Christmas Mystery Reads
December 1, 2019
Advent is a great time for some Christmas Mystery reading. Check out some Christmas mystery books
Daniel Craig’s new movie Knives Out
November 27, 2019
Knives Out opens in cinemas on Wednesday, November 27 2019 Knives Out is written and directed by Rian Johnson. The film has been described as a “modern take on a classic whodunit” that pays tribute to Agatha Christie. it is a murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. Renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate… More Daniel Craig’s new movie Knives Out
Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet
November 21, 2019
Plot Retired PR boss Agatha Raisin is enjoying life in her pretty Cotswold village of Carsely. It even seems likely that the attractive new vet, Paul Bladen, has taken a shine to her. But before romance can blossom, Paul is killed in an accident with Lord Pendlebury’s horse. Only the circumstances are rather suspicious. Agatha… More Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet
To The Nines
November 14, 2019
To The Nines To the Nines by Janet Evanovich The hunt is on – but this time Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum’s the prey… To The Nines is the ninth crime adventure in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. Stephanie’s boss (and cousin) Vinnie has posted bail on Samuel Singh, an illegal immigrant. When the elusive Mr. Singh… More To The Nines
In Coal Blood
November 7, 2019
Plot A small mining community on the border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire becomes the centre of a mystery when a coal miner ‘accidentally’ dies underground… After a standard shift down the Oakwood Hills coal mine, someone notices that Joe Murphy has not checked out. Nobody knows where Joe is, and the bullying mine manager assumes… More In Coal Blood
The Laundromat (2019)
November 5, 2019
Spent the afternoon watching the movie “The Laundromat”. This film explores the mystery of money and how the super rich can hide it in safe tax havens under shell companies. One decription of this film says it follows Ellen Martin, played by Meryl Streep, whose dream vacation takes a wrong turn when her husband is… More The Laundromat (2019)
Not Dead Enough
October 31, 2019
Not Dead Enough is the third book by Peter James in his Roy Grace series. It has been turned into a play by award winning writer Shaun McKenna. We saw it with Shane Richie playing DS Roy Grace in 2017 Appearances can be deceptive; but the truth is a dangerous thing . . . The plot… More Not Dead Enough
Motif for Murder by Laura Childs
October 24, 2019
Motif for Murder by Laura Childs This is the fourth book in the Scrapbooking Mystery series by Laura Childs. Carmela Bertrand is the owner of a little scrapbooking store in the French Quarter of New Orleans. As New Orleans slowly recovers from the devastating Hurricane Katrina, Carmela’s business is blooming and she is happily reconciling with… More Motif for Murder by Laura Childs
Death in a Hot Flash by Jane Isenberg
October 17, 2019
Death in a Hot Flash by Jane Isenberg Plot: Bel Barrett’s back! This time the fifty-something New Jersey community college prof is teaching writing to future funeral directors with popular local undertaker Vinny Vallone. When Vinny’s found swimming with the fishes in the Hudson River, Bel suspects a stalker who strikes back. In a flash,… More Death in a Hot Flash by Jane Isenberg
Mood Swings to Murder
October 10, 2019
Mood swings to murder by Jane Isenberg Plot When middle-aged New Jersey community college professor Bel Barrett and her lover, Sol, stumble upon the corpse of a Frank Sinatra wannabe, Bel is disturbed to discover that one of her students is the former girlfriend of the victim and the prime suspect in his murder. As one… More Mood Swings to Murder