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The Marlow Murder Club

The Marlow Murder Club, Book 1

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The Marlow Murder Club

By: Robert Thorogood
Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
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‘I want to be Judith Potts when I grow up’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Comedy, thrilling, suspenseful. It was a brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A deftly plotted, funny and unexpected murder mystery … Highly recommended!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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To solve an impossible murder, you need an impossible hero…

Seventy-seven-year-old Judith Potts is blissfully happy. She lives alone in a faded mansion in Marlow, sets crosswords for The Times, and there’s no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink.

One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. When the local police don’t believe her story, Judith and two unlikely friends decide to investigate for themselves. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.

But soon another body turns up, and it seems they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. Now the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…

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Praise for Robert Thorogood

'A plot so ingenious it kept me guessing until the very end’ Matt Dunn, author of Home

‘Cosy crime at its best’ Crime Monthly

‘This brilliantly crafted, hugely enjoyable and suitably goosebump-inducing novel is an utter delight from start to finish’ Heat

‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous, The Marlow Murder Club is an absolute joy from first page to last' Chris Whitaker

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Critic reviews

‘A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful’ ROBERT WEBB

‘I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ PETER JAMES

‘A great read’ YOURS

‘Has the feel of an Agatha Christie with a modern twist’ SUN

‘An Agatha Christie-inspired puzzle of a novel … beautifully crafted … a criminal success’ MY WEEKLY

‘I really enjoyed it. A great escapist yarn from start to finish’ SIMON KERNICK

‘Murder and mayhem in the sleepy Home Counties, done with style, panache and just the right amount of humour’ PAUL FINCH

‘Light relief’ SAGA

‘Witty and charming, and filled with a cast of winning characters and fiendish puzzles. Guaranteed to entertain!’ CHRIS EWAN

‘An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining and beautifully written’ B. A. PARIS

‘Laugh-out-loud humour, superb plotting and a full-throttle finale … entertaining and enjoyable … the perfect read to fill the long, lockdown nights of winter’ LANCASHIRE POST

‘A delightful read – Judith is the hero that everyone needs’ LOUISE JENSEN

‘‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous, The Marlow Murder Club is an absolute joy from first page to last’ CHRIS WHITAKER

‘This is just the kind of book I love to read – a proper whodunit with clues, suspects, and engaging characters. Great location too, and lots of charm and humour. I loved it’ FAITH MARTIN

‘'The perfect book for these troubled times – fiendishly clever and funny, with delightful and original characters. I loved it!' ROZ WATKINS

‘Assured cosy crime from an ingenious author … Damn right funny and heartwarming at times, this is great fun indeed’ CRIME TIME

‘Beautifully crafted, funny and thrilling, Thorogood has created a delightful read’ DEON MEYER

‘A hugely entertaining mystery,’ MARK EDWARDS

‘One of the most original and beguiling characters I have read about for a long time … a delight from start to finish. Robert Thorogood has brought the fun back into crime fiction’ SIMON BRETT

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All the best bits of a Cosy mystery, with eccentric characters, subtle comedy and excitement. A real joy to listen to.

Delightful

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I agree with all of the other reviewers in saying that this book is so much better than The Thursday Murder Club and it would make a fantastic film or TV show. The narrator Nicolette McKenzie is excellent - one of the best I’ve heard on audible so far. I hope there will be another instalment soon.

Absolutely brilliant.

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I’m going to be honest, and it’s probably unfair - but this is no ‘Thursday Murder Club’! It’s not trying to be, but notwithstanding that, it’s very dry and lacking!

If you read and enjoyed the Thursday Murder Club, you may find this heavy (& slow) going. However, if you totally disliked Richard Osmond’s book, you may thoroughly enjoy this one!

It’s not my way to review a book by comparing it to another (I’ve only done it once before: Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series vs Girl On A Train), but I was subliminally drawn into this book with the Thursday Murder Club in mind. That’s unfair and it subsequently lessened my enjoyment of this book. I actually don’t know if this is a series, but until I can honestly enjoy this title, it would be unfair to try another.

Wrong Time for This Title (for me)!

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I loved this book from beginning to end, great plot twist, keeps you guessing right until the end. one of those books your sad when it's done.

Fantastic

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Absolutely fell in love with the characters in this engaging and amusing story. Loved this book, can’t wait for the next one! Beautifully narrated too.

Great listen!

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