⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'And you thought your family get togethers were a nightmare…This was wild and twisted and I am absolutely here for it!'Perfect for fans of The White Lotus, Knives Out and anyone who’s ever wanted to strangle someone over Christmas lunch. –- All Olivia wanted was one last miserable Christmas with her husband’s awful family before moving to Australia. She didn’t expect a murder. Now the snow has cut them off and she’s stuck in a stately country house, with her increasingly deranged relatives and the rising suspicion that someone is picking them off one by one. As the bodies pile up and the festive façade starts to crack, Olivia must survive the season, or, at the very least, get through lunch without anyone else choking on a sprout. Sharp, smart and deliciously twisted, this is Christmas with all the trimmings: cold cuts, warm lies and at least one suspicious pudding. –- Readers are LOVING this one!'A festive, cosy murder mystery with real Agatha Christie vibes, a definite must read for all cozy murder mystery lovers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'HOLY SMOKES! What the heck did I just read? This book is every level of crazy in all the right ways!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book sank its teeth into me and would not let go until I was done. It was one of the most thrilling books I have ever read! A MASSIVE 5 stars!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A sharp, and darkly humorous holiday read. Lots festive mayhem, and a perfect mix of satire and suspense' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you are looking for an entertaining festive murder mystery, or if you have ever wanted to strangle someone over Christmas dinner, this is the PERFECT read for you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally every time I thought I knew what was happening I got whiplash and questioned everything I knew' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must-read for fans of dark comedy, family drama, and anyone looking for a nontraditional Christmas story that is as clever as it is entertaining!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A dark humoured, twisty murder mystery that keeps you guessing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a hoot! This book was so much fun.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved every minute of this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was hooked from the very first chapter and finished reading it in one day.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dark, funny, and brilliantly written, this was one of those books I didn’t want to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG This book is brilliantly funny, twisty, dark, and very festive! I had so much fun reading this and I want more!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was hilarious in the best of ways and it was absolutely chaotic, I loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I found myself still turning the pages at 2 a.m., utterly hooked, hunched over the pages, half horrified and half gleeful at just how spectacularly messy this family drama gets' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, the ending was totally insane' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'it’s the kind of book that makes you want to shove it into your friends’ hands just so you can talk about all the jaw-dropping, hilarious moments together' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I must absolutely congratulate the author for keeping me in suspense almost until the very last page — I truly had no idea who was behind it all' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Lots of humour, mystery, tension, lies, resentment, bitterness, it's all there. A marvellous recipe for a Christmas who-dunnit, the icing on the Christmas cake!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s witty, twisty, and the kind of book you can inhale in a couple sittings. Definitely a must-read if you like your holiday spirit spiked with murder and mayhem.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was wild and twisted and I am absolutely here for it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I raced through it in one sitting and was livid when it ended. Perfectly paced with twists that kept me guessing. Fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was so fun!!! A Knives Out type murder mystery but make it Christmas.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A wild and twisted murder mystery awaits this Christmas. As Olivia navigates her husband's chaotic family, suspicion rises and bodies drop. Get ready for a hilarious, darkly festive ride that keeps you guessing until the last page!

12 Ways to Kill Your Family at Christmas

***KITTY'S BACK! I BET YOU'D LOOK GOOD IN A COFFIN IS OUT NOW***Meet Kitty Collins.FRIEND. LOVER. KILLER.‘A cathartic novel, I hasten to point out, not a how-to guide’ Lucy Mangan, Good Housekeeping He was following me. That guy from the nightclub who wouldn’t leave me alone. I hadn’t intended to kill him of course. But I wasn’t displeased when I did and, despite the mess I made, I appeared to get away with it. That’s where my addiction started… I’ve got a taste for revenge and quite frankly, I’m killing it. A deliciously dark, hilariously twisted story about friendship, love, and murder. Fans of Sweetpea, My Sister the Serial Killer, How to Kill Your Family and Killing Eve will love this wickedly clever novel! Don't miss Katy Brent's new wickedly witty novel, The Murder After the Night Before, available now! Readers LOVE How to Kill Men and Get Away With It!‘I literally couldn’t put this book down, I was just so engrossed in Kitty and what the heck she was going to do next!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book has got to be my favourite so far this year.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There are just so many good things I could say about this book. I absolutely tore (pun intended) through this read. Everyone needs to go read it.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Being a man I really shouldn't like this book. Well I didn't like it. I loved it! Oh I just couldn't stop reading this.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘How to Kill Men was an absolute treat to read, sending out American Psycho and Promising Young Women vibes.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘AMAZING!!! Where has Kitty been all my life?’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is one of the most clever books I have read in quite a while.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A well-rounded cast of characters, quick pace, and thrilling twists make this one of my favourites of the year!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kitty Collins

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It is a deliciously dark and twisted thriller that blends friendship, love, and revenge. Kitty Collins is back, and her captivating tale will keep you hooked until the last page.

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It

Pantomime season has arrived in the brand new hilarious cozy murder mystery from Fiona Leitch. 'Murder and mayhem are rarely this enjoyable. Another fantastic entry in this brilliant series that solidifies Leitch as one of the very best and funniest writers around’ Jonathan Whitelaw ‘A wonderful seasonal romp’ Ian Moore It’s Christmas in Penstowan, and local amateur dramatics group the Penstowan Players are putting on their annual pantomime. This year it’s ‘Aladdin’, and half the town have been drafted in to help, including Shirley Parker, who only has a small part in the chorus but will no doubt upstage everybody, and Tony Penhaligon, who’s treading the boards as the baddie, Abanazar. Ex-Metropolitan police officer turned caterer Jodie Parker has managed to get away with not appearing, but only if she agrees to cater the opening night party. But it’s not just terrible jokes, quick costume changes and backstage chaos that wait in the wings… When the Widow Twankey (otherwise known as Tim, the mayor’s husband) trips over a corpse lying next to Aladdin’s bloodstained magic lamp, it’s time for Jodie and her partner, DCI Nathan Withers, to find the killer. Was it the genie of the lamp or an overly harsh theatre critic? Or does someone in the Penstowan Players have a dark secret they will do anything to protect? ‘Funnier than panto, more warming than a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and completely gripping. Fun, festive and full of red herrings and clever clues, it's the perfect Christmas treat’ Andreina Cordani, author of The Twelve Days of Murder ‘A fun read to curl up with by the fireside this Christmas’ Debbie Young, author of Death at the Village Christmas Fair Praise for Fiona Leitch‘A cosy, clever mystery wrapped in tinsel and topped with a generous helping of humour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly entertaining cosy murder mystery to add to a fantastic series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect combination of festiveness and crime’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The cozy small-town setting, quirky characters, and theatrical chaos made it the perfect read for Christmas’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fun and cozy read for the Christmas season’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute joy to read… I read it in a day and highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really love this cozy mystery series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love the humour in this… this whole series is a pleasure to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another brilliant adventure in this always excellent series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Leitch crafts a Cornwall that I want to live in – vibrant, funny and dripping with mystery and mayhem. Brilliant’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives ‘A terrific summer read… a thumping good whodunnit; this is a murder mystery that wears a flower in its hair and invites us to kick off our shoes’ J.M. Hall ‘The book equivalent of catching up with your favourite old friends over a glass of wine or three… the observational humour is spot on’ Jo Middleton ‘[A] fun, feel-good factor and an intriguing mystery to be solved. And pies. I loved it’ Stephanie Austin, author of the Devon Mysteries series

A Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery

A cozy, clever mystery wrapped in tinsel and topped with humor awaits you! Join Jodie Parker as she navigates festive chaos and a murder mystery amidst the hilarity of a small-town pantomime. Perfect for a holiday read!

