The Bookshop Murder

Bookshop owner Flora Steele escapes the sleepy English village of Abbeymead through the adventures in the stories she sells. Until one morning, everything changes when she discovers a body amongst her own bookshelves... The young man with the shock of white-blond hair lay spread-eagled on the floor, surrounded by fallen books. His hand reached out to the scattered pages, as though he was trying to tell her something. But who is he? How did he come to be killed in Flora's ordinary little bookshop? Flora finds out he was staying at the Priory Hotel, and when the gardener suddenly dies in its beautiful grounds only a few days later, she is certain that something untoward is happening in her quiet village by the sea. But are the two deaths connected? And is someone at the hotel responsible - the nervous cook, the money-obsessed receptionist, or the formidable manageress? Determined to save her beloved bookshop's reputation and solve the murder mystery, Flora enlists the help of handsome and brooding Jack Carrington: crime writer, recluse and her most reliable customer. As the unlikely duo set about investigating the baffling case, guilty faces greet them at every door. And they soon realise there's more than one person hiding secrets in Abbeymead... The start of a brand-new murder mystery series featuring bookshop owner Flora Steele and crime writer Jack Carrington. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis will love this perfect cozy murder mystery novel. An utterly addictive story that will have you guessing until the very end. Why readers love Merryn Allingham: 'Excellent... the tension builds and builds right up to the last chapter... a page-turner.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Love... so many twists and turns that kept me guessing most of the way through. Deserving of its 5 stars... highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A roller coaster of suspense and intrigue. Grabs you from the first page. Entertaining and interesting characters. There are many twists and turns that will keep you turning the page until the end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The Mystery Agency returns with a brand new escape-room style puzzle solving mystery for all ages! Perfect for fans of Murdle and detective stories. 8 suspects. 1 Crime. Lots of puzzles. London, 1932. D.I. Waterstone arrives at Bookseller Row - a narrow alleyway in the West End famed for its bookshops - to examine the dead body found there. The D.I. soon discovers the victim was a property developer who planned to level Bookseller Row to build luxury apartments. It appears every shop keeper on the street had motive to murder him, but who committed the crime? Put yourself to the test and follow the story, working your way through a whole host of challenges - deciphering clues at crime scenes and searching for hidden pieces of evidence in the beautifully illustrated pages - to satisfy your inner detective. Can you step into the Detective Inspector's shoes and crack the case? Praise for The Mystery Agency 'I loved this book! Highly recommended' - Matt Lucas, Actor and comedian 'I'm just mad about the Mystery Agency, and even madder about Henry Lewis. Like, it makes me actually mad how wonderfully talented he is at puzzle creation and storytelling. This book is an utter delight, one that should be in the collection of any sharp thinker. I hated how much I loved it. Can't recommend it enough.' - Neil Patrick Harris, puzzle-master and award-winning actor Waterstones - Best Books of the Year 2023 - Puzzle & Humour Daunt Books - Best Gift & Puzzles Books of 2023 UK National Archive - Beautiful Books of 2023

The Mystery Agency returns with a brand new escape-room style puzzle solving mystery for all ages! Perfect for fans of Murdle and detective stories. 8 suspects. 1 Crime. Lots of puzzles. London, 1932. D.I. Waterstone arrives at Bookseller Row - a narrow alleyway in the West End famed for its bookshops - to examine the dead body found there. The D.I. soon discovers the victim was a property developer who planned to level Bookseller Row to build luxury apartments. It appears every shop keeper on the street had motive to murder him, but who committed the crime? Put yourself to the test and follow the story, working your way through a whole host of challenges - deciphering clues at crime scenes and searching for hidden pieces of evidence in the beautifully illustrated pages - to satisfy your inner detective. Can you step into the Detective Inspector's shoes and crack the case? Praise for The Mystery Agency 'I loved this book! Highly recommended' - Matt Lucas, Actor and comedian 'I'm just mad about the Mystery Agency, and even madder about Henry Lewis. Like, it makes me actually mad how wonderfully talented he is at puzzle creation and storytelling. This book is an utter delight, one that should be in the collection of any sharp thinker. I hated how much I loved it. Can't recommend it enough.' - Neil Patrick Harris, puzzle-master and award-winning actor Waterstones - Best Books of the Year 2023 - Puzzle & Humour Daunt Books - Best Gift & Puzzles Books of 2023 UK National Archive - Beautiful Books of 2023