Murder by the Book

When an author drops dead at a book signing, has someone lost the plot enough to murder? Only Judy and her book club can solve the case!

Judy and her crime-loving book club are excited to be hosting bestselling author Milton Hardcastle at their beloved bookshop to celebrate his new novel. But the party stops dead when fellow author Rosemary is found poisoned in the ladies’ bathroom – just like in Milton’s story. In a case of murder by the book, Judy knows only her crime-loving book club can solve the mystery.

But as they learn more about Rosemary, they discover several people had motive to bring about her final chapter. Was it the subject of Rosemary’s latest book, Lady Derwent, who suspected Rosemary of having an affair with her husband? Or did Milton himself commit the crime to save his flagging career with all the publicity?

No sooner have Judy and her book club drawn up their list of suspects than another body is found in the garden of deadly plants at the local manor. Can Judy find the antidote to this poisonous plot before the killer closes the book on anyone else?

A completely gripping and hilarious new cozy mystery which will have you turning the pages long into the night, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Faith Martin.

This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.

What readers are saying about The Book Club Murders series:

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‘Absolutely loved!… Genuinely hilarious… The twists just keep coming… Absolutely perfect.’ seekingtheauthor, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Utterly addictive and hilarious. Perfect.’ Strange and Random Happenstance, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this book!! It was cozy and sweet and hilarious. I laughed out loud!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing… This book has you hooked from the start and you will not want to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I seriously couldn’t stop laughing!… Hilarious… Page-turning… Will have you giggling way later than you originally intended and every minute will be worth it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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‘A genuine “can’t put it down” kind of read… I was immediately hooked.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