{"product_id":"9780008606923","title":"A Clock Stopped Dead","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Hall, J.M. \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eModern \u0026amp; contemporary fiction (post c 1945)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 11 April 2024 by HarperCollins Publishers (AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e195 x 128 x 20 | 226g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it. I really enjoyed it!' Hannah Hendy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma are giving up their coffee morning for a brand-new mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Retired teachers Pat, Liz and Thelma are happiest whiling away their hours over coffee, cake and chat at the Thirsk Garden Centre caf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But when their good friend tells them about an unsettling experience she had in a sinister-feeling charity shop, they simply cant resist investigating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Because the entire shop has vanished into thin air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Only time will tell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Praise for A Clock Stopped Dead:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin, author of the Travelling Cook Mysteries series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book feels just like a visit to old friends! The relationship between Liz, Pat and Thelma is so warm, funny and relatable that you could be forgiven for thinking that the plot is almost a secondary concern, but no  theres proper twists and turns, and a very satisfying conclusion. This series just goes from strength to strength Fiona Leitch, author of the Nosey Parker cosy mystery series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hall writes with winning charm, wit and humour. This novel had me gripped and chuckling from the start, especially the warmth and tensions between the crime solving trio of former teachers. Three strong women, lots of hot tea, and a devlish clever plot. Youll love it. Suk Pannu, author of Mrs Sidhu's Dead and Scone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Just what the doctor ordered, a perfect cosy mystery to snuggle up with. Highly entertaining and will have you laughing out loud, an absolute joy NetGalley review, ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Liz, Pat and Thelma are my new favourite detective trio. I feel like I know all their quirky personalities. Get me in their gang!' NetGalley review, ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I absolutely loved this cosy mystery Keeps you turning the pages NetGalley review, ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'So glad I picked this up! I really enjoyed reading about older protagonists' NetGalley review, ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Absolutely loved this book!! I really enjoyed the characters! I was up all night reading and couldn't put the book down! I highly recommend!! NetGalley review?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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 ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Gripping and addictive NetGalley review ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Oh how brilliant was this book?! I just couldn't put it downHad great comical moments throughout. A really good murder mystery book NetGalley review ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A great cozy mystery Wonderful NetGalley review ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is a joy, I really, really loved itA five star read NetGalley review ?????\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45779391480048,"sku":"9780008606923","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9780008606923_3170a73b-5e4f-40fc-8ad9-ac10842a8832.jpg?v=1713455112","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.live\/products\/9780008606923","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}