Dead Tired: 'Cosy crime at its finest!' - Janice Hallett

In Janice Hallett's novel "The Mummy Detective," Alice, a new mother, becomes an accidental amateur sleuth while participating in a sit-in protest. When a fellow protestor is found strangled, Alice and her friends are swept away on a tide of intrigue, involving rogue artists, an enigmatic local entrepreneur, and nude protesting. With her success rate in solving countryside murders at an all-time high, Alice assembles her gang of young mums to investigate the latest mystery. The book combines quick wit, surprising reveals, and charming antics, making motherhood a murderous fun.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

"Janice Hallett's novel, "Thoroughly Modern Cosy Crime," is a delightful and captivating read that will keep you entertained from start to finish. The story follows Alice, a newly-minted mother who has taken advantage of her maternity leave to become an accidental amateur sleuth. With her one-year-old son, Jack, by her side, Alice is determined to keep him alive and catch up on some much-needed sleep. However, when an opportunity presents itself in the form of a sit-in protest, Alice and her friends find themselves chained to trees and settling in for some overdue rest. Little do they know that the next morning, one of their fellow protestors is found strangled, and their peaceful protest turns into a thrilling adventure.

Alice and her friends are swept away on a tide of intrigue, involving rogue artists, an enigmatic local entrepreneur, and nude protesting (optional). This unexpected break from changing nappies and cleaning Weetabix off the dog is a welcome change of pace for Alice, whose success rate in solving countryside murders is at an all-time high. She cannot resist the chance to demonstrate her detecting skills once more and assembles her gang of young mums to investigate this latest countryside mystery.

"Thoroughly Modern Cosy Crime" is a perfect blend of quick wit, surprising reveals, and charming antics. Janice Hallett's writing is witty and engaging, and her characters are well-developed and relatable. The novel also explores the complexities of motherhood and the challenges of balancing work and family life.

Overall, "Thoroughly Modern Cosy Crime" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery with a touch of humor. It is a thoroughly modern take on the classic cosy crime genre, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and entertaining read."

Janice Hallett's novel, "Thoroughly Modern Cosy Crime," is a delightful and captivating read that will keep you entertained from start to finish. The story follows Alice, a newly-minted mother who has taken advantage of her maternity leave to become an accidental amateur sleuth. With her one-year-old son, Jack, by her side, Alice is determined to keep him alive and catch up on some much-needed sleep. However, when an opportunity presents itself in the form of a sit-in protest, Alice and her friends find themselves chained to trees and settling in for some overdue rest. Little do they know that the next morning, one of their fellow protestors is found strangled, and their peaceful protest turns into a thrilling adventure.

Alice and her friends are swept away on a tide of intrigue, involving rogue artists, an enigmatic local entrepreneur, and nude protesting (optional). This unexpected break from changing nappies and cleaning Weetabix off the dog is a welcome change of pace for Alice, whose success rate in solving countryside murders is at an all-time high. She cannot resist the chance to demonstrate her detecting skills once more and assembles her gang of young mums to investigate this latest countryside mystery.

"Thoroughly Modern Cosy Crime" is a perfect blend of quick wit, surprising reveals, and charming antics. Janice Hallett's writing is witty and engaging, and her characters are well-developed and relatable. The novel also explores the complexities of motherhood and the challenges of balancing work and family life.

Overall, "Thoroughly Modern Cosy Crime" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery with a touch of humor. It is a thoroughly modern take on the classic cosy crime genre, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and entertaining read.

Weight: 564g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804180938