I recently picked up a copy of this thriller set on the shores of the Italian beauty spot at a highly exclusive wedding. Murder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was Waterstones Thriller of the Month for July 2024. The Plot One happy couple. Two divided families. A wedding party to die for. On the private island… More Murder on Lake Garda
Looking for a gripping mystery that keeps you guessing until the end ? Try All Dressed in White. The Plot Five years ago Amanda Pierce was excitedly preparing to marry her college sweetheart. She and Jeffrey had already battled through sickness and health, although their lives were certainly more richer than poorer as Amanda was… More All Dressed in White
Agatha Raisin: Dishing the Dirt by M.C. Beaton is available from: The whole series is available from https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/m-c-beaton-the-agatha-raisin-series Plot A therapist had moved into the village of Carsely and Agatha Raisin hates her. Not only was this therapist, Jill Davent, romancing Agatha’s ex-husband, but she had dug up details of Agatha’s slum background. Added to that,… More Dishing The Dirt – Review
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
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
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
One of the books selected to read for the Solve The Murder Book Club was Murder before Evensong by The Reverend Richard Cole I’ve lost count of the times I’ve started this book but haven’t got past the first few chapters. I don’t know know why. This is book 1 in the Canon Daniel Clement… More Murder Before Evensong