We made our way to Harrogate for a few days at The Old Swan Hotel. The hotel exudes romance and mystery and boasts a beautiful glass-ceiling in its Restaurant. We were travelling in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and could just image her turning up amid a cloud of mystery in December 1926…….. It was to… More Agatha Christie in Harrogate
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
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
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
The Book Club by C. J. Cooper is described as “An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist”. This tale about a book club unravels dark and scandalous secrets between one circle of neighbours. Everyone is hiding a secret. One of them is murder! The Plot The book club was her idea, of course. It… More The Book Club – much more deadly than the Solve the Murder Book Club!
Chosen as a holiday read, Dead Rich by G.W.Shaw, is a thriller about the filthy rich…. Super yachts are secretive, like their owners. The bigger the richer. Like castles, they are created to inspire awe. Like castles too, they are defended. They are an entire world, separate from the rest of us. The Plot Kai,… More Dead Rich
The Egg & Spoon Race murder mystery The tech world held its breath as Benedict Egg, the industry’s golden boy, announced a groundbreaking press conference. It seemed he had finally cracked the code for sustainable energy, leaving his rival, Runcy Spoon, scrambling. The anticipation was thick as Benedict took center stage, ready to unveil his company’s revolutionary… More In time for Easter Egg season, here is a Shell-Shocking Murder Mystery……
Is a Perfect Storm the Perfect Time for a Murder? The Plot When Hurricane Leo threatens Florida’s Camino Island, the Governor is quick to issue an evacuation order. Most residents flee but a small group of diehards decide to ride it out. Amongst them is Bruce Cable, proprietor of Bay Books in downtown Santa Rosa.… More Camino Winds
An Unnecessary Assassin is a collection of crime and mystery stories in support of Rotary International’s work to eradicate Polio. I managed to pick up a copy of the book last year and have been working my way through the stories. One hundred percent of the profit from this book goes towards the work of… More An Unnecessary Assassin – short stories