The Cornish Christmas Pantomime Murder

An all-new collection of autumn-themed mysteries from the master of the genre.Autumn is the season of misty mornings and cosy nights in, but as the leaves begin to fall the nights get longer and the shadows grow darker… Secluded cottages, eerie manors and ghostly hauntings and cursed tombs abound in this collection of 12 supernatural mysteries and murderous plots featuring Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple and Agatha Christie’s other favourite detectives. INCLUDES THE STORIES: Murder in the Mews The Case of the Rich Woman While the Light Lasts Triangle at Rhodes Death by Drowning The Bird with the Broken Wing The Lemesurier Inheritance The House of Lurking Death Tape-Measure Murder The Voice in the Dark Four-and-Twenty Blackbirds Witness for the Prosecution

Experience autumn's chilling allure with a collection of 12 supernatural mysteries featuring beloved detectives like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Perfect for fans of cozy crime and classic thrillers, these tales will haunt your nights.

AUTUMN CHILLS: Tales of Intrigue from the Queen of Crime

***Don't miss the second book in the series, Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man), out now!***Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing…'Vera Wong is my new favourite sleuth' Elle CosimanoTea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective? Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys nothing more than sipping a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy ‘detective’ work on the internet (AKA checking up on her son to see if he’s dating anybody yet). But when Vera wakes up one morning to find a dead man in the middle of her tea shop, it’s going to take more than a strong Longjing to fix things. Knowing she’ll do a better job than the police possibly could – because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands – Vera decides it’s down to her to catch the killer. Nobody spills the tea like this amateur sleuth. USA Today Bestseller and Edgar Award WinnerReaders LOVE Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice For Murderers 'This is the perfect book for fans of found family, humour and mystery – full of warmth, heart, good food and well-meaning meddling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fans of The Thursday Murder Club and other cosy mysteries with great characterisation will love this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was ABSOLUTELY my cup of tea' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I need a Vera (and her cooking) in my life! This book is potentially my favourite read of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Vera Wong series

Nobody spills the tea like this amateur sleuth. Join Vera Wong, a charming tea-shop owner and self-proclaimed detective, as she uncovers a murder mystery in her cozy shop. Perfect for fans of humor and heartwarming crime tales.

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

The hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It and The Murder After the Night Before'I was rooting for Kitty even as she killed more men (oops!). Funny and twisty in the best of ways' Tasha Coryell *********************************************** My name is Kitty Collins and I’m a serial killer. I don’t want to kill. It’s just so hard to resist. Some men really, really deserve it. Men like Blaze Bundy, an anonymous influencer spreading misogyny online. He’s making it very hard for me to control my murderous urges. Meanwhile I’m in the South of France to watch my mother marry a man I’ve never met. I should be drinking cocktails and focusing on my tan, not plotting a murder. But a woman’s work is never done. Surely one more teensy little kill wouldn’t hurt, would it? ********************************************* 'Brent is brilliant at cutting right to the (literal) heart of misogyny, using her trademark acerbic humour' Amy Beashel 'Darkly hilarious… Come for the sharp-tongue prose and pitch-black comedy, stay for the careful dismantling of toxic masculinity' Laurie Elizabeth Flynn Fans of How to Kill Your Family and Bad Sisters will love this deliciously dark, hilariously twisted new novel. Readers are obsessed with Kitty Collins:'In a world of toxic masculinity and misogyny, we all need a Kitty Collins' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A riot from start to finish… I'm hopeful that we haven’t heard the last of our favourite serial killer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of dark humour, wit and misogynistic men getting their comeuppance, this is a book that I highly recommend ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Being a man I really shouldn't like this book. Well I didn't like it. I loved it! Oh I just couldn't stop reading this.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘How to Kill Men was an absolute treat to read, sending out American Psycho and Promising Young Woman vibes.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘AMAZING!!! Where has Kitty been all my life?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meet a charming serial killer grappling with her urges while soaking up the sun in the South of France. With dark humor and a sharp critique of toxic masculinity, this twisted thriller will have you laughing and questioning everything.

I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin

‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE ‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS 🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪🎄🔪 Anna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder. All she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again… Can Anna get merry and root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare? A hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman. AUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON! ‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ MIKE GAYLE ‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the Midsomer Murders Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s Not Another Bloody Christmas. Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE ‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS ‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ KATIE FFORDE ‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ TOM MEAD ‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ CHRISSIE MANBY ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL ‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ ANTONY JOHNSTON ‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ JONATHAN WHITELAW ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL READERS LOVE NOT ANOTHER BLOODY CHRISTMAS! ‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue & mystery!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommend it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy Bloody Christmas

A hilarious Christmas murder mystery awaits! Join Anna as her festive getaway spirals into chaos with unexpected guests and a body. Perfect for fans of witty crime fiction, this feel-good read will leave you laughing all season long.

Not Another Bloody Christmas

*Molly the maid returns in THE MAID'S SECRET – available to buy now!*_________________________________________________________________ Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller … *THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER *WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER *WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION *A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK ‘An escapist pleasure’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘An instantly gripping whodunnit’STYLIST ‘Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing ’ LISA JEWELL _________________________________________________________________ It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel. But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed, a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly’s at the heart of it – because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth – it’s the maid . . . _______________________________________________________ Everyone’s getting swept away by The Maid: ‘Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ STEPHEN KING ‘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' EMMA STONEX ‘I loved everything about this book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Sunday Times No.4 bestseller for w/c 24/01/2022 A New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 31/01/2022

Molly the Maid

In this gripping mystery, a maid uncovers deadly secrets at a luxury hotel. With twists that keep you guessing, join Molly on a thrilling journey where she might just be the key to solving the crime.

The Maid

‘Had me laughing aloud within its first five pages. Charming, hilarious and heartfelt’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach ReadLife is good for sixty-year-old teashop owner and amateur sleuth, Vera Wong. Her teashop is bustling, and her son, Tilly, finally has a girlfriend! Still, Vera can’t help but wish for some excitement and adventure. Sometimes all an old lady wants is a murder to solve… Then Vera comes across a distressed young woman in need of her kindly guidance. The woman is looking for her missing friend Xander. Online, he appeared to have it all: a parade of private jets, fabulous parties with socialites, and a burgeoning career as a social media influencer. When Xander turns up dead, it seems he isn’t who he claimed to be. The police have no leads, but Vera intends to uncover the truth in the only way that this Chinese mother knows how: by spilling the tea. Praise for Vera Wong ‘I thoroughly loved it. With a Vera in your life nothing bad can ever happen!’ J. M. Hall, bestselling author of A Spoonful of Murder ‘Fans of Crazy Rich Asians will love it’ My Weekly ‘I appreciate the recent uptick in books featuring sleuths of a seasoned age, particularly ones as prickly, opinionated and delightful as Vera Wong’ The New York Times Readers love VERA WONG… 'Vera Wong is my favourite fictional character in the world.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'll be recommending this one to all my friends.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A mystery with heart and humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Vera Wong is honestly the best character I've read in crime fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fast paced and addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A charming mystery with heart and humor awaits as Vera Wong, a witty teashop owner, dives into a thrilling investigation of a glamorous influencer's untimely death. Get ready for a delightful cozy crime adventure.

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man)

'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red 'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella ***KATY BRENT IS BACK! I BET YOU'D LOOK GOOD IN A COFFIN IS OUT NOW***Something bad happened last night. My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident. I know she was murdered. I’ve woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I’ve gone viral for the worst reasons. There’s only one thing stopping me from dying of shame. I need to find a killer. But after last night, I can’t remember a thing… From the author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, don’t miss this wickedly witty and utterly addictive novel, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Dawn O’Porter and Killing Eve. Praise for The Murder After the Night Before:‘What a ride! Unflinchingly realistic and raw but somehow also brilliantly funny at times, Brent's novel is a must-read’ Jesse Sutanto, author of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers ‘The horrors of going viral on social media twinned with a twisty murder mystery – contemporary fiction at its best, I loved it!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple ‘Brent delivers a compelling and incredibly important novel’ My Weekly ‘A fast-paced and satisfying read’ Charlotte Bigland, author of It’s Not Me It’s You ‘The Hangover meets Fleabag in this ribald, twisted mystery’ PJ Ellis, author of Love & Other Scams ‘A fast-paced thriller. With clever twists, it’s totally gripping' CloserMagazine ‘Once again, Katy Brent has shown her immense talent at writing dark humour with a thought-provoking core’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies ‘A flawlessly plotted murder mystery. Devilishly brilliant. I loved it!’ Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin

A wickedly witty murder mystery unfolds as a hungover protagonist discovers her best friend is dead. With a viral scandal brewing, she must untangle the truth before her shame consumes her. Perfect for fans of dark humor and thrilling twists.

