Mary Blake Mysteries

She used to solve murders on tv, now she does it for real Once the star of a beloved TV crime drama, Mary Blake had it all – fame, fortune, and the adoration of millions. But turning fifty meant being replaced by a younger actress, and Mary believed her days in the spotlight were over. That is, until an old friend's murder mystery party propels her back into the public eye – as a prime suspect. Now, the former TV detective must become a real-life sleuth to clear her name. With her endearing, puppy-like brother and her unexpectedly resourceful assistant, Dot, Mary embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. An Invitation to Murder is the first book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea. ________________________________ Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful first book of a series. Looking forward to the next one. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you like the classic locked room style mysteries, then this is well worth a read. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the setting with its crumbling walls, dust and draughts. Very realistic!!

A festive hotel, a deadly secret, and Mary's Christmas is about to get complicated When Mary Blake agrees to help an old acquaintance being blackmailed, she never imagined she'd stumble into another murder investigation. Within 24 hours of her arrival, a suspicious death occurs, plunging the Rudolph Hotel into chaos just before their big Christmas event. With the police dismissing foul play, Mary dives headfirst into the case, joined by her trusty assistant Dot and her eager brother Pea. Together, they must track down the killer and prove their worth in their new career as amateur sleuths. A Death at Dinner is the second book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea. ________________________________ Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … plenty of suspects and twists lead to an unexpected conclusion. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The threads, twists and red herrings are superb. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Totally enjoyable read with humour and a good storyline.

Amid rumours of the supernatural, history repeats itself… Just as Mary Blake is launching her new private investigation business, tragedy strikes her quiet village of Bloxley. The community is shaken when a decades-old murder seems to have been replicated, reigniting old fears and suspicions. With tensions mounting and a growing list of suspects, Mary must solve the mystery to protect her fledgling reputation and her new business. Can she uncover the truth before history repeats itself again? Lightning Strikes Twice is the third book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea. ________________________________ Praise for the Mary Blake Mysteries: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Think Jessica Fletcher meets Miss Marple. Nice warm characters a good bit of humour and some nice twists in the tail. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another excellent story. The plot moves on quickly and keeps you gripped until the end. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The threads, twists and red herrings are superb. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Totally enjoyable read with humour and a good storyline.