From my list on small town mysteries with sleuths who arenāt Spring chickens.
Why am I passionate about this?
Iāve loved mysteries since I gobbled up Nancy Drew and the Encyclopedia Brown books in grade school. As I grew older, I got hooked on Agatha Christieās Miss Marple, Sue Graftonās Kinsey Milhone, and Sara Paretskyās VI Warshawski. Besides being a diehard fan of female sleuths, I have a B.S. in Journalism, which drummed the importance of āwho-what-when-where-and-whyā into my brain. I definitely take a reporterās mindset into my story-telling, particularly when it comes to the āwho.ā Breathing life into characters is crucial. Maybe thatās why I used bits and pieces of my grandma Helen in order to create my fictional Helen. Plus, it gives me a chance to spend time with her again, if only in my imagination.
Susan's book list on small town mysteries with sleuths who arenāt Spring chickens
Why did Susan love this book?
When I think of small-town sleuths of a certain age, thereās no better example than crossword-puzzle writer Judith Potts who lives in the village of Marlow. Sheās 77-years-old and physically active (she routinely swims nude in the river behind her house).
In my humble opinion, Judith has all the makings of a great amateur detective: sheās nosy, observant, and not afraid to ask questions of perfect strangers (qualities I quite admire!). I enjoyed this tale even more when Judith roped the vicarās wife and a dog-walker into her investigation of not one murder but two. More nosy Nellies only adds to the fun!
4 authors picked The Marlow Murder Club as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
The first in a stunning new series introducing the Marlow Murder Club!
'A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful' Robert Webb
'I love Robert Thorogood's writing' Peter James
From the creator of the BBC One hit TV series, Death in Paradise
To solve an impossible murder, you need an impossible hero...
Judith Potts is seventy-seven years old and blissfully happy. She lives on her own in a faded mansion just outside Marlow, there's no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink, and to keepā¦