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Murder Most Cryptic
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Expected 16 Feb 27A debut mystery about an unlikely group who discover cryptic clues a dead crossword setter—and the cryptic clues that could lead to his killer.
Nina is a young journalist in the UK. She is also an alcoholic and attends a weekly recovery group, along with bossy former teacher Sandra, crossword-loving retired policeman Eric, and socially awkward bus-driver Mouse. The problem is that Nina is not really sober at all most of the time.
One night, when Nina is absent, a stranger walks into one of their meetings, promptly collapses, and drops dead.
While the top brass of the police see it as nothing more than an accident, the group discover a cryptic crossword clue hidden in the dead man’s pocket—the answer to which is "murder." And Nina realizes that she knew the a crossword setter at the paper where she works.
Determined to give the dead man back his dignity, the recovery group regulars set out to discover who killed him, and why, only to learn that Nina might not have been the only one to have known him. But with Nina’s memory becoming increasingly unreliable, and her actions more erratic, can they uncover who the murderer is?
Murder Most Cryptic is packed with clever clues and easter eggs for amateur and expert puzzlers alike, with a fantastic cast of characters and gripping twists and turns. This is a brilliant debut from an exciting new writing talent . . . and you don’t even have to know how to solve cryptic crosswords to enjoy it.
Nina is a young journalist in the UK. She is also an alcoholic and attends a weekly recovery group, along with bossy former teacher Sandra, crossword-loving retired policeman Eric, and socially awkward bus-driver Mouse. The problem is that Nina is not really sober at all most of the time.
One night, when Nina is absent, a stranger walks into one of their meetings, promptly collapses, and drops dead.
While the top brass of the police see it as nothing more than an accident, the group discover a cryptic crossword clue hidden in the dead man’s pocket—the answer to which is "murder." And Nina realizes that she knew the a crossword setter at the paper where she works.
Determined to give the dead man back his dignity, the recovery group regulars set out to discover who killed him, and why, only to learn that Nina might not have been the only one to have known him. But with Nina’s memory becoming increasingly unreliable, and her actions more erratic, can they uncover who the murderer is?
Murder Most Cryptic is packed with clever clues and easter eggs for amateur and expert puzzlers alike, with a fantastic cast of characters and gripping twists and turns. This is a brilliant debut from an exciting new writing talent . . . and you don’t even have to know how to solve cryptic crosswords to enjoy it.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to NetGalley and Michael Joseph for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I've been so excited about this book. This is her debut and it was interesting to read a new voice.
Each chapter heading is a cryptic crossword clue that is answered within the chapter. You don't need to answer them to read the book but it makes for a fun little extra game whilst reading it - a bit like what Alexandra Benedict does with her books. I am no good at cryptic crosswords and out of 40+ clues I managed to get one, and I was so pleased with myself.
This is such an accomplished debut. I have read a lot of cosy crime books in my time and as much as I enjoy them, they can get a bit samey and formulaic. But this had everything I expected from the genre but it felt fresh and exciting.
I made the mistake of starting it in bed one night which meant I was up a lot later than I'd have liked because I just wanted to read one more chapter.
Is it a little implausible? Sure. Is that a negative? Not in my books. All cosy crime books are exaggerated to an extent. Take the great Agatha Christie - her crime novels are not 100% realistic but you enjoy them all the same, for the story, for the world you're entering. So yeah, sure, some bits might be a bit unbelievable but I liked those moments; it adds more layers to the story and makes it even more fun.
It's a little slow going at first, which doesn't necessarily have to be a negative. It gives you time to get introduced to everyone and find your footing. But it probably really kicks in around halfway, so I do advise you stick it it because the payoff is worth it.
Alys hasn't focussed solely on the crime. Yes that's the main plot, obviously, but she's given each character their own story and given them so much depth that there are other plotlines going on. And she hasn't sugar-coated the difficult topics such as alcoholism, which roots it more in reality.
I saw a couple of low-starred reviews and whilst I completely understand that we all like different things and no one book can be a five-star read for every single person, I was surprised to see them. Sure it wasn't necessarily anything new but it's so well done that it doesn't matter and the familiarity of it almost became comforting.
