Michael David (on hiatus)'s Reviews > The Marlow Murder Club

Judith is a 77-year old…a septuagenarian (please don’t ever ask me to pronounce that) who likes to relax in the evening by drinking scotch and swimming naked in the Thames River. On top of that, she also creates crossword puzzles for the newspaper. On top of THAT, it turns out she also may be good at solving crimes.

When Judith’s neighbor is shot dead, the police don’t immediately jump to action. So she decides to start digging around to find out what happened. Soon after, she questions Suzie, a dog walker, and Becks, the wife of a Vicar. Before you know it, they join her on the quest for truth as more murders occur.

With a cop named Tanika who reluctantly asks the women to assist in the case, can these ladies solve it before one of them dies?

If you’re like me, you’re instantly thinking that this is a rip-off of The Thursday Murder Club. I can’t help but think that’s where part of the author’s inspiration came from. However, whether I’m right or wrong, this one is enjoyable on its own merits and so much fun! The similarities end after the basics.

I loved getting to know all of these fun characters, and chuckled throughout. It’s on the cozy side, but there is definitely a worthy mystery filled with plenty of suspects and red herrings.

The charm doesn’t come from the mystery itself, but from the spunky and smart ladies who are trying to solve it.

Even if the denouement is a bit contrived and OTT, the book is a hoot, and I can’t wait to read the sequel…which will be out towards the end of the year.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for providing me with a widget through Early Reads. Available now.

Review also posted at: https://bonkersforthebooks.wordpress.com