I have to confess, I haven't read the first book in the series. I did watch the TV adaptation. That isn't how I would normally do things, but I stumbled across it by accident and before I knew it my son and I were gripped and trying to figure out whodunnit. So I feel a bit sneaky now reading the second adventure for Judith, Suzie and Becks when I still haven't read the first one but never mind. I have those characters firmly in my head now!
This was a good story, very readable, and I was engaged throughout. It's a locked room mystery, and I liked all the layering of story that went on. I really like Becks and her deduction skills, and whilst Suzie annoys me a bit she works as part of the trio.
The only thing is...the murder! I have spent quite a bit of time thinking over the actual 'how' of the explanation, and it just left me a unsatisfied. So much effort went into the story, but I just keep thinking about whether or not it actually holds together. I don't want to give spoilers, so can't really say much more than that, but I've googled a lot, and thought a lot, and I'm just not sure. I'm probably over-thinking it, but I'd committed to the story so it felt confusing and unsettling at the end when I suddenly wasn't sure if I believed in any of it.
Anyway, even with that bit of a bump, I would like to read more from the three sleuths, and perhaps they'll adapt this story too and I can see whether the murder works or not!
Title: Death Comes to Marlow
Author: Robert Thorogood
ISBN: 9780008476519
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