Unsurprisingly I didn't figure out the whodunnit.
It's perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood.
Is it the best cosy crime novel I've ever read? No I don't think so. But I think it's such a promising debut. It's so clever and original, which keeps a saturated genre fresh. The characters are well written with their own histories and I loved reading about them. The whodunnit itself was layered and mysterious, if at times a tad implausible (but I didn't care). I'd say this is a solid debut and I'm looking forward to what she does next. But I think this is going to be a popular book around the Christmas tree this December.
I've been so excited about this book. This is her debut and it was interesting to read a new voice.
Each chapter heading is a cryptic crossword clue that is answered within the chapter. You don't need to answer them to read the book but it makes for a fun little extra game whilst reading it - a bit like what Alexandra Benedict does with her books. I am no good at cryptic crosswords and out of 40+ clues I managed to get one, and I was so pleased with myself.
This is such an accomplished debut. I have read a lot of cosy crime books in my time and as much as I enjoy them, they can get a bit samey and formulaic. But this had everything I expected from the genre but it felt fresh and exciting.
I made the mistake of starting it in bed one night which meant I was up a lot later than I'd have liked because I just wanted to read one more chapter.
Is it a little implausible? Sure. Is that a negative? Not in my books. All cosy crime books are exaggerated to an extent. Take the great Agatha Christie - her crime novels are not 100% realistic but you enjoy them all the same, for the story, for the world you're entering. So yeah, sure, some bits might be a bit unbelievable but I liked those moments; it adds more layers to the story and makes it even more fun.
It's a little slow going at first, which doesn't necessarily have to be a negative. It gives you time to get introduced to everyone and find your footing. But it probably really kicks in around halfway, so I do advise you stick it it because the payoff is worth it.
Alys hasn't focussed solely on the crime. Yes that's the main plot, obviously, but she's given each character their own story and given them so much depth that there are other plotlines going on. And she hasn't sugar-coated the difficult topics such as alcoholism, which roots it more in reality.
I saw a couple of low-starred reviews and whilst I completely understand that we all like different things and no one book can be a five-star read for every single person, I was surprised to see them. Sure it wasn't necessarily anything new but it's so well done that it doesn't matter and the familiarity of it almost became comforting.
Unsurprisingly I didn't figure out the whodunnit.
It's perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood.
Is it the best cosy crime novel I've ever read? No I don't think so. But I think it's such a promising debut. It's so clever and original, which keeps a saturated genre fresh. The characters are well written with their own histories and I loved reading about them. The whodunnit itself was layered and mysterious, if at times a tad implausible (but I didn't care). I'd say this is a solid debut and I'm looking forward to what she does next. But I think this is going to be a popular book around the Christmas tree this December.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was very excited when I initially received the invitation for an advanced copy of this book. I love cozy mysteries and I love crossword puzzles, so the combination of the two immediately caught my attention. Add in a group of eccentric characters at different stages of recovery from alcoholism and a murder during one of their weekly meetings, and this had all the makings of a great story.
The book starts with the concept that each chapter title is the answer to a crossword puzzle clue. It’s a cool and original idea, but unfortunately, I don’t think it works particularly well in ebook format. With a physical book, it would be much easier to flip back and forth to find the answers. I tried highlighting the answers as I went along, but eventually decided it simply wasn’t worth the effort. You also don’t actually have to solve the clues to follow the story, so I eventually just read along and tried to enjoy the book without them.
Unfortunately, the story itself also missed the mark for me, and the biggest issue was the lack of character development. I never felt like I really knew any of the characters. We don’t get much insight into their individual alcohol stories, their jobs, or how they ended up in the group. With so many eccentric personalities, there were so many opportunities to develop interesting and memorable characters, but those opportunities were largely missed.
Most of the narration seemed to center around Nina, who was essentially a bad drunk in complete denial about her problems. I never connected with her, and unfortunately, I didn’t connect with the other characters either. Even the murder victim doesn’t get enough of a backstory to make me particularly invested in what happened to them. As a result, I found myself not really caring about solving the murder or figuring out who was responsible.
