The Antique Hunters Guide to Murder is the debut novel by C L Miller. Some interesting characters are introduced - Freya the middle aged hunter, out of the game for a while but drawn back in when Arthur Crockleford passes away and leaves a mysterious letter for her. She is aided by her aunt Carole, a flamboyant character full of enthusiasm for a mystery.

This cosy crime novel was an easy read. A little dark in places but an engaging story, I felt a bit confused in parts with the varied viewpoints and with a lot of players in the game at the manor house it got harder to follow. Definitely one for an afternoon inside on a rainy day with a cuppa!

I was drawn in immediately, and thoroughly enjoyed this exciting story. An atmospheric book full of twists and turns. Adventure, antiquities, and murder, an interesting mix.

I was really looking forward to this book but sadly i thought it feel short for me. It was very slow going and it had loads of repetition in it which am not a fan of at all sadly. The Characters were not as fully developed as I was hoping they be they felt a bit too annoying. I didn’t really have a favourite character but I will say the story has a very interesting premise and the antiques world was very interesting to read about. I will be certainly reading book 2 of this series when it comes out to see if it’s any better then the 1st book as am always down for new series to read. For a debut book it is well written and the author has written a good book. The cover of the book is so intriguing and it will draw a lot of people into reading the book xx

Freya was an antique hunter until something horrific happened to her Egyptian boyfriend and then she had no more to do with Arthur Crockleford. Until she hears news of his death in suspicious circumstances. And a letter is delivered asking her to take up an invitation and maybe solve how and why he died. I loved the way this book moved from one scene to another each building up the suspense.

Upon learning of the passing of the antique dealer Arthur Crockleford, Freya finds herself drawn back to her hometown. Together with her Aunt Carole, they embark on a journey to unravel the mystery surrounding Arthur's suspicious demise.

I thoroughly enjoyed this murder mystery, It seamlessly blends murder and chaos with moments of poignancy and humour, resulting in an engaging but lighthearted read for lovers of the cozy "murder" genre.

The world of antiques has never seemed so exciting before. I was delighted to find a new story book detective in Freya Lockwood. Antiques, detail and puzzles are her thing. As I read she finds herself in danger as she investigates the death of her mentor, and I couldn’t help thinking about why Freya stays when the possibility of her death is all around her. I came to the conclusion that once she has the bit between her teeth she is determined to hold on and shake it until the truth is out. I look forward to more fun antique detective antics from C L Miller Thank you to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

This was a surprisingly dark story of missing antiques which occurs when an antiques dealer Arthur dies in mysterious circumstances. His friend Carole and her niece must discover the truth in a weekend retreat where no-one is as they seem. There were plenty of twists and turns which kept you guessing up to the last moment, the book is well set up for a sequel.
I enjoyed this book though I thought it was a little long in places. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

I loved the premise and the world: a murder mystery in the world of antiques and lots of mentions of Indiana Jones was right up my street. The characters were well drawn and there was lots to like here. Ultimately it was a little slow to start but I'll definitely seek out future books from this author.

This is a debut cosy crime mystery set in the world of antiques that got off to a promising start. I liked the relationship between Freya and her aunt Carole and thought the setting was interesting and original.
However, unfortunately I found that the novel didn't develop, the plot lost pace and became repetitive and I began to lose interest. I feel that the major part of the plot wasn't compelling enough to hold the novel together for me.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

Debut book by CL Miller, very engaging, great characters (oh to have an aunt like Carole!)

Interesting read, especially if you like antiques, definitely felt like a 'cozy' mystery to be read on a wet and windy afternoon (plenty of them around at the moment)

Good story, recommended and look forward to the next book

Great book cover. I was looking forward to reading this book, but unfortunately it didn’t quite work out for me.
The novel has a great premise with lots of potential which I felt wasn’t reached. The characters Freya and Carole lacked depth and development. The dialogue felt flat and forced. On Freya’s part there was a lot of introspection and repitition. The plot was clunky, contrived and predictable, and the pacing was slow. I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into writing a novel and maybe this one could have benefited from more edits.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.

I was looking forward to this but sadly it fell short. Very slow going with lots of repetition (a good edit might help). Characters were not as fully developed as one might hope. Best character was Arthur!
I think it would be worth giving the author a second chance but this was not for me

This was wonderfully different & a little bit quirky. I loved the concept of tracking down a murderer along side the verification of antiques. The characters were great and well written & it would be good to find out more about them in future books. I guess it could qualify as cozy crime.

A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read. I would absolutely recommend this book, it was brilliant

I really did enjoy this book. The murder mystery delivered through a gentle story that was totally engaging. I liked the characters and the back story. It left me feeling good and with a satisfactory ending. What more can I say.

I do love a murder mystery and this one didn't disappoint. It took us on a journey to the murky world of antiques and dodgy dealings and what people will do to cover it up.
Hoping there will be another!

When Freya Lockwood hears the news that her estranged mentor, and antique dealer, Arthur Crockleford has died, she reluctantly returns to the village she grew up in. Joining together with her Aunt Carole, the pair of them begin to follow clues which emerge out of the suspicious circumstances of Arthur’s death. They are led to an old fashioned Manor House to take part in an antique enthusiast’s weekend, and the hunt begins.
An easy read in the cosy ‘murder’ genre for anyone interested in a light hearted mystery. If you also like antiques - it’s a bonus!!
With thanks to NetGallery and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't know much about this book before reading but thought the blurb sounded good so gave it a go. I ended up really enjoying it!

Some really likable and interesting characters and I loved hearing the voice of Arthur throughout. Aunt Carole is fabulous! This is a really good 'whodunnit' and sets us up for what I hope will be a series.

Freya Lockwood thought her antique hunting days and the life in her small hometown were well and truly behind her. But when she receives a letter from her estranged mentor, antiques dealer Arthur Crockleford, things take an unsuspected turn... Arthur died only days before and, according to his letter, it might have happened in suspicious circumstances.

With her aunt Carole, Arthur's best friend, Freya is drawn once more in the world of antiques dealing as they visit an old manor house for a weekend that Arthus was supposed to attend. It soons becomes clear that strange things are going on and most of the antiques are fake. Can Freya discover what Arthur was involved in and who killed him? Most of all, can she stop them before they kill again?

I enjoyed this. I liked the characters or Freya and her aunt, the bond between then and how their relationship is portrayed throughout. The setting and premise were appealing and also written in a delightful way. I was not sure about the pace of the story - I felt the mystery around Freya and Arthur's relationship maybe lacked in prgress/clues for too long in the story, consequently bringing something like felt like the climax too early on and not sustaining my interest in the last quarter of the story. But again, I enjoyed it overall and would read more about Freya and the antiques delaing world.

I liked the concept of this and it was an interesting way of integrating the stories of antiques into a detective book. I thought the character of Arthur felt the most real of the people in the book and I wish there had been more of him to be honest. It was fun to learn about some more niche antiques and the unique value that they have.
However, I didn't really feel like the multiple points of view were necessary and sometimes it felt like they just duplicated descriptions or information that had already happened without adding extra depth to that specific character.
There was also a lot of repetition within Freya's story without giving her more depth as a character (e.g. the fact she left antique hunting, she notices things, she believes artifacts should remain in the culture they came from).

I'd consider reading another book in this series but it wouldn't be straight at the top of my reading pile. The writing needed more editing and most of the characters weren't especially memorable.