The Murder After the Night Before

IT'S THE MOST MURDEROUS TIME OF THE YEAR… Puzzle compiler and former Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan returns in the newest seasonal mystery from bestselling author and ‘Queen of the Christmas Mystery’ Alexandra Benedict. When Edie O’Sullivan wins a two-day Christmas break in a hotel on a remote Scottish island, she’s looking forward to a picture-perfect Christmas full of winter walks, roaring fires, good books and even better whisky. But when a guest dies under mysterious circumstances, Edie realises that there is a killer amongst them. As more guests begin to die, it's up to her to solve the strange riddles found in the victims’ Christmas crackers and stop the killing spree. But as she gets closer to the truth, she puts herself in the way of a devious and clever murderer. Can Edie solve these Christmas killings before she becomes the next victim? PRAISE FOR ALEXANDRA BENEDICT'S CHRISTMAS MYSTERIES: ‘The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts’ VAL McDERMID ‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book. This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ JANICE HALLETT ‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ ELLY GRIFFITHS ‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J BENNETT

It’s the most murderous time of the year. Join puzzle compiler Edie O’Sullivan on a cozy, thrilling Christmas getaway turned deadly. Unwrap the mystery before she becomes the next victim in this captivating festive crime tale.

The Christmas Cracker Killer

A brilliant new whodunnit, perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman!A night of tricks, treats, and murder… When an old school acquaintance calls on auctioneer Felicia Grant for help, she finds herself at a glittering bash at the exclusive yet mysterious Aquitaine club. What starts as an enchanting evening of feasting and spooky traditions soon turns deadly. With the clock ticking towards midnight, Felicia finds herself in a race against time to uncover a clever killer hiding among the shadows… Every book in The Stamford Mysteries series can be read as a standalone. Praise for Bidding for Murder:'A delightful treat … satisfyingly twisty. Pour yourself a glass of something autumnal and settle in—this one’s a page-turner with personality' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely cozy mystery murder … Beautifully written and wonderfully descriptive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great read for a cosy stay-at-home afternoon. I loved every minute' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mystery and intrigue… written by a talented and gifted author.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absorbing murder mystery… Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com

The Stamford Mysteries

A night of tricks, treats, and murder unfolds at a mysterious auction house. Join auctioneer Felicia Grant in this captivating cosy crime mystery filled with clever twists and delightful characters. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman.

Bidding for Murder

Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. A wealthy developer has turned up in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry with the aim of building a luxury golf course. It will mean buying up nearby farmland, and the locals are bitterly divided over the scheme. Then one of the leading opponents is found dead in a murder staged to look like an accident. The Bunburry police are on the case, but so is self-made millionaire and amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister, backed by his elderly friends Liz and Marge, fellow members of the Bunburry Triangle. As they all uncover other longstanding mysteries and secrets, police officer Emma Hollis enlists Alfie's help. But Alfie decides to delve further than he was asked. Has his meddling jeopardised the discovery of who the murderer is? Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television career began in 1988 when he played Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon in the LWT mini-series "Piece of Cake". He is also the lead in the BBC series "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries", based on the novels by Elizabeth George. Nathaniel Parker has an extensive list of audio books to his credit, ranging from the classics of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy to more modern writings and children's books.

Bunburry

Bitter Harvest - Bunburry - A Cosy Mystery Series, Episode 19 (Unabridged)

A quiet English villageA shocking murderAn unlikely detectiveNobody liked Colonel Protheroe. So when he’s found dead in the vicarage study, there’s no absence of suspects in the seemingly peaceful village of St Mary Mead. In fact, Jane Marple can think of at least seven. As gossip abounds in the parlours and kitchens of the parish, everyone becomes an amateur detective. The police dismiss her as a prying busybody, but only the ingenious Miss Marple can uncover the truth . . . Never underestimate Miss Marple. ‘Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers.’ Val McDermid ‘Always keeps her reader enthralled and guessing to the end.’ Times Literary Supplement

Marple

Never underestimate Miss Marple. In a seemingly tranquil English village, a murder shatters the peace, revealing a web of secrets. Join the clever amateur sleuth in this classic cozy mystery where everyone is a suspect.

The Murder at the Vicarage

Beautifully read by Hanako Footman, actress and narrator of Four Seasons in Japan by Nick Bradley and Butter by Asako Yuzuki. The Menu of Happiness, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the third book in the bestselling, delightful Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Welcome to the Kamogawa Diner, where every meal is a mystery ready to be solved. This unique establishment is run by a father–daughter duo who offer more than just mouth-watering meals. They act as ‘food detectives’, delving into the past to produce nostalgia-infused dishes for their hungry clientele. Among the patrons is a once-renowned pianist whose promising career was marred by a self-inflicted injury. She longs to taste the yakisoba shared with the only man she ever truly loved. The diner also welcomes a man haunted by shadows of regret. His mind races back to the gyoza served by the parents of a lover he once jilted, as he seeks understanding and, perhaps, forgiveness. The Kamogawa Diner doesn’t just serve food – it revives the essence of forgotten recipes and rejuvenates cherished memories. Each dish is a portal to the past, serving not just sustenance but solace and reconnection through the miracle of delicious food. The Menu of Happiness follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives and The Restaurant of Lost Recipes. ‘Feel-good and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa Food Detectives’ - The Times The Menu of Happiness was a Japanese bestseller when it published w/c 04/01/2016

The Kamogawa Food Detectives

Feel-good and foodie themes collide in this bestselling Japanese cozy crime novel. Enter the Kamogawa Diner, where each dish unearths mysteries and revives cherished memories. Experience the magic of nostalgia-infused cuisine.

The Menu of Happiness

When a burned book falls into the hands of a young bookbinder, she uncovers a tale of forbidden love, a fortune lost … and murder – which puts her own life in jeopardy. Fans of The Shadow of the Wind and The Thirteenth Tale will love this thrilling historical novel, with an intriguing mystery, which is perfect for lovers of books about books. 'Original, exciting, beautifully written' M. W. CRAVEN ‘I devoured this book! Totally immersive and highly atmospheric, this page-turning debut has a magical allure that is utterly captivating’ EVIE WOODS​ ………………. What danger could lie within a book?‘I wish you had not killed him.’ Lilian Delaney, apprentice to a master bookbinder in Oxford in 1901, chafes at the confines of her life, caught between the oppressive walls of her father’s bookshop and the limitations of being a woman in a man’s profession. But when a burned book comes into her possession, she finds hidden beneath the binding a fifty-year-old letter speaking of love, fortune and murder. Lily is drawn into the mystery, which hints at a forbidden romance between young lovers, and learns there are other books which conceal more of the story. Lily becomes obsessed with finding them, but she is not the only one looking, and what began as a simple intrigue quickly turns dangerous. Her journey takes her across the country, to the eccentric booksellers of London, private libraries of unscrupulous collectors and the dusty archives of society papers, as she delves further into the heart of the secret. But with sinister forces closing in, willing to do anything to obtain the books, Lily’s world begins to fall apart, and she must decide if uncovering the truth is worth losing everything. Praise for The Bookbinder's Secret:‘With its irresistible premise and unfolding mystery, The Bookbinder’s Secret kept me hooked until the final page. A. D. Bell has brought every booklover's dream to life!’ ANITA FRANK 'A delicious mystery, superbly plotted, that wraps you up in a good book in more ways than one' HESTER MUSSON ​'Totally unputdownable for anyone who loves books and mysteries. I loved every moment' LOUISE HARE Readers give five stars to The Bookbinder's Secret:'An incredible read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A truly gripping, amazing book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s what book readers and collectors dream of' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A mixture of romance, death, sheer willpower and so much more… I never wanted to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a must read … I honestly can't explain how much I enjoyed this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow. What an intriguing book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book throws twists at you constantly. It's brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this read … couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A well-constructed narrative, with strong, fully-developed characters and a plot that will keep you reading way past bedtime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for fans of:📚Books about books 📜Historical fiction 🔍Hidden mysteries 💗Forbidden romance 🕵🏻‍♀️Strong FMCs 🎭Colourful side characters 😱Twists, turns, and jaw-dropping secrets

What danger could lie within a book? Dive into this captivating historical mystery where a young bookbinder's quest for truth uncovers forbidden love and deadly secrets, drawing her into a perilous adventure. Perfect for book lovers.

