Good read! The mystery was a good one, characters were well written!! Looking forward to reading the other 5 of this series!

Hannah Hendy is a fantastic writer. Feel like this group of friends would be brilliant to be around (apart from the murders) I cannot recommend this series enough. Love the stories and it’s such an easy read. Absolutely brilliant!

This was a new-to-me series and I’m glad I gave it a chance. I was quickly able to orient myself with who was who and info on previous relationships and plots flowed smoothly into the story and dialogue. While some may find it relatively slow paced, it unfolded in such a way that I felt comfortable with the characters as I became equally comfortable with the largely school setting. Margery and Clementine make an interesting couple sleuths and differences in approaches are noted as we go along. They also have a job that I don't recall encountering an amateur sleuth in, albeit countless are in that same general field, food. Nope, not owners or bakers of a trendy bakery or cafe. They provide meals in Summerview school's cafeteria. They, along with their friends, The Dinner Lady Detectives, wind up not only having a case to solve but must worry about salvaging their own jobs given the arrival of a new headmaster after the first is found dead at the bottom of the steps at his home. Despite ample evidence to the contrary, the local police quickly declare it a tragic accident and block their soon to be detective, Symon, from investigating further. Bothered by it all, he's the one who asks Margery and Clementine to look into it. Then, much to their surprise, the discover they inherited everything from FItzgerald, including his beloved Jack Russell, Jason.

That's when the story really takes off. They visit his, now their, new property and find some interesting clues, not to mention lots of, well, miscellaneous stuff. They even have some unmarked keys but are having trouble finding the one they're just sure will help them find some vital clues. Toss in the upheaval at the school, where the new, seemingly to-be-temporary headmaster, Janet Cooper, is issuing some odd demands and new rules. She's also set up a sort of "tattle tale" group of students who are taxed with reporting anything out of the ordinary to her. As a former teacher, I could see where this could lead to trouble, no, make that Trouble with a capital "T". Nope, not telling. You'll have to read the book. Then there is the very troublesome issue of why the police seem to be covering up evidence. What is going on? In the middle of all this, Margery is told she must learn a new computer program to order cafeteria food and supplies, cutting out local suppliers for a company the new headmaster mandates be used. On the home front, the question is, will their cats get along with new dog Jason. Speaking of Jason, it's a hoot watching Dinner Detective/teacher Rose take him around with her at school while dog-sitting. Emotional support dog? Okay, works for me. And, oh, so much more but that's enough teasers for now.

All in all, a fun, interesting read with both its serious moments and humor. While not quite hooked yet, I will definitely be on the look out for the next book. I really do want to get to know this cast of characters better, not to mention keep up with senior dog Jason. Poor baby. Locked in a cabinet? I already disliked whoever the whodunit character was and the book had only begun. And, as a former teacher, of course I found the school setting of interest, albeit I'm happy to say my schools were never as, oh, what word should I use? Okay, let's be mundane, "interesting" as Summerview. I definitely give kudos to author Hendy for sharing that former headmaster James admits he's surprised to discover how much he's enjoying being with students and his return to teaching English without carrying all that bureaucratic responsibilities. Thanks #Canelo for introducing me to not just Margery and Clementine but their school. I'm sure I'm going to feel right at home there. Well, as long as I don't get murdered. Grin.

I love a cozy set around a cozy shop and with the shopkeeper being the unfortunate victim this one fit the bill. The "Dinner Lady Detectives" were wonderful, and I loved all the banter in this book. I am so excited that I know have 5 more backlist books to read in the series!

The Dinner Lady Detectives - An Extremely Unlikely Death........the definitive cozy crime experience. It was fantastic to return to the world of Clementine & Margery in their sixth outing as yet another murder unfolds in their vicinity. An easy, warm read with a comedic narrative that will have you chuckling and wondering in equal measure. A worthy edition to the Dinner Lady Collection and so thoroughly enjoyable that I read it in one sitting!

Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker have been partners for decades, both personally as a couple and professionally as dinner ladies at a local school. Lately, they've formed a new partnership as the Dinner Lady Detectives. In this 6th book of the series, they are drawn in to another mystery when Mr Fitzgerald, friend, owner of an antique/junk shop, and a school governor is found dead at the bottom of his stairs, holding an unusual object. The young police trainee is told to consider it an accident, but things aren't sitting right with him, so he goes to Margery and Clementine for help. Of course, the rest of the school crew jumps in to help.

This is an enjoyable series and this book continues in the same vein. The characters are fun to spend time with and often make me laugh. The setting is fun and the squabbles between teachers are often amusing. In this book, Jack the terrier was a delightful addition to the story. As a crocheter myself, I loved the prominent role that had throughout the book. When I picked this book up I was in the mood for a cozy and I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading it. When I had to set it aside for a while to do some pesky household tasks, I looked forward to getting back to it so I could find out what happened. It's a light read with different storylines weaving together to create the story. You don't need to have read the previous books to enjoy this one, although previous cases are referenced. Enough information is given so readers aren't left wondering what is being talked about, but not so much that spoilers are given, so if someone wanted to go back and read ear;lier books, that experience wouldn't be ruined.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a DRC.

LIES. DECEIT. CUTE DOGS.

I absolutely love following Margery and Clementine on their crazy situations and sleuthing and this 6th part did not disappoint. This book felt so in sync with the rest of the series but also elevated. I loved the, no spoilers, scheming involved in this crime.

There has been a change up in staffing at school leaving the headteacher being demoted and replaced. His replacement is hard and stern, a big change for the school and everyone in it. All while an unexpected death happens, it all feels suspicious to the Baker-Butchers. Margery and Clementine find themselves more intertwined in this case than ever…

I am yet to be disappointed with a Dinner Lady Detective’s instalment and if you like the series this wont be the one! Looks like we’re in for a 7th and that is great news!

Thank you to NetGalley and Canelo for this ARC. An honour!

I love reading about Margery and Clementine's previous exploits and jumped at the chance to read this one early. It definitely didn't disappoint.

Filled with the usual cast of funny characters (Rose is my favourite) and some new ones added in, this kept me guessing for quite a bit. Lots of red herrings thrown in for confusion as always, which I enjoyed.

These books feel like a lovely cosy cup of tea....with some murder thrown in. If you liked the others, you'll definitely love this.

These are not your garden variety detectives! Margery and Clementine are an older married couple who work together as school dinner ladies, and also solve the town's murders in their spare time. This is a part 6 of Dinner Lady Detectives series. I haven't read the previous parts, and I don't think it's needed in order to enjoy this one. The author does a good job providing enough background info.

In the past, the school had had a streak of bad luck with people ending up dead on the school grounds. And now Mr Fitzpatrick, an oddities shop owner and school governor, is found dead at his shop. The new headteacher wants the dinner lady detectives to keep their sleuthing strictly away from the school, and avoid implicating school into another drama.

This is a small town, cozy mystery, as advertised. And while it's got its funny and charming moments, it's slow paced with many ordinary staff room problems thrown in with the murder plot. I'm sure others will appreciate it for what it is, but I prefer a bit more murder mystery, and less mundane life problems in my crime novels, and so it's 3.75 from me, rounded up.

Thank you NetGalley and Canelo for the DRC in exchange for my honest review.