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A Clock Stopped Dead

By: J.M. Hall
Narrated by: Julie Hesmondhalgh
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About this listen

'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin

'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it. I really enjoyed it!' Hannah Hendy

Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma are giving up their coffee morning for a brand-new mystery.

Retired teachers Pat, Liz and Thelma are happiest whiling away their hours over coffee, cake and chat at the Thirsk Garden Centre café.

But when their good friend tells them about an unsettling experience she had in a sinister-feeling charity shop, they simply can’t resist investigating…

Because the entire shop has vanished into thin air.

Before long, our trio of unlikely sleuths find themselves embroiled in a race against the clock to get to the bottom of this mystery – but who has a secret to hide and how far will they go to keep it concealed?

Only time will tell…

©2024 J. M. Hall (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Fiction Culinary Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Detective Exciting

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Wonderful book and excellent narration as always, I just love these characters and can’t wait for book 4.

Julie you rock!

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I didn't have a clue who did it or why they did it but wow, right towards the end I found out. absolutely loved it. I thought there was another book to the series but not yet. the stories just get better. I love Julie reading it. a real cozy crime book.

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3rd book in the crime lives of Pat, Liz & Thelma, 1st book was wonderful, but sadly 2nd book I didn't enjoy as much but this book the characters personalities are now more rounded and defined so my enjoyment was heightened. Even better then book 1 and show's J.M Hall developing his offering to the reader/listener.
J.M Hall's writing paints a picture in your mind of these characters without overdoing the detail so it allows your mind to create Pat, Liz & Thelma plus their family.
With Julie Hesmondhalgh as narrator & J.M Hall's writing they go together like Apple Crumble & Custard. Long may that continue. Bravo!

This book is an absolute joy!

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I didn’t realise this was a series however didn’t matter re the story which I enjoyed. It irritated me how often the author made comments regarding characters weight and figure to the point where I would roll my eyes waiting for ‘plump’ to be mentioned. Was needless and annoying

Good story

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The 3rd book in the series. The characters and storylines are growing in depth and strength. Julie narrates with warmth and passion and I could honestly listen to her reading the telephone directory! Such a soothing real voice and great characterisation!! Already bought book 4 and looking forward to the next!! Really loving this gentle mystery series - thank you J M Hall!!!

Fun engaging read

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