*This cozy mystery follows retired police detective Mike Atwell as he investigates the murder of famed mystery author Imelda Bywater during her annual seaside writing retreat. With the help of his quirky ex-wife Sharon and a genius teen hacker named Dexter, Mike delves into the glitzy world of writers, agents, and obsessive fans to uncover the truth.

The novel is filled with twists, humor, and engaging characters, making it a delightful read for fans of Agatha Christie-style mysteries.

I enjoyed this, in a made for tv movie type way. It was cozy and good fun, I’d probably read more in the series. I always think it’s odd to describe murder mystery’s as cozy or fun, but all of the characters were endearing in one way or another and I particularly liked Sharon and the dogs.

Retired detective turned private eye, Mike hasn’t even reached his new office when he’s called to a murder scene, the death of an author in a hotel owned by Mike’s ex partner on the force. He recruits Dex for her hacking and coding skills, and ex wife Sharon recruits herself. They make quite a hapless team, but they get the job done. I was actually so caught up in the humour that I missed the glaringly obvious whodunnit.

This isn’t for you if you want a serious and technical murder mystery, but if you’re looking for something a bit more lighthearted you’ll enjoy it.

I enjoyed the audio narration.

Huge thanks to Quest by W F Howes Ltd. Via NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