The Bookbinder’s Secret

'Mistletoe and murder, friends, family and deceit — this has it all' FAITH MARTIN'I LOVED this book! I practically inhaled it within a few hours. This was such a cosy read and it’s put me in a very festive mood' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans of Clare Chase and Katie Gayle. In the charming village of Merrywell, an exciting new Christmas Market is bringing festive cheer and bustling crowds. But as the stallholders celebrate in the village bookshop at the end of a successful first day, someone rushes in to announce that a body has been found. Once again in the wrong place at the wrong time, Violet Brewster is on hand to offer the police her astute – if perhaps unwelcome – opinion on the crime. While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Violet senses that there’s more to this tragedy than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, she must navigate a maze of secrets and lies before the killer strikes again. As the festive season unfolds, can Violet solve the mystery before it’s too late? Readers love A Christmas Murder in Merrywell!:'A gentle, absorbing mystery which I enjoyed so much that I'm now going to go back to the beginning of Violet Brewster's adventures and acquaint myself with books 1-4' DEBBIE YOUNG 'Full of twists and turns … gripping and unputdownable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A story that feels both comforting and compelling – perfect for curling up with on a frosty evening' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another excellent adventure in this great series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Violet Brewster Mystery

A Christmas Murder in Merrywell

Don't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…)––––––––––––––––––––– Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List: 1. Wrap the kids' presents​ 2. Peel the potatoes ​ 3. Get rid of the dead body?! Hungover and exhausted after her family's annual party, all Anna Johnson wants for Christmas is to finish her to-do list and finally sit down with the world’s biggest glass of wine. But when she stumbles across a dead body in her larder, her plans are well and truly buggered. A mysterious death in her home really is the last thing she needs, but with her judgemental in-laws arriving in less than twenty-four hours, turning her house into a crime scene is not an option. If she’s going to save Christmas, it’s up to Anna to find out what the hell’s gone on. Oh – and figure out what to do with the body before one of the kids finds it. And you thought burning the turkey was the worst that could happen… ––––––––––––––––––––– 🎄Not Another Bloody Christmas is out now!🎄READERS LOVE HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS! 'Had me in fits of laughter, tears streaming down my face!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will be going in everyone's stockings this Christmas!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Engaging and quirky in the very best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must read for Winter 2024!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was absorbed from the very first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have never laughed so much while reading a book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So fresh, exciting, funny and intelligent!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me guessing until the end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute riotous Christmas cracker!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Motherland meets Agatha Christie….The funniest book I have read this year!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would 100% recommend this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AUTHORS LOVE HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS! 'An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!' MIKE GAYLE 'A brilliantly written, hilarious whodunnit. Smart and very, very funny.' IAN MOORE ‘So funny, I’m annoyed I didn’t write it!' GILL SIMS ’This hilarious, sweary, cheerful whodunnit is a full-on festive romp that will make you laugh out loud.’ ADELE PARKS FOR Platinum ‘The perfect present for the friend who would help you hide a body!' CHRISSIE MANBY ‘Hilarious, festive and relatable. A total Christmas cracker!’ FIONA LEITCH 'So good, you should sack off Christmas dinner and read this instead!' HARPER FORD 'A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific!' J.M. HALL 'Laugh a minute? More like laugh a second!' HANNAH HENDY 'Hilarious with dollops of fun and a brilliant whodunnit!' JONATHAN WHITELAW 'A five-star triumph!' ROSIE HANNIGAN 'Chock-full of proper jokes!' ABIGAIL BURDESS

A hilarious festive romp awaits you! When Anna finds a dead body on Christmas Eve, her holiday plans spiral into chaos. Can she solve the mystery before her in-laws arrive? Get ready for a laugh-out-loud whodunnit!

When a major network offers a TV deal to a group of new writers, the stakes couldn't be higher. They'll have a workshop in Cherringham to shape their show ideas - and win the prized contract. But when the writers get ominous threats, it seems their lives are in danger. Can Jack and Sarah find the culprit in time ... before there's a real 'killer pitch'? Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby. Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the best-selling mystery series Cherringham. Their latest series project is called Mydworth Mysteries. The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

Cherringham

Killer Pitch - Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series, Episode 49 (Unabridged)

WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK The Kamogawa Food Detectives, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. What’s the one dish you’d do anything to taste just one more time? Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner treats its customers to wonderfully extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason to stop by . . . The father-daughter duo have started advertising their services as 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are capable of recreating a dish from their customers' pasts – dishes that may well hold the keys to unlocking forgotten memories and future happiness. From the widower looking for a specific noodle dish that his wife used to cook, to a first love's beef stew, the restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to the past – and a way to a more contented future. A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal.

Discover the magic of memories through food in this bestselling Japanese cozy crime novel. Join a father-daughter duo as they recreate lost recipes, unlocking the past and serving up hope for the future. A delightful culinary mystery awaits.

It's 1961 and the Queen is planning her state visit to Italy aboard Britannia. But before she goes, an unreliable witness claims to have seen a brutal murder from the royal train. Did it really happen, and could the victim be a missing friend of Princess Margaret's new husband, Tony Armstrong Jones? The Queen and her assistant private secretary, Joan McGraw, get to work on their second joint investigation, little imagining that this time it will take them all the way to Venice in a tale of spies, lies and Cold War skulduggery.

Her Majesty Investigates

The Queen Who Came in from the Cold

Molly the maid is used to being invisible. Now someone is watching her every move …––––– *THE SPARKLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MAID* As a hotel maid, Molly Gray wipes away fingerprints as a matter of routine. But when a priceless Fabergé egg is stolen from the Regency Grand Hotel – and she receives an ominous note threatening her life – it's clear there's more to this mystery than meets the eye. Can Molly crack the case of the missing Fabergé? Or are some secrets best left buried? ––––– Join the millions of readers who have been swept away by Molly the Maid: ‘Full of such charm!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant, captivating and engaging’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘5 out of 5 stars for its charming blend of mystery and warmth’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great cosy crime with twists and turns that I did not expect’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can’t recommend this enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartwarming yet brainteasing whodunit’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nita Prose's book 'The Maid' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-05-01.

A heartwarming yet brainteasing whodunit unfolds as Molly, an unseen hotel maid, finds herself at the center of a thrilling mystery involving a stolen Fabergé egg and a deadly threat. Join the millions captivated by this cozy crime tale.

The Maid’s Secret

Welcome to the Killer Lines Crime Festival! In the quaint town of Hoslewit, the biggest names in crime writing have congregated to celebrate all things bookish and murderous. With a programme packed with seminars and signings, egos and alcohol, it's sure to be a thrilling weekend. Author Jane Hepburn is determined this is going to be her year. She's not quite reached the heady heights of best-sellerdom yet, but is convinced that if she can just make the right connections at the festival, it could be the start of a whole new chapter for her and her books. Then her literary agent is killed, and Jane's plans are derailed. But if she can solve the murder, perhaps it will provide the boost her writing career needs? If she lives to tell the tale, that is. Set in the world of books, and for fans of Richard Osman and Richard Coles, Janice Hallett and Nita Prose, A Novel Murder is the book you'll be dying to read.

In a cozy town teeming with literary intrigue, a crime festival turns deadly. As an aspiring author seeks fame, she must solve a murder to revive her dreams. A captivating blend of suspense and wit awaits fans of clever mysteries.

