{"product_id":"9780008606930_a-clock-stopped-dead","title":"A Clock Stopped Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it. I really enjoyed it!' Hannah Hendy\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‘This book \u003cstrong\u003efeels just like a visit to old friends\u003c\/strong\u003e! The relationship between Liz, Pat and Thelma is so warm, funny and relatable 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‘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 devlish 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\u003e, an absolute joy\u003cstrong\u003e’\u003c\/strong\u003e NetGalley 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' NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘I absolutely loved this cosy mystery… Keeps you turning the pages’\u003c\/strong\u003e NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eSo glad I picked this up!\u003c\/strong\u003e I really enjoyed reading about older protagonists' NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely loved this book!!\u003c\/strong\u003e I really enjoyed the characters! \u003cstrong\u003eI was up all night reading and couldn't put the book down!\u003c\/strong\u003e I highly recommend!!’ NetGalley 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’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eGripping and addictive\u003c\/strong\u003e’ NetGalley 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. 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