
A Brush with Death
A wonderfully witty British cosy mystery for fans of Richard Osman
Read by: Julie Hesmondhalgh
Author: J.M. Hall
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Available: 13th March 2025
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Available: 13th March 2025
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'An immersive and really satisfying mystery' Faith Martin
'As an iced drink in a heatwave ... These characters and their families feel like old friends. A fantastic addition to the series.' Fiona Leitch
Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this wonderfully witty cosy mystery.
Retired schoolteachers Pat, Liz and Thelma don't know what to think. The death of Neville Hilton is not a crime. Just your standard, if tragic, heart attack. At least that's what the autopsy shows.
But his ex-wife isn't convinced. She's sure the current Mrs Hilton is involved - maybe she wasn't at some horse event, as she told police.
And so the three friends step away from their slices of cake to investigate.
As the trio delve into the village's secrets, they uncover more than they bargained for - angry residents with old grudges and the echoes of a damning report that ruined lives all those years ago...
Can these unlikely sleuths untangle the web of lies and uncover the truth before anybody else dies?
The brand-new totally addictive and page-turning cosy mystery featuring these very unlikely sleuths. Fans of Agatha Christie and Midsomer Murders will be hooked from the very first page.
Praise for J.M. Hall
'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it.' Hannah Hendy, author of The Dinner Lady Detectives
'Three strong women, lots of hot tea, and a devilish clever plot. You'll love it.' Suk Pannu, author of Mrs Sidhu's Dead and Scone
'The ingredients for the perfect modern cosy crime: intrigue, characters you care about and a good dollop of humour.' Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants
'The perfect page turning, guess-who cosy crime.' Northern Life Magazine
'This fun crime novel will have you hooked from the very first page.' Woman's Own
J.M. Hall's latest cosy fiction, A Brush with Death, is a humorous exploration of divorce and relationships. The story, featuring amateur sleuths, is an up-coming bestseller that delves into family stories with a unique charm.
For fans of Richard Osman (We Solve Murders), Anthony Horowitz (Marble Hall Murders), Hannah Hendy (An Unfortunate Christmas Murder), Peter Boland (THE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCY an absolutely gripping cozy mystery filled with...), and Richard Coles (Murder Under the Mistletoe).
HarperCollins 2025
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ISBN: 9780008606985
ISBN-10: 0008606986
Available: 13th March 2025
Format: Digital Audiobook
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Duration: 09:15.33