A Novel Murder

From the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Masters of Death is a queer, spellbinding fantasy bursting with Olivie Blake’s signature sharp wit, stunning prose and unforgettable characters. ‘Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent’ – Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights This book is about an estate agent. Only she’s a vampire, the house on sale is haunted, and its ghost was murdered. When Viola Marek hires Fox D’Mora to deal with a ghost-infested mansion, she expects a competent medium. But unbeknownst to Viola, Fox is not a medium at all. He’s a fraud – and the godson of Death. As the mystery of the mansion unfolds, Viola and Fox are drawn into an unlikely quest that neither wants nor expects. They’ll need the help of a demonic personal trainer, a steadfast reaper, and an angel with her own secrets. It transpires that an inconvenient dead body and a lost love are intrinsically linked. Can this coalition of unwilling allies solve this conundrum and un-haunt a house – by winning a devious immortal game? 'A meditation on romance and mortality, with the most satisfying ending imaginable' – SFX Fans love Masters of Death: 'Olivie Blake has so easily become one of my favorite authors' 'I love the philosophy that always threads through Olivie Blake’s books' 'Honestly? I’m speechless' ‘Simply brilliant’ ‘I'm so sad I won't be able to read this for the first time again’ ‘Olivie Blake does it again!’

A spellbinding fantasy awaits, where a vampire estate agent and a fraud godson of Death team up to un-haunt a haunted mansion. With sharp wit and unforgettable characters, this captivating tale explores love and mortality.

Masters of Death

*Molly the Maid returns in THE MAID'S SECRET – available to buy now!*________DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS… Molly the maid sees everything at The Regency Grand Hotel. So when a renowned guest drops very dead on the tearoom floor, sullying the hotel’s five-star reputation, it falls to Molly to sweep up the clues. An unfortunate accident? Or a murderous mess? The answers to the mystery lie behind one guest’s door – and only the maid holds the key… _________________________________________________________________ Over a million readers have been swept away by Nita Prose's delightful mysteries: ‘Excellent and totally entertaining … the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ STEPHEN KING ‘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' EMMA STONEX ‘I loved everything about this book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Maid was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/c 08/05/2023

DO NOT DISTURB. Whodunit in progress. Dive into this captivating psychological thriller where Molly, a sharp-eyed maid, must unravel a mystery that threatens the five-star charm of The Regency Grand Hotel.

The Mystery Guest

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, and Cara Horgan. Season 3 coming in 2026!*Pre-order THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR OF JUDITH POTTS now!* ‘It is so lovely to be back in the company of Judith, Suzie and Becks … this is another absolute cracker … I can’t wait to see what comes next!’ Reader review ***** ‘Nothing gets past Judith Potts … a compelling read’ Reader review ‘This is the perfect cozy crime read … Full of great characters, a complex mystery that will keep the reader guessing from the start to the finish’ Reader review ***** * * * * Verity Beresford is worried about her husband. Oliver didn’t come home last night so of course Verity goes straight to Judith Potts, Marlow’s resident amateur sleuth, for help. Oliver, founder of the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society, had hired The Marlow Belle, a private pleasure cruiser, for an exclusive party with the MADS committee but no one remembers seeing him disembark. And then Oliver’s body washes up on the Thames with two bullet holes in him – it’s time for the Marlow Murder Club to leap into action. Oliver was a rather complicated chap and he wasn’t short of enemies. Judith, Suzie, and Becks are convinced they’ll crack the case in no time. But things are not as they seem in the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society, and the gang will need to keep their wits about them, otherwise a killer may sail away scot-free … * * * * Praise for Robert Thorogood ‘Step aboard for another sparkling Marlow Murder Club yarn … The best thing since Jerome K Jerome!’ Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners ‘Cosy crime at its best’ Crime Monthly 'A light-hearted romp with gallons of humour, mystery and brilliant sleuthing' The Sun ‘Full of unexpected twists and turns … we will be enjoying the mysteries of Robert Thorogood for many years to come' Daily Mail 'Fiendishly clever and funny, with delightful and original characters. I loved it!' Roz Watkins ‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous … an absolute joy from first page to last' Chris Whitaker

The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries

Murder on the Marlow Belle

'Oozing with mystery, style and unforgettable characters – I'm transported into a world of delightful intrigue and murderous mystery, and all home in time for tea. Absolutely fantastic.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives The perfect Cornish cozy mystery for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club'Leitchs’s writing had me snorting with laughter and whizzing through the pages!' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow mysteries – The time has finally come for former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker to wed her fiancé DCI Nathan Withers, But their long-anticipated wedding doesn’t quite go to plan… As their guests descend on a luxurious Cornish castle for a weekend of pre-wedding activities, the happy couple look forward to spending time with friends and family. But celebrations grind to a halt when an arrow flies off-course during the archery session, and they find the body of a young woman floating face down in an ornamental pond. With the champagne chilling and canapes assembled, and an old London adversary brought in to investigate, it’s up to Jodie and Nathan to uncover the killer, before they strike again. Could the murderer be on the guest list? – Readers LOVE The Cornish Castle Murder…'Absolutely fantastic. My absolute favourite series and I love the characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I've devoured the previous books in this series and this was no different!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved the latest instalment in one of my favourite mystery series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A massive five shiny stars from me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was convinced I had the mystery solved on more than one occasion when in reality I didn't have a clue!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I cannot get enough of this series, if you love mysteries set in England this is for you! I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great book full of humour, it's the 8th in the series and the best yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The series has a wonderful cast of quirky characters that would be great fun to hang out with' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fast-paced story with twists and turns, very likeable characters, and an unusual background' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Cornish Castle Murder

‘Dark and funny’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Murder List ‘Deliciously dark and hilariously witty’ Sunday Post 'A razor-sharp revenge thriller with bite, brains and a body count' The Observer Say hello to Sally. ​ This is the story of how I killed Harry Collins. Destined to be the great love of my life – until one day I wake up in the Big Apple with the world's worst hangover, an empty bank account, and the sinking feeling that my life just nosedived. How it happened is a blur, but one thing is clear: I’ve been swindled and I’m not happy about it.​ ​She’s the woman of your dreams.​ And it's all thanks to Harry – a total dreamboat and a devil in disguise. He’s got charm, secrets, and a smile that screams trouble. Little did I know, Harry's not just a pretty face – he's a liar and conman.​ Or is she your worst nightmare?​ ​When I discover I’m not the only victim, I decide it’s only right I take my revenge. And with a group of wronged women behind me, murder isn’t on the agenda yet because Harry’s in for a nightmare and I’m only just getting started…​ ​A wicked, whip-smart revenge thriller, perfect for fans of Katy Brent, Bella Mackie and anyone who wants to take their revenge on The Tinder Swindler or Sweet Bobby.​ Readers LOVE When Sally Killed Harry!‘Darkly funny’ i News ‘Witty and sharp’ Bella ‘Everything a romcom gone wrong should be’ BookTrib ‘Sharp, brilliantly written, addictive’ Cosy Moose ‘Incredibly pacy, funny, oh-so-dark, devious and dare I say, relatable… I loved everything about it!’ Noelle Holton, author of His Truth Her Truth ‘Wow! I loved it. Devoured it in two days. It was dark, delicious and deadly.’ Louise Swanson, author of End of Story ‘I couldn't put it down … I'll have what Lucy Roth is having’ L.M. Chilton, author of Don’t Swipe Right ‘A bold and clever coming-of-rage story that gives a razor sharp twist on the classic romcom’ Victoria Hawthorne, author of The Darkest Night ‘The characters leapt off the page, their back stories were compelling and drove the story well. The Sally and Harry names riff was also good fun.’ Kay Wilson, author of The Stand-Up Mam 'Whip-smart characters and a compelling story' Lucy Vine, author of Date with Destiny ‘Found family, found salvation and found mission – plus a few surprises along the way. And yep, you will root for all of them.’ Reader review ‘Sally is a compelling anti-heroine who reminds me of Jason Dean – Christian Slater’s character from Heathers. She’s unhinged… and watching her unravel is part of the glee.’ Reader review ‘A darkly funny and unhinged wish fulfilment tale about women pushed to the edge to get justice in a patriarchal society.’ Reader review ‘If you’re looking for a rom-com that’s anything but conventional When Sally Killed Harrywill have you laughing, gasping and rooting for Sally and her crew every step of the way.’ Reader review ‘Sardonic and sharply written… a fun, fast-paced read’ Reader review ‘A bold, unapologetic and raw exploration of frustration, fury, and the simmering rage women feel when the world constantly asks them to tiptoe around their own pain’ Reader review ‘Hilariously witty, sharp and unfiltered’ Reader review ‘A book that tackles toxic masculinity head-on, not with kid gloves, but with a sledgehammer’ Reader review ‘It’s about amplifying the voices that have been silenced and empowering women to claim their space, their stories and their anger.’ Reader review

A bold, unapologetic exploration of women's anger and revenge unfolds in this darkly humorous thriller. Join Sally and her crew as they take on a charming conman in a wickedly witty tale that defies convention.

