Hello Readers,
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me access to an eBook copy of A Brush with Death by J.M. Hall in exchange for an honest review. Since today is the official publication day, this review will be spoiler-free.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me access to an eBook copy of A Brush with Death by J.M. Hall in exchange for an honest review. Since today is the official publication day, this review will be spoiler-free.
Please note that I don’t own the rights to the cover image the image is being used under Fair Use for review and recommendation purposes, in accordance with sections 29 and 30 of the Copyright Act.
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Title: A Brush with Death
Author: J.M. Hall
Series: Liz, Pat and Thelma #4
Genre: Mystery, Cosy, Crime Fiction
Pages: 320
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Synopsis: Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this wonderfully witty cosy.
Retired schoolteachers Pat, Liz and Thelma don’t know what to think. The death of Neville Hilton is not a crime. Just your standard, if tragic, heart attack. At least that’s what the autopsy shows.
But his ex-wife isn’t convinced. She’s sure his current wife was involved – maybe she wasn’t at some horse event, as she told police.
As the trio delve into the village’s secrets, they uncover more than they bargained for – angry residents with old grudges and the echoes of a damning report that ruined lives all those years ago…
In the sweltering summer heat, can our unlikely trio untangle the web of lies and uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?
The brand-new totally addictive and page-turning cosy mystery featuring these very unlikely sleuths. Fans of Agatha Christie and Midsomer Murders will be hooked from the very first page.
Miniature Review
The story features three retired teachers Thelma, Pat, and Liz who’ve swapped their classrooms for crime-solving. Thelma was definitely the most memorable to me, with her curiosity and sharp instincts making her a standout. Liz and Pat are both lovely characters, but I found them a little harder to tell apart at times. Still, together, they make a charming and fun trio.
Hall really knows how to balance humour with suspense, keeping things light yet intriguing. The mystery is filled with clever clues and just enough misdirection to keep me guessing, without feeling overly complicated. Even though I figured out a few things early on, the deeper layers of the case especially the ‘how’ and ‘why’ kept me hooked right until the end.
If you enjoy cosy mysteries with quirky, sharp characters and a plot that keeps you guessing just enough, this book is a perfect pick. I had a wonderful time reading it, and I’ve already added the other books in the series to my TBR list.
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