{"product_id":"9780008606923","title":"A Clock Stopped Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Just what the doctor ordered, a perfect cosy mystery to snuggle up with. Highly entertaining and will have you laughing out loud; an absolute joy’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma are giving up their coffee morning for a brand-new mystery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetired teachers Pat, Liz and Thelma are happiest whiling away their hours over coffee, cake and chat at the Thirsk Garden Centre café.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when their good friend tells them about an unsettling experience she had in a sinister-feeling charity shop, they simply can’t resist investigating…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the entire shop has vanished into thin air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore long, our trio of unlikely sleuths find themselves embroiled in a race against the clock to get to the bottom of this mystery – but who has a secret to hide and how far will they go to keep it concealed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly time will tell…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eA Clock Stopped Dead\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eSatisfyingly intriguing\u003c\/strong\u003e' Faith Martin, author of the Travelling Cook Mysteries series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'J.M. Hall has mastered the\u003cstrong\u003e warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns \u003c\/strong\u003ethat go with it. \u003cstrong\u003eI really enjoyed it!'\u003c\/strong\u003e Hannah Hendy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eWarm characters and wonderful writing\u003c\/strong\u003e… It’s steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea… \u003cstrong\u003eI loved it\u003c\/strong\u003e’ SJ Bennett, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Windsor Knot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFun, fresh and fatal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hall is on simply \u003cstrong\u003esparkling form\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003estone-cold cosy classic\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eA riot\u003c\/strong\u003e from front to back.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Village Hall Vendetta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This book \u003cstrong\u003efeels just like a visit to old friends\u003c\/strong\u003e! The relationship between Liz, Pat and Thelma is so\u003cstrong\u003e warm, funny and relatable\u003c\/strong\u003e that you could be forgiven for thinking that the plot is almost a secondary concern, but no – there’s \u003cstrong\u003eproper twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a very satisfying conclusion. This \u003cstrong\u003eseries just goes from strength to strength\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Fiona Leitch, author of the Nosey Parker cosy mystery series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I love the way J.M. Hall writes. This book has \u003cstrong\u003estyle and attention\u003c\/strong\u003e to detail but above all it \u003cstrong\u003eshines through with compassion for everyday lives\u003c\/strong\u003e and concerns, and that makes it \u003cstrong\u003emuch more than a mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Oskar Jensen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Hall writes with \u003cstrong\u003ewinning charm, wit and humour\u003c\/strong\u003e. This novel had me gripped and chuckling from the start, especially the warmth and tensions between the crime solving trio of former teachers. \u003cstrong\u003eThree strong women, lots of hot tea, and a devilish clever plot\u003c\/strong\u003e. You’ll love it.’ Suk Pannu, author of \u003cem\u003eMrs Sidhu's Dead and Scone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eJust what the doctor ordered\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect cosy mystery to snuggle up with\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highly entertaining and will \u003cstrong\u003ehave you laughing out loud; \u003c\/strong\u003ean absolute joy\u003cstrong\u003e’\u003c\/strong\u003e Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'WOW. This book is \u003cstrong\u003ecompelling from the first sentence to the last\u003c\/strong\u003e… full of twists and turns that kept me guessing till the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Liz, Pat and Thelma are \u003cstrong\u003emy new favourite detective trio\u003c\/strong\u003e. I feel like I know all their quirky personalities. \u003cstrong\u003eGet me in their gang!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘I absolutely loved this cosy mystery… Keeps you turning the pages’\u003c\/strong\u003e Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI was up all night reading and couldn't put the book down!\u003c\/strong\u003e I highly recommend!!’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eCharming\u003c\/strong\u003e… The plot is \u003cstrong\u003ecozy and tricky, with just the right blend of Miss Marple\u003c\/strong\u003e, interesting and quirky characters, secrets, unexpected nuance, colourful cardigans, and of course, heaps of tea and warm companionship.\u003cstrong\u003e I loved this book\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eGripping and addictive\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eOh how brilliant was this book?!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI just couldn't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e…Had great comical moments throughout. A\u003cstrong\u003e really good murder mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e book’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'J.M Hall's best yet.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a \u003cstrong\u003epleasure\u003c\/strong\u003e to catch up with Liz, Pat and Thelma! An \u003cstrong\u003eentertaining unique read\u003c\/strong\u003e… It may be the third book, but can still be read as a standalone' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.M. Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898402984085,"sku":"9780008606923","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008606923_ecb64e81-ee47-43c8-8fe8-ec1118c725aa.jpg?v=1776888500","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008606923","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}