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The Puzzly – The ISOTCMN Book Of The Month – January 2024It’s the end of January, so of course it’s time for the Puzzly – my Book of the Month award – to be selected. But as it’s January, I’m going to...
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Poirot 13 – Murder In Mesopotamia (1936) by Agatha ChristieAn archaeological dig near Hassanieh, Iraq, and Nurse Amy Leatheran has been hired by Dr Eric Leidner to care for his wife, Louise....
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Dear Mr Holmes (2012) by Steve HockensmithMany men were drifters in the Old West, but none were quite like brothers Otto “Big Red” and Gustav “Old Red” Amlingmeyer. Because Old...
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Not A Leg To Stand On (1945) by Miles BurtonEdmund Coulston has disappeared. His solicitor and friend, Mr Methwold, is concerned, as Edmund had been staying with him and had not...
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One Last Dance Before I Die (2023) by Michael Jecks“You should be careful with who you dance. Rumours fly if you dance with the wrong man.” Shanghai, 1922, a city of contrasts, a...
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Murder On Lake Garda (2024) by Tom HindleLake Garda, Italy, the perfect venue for a wedding, especially for any family with enough money to afford to hire the private island of...
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The Mystery Of The Kneeling Woman (1936) by Moray DaltonSimon Killick lived alone his The Grange, a recluse bar for his friendship – of sorts – with the local vicar, the Reverend John Clare,...
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Helle And Death (2024) by Oskar JensenSome of the best friends you will ever make are those that you meet at university. Torben Helle – a Danish art historian – is heading...
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The Dogs Do Bark aka Murder Gone To Earth (1936) by Jonathan StaggeFox hunting. Urgh. Anyone doing that deserves everything they get, in the opinion of this humble blogger, so it’s a bit of shame that on...
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Nine – And Death Makes Ten (1940) by Carter Dickson – a re-read1940, the early days of the war. There are safer ways of crossing the Atlantic, but for those who must make a quick crossing, for...
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The Woman On The Ledge (2024) by Ruth ManciniTate Kinsella has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Her story is simple. She met the victim the previous night at the office...
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Review Of The Year – 2023Well, 2023 is never going to be in the list of Top Ten years of my life. I’m not going to dwell on the personal aspects of it – or my shocking...
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The Puzzly – The ISOTCMN Book Of The Month – December 2023Right, I’ve got the Review Of The Year to write as well, so let’s be brief about December. So, completely failed the advent calendar challenge I...
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The Dr Britling Stories (1930-2) by James RonaldAn emerald phantom who is haunting Heaton Forest turns murderous. A man holds a dinner party with his four worst enemies and is...
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Doc On The Box – Murder Is EasyLuke Fitzwilliam was on a train to London when he encountered the elderly Lavinia Pinkerton. On discovering that he is heading for a...
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Catt Out Of The Bag (1939) by Clifford WittingThe town of Paulsfield and Christmas is here. John Rutherford and his wife, Molly, are visiting her aunt, the slightly terrifying Sybil...
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The Mystery Of Treefall Manor (2023) by J S SavageTreefall Manor sits in Rockinghamshire and it is soon to be the venue for a wedding. Alexander Grimcombe, the patriarch of the house,...
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The Queen Of Poisons (2024) by Robert ThorogoodAll Suzie wanted was an insight into how the local council worked in order to help get her latest scheme off the ground. Barely had the...
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The Last Passenger (2023) by Will DeanWhat better way to get to New York from the UK but on a luxury cruise liner? When Caz Ripley, the owner of a small café, boards the RMS...
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Reprint Of The Year 2023 – The Black Spectacles by John Dickson CarrEvery year, we bloggers get two nominations for the Reprint Of The Year awards, as curated by Kate over at Cross Examining Crime ....
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Death By Request (1933) by Romilly & Katherine JohnFriars Cross, the home of Matthew Barry, the squire of Wampish village, and the squire has invited some friends for dinner. They stay...
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Reprint Of The Year 2023 – He Who Whispers by John Dickson CarrIt’s that time of year again, where me and my fellow classic crime book bloggers make the case for the Reprint of the Year. Now this year my...
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Reply Paid (1942) by H F HeardSydney Silchester has relocated from England to Los Angeles – “while my back was turned, Europe blew up” – and is making a career by...
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Death On Tiptoe (1931) by R C AshbyCleys, a castle in Wales, is the home of Sir Harry Stacey and his wife, Undine, and they’re having a house party with friends and...
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The Sittaford Mystery (1931) by Agatha Christie – a re-readEarly evening and snow is falling around Sittaford House. A number of the locals are gathered for an evening’s entertainment. The most...