When Sally Killed Harry

'At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits' - Ian Moore Murder is the only paw-sible explanation… During a routine welfare check, the police find local shop owner Mr Fitzgerald at the foot of his stairs, dead. There is broken glass over the floor of his shop, his dog has been locked in the kitchenette cupboard, and on the counter is an envelope addressed to Mrs and Mrs Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker – The Dinner Lady Detectives. As the town mourns Mr Fitzgerald’s death as an unfortunate accident, Margery and Clementine cannot shake the sense that there is something suspicious about the scene. They are convinced this was no accident. But why would anybody want to harm an elderly shopkeeper? And with the culprit still at large, and determined to cover their tracks, can they get to the bottom of the case before there is another victim? A charming, cosy crime novel which will make you laugh out loud. Perfect for fans of J.M. Hall and Fiona Leitch. Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts.

The Dinner Lady Detectives

An Extremely Unlikely Death: A charming British village cosy mystery

Murder is a dish best served ice cold... In the idyllic, small town of Dewstow, Margery and Clementine are eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front-line serving meals to the students at Summerview secondary school. Their peaceful life is shattered when their kitchen manager is found dead in the school’s walk-in freezer. The police are adamant that it’s an open-and-shut case of accidental death. But Margery and Clementine are convinced that something more sinister is afoot and take it upon themselves to investigate. As the dinner ladies inch closer to the truth, time's running out. Will the perpetrator get their just desserts or is everything just going to go down the pan? A charming, cosy British mystery, ´The Dinner Lady Detectives´ is ideal for fans of Richard Osman's ´The Thursday Murder Club´ or ´Murder, She Wrote´. Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her long-suffering wife and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts.

A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors.Read by Alex Kingston, Adrian Scarborough, Adjoa Andoh, Imogen Stubbs, Alison Steadman, Jodhi May, Chipo Chung, Cathy Tyson, Ramon Tikaram, Tanya Reynolds, Celia Imrie and Miriam Margolyes. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie’s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. ·Naomi Alderman ·Leigh Bardugo ·Alyssa Cole ·Lucy Foley ·Elly Griffiths ·Natalie Haynes ·Jean Kwok ·Val McDermid ·Karen M. McManus ·Dreda Say Mitchell ·Kate Mosse ·Ruth Ware Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930’s The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie’s last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time.

Experience the timeless charm of Jane Marple through twelve fresh, captivating stories by bestselling authors. This collection breathes new life into Agatha Christie's beloved detective, inviting a new generation into her world of mystery.

Marple: Twelve New Stories

Including an introductory letter written by the author, Hisashi Kashiwai. The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the second book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives. Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner. Running this unique establishment are a father-daughter duo who serve more than just mouth-watering feasts. The pair have reinvented themselves as 'food detectives', offering a service that goes beyond traditional dining. Through their culinary sleuthing, they reconstruct beloved dishes from the memories of their customers, creating a connection to cherished moments from the past. Among those who seek an appointment is a one-hit wonder pop star, finally ready to leave Tokyo and give up on her singing career. She wants to try the tempura that she once ate to celebrate her only successful record. Another diner is a budding Olympic swimmer, who desires the bento lunch box that his estranged father used to make him. The Kamogawa Diner doesn't just serve meals – it revives lost recipes and rekindles forgotten memories. It's a doorway to the past through the miracle of delicious food.

A culinary journey awaits at a unique Kyoto diner that revives lost recipes and rekindles cherished memories. This cozy mystery blends delicious food with heartfelt stories, inviting readers to savor each delectable twist.

The Restaurant of Lost Recipes

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Throwing on an almost convincing French accent, Tommy is determined to be the great Hanaud to his and Tuppence’s latest, rather lovely client. Miss Hargreaves has recently received a box of chocolates from nobody knows who, and due to her dislike of them was the only one to not fall foul of the arsenic spiked treats. But, Miss Hargreaves is not the first recipient of such a gift; three other large country houses have received arsenic laced chocolates. But Miss Hargreaves is holding something back, and it will take Tommy and Tuppence to take up residence at the old house to discover the true culprit, but will they find out the truth in time?

The House of Lurking Death

Put the kettle on and discover an utterly charming new cozy murder mystery set in a sleepy English seaside town. Fiona, Sue, and Daisy, three retired ladies who volunteer at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes, can't believe their favorite customer is dead. Eighty-six-year-old Sarah Brown was found murdered in her hallway by her delivery man, a domino clutched in her hand—with a name scratched on it. When another person is found dead with a domino in their hand, and with the police making no progress, the ladies will need to help unmask a serial killer. At least they have Fiona's scruffy-haired terrier cross to assist them. With plenty of tea and cake along the way, and despite squabbles with their rivals, the Cats Alliance across the street, the Charity Shop Detective Agency is born. Fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore, and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.

The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries

Delve into a charming cozy murder mystery where three retired ladies become amateur sleuths in a quaint English seaside town. With tea, cake, and a scruffy dog, they'll unmask a cunning killer. Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club.

The Charity Shop Detective Agency

The snow falls, carollers sing, and a killer plots his next move… London, 1928. Marius Quin and Lady Bella Montague are ready for a quiet Christmas when they learn that Bella’s beloved Aunt Adele has met a shocking end in her picture-perfect cottage. Immediately heading for Holly Village, the enclave of retired aristocrats and eccentric pensioners where Adele lived, they discover that her death was far from natural. The dead woman’s priceless Manet painting has vanished, and a cryptic note she left hints at scandalous goings-on among her neighbours. When another resident is murdered during the village Christmas party, it’s clear that a devious killer is preying on the sleepy community. Marius and Bella must navigate a web of village intrigue, false identities, and long-buried scandals to stop this from being a Christmas to remember for all the wrong reasons… A delightfully cozy, twisty Christmas mystery that will charm fans of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey and T E Kinsey. Readers love the Marius Quin mysteries: ‘Wowwwwwww!!!!! This book totally blew me away!!!! So well written! So engaging!!! I truly couldn’t put this down!!!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely charming… Lots of fun, very clever, and so well-written that I didn’t guess the killer and was very surprised at the end! A+++’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Jam-packed with lively wit, quirky characters, red herrings and cleverness. I felt an instant connection and was riveted to each page, even giggling out loud at times. Spellbinding books such as this are pure joy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Absolutely fabulous… While I hate to use the cliche of unputdownable, it really was. More of this crime fighting duo please.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I laughed myself silly… Loved it!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘An absolute showstopper, with crazy characters, a red herring around every corner, and endless twists and turns. It’s a must-read that will keep you reading until the last page.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Agatha Christie vibes… Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical British mysteries!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A fun, entertaining historical cozy mystery with a nice touch of tongue-in-cheek humour… Extremely likeable protagonists… Kept me guessing right up to the big reveal… I am so here for it.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A lovely cosy whodunit… Lots of twists and turns and beautiful character development. A very cosy read!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘So easy to read and there’s a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Curl up with this story and enjoy!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Has everything I love in a cozy… Humor. Threats and murders to be solved. Even a lovable dog… It’s a lighthearted read, that had me guessing until the reveal.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘My first book by this author but I absolutely loved it!… A twisty-turny mystery that kept me guessing to the end… A cross between Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse,this is an engaging, witty story that made me laugh and kept me hooked.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Marius Quin Mystery

