The Marlow Murder Club

The Marlow Murder Club, Book 1

By: Robert Thorogood

Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie

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‘I want to be Judith Potts when I grow up’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Comedy, thrilling, suspenseful. It was a brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A deftly plotted, funny and unexpected murder mystery … Highly recommended!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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To solve an impossible murder, you need an impossible hero…

Seventy-seven-year-old Judith Potts is blissfully happy. She lives alone in a faded mansion in Marlow, sets crosswords for The Times, and there’s no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink.

One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. When the local police don’t believe her story, Judith and two unlikely friends decide to investigate for themselves. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.

But soon another body turns up, and it seems they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. Now the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…

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Praise for Robert Thorogood

'A plot so ingenious it kept me guessing until the very end’ Matt Dunn, author of Home

‘Cosy crime at its best’ Crime Monthly

‘This brilliantly crafted, hugely enjoyable and suitably goosebump-inducing novel is an utter delight from start to finish’ Heat

‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous, The Marlow Murder Club is an absolute joy from first page to last' Chris Whitaker

Critic reviews

‘A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful’ ROBERT WEBB

‘I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ PETER JAMES

‘A great read’ YOURS

‘Has the feel of an Agatha Christie with a modern twist’ SUN

‘An Agatha Christie-inspired puzzle of a novel … beautifully crafted … a criminal success’ MY WEEKLY

‘I really enjoyed it. A great escapist yarn from start to finish’ SIMON KERNICK

‘Murder and mayhem in the sleepy Home Counties, done with style, panache and just the right amount of humour’ PAUL FINCH

‘Light relief’ SAGA

‘Witty and charming, and filled with a cast of winning characters and fiendish puzzles. Guaranteed to entertain!’ CHRIS EWAN

‘An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining and beautifully written’ B. A. PARIS

‘Laugh-out-loud humour, superb plotting and a full-throttle finale … entertaining and enjoyable … the perfect read to fill the long, lockdown nights of winter’ LANCASHIRE POST

‘A delightful read – Judith is the hero that everyone needs’ LOUISE JENSEN

‘‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous, The Marlow Murder Club is an absolute joy from first page to last’ CHRIS WHITAKER

‘This is just the kind of book I love to read – a proper whodunit with clues, suspects, and engaging characters. Great location too, and lots of charm and humour. I loved it’ FAITH MARTIN

‘'The perfect book for these troubled times – fiendishly clever and funny, with delightful and original characters. I loved it!' ROZ WATKINS

‘Assured cosy crime from an ingenious author … Damn right funny and heartwarming at times, this is great fun indeed’ CRIME TIME

‘Beautifully crafted, funny and thrilling, Thorogood has created a delightful read’ DEON MEYER

‘A hugely entertaining mystery,’ MARK EDWARDS

‘One of the most original and beguiling characters I have read about for a long time … a delight from start to finish. Robert Thorogood has brought the fun back into crime fiction’ SIMON BRETT

Good and cozy

A very enjoyable listen. An exceptionally good narrator.really liked thus audiobook ,and already started the second

Crosswords and puzzles and a sharp little old lady

The narrator is excellent in this pretty complicated story. 5 stars for her lively performance!

Fun Read

Loved all the ladies. Each one so different.
So very true to the PBS film.

bless its heart

This book tries, it really does. but it comes across as "thursday murder club" that was hit on a head.

not fun

flat and unreal, can't find any good points to like , even I am one of the middle to old age women clearly targeted as audience.