The Marlow Murder Club
by Robert Thorogood
Narrator—Nicolette McKenzie
Judith Potts is seventy-seven years old and is known in Marlow as the eccentric old lady who lives in an aging mansion. As someone who sets crosswords for The Times, she excels at puzzles of all types. She unintentionally gathers two friends along the way of putting together clues that lead to the solution of several murders. Her unlikely friends are Susie, a rough-around-the-edges dog walker and Becks, the ultimate homemaker and vicar’s wife.
The three ladies grow individually and as a team through the course of their humorous escapades. I enjoyed this audiobook on a trip and several fun filled hours afterwards. The narrator did a good job of differentiating between the various characters. I never had to wonder who was talking.
For a book with multiple murders, The Marlow Murder Club managed to be humorous while engaging me in a complex mystery that I couldn’t solve. I liked that the protagonist was an older woman and that she could interact so well with the other ladies with whom she had so little in common. I’m going to add the second book in the series, Death Comes to Marlow, to my queue. The first book was that good!
Rating: 4/5
Category: Mystery, Humor
Notes: Contains bad language, but in British English so not as offensive to me.
Publication: First published January 7, 2021—Poisoned Pen Press
Audiobook released May 3, 2022
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I hope you enjoy it when it comes to the top on your list. I have a quirky sense of humor. I don’t know if that played into my enjoyment, but I know others enjoyed it too!
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This one sounds like a lot of fun!! I like the kooky mix of characters! Thanks Linda~
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That’s one of the features that appeals to me too!
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This was on my radar. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Isn’t it funny how bad language in British English isn’t as offensive!
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that way.😊
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I like a mystery with an older protagonist. 😀 This one sounds creative and fun. I hope you like the second book as much as this one. Thanks for sharing.
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The Thursday Murder Club has older protagonists, and this book has some of the same vibes.
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I love stories with older women. I’m looking forward to this one. Thank you!
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When I first started reading cozy mysteries, it seemed that the protagonists were all in their 20’s and 30’s. Somewhere along the way they started aging and I too am glad to see older characters.
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