Thursday, October 29, 2009

Hallopalooza Time!

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/

Don't forget to comment on this post to enter your name in our drawing!

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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 30, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    What a fun idea!

    Paula Matter

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  2. DruOctober 30, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    this is fun

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  3. Edith MaxwellOctober 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    This is fun, even though it's distracting me from writing my own mystery!

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  4. SavannahOctober 30, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Taking a old quote that seems appropriate, "The games a foot."

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  5. Lucy Burdette aka Roberta IsleibOctober 30, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Sorry Edith:)

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  6. JessyOctober 30, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Awesome idea! It's great fun.

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  7. CA VerstraeteOctober 30, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Fantastic idea and a Happy Halloween to all!

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  8. DarcyOOctober 30, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I feel like Jessica Fletcher!

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

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  9. Julie Godfrey MillerOctober 30, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Oh, boy. I hope I can figure this out. Maybe the Sherlock Holmes costume I'm wearing will help.

    Julie

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  10. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Killing billionaires seems to be fashionable this year. That's the theme of our annual party.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 30, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    This is great fun for the holiday!

    Helen Kiker hdkiker@comcast.net

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  12. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    What a fun way to pass the morning, I love playing detective!
    kpg813@gmail.com

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  13. PK the BookeemonsterOctober 30, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    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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  14. KathyOctober 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    This is fun looking forward to it. Y'all had a great idea there.

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  15. Marianne HardenOctober 30, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    I 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.

    This is great fun. Count me in!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 30, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    In the conservatory with the candlestick by Professor Plum. I figured it out!!

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  17. Marianne HardenOctober 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    LOL jbh307.......you read my mind!!

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  18. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    What a fabulous way to kill some time. Pun intended!

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  19. Tara WOctober 30, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    My thinking cap is on. This is fun.

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  20. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    This was a great idea and alot of fun

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  21. RissOctober 31, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    I love this idea. It's a great way to get out and see some cool blogs and some good writing. (c:

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  22. brizmusOctober 31, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    uh oh - we already have a real suspect!
    this was such a great idea!

    zedster.tbb(at)gmail(DOT)com

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  23. Karen from MentorOctober 31, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Magnifying glass...check...notepad...check....mystery to solve..check...
    Karen :0)

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  24. pennytOctober 31, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    What a great way to discover new blogs while participating in an online halloween party!! Please enter my name in the drawing.

    Penny Tuttle
    pennyt@hotmail.com

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  25. KrisOctober 31, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    This is so cool! Really getting me in the Halloween spirit!

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  26. CharOctober 31, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    What 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!!!

    Thanks for all the hard work putting this together!!!

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  27. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Thank you so much for this fun hunt!
    lexilibrarian at gmail.com

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  28. Jonnie (JB)October 31, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    This is such a cool idea.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Enjoying the Halloween mystery so far.
    Kathleen Spencer

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  30. M.October 31, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Hi, my first time here, arrived via the Stiletto Gang -
    fun to play along, and I love your grog banner!

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  31. kaisquaredOctober 31, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    The game is afoot..... now that the trick or treaters have gone home...... good luck all!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    So much fun, so little time, a killer to hunt down...Can't get any better than this! Thanks for participating in Hallopalooza! Susan

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  33. GinkNovember 1, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I'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!
    Dori

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  34. AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Great Halloween Party. I'm coming as myself, in slacks & sweatshirt.

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