Mostly Murder

The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizu

A classic Japanese murder mystery and the first appearance of private detective Kosuke Kindaichi. How well has it aged since it was written in 1946?

Oct 9 • 

Rob B

The Killer Question by Janice Hallett

Can you answer Sue and Mal’s disappearance? Pull up a barstool and enjoy Hallett’s latest mystery. It’s as twisty as a pretzel with a unique ending.

Oct 2 • 

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September 2025

The Appeal by Janice Hallett

The story starts with humorous emails, but beneath the cosy veneer is a much darker tale. Definitely one to add to your to-be-read pile.

Sep 25 • 

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The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware

10 years after the traumatic events of The Woman in Cabin 10, Lo Blacklock faces a new danger. Discover more about the sequel in this review.

Sep 18 • 

Rob B

The Devil Comes Calling by Annette Dashofy

The third instalment of the Detective Honeywell series. Discover what happens when Matthias' past catches up with him

Sep 11 • 

Rob B

Zero Days by Ruth Ware

I devoured this in a couple of days because it's so well written and unputdownable. Read the review to learn why this thriller is a must read.

Sep 4 • 

Rob B

August 2025

The Missing Maid by Holly Hepburn

Discover the series debut of Sherlock Holmes' new assistant, Harry White. She knows Sherlock doesn't exist, but the people writing to him think he's…

Aug 28 • 

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A Neighbour's Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish

Don't be fooled by the veneer of cosy crime - this is much more complex and twisted than retirement noir. Discover why in a review of the new suspense…

Aug 21 • 

Rob B

The Heights by Louise Candlish

Review of a superb suspense thriller that is equal parts shocking, suspenseful and surprising. And with an ending you won't see coming.

Aug 14 • 

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Murder Takes A Vacation by Laura Lippman

A review of the first Mrs Blossom mystery with a trip to Paris, a river cruise and of course, a murder. Discover why this book is such an entertaining…

Aug 7 • 

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July 2025

The French Bookshop Murder by Greg Mosse

Discover a book about a British woman who moves to France to run a bookshop and stumbles upon a dead body. Was it a 'Oui' or a 'Non' from this reviewer?

Jul 30 • 

Rob B

Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson

6 writers, 5 detectives, 4 days, 3 weapons, 2 murders and 1 train. Read this review to learn why the author is the Penn and Teller of crime fiction.

Jul 24 • 

Rob B