The Postscript Murders
a gripping mystery from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries
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4.2 • 139 Ratings
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- £4.99
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Publisher Description
The ultimate gripping murder mystery for winter nights, from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries
'Witty and charming' The Times
'This super-readable thriller will have you hooked' Sun
The death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition should absolutely not be suspicious. DS Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing to concern her in carer Natalka's account of Peggy Smith's death.
But when Natalka reveals that Peggy lied about her heart condition and that she had been sure someone was following her...
And that Peggy Smith had been a 'murder consultant' who plotted deaths for authors, and knew more about murder than anyone has any right to...
And when clearing out Peggy's flat ends in Natalka being held at gunpoint by a masked figure...
Well then DS Harbinder Kaur thinks that maybe there is no such thing as an unsuspicious death after all.
From the sleepy seaside town of Shoreham to the granite streets of Aberdeen, The Postscript Murders is a literary mystery for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Agatha Christie and anyone who's ever wondered just how authors think up such realistic crimes...
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'Great story, wonderful characters' 5* Reader Review
'Brilliant reading, great fun' 5* Reader Review
'Kept you guessing right to the end' 5* Reader Review
'A joy to read' 5* Reader Review
'A really enjoyable and entertaining novel' 5* Reader Review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"We are coming for you" is the ominous message to a potential murder victim confronting Det. Sgt. Harbinder Kaur in Edgar winner Griffiths's clever follow-up to 2019's The Stranger Diaries. The death of elderly Peggy Smith in Shoreham-by-Sea, England, looks unremarkable on the surface, but her devoted associates—home healthcare worker Natalka, café owner and ex-monk Benedict, and former broadcaster Edwin—suspect foul play when they find mystery novels dedicated to Peggy, references to her as a "murder consultant," and a postcard with a disturbing note that has been sent to the novelists as well. Peggy's son, Nigel, who seems too eager to dispose of his mother's belongings, also is of interest. Much to Kaur's unease, the trio head to a literary festival in Aberdeen to buttonhole the postcard recipients and learn more about Peggy's relationship to them. Soon writers wind up dead, and Kaur is forced to continue her investigation alongside the enthusiastic amateur sleuths in Scotland. Complex characters, hidden histories, and adept twists enrich the narrative. Readers will be enthralled.
Customer Reviews
Cosy murders and sharp asides
I was looking for a light read and I do like a bit of crime. And Elly Griffiths is one of my go-to authors when I’m in this mood.
I enjoy the range of quirky characters in this, and her other books, and I like them as people (even the murderers as it turns out). The plotting is clever, if a tad unrealistic, with the motley crew of characters rushing off to Aberdeen in search of murder.
Good fun and a good read.
Superb
Really enjoyed the story to this book. Loved getting to know the characters. Original storyline.
The postscript murders
Easy to follow bit cosy bit dull