There were also quite a few UK terms and slang words that weren't familiar to me as a US reader. That isn't necessarily a negative on its own, but combined with the other issues, it made the story a little harder to get into.
The crossword clues and answers are included at the end of the book, but once again, trying to navigate back and forth in an ebook just wasn't worth the effort for me.
The concept of this book is **original and fun**, and that's what initially drew me in. Unfortunately, for me, the execution didn't live up to the premise. The ebook format makes the crossword element cumbersome, and the lack of character development and connection made it difficult for me to care about the mystery. If you are interested in trying it, I would recommend the paperback or hardcover so you can more easily follow along with the crossword clues.
The book starts with the concept that each chapter title is the answer to a crossword puzzle clue. It’s a cool and original idea, but unfortunately, I don’t think it works particularly well in ebook format. With a physical book, it would be much easier to flip back and forth to find the answers. I tried highlighting the answers as I went along, but eventually decided it simply wasn’t worth the effort. You also don’t actually have to solve the clues to follow the story, so I eventually just read along and tried to enjoy the book without them.
Unfortunately, the story itself also missed the mark for me, and the biggest issue was the lack of character development. I never felt like I really knew any of the characters. We don’t get much insight into their individual alcohol stories, their jobs, or how they ended up in the group. With so many eccentric personalities, there were so many opportunities to develop interesting and memorable characters, but those opportunities were largely missed.
Most of the narration seemed to center around Nina, who was essentially a bad drunk in complete denial about her problems. I never connected with her, and unfortunately, I didn’t connect with the other characters either. Even the murder victim doesn’t get enough of a backstory to make me particularly invested in what happened to them. As a result, I found myself not really caring about solving the murder or figuring out who was responsible.
There were also quite a few UK terms and slang words that weren't familiar to me as a US reader. That isn't necessarily a negative on its own, but combined with the other issues, it made the story a little harder to get into.
The crossword clues and answers are included at the end of the book, but once again, trying to navigate back and forth in an ebook just wasn't worth the effort for me.
The concept of this book is **original and fun**, and that's what initially drew me in. Unfortunately, for me, the execution didn't live up to the premise. The ebook format makes the crossword element cumbersome, and the lack of character development and connection made it difficult for me to care about the mystery. If you are interested in trying it, I would recommend the paperback or hardcover so you can more easily follow along with the crossword clues.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Murder Most Cryptic is one of those books that I can easily imagine finding its audience, even though I wasn’t part of it.
The premise is undeniably fun: during an AA meeting in Scotland, a man walks in, collapses, and dies almost immediately. When a crossword puzzle is found in his pocket, it becomes clear that the clues may point to his murder. A quirky group of amateur sleuths sets out to solve both the crossword and the mystery behind his death.
The comparison to Richard Osman’s books makes sense. If you enjoy large ensembles of eccentric characters, witty dialogue, and cozy mysteries with an unusual hook, this will likely be worth a look.
For me, though, the mystery leaned a little too far into the implausible, and I never felt particularly invested in either the investigation or the characters. With such a large cast, I struggled to connect with anyone, and several of them felt underdeveloped. While the pacing is brisk and the humor lands more often than not, the story itself never fully grabbed me.
That said, I have to give Alys Cummings credit for an incredibly ambitious feat. Every chapter title is written as a crossword clue, with the answer hidden somewhere within that chapter, eventually creating a complete crossword puzzle. It’s genuinely ingenious. Reading on an e-reader made that element a bit clunky, but I suspect it will be much more satisfying in a finished print edition.
Ironically, that same crossword construction is also what kept me from loving the book. I admired the craftsmanship behind it, but it sometimes felt like the puzzle became more important than the mystery itself. I found myself appreciating the cleverness more than enjoying the story.
This is an impressive debut, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it develops a devoted following among crossword enthusiasts and cozy mystery readers. It simply wasn’t the right fit for my reading tastes.
Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the advance review copy.
Publication date: February 16, 2027
Rating: ⭐⭐½
The premise is undeniably fun: during an AA meeting in Scotland, a man walks in, collapses, and dies almost immediately. When a crossword puzzle is found in his pocket, it becomes clear that the clues may point to his murder. A quirky group of amateur sleuths sets out to solve both the crossword and the mystery behind his death.
