R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril IX

In all my years of blogging, I think I have only participated once in Carl's famous R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril. How is that possible?  Some of my favorite types of books are mysteries and supernatural type books. I think part of the reason is that by this time of year, I am so challenged out--tired of commitments and just not wanting to think about reading anything for anyone else. And yet, every year, I read books that would qualify. That kind of takes the challenge out of the the challenge, doesn't it?  But is it really meant to be a challenge? It is more of an event, isn't it?  That is the way I am going to look at it.

Our host, Carl V.,  from Stainless Steel Droppings writes:

Nine years ago [NINE?!?! Inconceivable!!!] I became aware of reading challenges and wanted to start one of my own, hoping to find others who shared my Autumnal predilection for the works of Edgar Allen Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker and other authors contemporary and classic who captured the spirit of gothic literature. All these years later we are still going strong, welcoming September with a time of coming together to share our favorite mysteries, detective stories, horror stories, dark fantasies, and everything in between.

The reading categories to choose from:

Mystery. 

Suspense. 

Thriller. 

Dark Fantasy. 

Gothic. 

Horror. 

Supernatural.  

Or anything sufficiently moody that shares a kinship with the above.  

That is what embodies the stories, written and visual, that we celebrate with the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril event.

There are multiple levels a reader can take part in, reading from one book to four.  If you would prefer to read short stories or watch movies, that's fine too!  I am choosing to participate in Peril the First, agreeing to read four books that fall under one or more of the above listed categories.

What about you?  Will you be taking part?

Here are some of the books I am considering reading for the challenge (or I could go with something completely different):

The Betrayed by Heather Graham ~ A paranormal mystery/romance involving ghosts
A Penny for the Hangman by Tom Savage ~ A murder mystery set on a beautiful island
A Fist Full of Evil by Rebecca Chastain ~ Urban fantasy/Paranormal.  Demons, imps and a cuddly cat
Children of the Street by Kwei Quartey ~ A murder mystery set in Ghana
The Maze Runner by James Dashner ~ Dystopian young adult novel, promising mystery and suspense.
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley ~ A missing person mystery set in 1940's Los Angeles
Small Favor by Jim Butcher ~ Urban fantasy (best series ever--and I really need to get caught up)
Ash by Malinda Lo ~ A Cinderella story with a twist
Cinder by Marissa Meyer ~ A Cinderella story with a science fiction twist
Fated by Benedict Jacka ~ Urban fantasy set in a London magic shop

Have you read any of these books?  Did you like them?  If you are participating in the challenge, what book/story are you most looking forward to reading?

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