murdermystery
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After giving the book a full five stars last year, I was both excited and a little worried to see the film adaptation of Project Hail Mary. Would it capture the humour, tension and science that made the story so compelling? Thankfully, the film manages to stay true to the spirit of the book while… Read more
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The Christmas Killer is the first in a winter-themed crime series by Alex Pine. Marketed around the chilling promise of “12 murders over 12 days,” it immediately sets festive expectations—though the execution doesn’t quite live up to the concept. Read more
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In the silence of deep space, one man wakes up with no memory — alone, uncertain, and thousands of miles from home. As fragments of his past return, he realises he’s humanity’s last hope against an impossible threat. With only his mind, his courage, and an unexpected ally, Ryland Grace must unravel the mystery of… Read more
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A Marvellous Light is a queer, magical realist novel set in an alternative Edwardian England. It follows Robin Blyth, who unexpectedly finds himself in a new government position that plunges him into a hidden world of magic. After being attacked and cursed, Robin must rely on the help of Edwin Courcey, a prickly and intelligent… Read more
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On Saturday 20th September, I had the absolute pleasure of attending The Queen’s Reading Room, a remarkable literary festival hosted within the breath-taking grounds of Chatsworth House and Gardens — famously recognised as the cinematic backdrop of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Read more
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The Unmaking of June Farrow is a fantasy/sci-fi novel by Adrienne Young, featuring June, a woman who travels from 2023 to 1951, entangled in a complex timeline involving murder, romance, and a family curse affecting only women. The engaging story highlights gender roles, despite leaving some questions unanswered, and showcases intriguing character relationships. Read more
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by Dan Brown The fourth installment in the Robert Langdon series sees our favorite professor waking up in Florence with no memory of how he got there and a bullet wound on his head. In his jacket pocket, he finds a strange object, and soon, a mystery surrounding Dante’s Inferno begins to unfold—hence the title… Read more
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by Dan Brown The third instalment in the Robert Langdon series by Dan Brown is another example of his fantastic research, seamlessly weaving authentic locations, symbology, organisations, and rituals into the narrative. This creativity draws you deeper into the story, helping you vividly visualise every detail. The Lost Symbol follows our favourite Harvard professor as he… Read more
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by Dan Brown The Da Vinci Code follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon in another gripping murder mystery/thriller, this time with a historical treasure hunt after a murder at the Louvre in Paris. His companion, Sophie Neveu—granddaughter of the murder victim and a skilled cryptologist—joins Langdon on both the hunt for the killer and the quest… Read more
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by Anthony Horowitz “The Twist of a Knife” unfolds a gripping murder mystery in the world of theatre, as a writer ventures into playwriting with “Mindgame.” Opening night dazzles with success, drawing esteemed critics like Harriet Throsby. However, her scathing review becomes the talk of the town, only to be followed by her murder the… Read more
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by Katy Brent The Murder After The Night Before” is a contemporary murder mystery novel set in London, England. It follows Molly, a 30-year-old woman whose life takes a drastic turn when she wakes up beside a stranger with no memory of the previous night, only to discover a humiliating video of herself has gone… Read more
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by Richard Osman The fourth instalment of the Thursday Murder Club series takes readers back to the familiar and endearing setting of Coopers Chase retirement village in England, where its charming and witty characters find themselves embroiled in yet another intriguing mystery. However, when one of their own becomes a victim of a twisted plot,… Read more
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Richard Osman “The Bullet That Missed,” the third instalment in Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series, maintains the charm and humour that readers have come to love. While it may not have connected with me as deeply as the previous books, it remains a fantastic read that keeps you entertained throughout. One of the strengths… Read more
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Richard Osman “The Man Who Died Twice” is the highly anticipated second instalment in the Thursday Murder Club series, written by renowned author Richard Osman. Building upon the success of the first book, this thrilling mystery novel once again immerses readers in the captivating world of the Thursday Murder Club, a group of charismatic and… Read more
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“The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman is an entertaining and captivating murder mystery novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the unexpected world of a retirement village. Read more