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Murder on the Dancefloor, by Katie Marsh
Jeanie is on her hen night and her biggest worry is her My Little Pony outfit and her fiance’s increasing emotional distance. Until the hens happen upon a dead body in the nightclub and decide to find the killer…
Murder on the Dancefloor is the second book in a series of murder mysteries. I have not read the first book and there are several mentions to events in the last book but no major spoilers.
Jeanie is on her hen night with her mum, 4 sisters and 2 best friends. She argues with a young woman and later Talia is found dead. The women decide to find out the truth and catch the killer following their success with a previous murder case.
I had not read the first book so I felt a little overwhelmed by the range of main characters at first. The plot direction helped to fix the characters in my mind and allowed me to enjoy the book more as it progressed.
As well as the murder mystery, there is Jeanie’s exploration of Tan’s odd behaviour which make threaten their wedding. She also needs to locate lost wedding rings which is a hugely emotional element as they were her late father’s.
I really enjoyed the lighthearted tone and comedic elements to the narrative. The relationships had nuances which made the characters shine from the pages, adding an authenticity and relatability to them.
Murder on the Dancefloor is an enjoyable murder mystery and I want to catch up with the first book.
Murder on the Dancefloor
They DID promise her a killer hen weekend…
Jeanie’s getting married, and – despite her completely impossible four sisters – her best friends Clio and Amber are determined to give her a bachelorette weekend to remember. They’re in matching pink T-shirts and the drinks are flowing…
But the night turns out to be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons when a girl turns up dead on the dancefloor. And – even though she’s a stranger – she is wearing one of Jeanie’s hen T-shirts.
Who is she? And why are the police convinced that the hens are involved? Can the newly-formed Bad Girls Detective Agency solve the murder? And in time to get Jeanie up the aisle?
Unputdownable mystery set on the English coast – perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Bad Sisters and How to Kill Your Family.
Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/dancefloorsocial
Author Bio –
Katie wrote romantic fiction before turning to crime. Her debut novel was a World Book Night pick and her books are published in ten languages.
She lives in the English countryside and loves strong coffee and pretending to be in charge of her children. ‘How Not to Murder your Ex’, the first in her Bad Girls Detective Agency series is out now, published by Boldwood Books. The next instalment, ‘Murder on the Dancefloor,’ follows in March 2024.
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#Project52 2024 week 14
I have been incredibly proud this week. Zach has been battling a cold and has been exhausted but soldiered on. Matthew went to Southampton to represent his school in a science and computing event. Anya won an award for working hard to prepare for her SATs.
And now we have reached the weekend and the Easter holidays. I can’t wait to spend some time recharging our batteries and enjoying time together as a family.
Every Step You Take, by M.A. Hunter
Molly is a long distance runner, trying to recover from an injury and qualify for the Olympics. Her final hurdle is to complete the London Marathon but her mind isn’t focussed due to a stalker…
Every Step You Take is a psychological thriller set in London.
Molly is fighting for her place in the Olympic team and this is her last chance to prove herself. She has battled to get herself fit again after a back injury. But on the morning of the race, she receives flowers and a note that she believes has come from her stalker. Otto is locked up in prison but Molly fears he has found a way to get to her. She frantically looks around herself as she runs, searching for a malevolent presence and trying to get help from her coach and the lead detective.
The book is written in Molly’s first person present day timeline which shows us effectively how her concentration is being threatened by the distraction of fear. It felt very natural and authentic and brought Molly’s character to life. Other chapters are written in the third person in the recent past to show how the stalker began his obsession. I really liked the style of the book and felt immersed in Molly’s race. My only quibble is how much talking and fiddling with her electronics she does whilst running and I’m not capable of either when I run!
Every Step You Take is an engaging and authentically voiced psychological thriller.
Every Step You Take
Run for your life…
This year’s London Marathon is my last chance to win the final place on the Olympic team. The months of rehabilitation after my injury will feel worth it to cross that line.
But I wasn’t expecting the man who’s been making my life a living hell to be there. Last I knew, my stalker was behind bars, but he says he’s going to be at the race watching.
I have 26 miles to figure out whether it’s him, and what he wants, or I could lose more than just the race.
A taut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, TM Logan and Daniel Hirst.
Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/everystepsocial
Author Bio –
M.A. Hunter is the bestselling author of psychological and crime thrillers, including Adrift, and The Trail. Born in the north-east of England, he now lives in Southampton where many of his stories are set, allowing him to use his insider knowledge to deliver realistic and unsettling suspense on every page.
Away from writing, M.A. loves to read anything that will keep him awake at night. He’s also a passionate advocate for contemporary cinema and binge-watching the latest offerings from streaming services. He is married with a son and a daughter, and two dogs.
M.A. also writes under the name Stephen Edger.
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Dying To Bake, by Helen Golden
A TV baking show leads to frayed nerves and murder. The Countess of Rossex and her business partner are thrown into an investigation to prove her brother’s girlfriend is innocent…
Dying To Bake is part of the Right Royal Investigations series of cosy murder mysteries.
When a TV cook/personality is murdered on set at a royal residence, Bea’s brother Fred calls upon her, Perry and Rich to prove his girlfriend’s innocence. Vera seems to have made plenty of enemies so there is a wide range of suspects and motives for the sleuths to unpick. However, it is Summer that the police are focussed upon. Bea and Rich’s efforts are not welcomed by the police officer in charge so they have to use their contacts to help find crucial information to unravel the case.
I’ll be honest and say that I was a little disappointed by the last book but this one is back up to the usual high standard! I loved being immersed in the fictional royal family again and this had the added enjoyment of a popular baking show as the backdrop to the plot. There is a subplot about a mysterious young woman: I figured out her identity immediately but this didn’t spoil my enjoyment as I waited for the characters to work it out.
Rich is recovering from being shot and is recuperating on the royal estate so is frustrated that he cannot play an official role in the investigation. Bea and Perry are finishing off the refurbishments so that she can move back in to the Dower House and I felt happy that she is finally ready to move on with her life after the death of her husband many years previously. Daisy the dog features prominently throughout the book, hurrah! The romantic tension between Rich and Bea is almost unbearable as they both want to give in to their attraction (no spoilers about whether they do!)
Dying To Bake is a hugely enjoyable cosy murder mystery.