When the boss of the big local DIY outlet is murdered on a moonlit night, all the evidence points to the store's junior manager. And when police retrieve the murder weapon from the Thames, the manager goes on the run. But Jack and Sarah are not at all sure of his guilt. Can they uncover… Continue reading Cherringham – Death on a Moonlit Night (Cherringham: Mystery Shorts Book 26) by Matthew Costello & Neil Richards
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Did You See Melody? by Sophie Hannah
Pushed to breaking point, Cara Burrows abandons her home and family and escapes to a five-star spa resort she can't afford. Late at night, exhausted and desperate, she lets herself into her hotel room and is shocked to find it already occupied - by a man and a teenage girl. A simple mistake on the… Continue reading Did You See Melody? by Sophie Hannah
Ten Dead Comedians: A Murder Mystery by Fred Van Lente
Ten Dead Comedians: A Murder Mystery by Fred Van Lente My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love mystery, I love comedy and I love And Then There Were None... so I couldn't wait to read this new take. Although it took me a while to get into the story at the very start (while… Continue reading Ten Dead Comedians: A Murder Mystery by Fred Van Lente
Dead in the Water (The Cherringham Novels 1) by Matthew Costello & Neil Richards
Dead in the Water by Matthew Costello My rating: 2 of 5 stars I really enjoyed a number of the early Cherringham short stories but eventually started to find them a bit formulaic. I was intrigued to see there was a novel-length story available and keen to see if that reinvigorated the series a bit.I… Continue reading Dead in the Water (The Cherringham Novels 1) by Matthew Costello & Neil Richards
A Perfect Manhattan Murder by Tracy Kiely
A Perfect Manhattan Murder by Tracy Kiely My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a fun and witty mystery. It harks back to a 1920s feel and it took me a few pages to realise it is set in the present time! It's pretty short so there's not a huge amount of characterisation but… Continue reading A Perfect Manhattan Murder by Tracy Kiely
Mrs Pargeter’s Public Relations by Simon Brett
Mrs Pargeter's Public Relations by Simon Brett My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm a huge fan of Simon Brett's Charles Paris series (as well as the BBC Radio 4 adaptations with Bill Nighy - can't recommend them enough!) and have also enjoyed his Fethering series but this was the first Mrs Pargeter book I… Continue reading Mrs Pargeter’s Public Relations by Simon Brett
Dead to Begin With (Country Gift Shop 1) by Vivian Conroy
Dead to Begin With by Vivian Conroy My rating: 2 of 5 stars This cozy mystery started promisingly, despite not breaking any new ground: middle aged heroine, check; over-bearing mother, check; cute dogs, check; twee hobby, check. It's got some good characters and a nice setting. However, the mystery plot is a bit thin and… Continue reading Dead to Begin With (Country Gift Shop 1) by Vivian Conroy
The Mystery of the Painted Dragon (The Sinclair’s Mysteries 3) by Katherine Woodfine
The Mystery of the Painted Dragon by Katherine Woodfine My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a lovely story - for readers both young and old - full of Edwardian period detail, endearing characters and a thrilling mystery. The book really captures a sense of the time and place - London, 1909, the arts… Continue reading The Mystery of the Painted Dragon (The Sinclair’s Mysteries 3) by Katherine Woodfine
Beignets, Brides and Bodies by J.R. Ripley
Beignets, Brides and Bodies by J.R. Ripley My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to NetGalley and Severn House for the ARC of Beignets, Brides and Bodies. I enjoyed the tone and style of the book: it is an easy read and is pretty funny throughout. The characters are varied and believable. However, although… Continue reading Beignets, Brides and Bodies by J.R. Ripley
Murder Under the Christmas Tree: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season Edited by Cecily Gayford
Murder Under the Christmas Tree: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season by Cecily Gayford My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great collection of fun and festive Christmas murder mysteries. They're all short stories and easy to read so perfect for fitting in between mince pies, present opening and turkey sandwiches!
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