Death Comes to Marlow: A Novel (The Marlow Murder Club, Book 2) By Robert Thorogood (2023)

"Fiendishly clever" raves Kirkus Reviews about Robert Thorogood's creation, "The Marlow Murder Club." Known for BBC One's Death in Paradise, Thorogood introduces a quirky trio: Judith, the whiskey-sipping, crossword-puzzle author, along with Becks, the vicar's wife, and Susie, the dogwalker. In this Christie-mystery with a busy-body twist, they find themselves entangled in a head-scratching, utterly clever country house, locked-room murder mystery.

The tale unfolds when Sir Peter Bailey, a prominent Marlovian, invites notable citizens to his house the day before his wedding. Amidst holiday festivities, a loud crash interrupts the party, revealing the groom-to-be crushed to death in his study. The locked-room scenario suggests suicide, but Judith and the Marlow Murder Club are on the case, determined to unveil the truth.

With an Edgar Award nomination and Lilian Jackson Braun Award under its belt, this installment promises a fiendishly clever plot. Crime Fiction Lover applauds the bonkers interview techniques and leaps of logic employed by Judith and her eccentric companions. Readers are captivated by the delightful story set in an English backdrop, appreciating the cleverly-constructed puzzle and hailing it as an excellent mystery.

"The Marlow Murder Club" emerges as a must-read for those seeking a blend of wit, eccentric characters, and a captivating murder mystery. 📚❤️