The Holly Village Murders

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A PINCH OF PARANOIA It’s three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor. A DASH OF DECEPTION Things get more complicated when a snowstorm descends, stranding them all, and the next morning they find one of the guests has been gruesomely murdered in their bed… A MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE Secrets mull in every corner – can Jodie solve the crime before the killer strikes again? A Cornish Christmas Murder is a must-read mystery full of heart and humour – perfect for fans of Richard Osman and The Appeal. This title was previously published in the US as A Murder Under the Mistletoe. What readers are saying…‘She did it again! And this time with tinsel, Santa and mince pies… I have learned to not read Jodie Parker books on an empty stomach’ Natalie Normann, author of Christmas Island ‘I think Christie would be a big fan’ Tessa ‘A delicious English fictional dish that definitely deserves to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever! Yes, this is the perfect Xmas gift for a few hours of blissful reading’ Jean ‘I really loved this book and I finished it in a couple of hours accompanied by some delicious hot chocolate… the epitome of a cosy murder mystery perfect for a rainy day’ Louise ‘The book is full of secret passes and hidden doors, snarky comments and family love, red herrings and twisted plots, reveals and redemptions’ Linda ‘Another brilliant romp, despite a murder, in Cornwall. I am really enjoying this series, but the books do work as standalone pieces too’ Helen

A Cornish Christmas Murder

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back!When popular TV baking contest and national institution ‘The Best of British Baking Roadshow’ rolls into town and sets up camp in the grounds of Boskern House, a historic stately home near Penstowan, former police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker finds herself competing to represent Cornwall in the grand final. But with a fellow contestant who will stop at nothing to win and a drag queen host with secrets of their own, Jodie discovers that the roadshow doesn’t just have the ingredients for the perfect showstopper cake, but also for the perfect murder… And when a body is found in the grounds of the house, Jodie is drawn into another high-stakes case along with local DCI Nathan Withers. Can Jodie expose the culprit? Or will the murderer become the real showstopper? What readers are saying:‘Come for the sleuthing, stay for the fun! Can hardly wait for the next one!’ ‘Fiona Leitch is a delight’ ‘Another fantastic addition to my favorite series!’ ‘5 WELL DESERVED STARS! You will want to read this in one sitting because you are on the edge of your seat the entire time… I was mad at life getting in the way!’ ‘I am a big fan of Nosey Parker and her awesome family… It’s a ball to read and I couldn't put it down!’ ‘This is a fun series smothered in good humour, some of it witty and some the belly laugh kind. Jodie is a terrific character’ ‘I don’t think cozy crime can get cozier than this!’ ‘I read it as a standalone and found it just as enjoyable… I would recommend this book to anyone who wants an amusing well-written cozy crime novel’

A Cornish Recipe for Murder

Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back to solve another Cornish murder mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club…'Leitch crafts a Cornwall that I want to live in – vibrant, funny and dripping with mystery and mayhem. Brilliant’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives ‘A terrific summer read… a thumping good whodunnit; this is a murder mystery that wears a flower in its hair and invites us to kick off our shoes’ J.M. Hall ‘The book equivalent of catching up with your favourite old friends over a glass of wine or three… the observational humour is spot on’ Jo Middleton ‘[A] fun, feel-good factor and an intriguing mystery to be solved. And pies. I loved it’ Stephanie Austin, author of the Devon Mysteries series *** Just along the coast from Penstowan, the local festival has filled the area. Former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker has agreed to step in and help run the Pie Hard food truck, along with her rather reluctant fiancé, DCI Nathan Withers. As they prepare for a weekend of camping and being elbow deep in shortcrust pastry, Jodie hadn’t bargained on witnessing a fight between members of the lead band. But when the body of one of the band members is found not far from the campsite, Jodie finds it hard to believe it was an accident. Especially when the other members had so much to gain… Readers love Fiona Leitch:‘This was a great cosy crime that kept me turning the pages. I can’t wait to see what Jodie and friends get up to next!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love the characters and the plots. Such an easy cosy read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fiona is a great writer. No cheese, realistic dialogue, and great character development.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another brilliant Cornwall visit.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Law-enforcement, verbal-humor, situational-humor, Cornwall, cozy-mystery, series, foodie, punny, relationships, relatives, murder, murder-investigation, small-business, small-town, caterer, family…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Cornish Campsite Murder

Dr Nell Ward is an ecologist, not a detective. But when she's the prime suspect in a murder, only her unique set of skills could help to clear her name... In the sleepy village of Cookingdean, Dr Nell Ward is busy working in the grounds of a local manor house. Whilst inspecting an old tunnel, she did not expect to overhear a murder. As the only person with any clues as to what happened, Nell soon finds herself in the middle of the investigation. Desperate to clear her name Nell, along with her colleague Adam, set out solving the murder using their skills as ecologists to uncover details no one else would notice. But it soon becomes clear that playing Agatha Christie is much harder than it might, at first appear... The start of an exciting new cosy crime series - perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and The Appeal.

A Dr Nell Ward Mystery

A Murder of Crows

Narrated by Samantha Bond Don’t miss Magpie Murders on PBS's MASTERPIECE Mystery! ""A double puzzle for puzzle fans, who don’t often get the classicism they want from contemporary thrillers."" —Janet Maslin, New York Times New York Times Bestseller | Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Novel | NPR Best Book of the Year | Washington Post Best Book of the Year | Esquire Best Book of the Year From the New York Times bestselling author of Moriarty and Trigger Mortis, this fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original modern-day mystery. When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway’s latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others. After working with the bestselling crime writer for years, she’s intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who solves mysteries disturbing sleepy English villages. An homage to queens of classic British crime such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers, Alan’s traditional formula has proved hugely successful. So successful that Susan must continue to put up with his troubling behavior if she wants to keep her job. Conway’s latest tale has Atticus Pünd investigating a murder at Pye Hall, a local manor house. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but the more Susan reads, the more she’s convinced that there is another story hidden in the pages of the manuscript: one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition, and murder. Masterful, clever, and relentlessly suspenseful, Magpie Murders is a deviously dark take on vintage English crime fiction in which the reader becomes the detective.

Susan Ryeland Series

Magpie Murders

‘As twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder ‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A Siren’s call… to murder Former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is working a trial period as an auxiliary Detective Sergeant with the Penstowan police force. But living and working alongside DCI Nathan Withers – while still trying to grow her catering company – brings its own challenges, especially when Jodie’s attention is quickly taken up by the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman. While tourists and locals alike are falling under the spell of the annual mermaid festival with its captivating legends of Sirens luring fishermen to their deaths, Jodie and Nathan fear they may have found themselves in the middle of a very real – and very dangerous – turf war. As the casualties start to stack up, they must face the likelihood that something sinister has been going on under their noses for some time… Readers love A Cornish Seaside Murder:‘An absolute gem… Leitch’s characters are as engaging and clever as the mystery she’s concocted’ Lauren Forry, author of The Launch Party ‘Fiona Leitch is on fine form with this wry, twisty tale from the Cornish coast’ M.H. Eccleston, author of The Trust ‘This was a great cosy crime that kept me turning the pages. I can’t wait to see what Jodie and friends get up to next!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love the characters and the plots. Such an easy cosy read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fiona is a great writer. No cheese, realistic dialogue, and great character development.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another brilliant Cornwall visit.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Law-enforcement, verbal-humor, situational-humor, Cornwall, cozy-mystery, series, foodie, punny, relationships, relatives, murder, murder-investigation, small-business, small-town, caterer, family…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Cornish Seaside Murder

When a human skull gatecrashes her friends’ big day, it officially becomes the worst wedding Ginny Cole has ever been to. But as the assembled guests await the police, the two families staring daggers at each other across the aisle, Ginny starts to suspect that these nuptials were deliberately sabotaged. Together with her fellow widows in crime-solving, JM, Tuppence and Hen, she decides to uncover who wanted this marriage dead on arrival. The police have no interest in a twenty-year-old skull, so Ginny and her friends have free reign to investigate. But untangling a web of family feuds and ancient village rivalries soon escalates into much more when a new body turns up… The widows have stumbled into a devious plot decades in the making, but can they find their way to the truth before one of them joins the village body count…? An utterly delightful and gripping cozy mystery full of unconventional characters, fantastic twists and shadowy village secrets. The Widows’ Detective Club is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett and Robert Thorogood.

