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An Invitation to Murder: A Feisty Female Detective Cozy Mystery
Paperback
Series: Mary Blake Mystery, Book 1
Publisher Price: $17.99
ISBN13: 9781036713379
Publisher: Vinci Books Ltd
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
She used to solve murders on tv, now she does it for real
Once the star of a beloved TV crime drama, Mary Blake had it all - fame, fortune, and the adoration of millions. But turning fifty meant being replaced by a younger actress, and Mary believed her days in the spotlight were over.
That is, until an old friend's murder mystery party propels her back into the public eye - as a prime suspect.
Now, the former TV detective must become a real-life sleuth to clear her name. With her endearing, puppy-like brother and her unexpectedly resourceful assistant, Dot, Mary embarks on a quest to uncover the truth.
An Invitation to Murder is the first book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea.
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Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful first book of a series. Looking forward to the next one.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you like the classic locked room style mysteries, then this is well worth a read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the setting with its crumbling walls, dust and draughts. Very realistic!!
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