is fun
ReplyDeleteThis is fun, even though it's distracting me from writing my own mystery!
ReplyDeleteTaking a old quote that seems appropriate, "The games a foot."
ReplyDeleteSorry Edith:)
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ReplyDeleteI feel like Jessica Fletcher!
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Oh, boy. I hope I can figure this out. Maybe the Sherlock Holmes costume I'm wearing will help.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Killing billionaires seems to be fashionable this year. That's the theme of our annual party.
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What a fun way to pass the morning, I love playing detective!
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Ya know, in real I wouldn't pay so much attention to what the jester said but knowing there are clues ... thanks for participating in such a fun activity!
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ReplyDeleteI love the line about rich people using another name for a greenhouse. Conservatory, me thinks. And I want one desperately. I have it planned in my mind: ten foot ferns, trailing vines, blooming orchids, stocked wine cellar, heated spa. Paradise.
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In the conservatory with the candlestick by Professor Plum. I figured it out!!
ReplyDeleteLOL jbh307.......you read my mind!!
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ReplyDeleteuh oh - we already have a real suspect!
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Magnifying glass...check...notepad...check....mystery to solve..check...
ReplyDeleteKaren :0)
What a great way to discover new blogs while participating in an online halloween party!! Please enter my name in the drawing.
ReplyDeletePenny Tuttle
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This is so cool! Really getting me in the Halloween spirit!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely FUN way to spend Halloween!! And, to do it in your PJ's while recuperating from a cold! And, to know that others are doing the same!! GREAT IDEA!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the hard work putting this together!!!
Thank you so much for this fun hunt!
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This is such a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the Halloween mystery so far.
ReplyDeleteKathleen Spencer
Hi, my first time here, arrived via the Stiletto Gang -
ReplyDeletefun to play along, and I love your grog banner!
The game is afoot..... now that the trick or treaters have gone home...... good luck all!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun, so little time, a killer to hunt down...Can't get any better than this! Thanks for participating in Hallopalooza! Susan
ReplyDeleteI'm only onto my second clue but enjoying this a lot. This should be an annual thing! Have to say, love that Walter Jester is dressed like a Jester, but he's too obvious to be the killer!
ReplyDeleteDori
Great Halloween Party. I'm coming as myself, in slacks & sweatshirt.
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