The Widows’ Detective Club

Widows’ Guide to Skulduggery, The

Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty. ‘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ – Clare Chase Ex-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet’s best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman. As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village’s idyllic exterior. When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt? An utterly gripping and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands. Readers LOVE Murder in Merrywell!'A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.' Roz Watkins ‘If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache ‘Violet Brewster is everything you could want in an amateur sleuth; empathetic, determined, and ruthless in her quest for truth… A must read!’ Charlotte Baker ‘Interesting characters, and the story is funny, thrilling and touching. A very good combination.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Murder in Merrywell has moments that will make you laugh out loud! I recommend to all readers.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Murder in Merrywell

Pre-order The Christmas Cracker Killer, the fiendishly clever new Christmas mystery from the bestselling author of Murder of the Christmas Express, coming this November! THIS CHRISTMAS, A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene – blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: ‘Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me.’ It’s signed, Rest In Pieces. Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O’Sullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killer’s murderous puzzle. Only by fitting all the pieces together will Edie be able to stop a killer – and finally lay her past to rest. Praise for Alexandra Benedict’s Christmas mysteries: 'The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . .' Val McDermid ‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ Janice Hallett ‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ Elly Griffiths ‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J Bennett

The Christmas Jigsaw Murders

An unsettling, unputdownable dark and witty crime thriller that's perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, Alex Michaelides' The Silent Patient and true crime like Mindhunter.I'm psychologist Dr Emy Rose, but that's not my real name.I work with serial killers who've hidden their victims. My job is to find the bodies - and I'm kind of awesome at it.The trick is to get inside these murderers' minds. And there's one in particular I'm hellbent on breaking.Why? None of your business! Just know, I'll stop at nothing to read that killer's mind...Tam Barnett's brilliant new novel will get into your head and under your skin...'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail on How to Get Away With Murder

How to Read a Killer's Mind - A BRAND NEW enthralling, unsettling and darkly funny thriller (Unabridged)

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries When a body turned up at her last catering gig it certainly put people off the hors d’oeuvres. With a reputation to salvage, Jodie’s determined that her next job for the village’s festival will go off without a hitch. But when chaos breaks out, Jodie Parker somehow always finds herself caught up in the picture. The body of a writer from the festival is discovered at the bottom of a cliff, and the prime suspect turns out to be the guest of honour, the esteemed painter Duncan Stovall. With her background in the Met police, Jodie has got solving cases down to a fine art so she knows things are rarely as they seem. Can she find the killer before the village faces another brush with death? The second book in the Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker cozy mystery series. Can be read as a standalone. A humorous cosy mystery with a British female sleuth in a small village. Includes one of Jodie's Tried and Tested Recipes! Written in British English. Mild profanity and peril.

The Cornish Village Murder

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, and Cara Horgan. Season 3 coming in 2026!*Pre-order THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR OF JUDITH POTTS now!* ‘I was hooked from the first page, wonderful’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant, brilliant book … this was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Never a dull moment, lots of red herrings, plenty of humour and a plot worthy of Agatha!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * It’s been an enjoyable and murder-free time for Judith, Suzie and Becks – AKA the Marlow Murder Club – since the events of last year. The most exciting thing on the horizon is the upcoming wedding of Marlow grandee, Sir Peter Bailey, to his nurse, Jenny Page. Sir Peter is having a party at his grand mansion on the river Thames the day before the wedding, and Judith and Co. are looking forward to a bit of free champagne. But during the soiree, there’s a crash from inside the house, and when the Marlow Murder Club rush to investigate, they are shocked to find the groom-to-be crushed to death in his study. The study was locked from the inside, so the police don’t consider the death suspicious. But Judith disagrees. As far as she's concerned, Peter was murdered! And it’s up to the Marlow Murder Club to find the killer before he or she strikes again… * * * Praise for Robert Thorogood ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end’ Good Housekeeping ‘I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ Peter James ‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous … an absolute joy from first page to last' Chris Whitaker ‘A perfect locked room mystery’ My Weekly ‘Cosy crime at its best’ Crime Monthly ‘Satisfying locked-room mystery’ Saga ‘The perfect cosy crime to curl up with’ Heat

Death Comes to Marlow

The world’s greatest detective, Hercule Poirot – legendary star of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile – puts his little grey cells to work solving a baffling Christmas mystery.CAN HERCULE POIROT SOLVE A BAFFLING MURDER MYSTERY IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS? It’s 19 December 1931. Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool are called to investigate the murder of a man in the apparent safe haven of a Norfolk hospital ward. Catchpool’s mother, the irrepressible Cynthia, insists that Poirot stays in a crumbling mansion by the coast, so that they can all be together for the festive period while Poirot solves the case. Cynthia’s friend Arnold is soon to be admitted to that same hospital and his wife is convinced he will be the killer’s next victim, though she refuses to explain why. Poirot has less than a week to solve the crime and prevent more murders, if he is to escape from this nightmare scenario and get home in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, someone else – someone utterly ruthless – also has ideas about what ought to happen to Hercule Poirot …

A New Hercule Poirot Mystery

Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night

Steph Williams has arrived at the wealthy, gated community of Beaulieu Heights ready to start her new position as head gardener. Surrounded by mansions and acres of land, it's worlds apart from the life she and her enthusiastic dog Mouse know, but she's determined to give it her best shot. If Steph happens to overhear private conversations while trimming the bushes, or is refused access to a locked shed, she knows not to question it - after all, gardeners should be seen and not heard. Until notes start turning up, threatening to reveal the deepest secrets of the residents. Suddenly Steph finds herself the prime suspect and must leave the shelter of the gardens behind, to clear her name and save her job. The seeds of suspicion have been planted, but this case is turning out to be no bed of roses. And, when the investigation puts her own life at risk, Steph is up against the clock to weed out the real culprit before it's too late... Perfect for fans of Richard Coles, Fiona Leitch and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, introducing a brand-new cosy crime series set in the gardening world featuring an unlikely amateur sleuth and her loveable dog.

The Gardener Mysteries

Seeds of Murder

It takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime …The perfect new cosy crime novel for fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose and Ian Moore! A Platinum book of the month! 'Mrs Beeton herself would be proud. A perfect recipe, best devoured in one sitting between elevenses and afternoon tea' Ian Moore 'A glorious new addition to the cosy crime genre with recipes which will leave you wanting more' Melanie Cantor 'Highly recommended' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour – Alice Beeton never anticipated finding herself single and childless past fifty. A distant relative of the famous Mrs Beeton, Alice had once envisioned a perfect household of her own. Instead, she resides in her pristine flat in a rather shabby Kensington block, with Agatha, her brilliant, if overly protective, corgi-Jack Russell mix. Alice runs the Good Housekeeping Management Agency, supplying discreet domestic staff to luxurious townhouses and grand country estates. When Camille Messent urgently needs a new housekeeper, Alice sends Enya, a bold young woman with stellar references and fluency in French. But Alice's quiet New Year's Day is shattered when news breaks that Enya has been found dead. With the scruffy but intriguing Detective Rigby struggling to conduct a proper investigation, and the wealthy family closing ranks, Miss Beeton, along with her astute companion Agatha, takes it upon herself to crack the case. After all, it takes an organised mind to solve a well-planned crime… – Readers LOVE Miss Beeton's Murder Agency: ‘What a sleuth Miss Beeton is. I need more!’ ‘Move over Agatha (and not Miss Beeton's loveable dog), there's a new queen in town’ ‘Strong women, friendship and found family, not to mention a handsome detective and a very special dog called Agatha! How I loved this book' 'Absolutely delightful stuff, I really hope there's more to come.' 'The perfect title to get cosy with this autumn and winter.' Perfect for fans of: Cosy crimeGolden age crime fictionWomen sleuthsFound familyOld money and high society

Cozy up with a delightful new mystery where a single woman and her spirited dog unravel a well-planned crime. Fans of Agatha Christie will adore this humorous whodunit filled with friendship, intrigue, and charm.

Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency

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