Robert Thorogood is an English screenwriter best known as the creator of the BBC drama series, Death in Paradise. His work is characterized by its wit and adept construction of mysteries. Thorogood's approach to storytelling, honed through his background in theatre and screenwriting, blends compelling plotlines with memorable characters. He has extended his narrative talents into fiction, offering readers further immersion into his distinctive crime-solving worlds.
Set in a charming community, this cosy crime novel features a group of amateur sleuths who band together to solve a mysterious murder. With engaging characters and a light-hearted tone, the story unfolds with clever twists and turns, making it an entertaining read. The book has garnered popularity, leading to its adaptation into a major TV series, bringing its delightful intrigue to a wider audience.
Judith, Suzie, and Becks, AKA The Marlow Murder Club, are on the hunt for a killer . . . 'A lovely warm mystery that makes winter go away' Reader review'I love the audacity of the Marlow gang, those ladies sure know how to live' Reader review
Judith, Suzie and Becks return in the brilliant second crime novel in the Marlow Murder Club series, from the creator of the hit TV series, Death in Paradise. 'I love Robert Thorogood's writing' Peter James'Lots of laughs, a quick pace and an easy read to escape into' Glamour 'Cosy crime at its best' Crime Monthly'Satisfying locked-room mystery' Saga'Cleverly plotted and laugh- out-loud funny' Yours magazine'The perfect cosy crime to curl up with' Heat * * It's been an enjoyable and murder-free time for Judith, Suzie and Becks - AKA the Marlow Murder Club - since the events of last year. The most exciting thing on the horizon is the upcoming wedding of Marlow grandee, Sir Peter Bailey, to his nurse, Jenny Page. Sir Peter is having a party at his grand mansion on the river Thames the day before the wedding, and Judith and Co. are looking forward to a bit of free champagne. But during the soiree, there's a crash from inside the house, and when the Marlow Murder Club rush to investigate, they are shocked to find the groom-to-be crushed to death in his study. The study was locked from the inside, so the police don't consider the death suspicious. But Judith disagrees. As far as she's concerned, Peter was murdered! And it's up to the Marlow Murder Club to find the killer before he or she strikes again... * * Readers are GRIPPED by Death Comes to Marlow: 'Thoroughly enjoyable locked-room murder mystery. Judith, Suzie and Becks are a formidable trio . . . . I highly recommend this book, and can't wait for the next in the series' Reader review, 'Cozy crime at its best' Reader review, 'Brilliant, brilliant book. Catchy, funny, witty, well written . . . this was one of the best books I've read in a long time' Reader review, '[A] wholly entertaining, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable romp in Marlow, with a glorious protagonist and a colourful cast of supporting characters. Wonderful escapism' Reader review, 'Never a dull moment, lots of red herrings, plenty of humour and a plot worthy of Agatha!!!' Reader review,
The first in a stunning new series introducing the Marlow Murder Club! 'A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful' Robert Webb 'Agatha Christie with a modern twist' SUN From the creator of the BBC One hit TV series, Death in Paradise 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... READERS LOVE THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB 'Miss Marple with attitude' 5* Amazon Review 'I want to be Judith Potts when I grow up' 5* Amazon Review 'Wonderful escapism!' 5* Amazon Review 'Absolutely loved it!' 5* Amazon Review 'My favourite book of the year!' 5* Amazon Review 'I had an absolute blast reading this book' 5* Amazon Review 'So enjoyable, I laughed out loud !' 5* Amazon Review
`Deftly entertaining ... satisfyingly pushes all the requisite Agatha Christie-style buttons' Barry Forshaw, The Independent DEATH IN PARADISE is one of BBC One's most popular series which averages 9 million viewers.
The new Death in Paradise mystery Two dead bodies. A family of suspects. One grumpy detective.
`Deftly entertaining ... satisfyingly pushes all the requisite Agatha Christie-style buttons' - Barry Forshaw, THE INDEPENDENT An original story from the creator and writer of the hit BBC One TV series, Death in Paradise, featuring on-screen favourite detective, DI Richard Poole.
An original story from the creator and writer of the hit BBC One TV series, Death in Paradise, featuring on-screen favourite detective, DI Richard Poole. Enhance your enjoyment of the series as, for the first time, Robert Thorogood brings the characters to life on the page in an all-new locked-room mystery.