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The Armchair Detectives on Holiday: A completely addictive and laugh-out-loud British cozy murder mystery
Paperback
Series: The Armchair Detective Mysteries, Book 2
ISBN13: 9781805505754
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: Jun 22 2026
Pages: 358
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Martin and Albie are jetting off for some sun and sangria. But they didn't bank on finding a body on the beach...
Fresh from their last case at Twilight Lodge, Martin and Albie reward themselves with a relaxing trip to the sun-soaked island of Menorca.
But when they head down to breakfast one morning, they happen upon a panicked husband reporting his wife, bestselling author Karen Squires, missing. Soon afterwards they're shocked to discover Karen's body on the beach.
Local police call it a tragic accident: one look at the broken safety fence on the cliffs above suggests Karen fell. But the victim's perfectly-manicured nails tells Martin that this was no accident. She was pushed.
Back at the hotel, the duo discover that Karen was running a retreat for writers, all of whom seem shocked by her untimely passing. But which one of them may have had a motive for murder? Was a fellow writer jealous of her success? Did her devoted husband feel sidelined?
As they hunt for clues, they realise that the answer may be found in one of Karen's bestsellers and luckily for them, Albie's girlfriend, Barbara, is her number one fan. A killer is hiding in plain sight. But to get to them, can they separate the fact from the fiction before it's too late?
A totally gripping and heart-warming cozy mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Naomi Kuttner.
What readers are saying about The Armchair Detective Mysteries:
'I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. I read this all in a day as I simply couldn't put it down... I know it's a good read when I literally laugh out loud.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'OMG, this book is an absolute vibe! It's so wholesome and cozy... I loved it from the start right to the very end.' _lazymumreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Will keep you on the edge of your seat... Gripping... Simply irresistible!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Had me laughing out loud... I loved this book so much!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Heart-warming story - a cozy mystery that had me laughing out loud... It's a perfect read for fans of cozy mysteries, clever characters, and a good dose of humor.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of the most fun books I have read in a while... I found myself legit laughing out loud... Brilliant.'Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An unputdownable blend of humor, mystery, and heart... A plot that keeps you guessing until the final page. A must-read.' NetGalley reviewer
'Fantastic... I had a really hard time putting the book down when I had to do other things. Outstanding.'B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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