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The Postscript Murders
by Elly Griffiths
Definitely at the cosier end of the cosy/gritty spectrum, this is a murder mystery for book lovers. An author is murdered, a book contains a vital clue, writers are frequently discussed and a key scene is set at a crime writers festival. What’s not to love?!
It begins with the death of a ninety year old woman, whose hobby had been advising crime writers on ingenious ways to kill off their characters. Her Ukrainian carer Natalka is convinced that Peggy’s death was suspicious and she ropes in local barista Bernard and Peggy’s elderly friend Edwin to help her investigate. They make an odd, but very likeable trio. At the same time DS Harbinder Kaur, whom we first met in [b:The Stranger Diaries|40796097|The Stranger Diaries (Harbinder Kaur #1)|Elly Griffiths|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532738769l/40796097._SY75_.jpg|58794499], is also investigating.
It’s all very enjoyable: there are lots of clues and some red herrings, there are several interesting locations but best of all is the wonderful cast of characters. As always, Elly Griffith’s writing is warm, observant and often quite funny. If dark and realistic crime is your thing this is not the book for you, but if you want some light hearted escapism this is perfect.
I received an advance copy for review from NetGalley
It begins with the death of a ninety year old woman, whose hobby had been advising crime writers on ingenious ways to kill off their characters. Her Ukrainian carer Natalka is convinced that Peggy’s death was suspicious and she ropes in local barista Bernard and Peggy’s elderly friend Edwin to help her investigate. They make an odd, but very likeable trio. At the same time DS Harbinder Kaur, whom we first met in [b:The Stranger Diaries|40796097|The Stranger Diaries (Harbinder Kaur #1)|Elly Griffiths|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532738769l/40796097._SY75_.jpg|58794499], is also investigating.
It’s all very enjoyable: there are lots of clues and some red herrings, there are several interesting locations but best of all is the wonderful cast of characters. As always, Elly Griffith’s writing is warm, observant and often quite funny. If dark and realistic crime is your thing this is not the book for you, but if you want some light hearted escapism this is perfect.
I received an advance copy for review from NetGalley