Foul Play at the Seaview Hotel by Glenda Young.
A Helen Dexter cosy crime mystery book 3.
Helen Dexter is enjoying the new four-star status of the Seaview Hotel. But she begins to wonder if this accolade is cursed when a series of disasters strike.
It starts when a crazy golf team arrive to play in a Scarborough tournament. Their odd behaviour heightens when the rival team captain turns up. Yet, there's worse to come for Helen when one of the guests is murdered playing crazy golf.
Then the Seaview's prize-winning cook Jean quits, leaving Helen devastated. And so, as Helen's fiftieth birthday approaches, the last thing she's in the mood for is a celebration. However, mysterious invitations arrive to a party that Helen doesn't want.
Can Helen unmask the crazy golf killer, save the reputation of the Seaview, win Jean back and solve the mystery of the party invitations? With her rescue greyhound Suki by her side, Helen Dexter is on the case.
A really good read. I love this series. I do like Helen character. I hope there is more to come. 4,*.

Helen Dexter runs the Seaview Hotel in the popular seaside town of Scarborough. She has recently been awarded the coveted 4 stars, and has received a plaque to place on the wall outside the property.
However, she is starting to think that this award is brining her nothing but bad luck, which culminates in one of her guests being murdered.
When bookings start to be cancelled she decides to investigate for herself, to try to help the police find the culprit as soon as possible before her business is ruined.
What will she find out? Will her luck change? Will the guests return, and who on earth has arranged a 'surprise' 50th party for her eventhough she has stressed that she doesn't want one?
This is the first time I have read Glenda Young, but I will be back from more! I will buy the first two books in this series, and look forward to reading more.

This author was recommended by a member of my book club, so I requested a copy of this book to review.

It was a Helen Dexter mystery, a cosy mystery set in Scarborough. I warmed to the characters, and the seaside setting. It was a lovely relaxing read, with a touch of humour, and I would probably be interested in reading more of this series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy to review.

Foul Play at the Seaview Hotel is the third book in this series and what a lovely series it is. I really love everything about these books from the wonderful setting of Scarborough to the fantastic characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for my ARC.

Cosy crime goes crazy golf! Enjoyable bit of escapist fiction, although some of the characters were a tad predictable. The main characters of Hell, her faithful greyhound Suki and Jean are strong & likeable characters. Touch of Hyacinth Bucket in her next door guest house rival adds to the fun.

Lovely cosy in the seaside setting of Scarborough. I’ve read all these books and the characters are getting more rounded with each book. Good plotting too. Looking forward to the next one.