murder-mystery – The Book's Whiskers

The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

Published on 4th Oct 2021 by The Book's Whiskers5 Comments

witty | escapist | moreish

Vanishing Act by Charlie Hodges

Published on 8th May 2021 by The Book's Whiskers4 Comments

Proving that advancing years doesn’t have to go hand-in-hand with living a sedate, quiet life, Vanishing Act is a sprightly novel, shot through with dark humour. It’s not afraid to make light of some social taboos, so it might not be to every reader’s taste … that said, I really enjoyed this satirical murder-mystery.

Nighthawking by Russ Thomas

Published on 28th Apr 202129th Apr 2021 by The Book's Whiskers2 Comments

Nighthawking is a brilliantly complex crime thriller, packed with twists, powerful visual imagery, and an invigoratingly diverse urban authenticity. The plot and structure make for a compelling, don’t-look-away-now novel, and as for the cliffhanger … well!

The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths

Published on 3rd Mar 2021 by The Book's Whiskers2 Comments

Inspired by the golden age of crime writers, The Postscript Murders is an engaging, gently-paced murder mystery. It’s a celebration of the crime-thriller genre that quietly invites the reader into the heart of the investigation.

The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson

Published on 24th Feb 202124th Feb 2021 by The Book's Whiskers7 Comments

If you like your crime-fiction thrillers to be on the grisly side, then The Jigsaw Man is undoubtedly the book for you. This is exhilarating murder mystery is all the more remarkable for being the author’s debut novel, and I promise you’ll be absolutely hooked.