The comparison to Richard Osman’s books makes sense. If you enjoy large ensembles of eccentric characters, witty dialogue, and cozy mysteries with an unusual hook, this will likely be worth a look.
For me, though, the mystery leaned a little too far into the implausible, and I never felt particularly invested in either the investigation or the characters. With such a large cast, I struggled to connect with anyone, and several of them felt underdeveloped. While the pacing is brisk and the humor lands more often than not, the story itself never fully grabbed me.
That said, I have to give Alys Cummings credit for an incredibly ambitious feat. Every chapter title is written as a crossword clue, with the answer hidden somewhere within that chapter, eventually creating a complete crossword puzzle. It’s genuinely ingenious. Reading on an e-reader made that element a bit clunky, but I suspect it will be much more satisfying in a finished print edition.
Ironically, that same crossword construction is also what kept me from loving the book. I admired the craftsmanship behind it, but it sometimes felt like the puzzle became more important than the mystery itself. I found myself appreciating the cleverness more than enjoying the story.
This is an impressive debut, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it develops a devoted following among crossword enthusiasts and cozy mystery readers. It simply wasn’t the right fit for my reading tastes.
Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the advance review copy.
Publication date: February 16, 2027
Rating: ⭐⭐½
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Not for me
I’m clearly in the minority with this one, because Murder Most Cryptic seems to be getting a lot of love, but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me.
The premise is certainly clever. Nina is a young journalist who is also struggling with alcoholism, and she attends a weekly recovery group. When a man turns up at one of their meetings and suddenly dies, what initially appears to be an accident becomes something much more sinister when a cryptic crossword clue is found on him. Nina and the others become involved in trying to work out who killed him, with further clues appearing in the newspaper crossword.
I liked the idea of combining a cosy murder mystery with cryptic crosswords, and the crossword clues were probably my favourite part of the book. There was something quite enjoyable about having them sitting alongside the story and trying to work them out. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough to keep me interested in the rest of it.
My biggest problem was the characters. I never felt that the author was really in control of them, and I found their behaviour and development increasingly difficult to engage with. The whole thing felt rather uneven to me, and I never became particularly invested in the mystery or the people trying to solve it.
There are clearly plenty of readers who have enjoyed exactly what I didn’t, so this is very much a case of the book finding its audience and not finding me. The crossword clues were fun, the premise was original, but overall this was a one-star read for me.
I’m clearly in the minority with this one, because Murder Most Cryptic seems to be getting a lot of love, but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me.
The premise is certainly clever. Nina is a young journalist who is also struggling with alcoholism, and she attends a weekly recovery group. When a man turns up at one of their meetings and suddenly dies, what initially appears to be an accident becomes something much more sinister when a cryptic crossword clue is found on him. Nina and the others become involved in trying to work out who killed him, with further clues appearing in the newspaper crossword.
I liked the idea of combining a cosy murder mystery with cryptic crosswords, and the crossword clues were probably my favourite part of the book. There was something quite enjoyable about having them sitting alongside the story and trying to work them out. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough to keep me interested in the rest of it.
My biggest problem was the characters. I never felt that the author was really in control of them, and I found their behaviour and development increasingly difficult to engage with. The whole thing felt rather uneven to me, and I never became particularly invested in the mystery or the people trying to solve it.
There are clearly plenty of readers who have enjoyed exactly what I didn’t, so this is very much a case of the book finding its audience and not finding me. The crossword clues were fun, the premise was original, but overall this was a one-star read for me.
September 2, 2026
What’s the difference between an alcoholic and a drunk? An alcoholic goes to meetings. A drunk goes to parties.
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur Books for the Advanced Reader’s Copy of Murder Most Cryptic by Alys Cummings. This debut mystery will be published on February 16, 2027.
A man collapses outside of an AA meeting. The attendees bring him inside where he dies. They find a cryptic clue in his pocket suggesting he was murdered. The police think it was merely a drunk who died due to misadventure by alcohol.
