The Retired Teacher Mysteries-A Spoonful of Murder

‘Fabulous, cosy, mystery… Wonderful… Absolutely perfect for fans of Richard Osman!’ Reader Review

Introducing the three unlikeliest sleuths you'll ever meet…

‘Fabulous, cosy, mystery… Wonderful… Absolutely perfect for fans of Richard Osman!’ Reader Review

Introducing the three unlikeliest sleuths you'll ever meet…

Every Thursday, three retired school teachers have their ‘coffee o’clock’ sessions at the Thirsk Garden Centre café.

But one fateful week, as they are catching up with a slice of cake, they bump into their ex-colleague, Topsy.

By the next Thursday, Topsy’s dead.

The last thing Liz, Thelma and Pat imagined was that they would become involved in a murder.

But they know there’s more to Topsy’s death than meets the eye – and it’s down to them to prove it…

Sit down with a cup of tea and this perfectly witty, page-turning cosy crime novel. Fans of Agatha Christie, Death in Paradise and Midsomer Murders will be hooked from the very first page.

‘Warm characters and wonderful writing… It’s steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea… I loved it’ SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

‘An absorbing read about everyday life falling foul of murder’ Faith Martin, author of A Fatal End

‘J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it.' Hannah Hendy, author of The Dinner Lady Detective

‘Outstanding… I read this in a day and couldn't put it down… Had me gripped from the first page… Made me howl with laughter…If you loved The Thursday Murder Club you're going to love this book’ Reader review

‘Oh how brilliant was this book?! I must have read it in about two servings as I just couldn't put it down… Had great comical moments throughout. A really good murder mystery book’ Reader review

‘What a fantastic read! Really enjoyable characters… It was the perfect pace, and easy to follow. Love, love, loved this book’ Reader review

‘Absolutely loved this book!! I really enjoyed the sweet story line!! I was up all night reading!’ Reader review

‘I absolutely loved this cosy mystery… Keeps you turning the pages. It's an easy read and perfect for these cold winter nights’ Reader review

‘Charming… The plot is cosy and tricky, with just the right blend of Miss Marple, interesting and quirky characters, secrets… colourful cardigans, and of course, heaps of tea and warm companionship. I loved this book’ Reader review

‘Cosy mystery at its best with a cast of loveable characters!’ Reader review

‘Poignant and relatable, I want these ladies as my friends!’ Reader review

‘Lots of twists and turns, this is a great debut’ Reader review