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The Marlow Murder Club: Marlow Murder Club, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Robert Thorogood (Author), Nicolette McKenzie (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher)
Editors' pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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The first in a stunning new series introducing the Marlow Murder Club!

"A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful." (Robert Webb)

"I love Robert Thorogood’s writing." (Peter James)

From the creator of the BBC One hit TV series Death in Paradise.

To solve an impossible murder, you need an impossible hero....

Judith Potts is 77 years old and blissfully happy. She lives on her own in a faded mansion just outside Marlow, there’s no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink, and to keep herself busy she sets crosswords for The Times newspaper.

One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. The local police don’t believe her story, so she decides to investigate for herself and is soon joined in her quest by Suzie, a salt-of-the-earth dog-walker, and Becks, the prim and proper wife of the local vicar.

Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.

When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape....

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 47 minutes
  2. Author
    Robert Thorogood
  3. Narrator
    Nicolette McKenzie
  4. Audible release date
    May 3, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Recorded Books
  7. ASIN
    B09PMR2JZ7
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 47 minutes
Author Robert Thorogood
Narrator Nicolette McKenzie
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 03, 2022
Publisher Recorded Books
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B09PMR2JZ7
Best Sellers Rank #26,403 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#200 in Amateur Sleuth Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals)
#315 in Cozy Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals)
#761 in Women Sleuth Mysteries

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5.0 out of 5 stars cozy, but not cloying
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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A really fun read, it keeps you guessing, but it’s always believable. The characters are well-developed, and quirky, but very believable.
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Karen B
4.0 out of 5 stars Jolly good fun. A well-laid-out mystery.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
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I enjoyed Murder in Paradise, the TV show based on this author’s books, so I thought I would enjoy this series, too.

I enjoy reading stories where the heroine(s) are competent, clever & witty women, especially when they’re older women, being one myself.

The author definitely knows how to craft a good mystery, which I love. I’ve been avidly reading British mystery books since I was quite young, starting with Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot at age 8.

The characters are enjoyable, the several heroines get along despite vast differences between them, and that interplay is a source of a lot of humor.

I’ll definitely go buy the next in the series right now!
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Lori Paul
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written, but not very engaging
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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It takes quite awhile for this book to get going. The characters are well drawn but don’t seem to mesh as a group, which I believe is the intent. I felt there was a lot of extraneous information provided that could have been in the form of actual clues, but wasn’t. The big reveal was saved for the end, with only Judith, the leader of our merry band, in the know and present with the killer as the others + the police, struggled to reach her. So, of course, she had to lay out the entire plot to the killer, a trope consistent with how “Death in Paradise” is structured. Although in this case it stretches credulity that the killer doesn’t manage to finish her off before she’s done telling them what she’s figured out. Overall, entertaining but not a series I’d follow — except, oops, I bought the second book by mistake (meaning to buy this one), so I will be monitoring the further adventures of Judith, Suzie (and Emma) and Becks in the future. Talk to you then!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Three Mysterious Murders in Marlow
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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Robert Thorogood's "The Marlow Murder Club," is a rollicking good read. It took me awhile to warm up to the main character of 77-year-old Judith Potts, but once Thorogood helped me to know her better, it was game on! When pondering the composition of this review, I was reminded of the beginning of old jokes that start with something like," An art gallery owner, a taxi driver, and a rowing center owner walk into a bar....." I also thought of writing, "A crossword puzzle writer, a vicar's wife, and a professional dog walker go into a bar....." Please indulge my poor attempts at humor, but in this novel, the first three wouldn't walk out of the bar at all, because they would be killed, and the last three would be searching for the murderer. Technically, this is a cozy mystery because three lady amateurs assist a local police detective who tells them to but out, until she actually makes them "civilian advisors" to assist in the investigation as bodies continue to pile up. All victims were shot by an antique gun and were found with a medallion saying, in order of the killings, "Faith," "Hope," and "Charity." It's the most sophisticated cozy mystery I've ever read. There are some Hitchcockian themes at play, suspects have ironclad alibis, while motives are very elusive. I'm avoiding the biggest spoilers at all costs, but the most enthralling skeleton comes out of the closet during the denouement. I look forward to the next installment of the Marlow Murder Club.
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Mimi C.
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting club
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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Judith Potts is an elderly woman who is good at solving puzzles. Judith solves all kinds of puzzles, including murder. The town seems to have a serial killer and the police can't get the case to move along. Judith and her friends seem to find the clues. Will she die because of her skills?
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Carol Hoefler
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, new series
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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I loved The Marlowe Murder Club mystery and just received the second book in the mail today, Death Comes to Marlowe. The characters are great. The description of the area is vibrant, and the plot is challenging. I also really love the humor. There were times I laughed out loud at the escapades of the women. I look forward to reading more adventures of Judith Potts and her friends!
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TWCapeCod
4.0 out of 5 stars Just okay
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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This book was much less likable than I expected. I loved the idea that the detective band is all female -- three amateurs and one professional. But the "lead" detective, Judith Potts, is not likable, and Suzie and Becks are just too odd. I was put off immediately in chapter one, finding nothing charming or amusing about 77-year old Judith attacking a flock of pigeons. Never got over it. The rest of the mystery is okay, but just okay. The series is coming to Masterpiece on PBS this year and will hopefully work better on film.
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Serena
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, but Third Grade Reading Level
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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It took me a long time to get over the third grade (maybe lower) writing style. Example: "She would plunge her feet into a pair of ancient rain boots and stride through the knee-high grass--swish swish, swish!

After I was able to ignore the elementary style of writing I did enjoy the characters and the story. I was also able to suspend belief long enough to get to the end. Will I read any further books in this series? I don't know. My shelves and kindle are weighted down with books that are calling me. If I want something light and simple I might get back to the series.
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Marcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Interessante
Reviewed in Brazil on February 11, 2023
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Bem escrito!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic female driven mystery
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2022
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This book, even when I was just a few chapters in, made me regret that there are only two in the series thus far. The false leads and clues built up and wove together like a crossword puzzle. The characters grew vivid throughout the book, driving me to cheer for the budding friendships, and the personal growth of each woman as she discovered she didn't have to be limited by the way she'd come to see herself. It's such fun to read about underestimated women working together, challenging each other to grow and see their own strengths, and achieving surprising results. I purchased the Kindle version and finished it within 24 hours, and now must wait for the second book!
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Anne-Laure K.
5.0 out of 5 stars An unusual and gripping (cosy) mystery!
Reviewed in France on August 27, 2023
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I can only say I was drawn into this (quite quirky) story right from the beginning. The main character is an
old lady but, wow, what a lady... Strong for her age, both physically and mentally, somewhat of an eccentric
but nevertheless likeable. As she stumbles across a murder victim by pure chance, she doggedly pursues
all possible leads and finds a couple of new friends - both very different from each other - helping her
investigate. The characters all come across as very believable, the story evolves steadily but never dull
and the end is pure drama!
The background, the lovely town of Marlos, provides an extra interest (I'll soon be going there as friends
of mine have just purchase a house there which aroused my interest in the first place).
Well done...
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Hilary Duerr
5.0 out of 5 stars This new series is going to be a hit
Reviewed in Germany on February 4, 2023
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It was lovely to read a series set in England although the plot at the end was familier it was still a very good read and I am looking forward to the next book. I even bought the German version to give to a relation who enjoys reading books like this!
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Dr. Veena Jaguste
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book
Reviewed in India on February 28, 2021
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Simply delightful, a great read!!
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