A Clock Stopped Dead

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Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma are giving up their coffee morning for a brand-new mystery. The perfect cosy crime story for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman
Retired teachers Pat, Liz and Thelma are happiest whiling away their hours over coffee, cake and chat at the Thirsk Garden Centre caf.

But when their good friend Marguerite claims to have uncovered a mysterious charity shop that has since vanished, they simply cant resist investigating.

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 . . .

Praise for J.M. Hall:

I absolutely loved this cosy mystery Keeps you turning the pages. It's an easy read and perfect for these cold winter nights NetGalley review,

Absolutely loved this book!! I really enjoyed the characters and the sweet story line!! I was up all night reading and couldn't put the book down! I highly recommend!! NetGalley review

Charming The plot is cozy and tricky, with just the right blend of Miss Marple, interesting and quirky characters, secrets, unexpected nuance, colourful cardigans, and of course, heaps of tea and warm companionship. I loved this book NetGalley review

Gripping and addictive NetGalley review

Oh how brilliant was this book! I must have read it in about two servings as I just couldn't put it down Had great comical moments throughout. A really good murder mystery book NetGalley review

Warm characters and wonderful writing Its steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea I loved it SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

A great cozy mystery Wonderful NetGalley review

This book is a joy, I really, really loved it A five star read NetGalley review

Poignant and relatable, I want these ladies as my friends! NetGalley review

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Warm characters and wonderful writing Its steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea I loved it SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

An absorbing read about everyday life falling foul of murder
Faith Martin

Author Bio

J.M. Hall is an author, playwright and deputy head of a primary school. His plays have been produced in theatres across the UK as well as for radio, the most recent being Trust, starring Julie Hesmondhalgh on BBC Radio 4. His first novel, A Spoonful of Murder, is about retired primary school teachers who turn to sleuthing.