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The Marlow Murder Club

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*Pre-order THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR OF JUDITH POTTS now!*

‘I want to be Judith Potts when I grow up’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Comedy, thrilling, suspenseful. It was a brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A deftly plotted, funny and unexpected murder mystery … Highly recommended!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

Seventy-seven-year-old Judith Potts is blissfully happy. She lives alone in a faded mansion in Marlow, sets crosswords for The Times, and there’s no man in her life to tell her what to do or how much whisky to drink.

One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. When the local police don’t believe her story, Judith and two unlikely friends decide to investigate for themselves. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.

But soon another body turns up, and it seems they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. Now the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…

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Praise for Robert Thorogood

'A plot so ingenious it kept me guessing until the very end’ Matt Dunn, author of Home

‘Cosy crime at its best’ Crime Monthly

‘This brilliantly crafted, hugely enjoyable and suitably goosebump-inducing novel is an utter delight from start to finish’ Heat

‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous, The Marlow Murder Club is an absolute joy from first page to last' Chris Whitaker

Critics Review

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‘A hugely enjoyable murder mystery written with wonderful verve, humour and compassion. Utterly delightful’ ROBERT WEBB

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‘I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ PETER JAMES

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‘A great read’ YOURS

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‘Has the feel of an Agatha Christie with a modern twist’ SUN

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‘An Agatha Christie-inspired puzzle of a novel … beautifully crafted … a criminal success’ MY WEEKLY

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‘I really enjoyed it. A great escapist yarn from start to finish’ SIMON KERNICK

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‘Murder and mayhem in the sleepy Home Counties, done with style, panache and just the right amount of humour’ PAUL FINCH

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‘Light relief’ SAGA

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‘Witty and charming, and filled with a cast of winning characters and fiendish puzzles. Guaranteed to entertain!’ CHRIS EWAN

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‘An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining and beautifully written’ B. A. PARIS

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‘Laugh-out-loud humour, superb plotting and a full-throttle finale … entertaining and enjoyable … the perfect read to fill the long, lockdown nights of winter’ LANCASHIRE POST

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‘A delightful read – Judith is the hero that everyone needs’ LOUISE JENSEN

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‘‘Thrilling and heartfelt, gripping and wonderfully humorous, The Marlow Murder Club is an absolute joy from first page to last’ CHRIS WHITAKER

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‘This is just the kind of book I love to read – a proper whodunit with clues, suspects, and engaging characters. Great location too, and lots of charm and humour. I loved it’ FAITH MARTIN

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‘'The perfect book for these troubled times – fiendishly clever and funny, with delightful and original characters. I loved it!' ROZ WATKINS

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‘Assured cosy crime from an ingenious author … Damn right funny and heartwarming at times, this is great fun indeed’ CRIME TIME

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‘Beautifully crafted, funny and thrilling, Thorogood has created a delightful read’ DEON MEYER

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‘A hugely entertaining mystery,’ MARK EDWARDS

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‘One of the most original and beguiling characters I have read about for a long time … a delight from start to finish. Robert Thorogood has brought the fun back into crime fiction’ SIMON BRETT

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User Reviews

Book 4.4
Narration 4.9
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5.0
Felt very run of the mill without any relatable characters (apart from Emma)

Hetty Winthrop meets midsummer murders
GeorgeK 27/07/2025
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5.0
A fun book to listen to, easy to stop start and not worry about trying to remember the plot.
Would class this book in a similar genre to that of The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman, not sure who's novel came first.
Would I listen to the other ones in the series, Yes, as said before,, very light hearted listening,
Nigel Tansley 24/05/2024
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Good old fashioned murder mystery with a twist. Well written.
peterstod 17/01/2024
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Jane333 21/11/2023
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5.0
Excellent story
Ratnachuda 31/10/2023
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5.0
What a great story, plenty of surprises. Without giving spoilers, we never guessed the end.
The narrator was excellent, so much so that we really thought there was more than one speaker.
We'll be looking for more like this book.
Rocketman 02/06/2023
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4.0
A fun listen. Not quite as sparkling as the Thursday Murder Club but similar enough to be enjoyable.
dizzydyslexic 19/05/2023
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5.0
I love the female friendships in this, honestly a joy to listen to
Elleevo02 14/04/2023
5.0
5.0
MTTurner 02/04/2023
5.0
5.0
sabrinadraffan 30/03/2023

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