Clock Stopped Dead

<p> <strong>'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin </strong> </p><p> <strong>'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it. I really enjoyed it!' Hannah Hendy</strong> </p><p> <strong>Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz Pat and Thelma are giving up their coffee morning for a brand-new mystery.</strong> </p><p>Retired teachers Pat Liz and Thelma are happiest whiling away their hours over coffee cake and chat at the Thirsk Garden Centre café.</p><p>But when their good friend tells them about an unsettling experience she had in a sinister-feeling charity shop they simply can't resist investigating...</p><p>Because the entire shop has vanished into thin air.</p><p>Before long our trio of unlikely sleuths find themselves embroiled in a race against the clock to get to the bottom of this mystery - but who has a secret to hide and how far will they go to keep it concealed?</p><p> <strong>Only time will tell...</strong> </p>Praise for <em>A Clock Stopped Dead</em>: <p>'<strong>Satisfyingly intriguing</strong>' Faith Martin author of the Travelling Cook Mysteries series</p><p>'This book <strong>feels just like a visit to old friends</strong>! The relationship between Liz Pat and Thelma is so warm funny and relatable that you could be forgiven for thinking that the plot is almost a secondary concern but no - there's <strong>proper twists and turns</strong> and a very satisfying conclusion. This <strong>series just goes from strength to strength</strong>' Fiona Leitch author of the Nosey Parker cosy mystery series</p><p>'Hall writes with <strong>winning charm wit and humour</strong>. This novel had me gripped and chuckling from the start especially the warmth and tensions between the crime solving trio of former teachers. <strong>Three strong women lots of hot tea and a devlish clever plot</strong>. You'll love it.' Suk Pannu author of <em>Mrs Sidhu's Dead and Scone</em></p><p>'<strong>Just what the doctor ordered</strong> a <strong>perfect cosy mystery to snuggle up with</strong>. Highly entertaining and will <strong>have you laughing out loud</strong> an absolute joy<strong>'</strong> NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'Liz Pat and Thelma are <strong>my new favourite detective trio</strong>. I feel like I know all their quirky personalities. <strong>Get me in their gang!</strong>' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> <strong>'I absolutely loved this cosy mystery... Keeps you turning the pages'</strong> NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>So glad I picked this up!</strong> I really enjoyed reading about older protagonists' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>Absolutely loved this book!!</strong> I really enjoyed the characters! <strong>I was up all night reading and couldn't put the book down!</strong> I highly recommend!!' NetGalley review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>Charming</strong>... The plot is <strong>cozy and tricky with just the right blend of Miss Marple</strong> interesting and quirky characters secrets unexpected nuance colourful cardigans and of course heaps of tea and warm companionship.<strong> I loved this book</strong>' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>Gripping and addictive</strong>' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>Oh how brilliant was this book?!</strong><strong>I just couldn't put it down</strong>...Had great comical moments throughout. A<strong> really good murder mystery</strong> book' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>A great cozy mystery</strong>... <strong>Wonderful</strong>' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>This book is a joy</strong> I really really loved it...<strong>A five star read</strong>' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>