The Marlow Murder Club
Ratings38
Average rating3.7
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Ratings38
Average rating3.7
A delightfully clever new mystery from creator of BBC One's hilarious murder mystery series Death in Paradise
Meet Judith: a seventy-seven-year-old whiskey drinking, crossword puzzle author living her best life in a dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of Marlow.
Nothing ever happens here. That is, until Judith hears her neighbor shot while skinny-dipping in the Thames. The local police don't believe her story. It's an open and shut case, of course. Ha! Stefan can't be left for dead like that.
Judith investigates and picks up a crew of sidekicks: Suzie the dogwalker and Becks the vicar's wife. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.
When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…
Robert Thorogood, has turned the Christie-mystery on its head with this ever-so-sly cozy perfect for readers who love Richard Osmond's Thursday Murder Club and An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good.
Featured Series
3 primary booksThe Marlow Murder Club is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Robert Thorogood and ROBERT. THOROGOOD. The next book is scheduled for release on 1/16/2025.
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3.5 stars. In a very similar vein as the Thursday Murder Club, this book follows unlikely detective- 77 year old crossword creator, Judith Potts - as she attempts to solve (Miss marple style) and series of murders in her sleepy little town.
It's a fun, cosy mystery if you are looking for something lighter, and like tea (and whiskey!) with your blood shed and murder.
Honestly I found this book a little boring. It was definitely a cozy mystery as opposed to a thrilling mystery, which I prefer. It's a series and I'm not sure if I want to continue reading them. I did enjoy the ending though and I love the main character Judith, she's so funny.
