{"product_id":"the-murder-hour-a-completely-gripping-cozy-crime-novel-paperback","title":"The Murder Hour: A completely gripping cozy crime novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlice Castle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ticking clock, a grand Edwardian home... and a countdown to murder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeth Haldane\u003c\/strong\u003e stands on a quiet street outside an ornate front door, glances down at her watch and taps her foot impatiently. Since her partner Detective Harry York moved into her little house in Dulwich Village, things are a bit \u003cem\u003etoo\u003c\/em\u003e snug. Now Beth whiles away the hours waiting for house viewings and searching for the perfect new home for them and her little boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a flustered young woman finally arrives and introduces herself as the estate agent, Beth is looking forward to taking in the exposed red bricks and wooden floorboards of this charming Edwardian property. But when she peeks into a built-in wardrobe, \u003cstrong\u003ea lifeless body is a greeting she wasn't expecting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanicked, the estate agent soon identifies the man as her boss \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Pettit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWith police on the way, Beth takes charge of scouting for clues. Why is the house echoingly empty of furniture except for a carefully folded pile of clothes in one room? Was the estate agent late because she was bumping off her boss? And what are the nosy neighbours hiding?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith rumours spreading all over Dulwich that Beth herself was the intended victim, when she is sent an anonymous message warning her off the case she knows she's on the right track. \u003cstrong\u003eBut can she catch a killer before her own time runs out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deliciously addictive cozy mystery read, that fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e, Agatha Christie and T.E. 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I \u003cstrong\u003ehighly recommend this series\u003c\/strong\u003e... A definite \u003cstrong\u003e5+ out of 5 freakin' fantabulous stars!\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGoodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A great mix of murder, mystery and humour... a \u003cstrong\u003efab\u003c\/strong\u003e read... \u003cstrong\u003eDraws you in from the very first page\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eenvelops you in a cozy mystery hug\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong\u003ekeeps a hold of you right until the end\u003c\/strong\u003e... I \u003cstrong\u003ethoroughly enjoyed\u003c\/strong\u003e this book... \u003cstrong\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e, five shiny stars.' 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Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI am hooked\u003c\/strong\u003e... kept me grinning... a \u003cstrong\u003emust-read\u003c\/strong\u003e.' 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