A Spoonful of Murder

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Fabulous, cosy, mystery Wonderful Absolutely perfect for fans of Richard Osman! NetGalley Review

Introducing the three unlikeliest sleuths you'll ever meet
Every Thursday, three retired school teachers have their coffee oclock sessions at the Thirsk Garden Centre caf.

But one fateful week, as they are catching up with a slice of cake, they bump into their ex-colleague, Topsy.

By the next Thursday, Topsys dead.

The last thing Liz, Thelma and Pat imagined was that they would become involved in a murder.

But they know theres more to Topsys death than meets the eye and its down to them to prove it

Sit down with a cup of tea and this perfectly witty, page-turning cosy crime novel. Fans of Agatha Christie, Death in Paradise and Midsomer Murders will be hooked from the very first page.

Readers love A Spoonful of Murder:

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

Outstanding I read this in and day and could not put it down Had me gripped from the first page Made me howl with laughterIf you loved The Thursday Murder Club you going to love this book NetGalley review,

Three Miss Marples for the price of one The plot is carefully assembled, rather like a patchwork quilt, with each element placed just so 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

What a fantastic read! It gave me all the cosy Really enjoyable characters that you feel like you've known for years once you finish the book. It was the perfect pace, and easy to follow. Love, love, loved this book 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! NetGalley review

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,

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

Cosy mystery at its best with a cast of loveable characters, a truly satisfying read! NetGalley review,

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

A joy to read Lots twists and turns, this is a great debut NetGalley review,

This book is a joy, I really, really loved it A five star read 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 of A Fatal End

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.