We are returning to the London Murder Mysteries today with the 5th in the series, Revenge on the Rye. You can read a review of the 1st in the series, Death in Dulwich here , a book spotlight on the 2nd , The Girl in the Gallery, here, a review on Calamity in Camberwell, the 3rd in the series here, and a review on the 4th, Homicide in Herne Hill, here.
You can also win a signed copy of Revenge on the Rye - details on how to enter the Giveaway are at the foot of the post.
Beth Haldane, SE21’s answer to Miss Marple, thinks she is
going for a carefree stroll on Peckham Rye with her best friend, Katie, and her
annoying new puppy, Teddy. But before Beth knows it, she is embroiled in her
most perplexing mystery yet.
Strange events from her family’s past, present-day
skulduggery in the art world, and the pressures of moving school in south
London threaten to overwhelm Beth. Will she be able to piece together the
puzzle before her son’s crucial interview at Wyatt’s? Or will Beth’s insatiable
curiosity finally drag down all her dreams for the future?
Join Beth, her irascible on-off boyfriend, Detective
Inspector Harry York of the Metropolitan Police, and the dog walkers of Peckham
Rye in a tale of murder, mayhem – and bloody revenge.
My Thoughts
Alice Castle is really hitting her stride with this London Murder Mystery series. She is establishing her characters, particularly Beth, and it is lovely to find out more about her growing relationship with Harry and her friendship with Katie. Katie in particularly adds a lot of humour to this book with her impersonations of famous sleuths and the canine capers which set the whole mystery off. Talking of canine capers, Colin does rather steal the show.
It is easy to empathise with Beth as she goes through agonies over her son's forthcoming interview to Wyatt's. There is plenty of scope her for some of the more extreme mothers to show just how insecure they all are. All the wry observations on life in Dulwich are present in this novel as in its predecessors and which set it apart for me. Beth's curiosity and intelligent thinking sparkle as ever. For cosy crime with a touch of humour, this is a series to recommend.
In short: Clever writing in death strewn South London.
About the Author
Before turning to crime, Alice Castle was a UK newspaper
journalist for The Daily Express, The Times and The Daily Telegraph. Her first
book, Hot Chocolate, set in Brussels and London, was a European hit and sold
out in two weeks.
Death in Dulwich was published in September 2017 and has
been a number one best-seller in the UK, US, France, Spain and Germany. A
sequel, The Girl in the Gallery was published in December 2017 to critical
acclaim. Calamity in Camberwell, the third book in the London Murder Mystery
series, was published this summer, with Homicide in Herne Hill following in
October 2018. Alice is currently working on the sixth London Murder Mystery
adventure. Once again, it will feature Beth Haldane and DI Harry York.
Alice is also a top mummy blogger and book
reviewer via her website.
Thanks to Alice Castle and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resource for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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Hi Marianne, just wanted to say thank you so much for your lovely review, I'm so glad you're enjoying the series! I'll give Colin a big pat from you :) Hope you'll like the next one too, The Body in Belair Park, coming soon x
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