The story follows Sandra, Eric, Mouse, Omar and Nina as they try to solve the murder of the man, Laurence Wilde, that no one knows. Or do they? Though the police think it’s an accidental death, DC April Danso and her partner, DC Luke Holliday, think otherwise.
This story has an interesting premise of the murder mystery being solved via a crossword puzzle. The writing was kept simple as we follow along the various characters. The pacing can seem a bit slow at times but the story does continually progress. As you progress, you begin to see the connections amongst the cast of characters.
Of the characters, we don’t learn too much of a backstory for each character and for the most part, I don’t think it was required. The only character, to me, who did not seem likable, was Nina. But she the drunk of the group.
It was a fun quick read that was lighthearted in the same vein as a Richard Osman mysteries.
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur Books for the Advanced Reader’s Copy of Murder Most Cryptic by Alys Cummings. This debut mystery will be published on February 16, 2027.
A man collapses outside of an AA meeting. The attendees bring him inside where he dies. They find a cryptic clue in his pocket suggesting he was murdered. The police think it was merely a drunk who died due to misadventure by alcohol.
The story follows Sandra, Eric, Mouse, Omar and Nina as they try to solve the murder of the man, Laurence Wilde, that no one knows. Or do they? Though the police think it’s an accidental death, DC April Danso and her partner, DC Luke Holliday, think otherwise.
This story has an interesting premise of the murder mystery being solved via a crossword puzzle. The writing was kept simple as we follow along the various characters. The pacing can seem a bit slow at times but the story does continually progress. As you progress, you begin to see the connections amongst the cast of characters.
Of the characters, we don’t learn too much of a backstory for each character and for the most part, I don’t think it was required. The only character, to me, who did not seem likable, was Nina. But she the drunk of the group.
It was a fun quick read that was lighthearted in the same vein as a Richard Osman mysteries.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is an entry in the amateur sleuths genre. In this case a sobriety group teams up, somewhat reluctantly, to find out why a new visitor to the group arrived dead on their meeting doorstep. There's a side focus on composing and solving cryptic crossword puzzles, which figure significantly in the story.
I struggled with this one. Although the author assures us from the outset that you don't need to solve the crossword clues to follow the story, I found the emphasis on them to be distracting. Cryptic crosswords employ their own rules and language, so familiarity with the kind of crossword puzzle most American readers are used to will not be helpful. In addition, (and this is no fault of the author) I read an electronic version of the book which makes it more difficult to flip back and forth between the clues and their solutions.
That said, fans of the cryptic crossword will probably enjoy this one. The group dynamics are interesting. The members have different reasons for turning to a recovery group, and we are given insights into their motivations along the way. The mystery itself is twisty enough to keep you reading, and it concludes with a fairly satisfying surprise ending.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
I struggled with this one. Although the author assures us from the outset that you don't need to solve the crossword clues to follow the story, I found the emphasis on them to be distracting. Cryptic crosswords employ their own rules and language, so familiarity with the kind of crossword puzzle most American readers are used to will not be helpful. In addition, (and this is no fault of the author) I read an electronic version of the book which makes it more difficult to flip back and forth between the clues and their solutions.
That said, fans of the cryptic crossword will probably enjoy this one. The group dynamics are interesting. The members have different reasons for turning to a recovery group, and we are given insights into their motivations along the way. The mystery itself is twisty enough to keep you reading, and it concludes with a fairly satisfying surprise ending.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Murder Most Cryptic” tells the story of a man who dies during his first alcoholic recovery meeting. Is it a murder? The result of an accident? Even the London police don’t agree at first.
No one knew him. Correction: At first, no one thinks they knew him. It turns out that Laurence Wilde was a crossword editor. He even had a cryptic crossword clue in his pocket at the time of his death.
Members of the recovery group insert themselves into the murder investigation. This provokes a predictable response from the police department. The group decides to travel to Laurence Wilde’s funeral– and interview his parents. The suspense builds.
“Murder Most Cryptic” was exciting and the crossword clues were challenging. If you have enjoyed “The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective,” “The Marlow Murder Club,” or “The Thursday Murder Club Mysteries,” you might enjoy this story as well.
