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The Murder Club: An absolutely addictive cozy mystery (A Beth Haldane Mystery Book 6) Kindle Edition

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 401 ratings

A club of card enthusiasts gather in a magnificent mansion. But someone has been dealt a deadly hand…

In peaceful Dulwich Village, a group of elderly residents meet every week for Bridge Club. Green cloths are laid over square tables, the deck is carefully dealt, and every beady eye is on the lookout for cheating.

Amateur sleuth
Beth Haldane has never understood the rules, but she’s drawn into the drama when her mother’s bridge partner Alfie Poole is found dead. He was last seen heading out for a breath of fresh air after a particularly tricky hand.

Beth knows poor Alfie was a sweet old man, but when she learns he was poisoned it’s clear someone wanted him gone… Suspecting skulduggery, Beth questions each member of the club. Did the retired doctor slip Alfie a sedative? Is the ex-English teacher quite as clumsy as she seems? Or was it Alfie’s daughter, wanting her inheritance early?

Organising a re-enactment of the day Alfie was killed, and making sure exactly the same cards are dealt, Beth keeps a close eye on who comes up trumps… but then her own mother Wendy starts choking on her cup of tea. Thankfully Wendy is rushed to hospital just in time: but the poisoner is still on the loose.
If Beth plays her cards right, can she catch the killer – or is the deck stacked against her?

An utterly gripping murder mystery, perfect for fans of T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie and The Thursday Murder Club.

This book was previously published as
The Body in Belair Park.

Read what everyone’s saying about Alice Castle:

I am crazy about this series!The modern Miss Marplewitty and charming… I wish there were more mysteries like this… The perfect blend of a fun cozy feel and a murder mystery that keeps you turning pages late through the night! #WorthIt!… I highly recommend this series… A definite 5+ out of 5 freakin’ fantabulous stars!Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great mix of murder, mystery and humour… a
fab read… Draws you in from the very first page and envelops you in a cozy mystery hug that keeps a hold of you right until the end…. I thoroughly enjoyed this book… Highly recommended, five shiny stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Edge-of-the-seat, hygge-style crime mystery! I absolutely loved this book… vivid and witty… You really will be chopping and changing your mind as to whodunit several times… you want to find out who the culprit was… yet never want the story to end!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The
perfect novel for those who love cozy crime with a hint of dark and deadly undertones… intriguing… a thoroughly enjoyable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I am hooked… kept me grinning… a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A must for lovers of cozy crime fiction… This is a good old-fashioned whodunnit with a great cast of characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Loved this story so much… Great story, unusual 'detective' and lots of plot twists with quirky humour throughout.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B8TCHFGZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (22 Aug. 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1906 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
  • Customer reviews:
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Before turning to crime, Alice Castle was a UK newspaper journalist for The Daily Express, The Times and The Daily Telegraph. Her latest cozy mystery series, set in fictional seaside town Merstairs, stars retired GP Sarah Vane. It is published by Bookouture, who also publish Alice's nine-book Beth Haldane Mysteries series set in south east London. Alice also writes psychological thrillers for HQDigital as A.M. Castle.

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2023
    Some people take a long time to take action on preceived slights. Planning to hurt people around you. One death.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2022
    The Murder Club by Alice Castle
    A Beth Haldane Mystery Book #6 - Previously released as The Body in Belair Park

    I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

    Blurb

    A club of card enthusiasts gather in a magnificent mansion. But someone has been dealt a deadly hand…

    In peaceful Dulwich Village, a group of elderly residents meet every week for Bridge Club. Green cloths are laid over square tables, the deck is carefully dealt, and every beady eye is on the lookout for cheating.

    Amateur sleuth Beth Haldane has never understood the rules, but she’s drawn into the drama when her mother’s bridge partner Alfie Poole is found dead. He was last seen heading out for a breath of fresh air after a particularly tricky hand.

    Beth knows poor Alfie was a sweet old man, but when she learns he was poisoned it’s clear someone wanted him gone… Suspecting skulduggery, Beth questions each member of the club. Did the retired doctor slip Alfie a sedative? Is the ex-English teacher quite as clumsy as she seems? Or was it Alfie’s daughter, wanting her inheritance early?

    My Opinion

    This series of books is being re-released with new names. These are quick little mystery books to read and I can easily finish one in a few hours. So far I am enjoying this series and the characters are really starting to develop as we work through the various mysteries. Whilst these books are part of a series, each would work well as a standalone.

    There are some twists and turns to keep the reader interested but the more I read in this series, the more I am starting to predict. An entertaining read with Beth creating a re-enactment of the murder to try and find out what happened.

    Rating 4/5
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2022
    Beth's self-absorbed mother Wendy needs Beth's help when her Bridge partner Alf dies suddenly during the tea break. He was an elderly man so his death is being seen as inevitable, but Wendy is convinced he has been poisoned.

    In other news, Jake has got into Wyatt's, Beth is still doing absolutely no work (for which she is being paid by Wyatt's), Katie's dog Teddy has served its purpose and has now been consigned to a dog-walker and I don't expect we'll hear from him again. Oh, and Belinda the middle school bully mother is having a hard time exerting her power now the boys have gone to Big School and most of the other children didn't get into Wyatt's.

    As always, Beth's social life, family life, and general faffing take precedence over any actual plot and in this case the identity of the murderer and the reasons are utterly ridiculous.

    As noted in my previous reviews, my feeling is that these books are so 'cosy/cozy' that there is very little detecting involved, we read a lot about coffee in chi-chi shops and expensive handbags, and cat hairs then out of thin air Beth solves the crime without (as my maths teacher used to say) showing the workings. It is always as an afterthought that someone asks 'how did you know that X was the murderer' just so we the readers can find out what happened. These are okay but TBH if I didn't have the eighth book sitting on my TBR pile as an ARC and the books are all on Kindle Unlimited I probably wouldn't bother reading any more.

    Read on my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2022
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    The sixth in the Beth Haldane series of mysteries finds Beth deep in death when a senior Bridge club member is found dead and it’s not natural. Alfie, the victim, just happens to be her mother’s Bridge partner - it follows that Beth cannot resist the lure of this particular investigation. A re-enactment of the murder, however, is to bring potentially serious consequences. Another delightful murder mystery in the cosy vein with a likeable protagonist in Beth, a well placed setting and a nicely crafted supporting cast of characters. A worthy addition to this enjoyable series. (Note that this was previously published as The Body in Belair Park) (Many thanks to NetGalley/ Publisher/ Author)
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2023
    Not the most challenging book I've read this year. Simple plot, simple characters. Simply forgettable.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2022
    With thanks to NetGalley for my arc.
    I am a huge fan of this series, but this instalment, to me, is the weakest. There is still much to enjoy here; Beth and her relationships with her family and friends are still a joy and her constant working mother guilt is well written. I still miss Nina though, and hope she plays a big role in the next book. I think there is too much Bridge terminology here, which made my eyes glaze over somewhat. The awful Belinda isn’t in this one much either and I surprisingly missed her. I also thought the murderer’s motive was a little thin and it wasn’t really explained how they knew it was her. Still love the way the relationship with Harry is presented.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2022
    When her mother's bridge partner is poisoned, Beth decides to hold a re-enactment of the fatal game only to have her mother targeted by the poisoner.
    Another proper cosy mystery set in Dulwich village. With likeable characters and an easy flowing storyline, this is yet another book in this series that I enjoyed.

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