Murder Off the Page: A totally addictive English cozy murder mystery

About this book

When the local fish and chip shop owner is found dead next to the fryer, is it a case of wrong plaice, wrong time or is a killer on the loose in the village? Judy is reading late one night when a knock at the door disturbs her. Local teenager Megan has discovered her boss Colin, owner of local fish and chip shop The Codfather, lying dead next to the fryer. Found with the book club pick of the month at his side, surely Judy and her crime-loving book group can help? The local police haven't a clue, but as Judy gathers her bookish friends, they soon uncover more suspects than they bargained for. Was it John from rival fish and chip shop Salty Towers, the estranged brother who stands to inherit the family business? Or is there something fishy about Dazza, the new handyman who carries an empty toolbox? But when they both appear to have solid alibis, the book club are worried there are more red herrings in this case than they had counted on. When another body is found, Judy realises that time is running out to crack the case before the killer strikes again. Can Judy and her book club follow in the footsteps of their fictional detective heroes to uncover the murderer before someone else is found sleeping with the fishes? An absolutely hilarious and unputdownable new cozy mystery series, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Faith Martin. Readers are loving The Book Club Murders series: 'I did not want this book to END ... Absolutely hilarious... A must-read ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely loved ... Genuinely hilarious... The twists just keep coming... Absolutely perfect.' seekingtheauthor, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9781807221775

Publisher

Bookouture

Published

July 1, 2026

Pages

306

Weight

10.6 oz

Subject

Fiction