“Murder Most Cryptic” was a lot of fun to read. Each chapter heading is a clue in a cryptic crossword. It’s been years since I’ve solved any cryptics, but I guess I still have the bug. Fortunately, each answer appears within its chapter and at the end of the book.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review.
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No one knew him. Correction: At first, no one thinks they knew him. It turns out that Laurence Wilde was a crossword editor. He even had a cryptic crossword clue in his pocket at the time of his death.
Members of the recovery group insert themselves into the murder investigation. This provokes a predictable response from the police department. The group decides to travel to Laurence Wilde’s funeral– and interview his parents. The suspense builds.
“Murder Most Cryptic” was exciting and the crossword clues were challenging. If you have enjoyed “The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective,” “The Marlow Murder Club,” or “The Thursday Murder Club Mysteries,” you might enjoy this story as well.
“Murder Most Cryptic” was a lot of fun to read. Each chapter heading is a clue in a cryptic crossword. It’s been years since I’ve solved any cryptics, but I guess I still have the bug. Fortunately, each answer appears within its chapter and at the end of the book.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley
An eclectic group of recovering alcoholics . . . Sandra, Eric, Mouse, Omar, and Nina . . . sets out to solve the murder of crossword setter Laurence Wilde.
Can they find the answers?
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This cozy mystery offers readers a clever premise with crossword clues that may point to the murderer. As the story unfolds, readers learn about each of the members of the group while trying to solve the crossword clues.
Each chapter begins with a clue; the answer will be found somewhere in the chapter. The crossword hints are clever, but sometimes the story seems less important than the crossword clues. Nevertheless, readers who enjoy cozy mysteries and unique stories are likely to enjoy this tale.
Recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#MurderMostCryptic #NetGalley
An eclectic group of recovering alcoholics . . . Sandra, Eric, Mouse, Omar, and Nina . . . sets out to solve the murder of crossword setter Laurence Wilde.
Can they find the answers?
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This cozy mystery offers readers a clever premise with crossword clues that may point to the murderer. As the story unfolds, readers learn about each of the members of the group while trying to solve the crossword clues.
Each chapter begins with a clue; the answer will be found somewhere in the chapter. The crossword hints are clever, but sometimes the story seems less important than the crossword clues. Nevertheless, readers who enjoy cozy mysteries and unique stories are likely to enjoy this tale.
Recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#MurderMostCryptic #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Murder Most Cryptic” was a decent story. The idea of clues from crossword puzzles being used to solve the murder was what made we want to read the book. And that aspect of the story is well done.
However, the story takes a while to get into because some of the major characters are rather annoying. It took getting into the story more and learning the backstories of various characters and their connection to the deceased before I was sure I wanted to finish the book.
However, the story takes a while to get into because some of the major characters are rather annoying. It took getting into the story more and learning the backstories of various characters and their connection to the deceased before I was sure I wanted to finish the book.
September 7, 2026
Received an Advanced Reader Copy. It was slow going at first and was at times confusing trying to keep up with the many characters but the plot was good and towards the end of course I wanted to know who done it. I don't do crosswords but it is a great premise for someone that might like to do them and also try to figure out who did it. I do like a good mystery and this will keep you guessing at least it did me. #MurderMostCryptic
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
This was a GoodReads giveaway- I really liked this book- took a little while to get used to the writing style- it’s very thick on British dialect and language- but the mystery part kept me on my toes throughout. I also enjoyed every character in the book- you had gotten to know- very similar to the movie Clue. I also enjoyed and felt for all the characters, except the dead one LOL- there was allot of thought into how each character psyche is- traumas, experience, etc. I would recommend.
September 12, 2026
I received this book as part of a Goodreads Giveaway. It was an easy read, and one could follow the characters and the story line without having to think too hard. I really enjoyed it!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you like Richard Osman type books then this is for you. A cosy crime with a crossword clue to solve at the start of every chapter ( and the answer contained in the chapter!) Set within an alcoholic recovery group, we find out all the secrets and background of the members. Who killed Larry and why?
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
It was okay.
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