A Murderous Marriage is a Cozy Mystery in the Admiral Shackleford Mysteries, by Beverley Watts. It is the second in this three book series. Plot Admiral Charles Shackleford and his much put upon best friend and former Master At Arms Jimmy Noon have achieved local celebrity status since becoming Dartmouth’s answer to Sherlock Holmes and Dr.… More A Murderous Marriage by Beverley Watts – Review
Murder at Bedford Manor is a Bits and Pieces jigsaw by Artist Gene Dieckhoner. It includes an original story by Claudia Busto. I bought the jigsaw puzzle as it suggested you had to read the story and solve this murder mystery. Unlike other puzzles of this type, the picture on the box is also the… More Murder at Bedford Manor
We arrived for the evening event just in time. The drive had been horrendous and we feared we were not going to make it. Luckily we had arrived with enough time to change into our evening wear, the event “Dress code” being given as Dinner Jackets & Ball Gowns. We made our way down to one… More The Diplomats by Murder 57
The book club chose Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie as our next read. The Plot Evidence that clears the name of a boy sentenced for killing his adopted mother arrives too late to save his life – so who did kill her? According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence… More Ordeal by Innocence – review
I came across an intriguing boxed game, Escape The Murder Mansion. It purported to be a Murder Mystery combined with an Escape Room. “Solve the puzzles, find the killer” it said on the box. As it was billed as a game for up to 8 people, we gathered a group of City Adventurers and opened… More Escape The Murder Mansion
Plot Chef Charlie Hunter’s arrival in the beautiful Chilterns is the fulfilment of a long-held dream: to open her own restaurant in an idyllic countryside location. But instead of rural peace and a chance to lick her wounds, Charlie finds something ugly stirring under the chocolate box perfection. When a prominent local builder is found… More Murder on the Menu – Review
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERCHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST CRIME & THRILLER BOOKS OF 2024 The Hotel Avocado is the follow up book to The Satsuma Complex and continues the story of Gary Thorn, Emily and Grace. Read the review of The Satsuma Complex at https://solvethemurder.wordpress.com/2024/02/08/the-satsuma-complex-by-bob-mortimer/ Plot Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should… More The Hotel Avocado – Review
Ahead of their transfer to the Edinburgh Fringe this August, the City Adventurers caught a double bill of musicals written and composed by Tom Rolph and Michael Rincon. The Detective’s Demise Fringe 2024 sellout murder mystery comedy musical. Detective Ben Stone is murdered at his own birthday party, snuffed out like a candle on a cake. Five suspects… More The Detective’s Demise and Escape Room: The Musical Double Bill- Review
The Curse of Blackwood Hall is a White Mountain Mystery Puzzle This is more than just a jigsaw puzzle. It is a murder mystery to solve, as well as a spot the difference puzzle. This puzzle is by artist Lena Pigareva and has a cozy murder mystery style to it. As with a lot of murder mystery… More The Curse of Blackwood Hall
A while ago we attended a dinner party at Heathcliff Manor. Lord Heathcliff was hosting a celebration for his recent marriage, however, before anyone could toast his happiness, Lord Heathcliff was killed with the candlestick in the pool room! This was Murder at the Manor and we had to discover who snuffed out his candle!… More The Heathcliff Manor Murder