Murder Mystery Book Club

** PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS The Agatha Christie Book Club **When Alicia Finlay walks out on her boring old book club and decides to start a new one-one totally devoted to her favourite genre, crime-she can not imagine the trouble she is about to unleash…After gathering seven crime devotees together-including ditzy librarian Missy, fashionista Claire, paleontologist Perry, dashing Dr Anders, a poisons expert, and socialite Barbara Parlour-Alicia grows suspicious when one of them fails to show for the next club meet. Barbara has vanished and her husband, Arthur, is curiously unconcerned. The group suspects him of foul play until he meets his own foul fate.With two baffling mysteries on their hands, the book club decide to do as their favourite fictional sleuths would do, and investigate!So begins the first instalment of THE MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, a motley collection of amateur sleuths who must sort the real clues from the red herrings to solve the murder of Arthur Parlour and the mystery of his missing wife. They must also look closer to home because each of them is hiding a secret that could crack the case wide open.A contemporary cozy mystery for those looking for fun and adventure at their next book club.Can you solve the mystery before the crime buffs do?THIS BOOK follows British English spelling and usage, and contains some Australian slang. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.GENRE: humorous, cozy mystery series, amateur sleuths, international mystery, police procedural, romance. NB: This book and all books and other materials associated with it have not been endorsed, licensed or authorised by the estate of Agatha Christie or by Agatha Christie Limited. Christina (C.A.) Larmer tried writing a romance at the age of 13 but pretty soon she'd slaughtered the hero and planted it on the heroine. It was the beginning of a beautiful love affair that has now resulted in four crime series, including the Murder Mystery Book Club, the Sleuths of Last Resort, the Ghostwriter mysteries, the Posthumous Mystery series, a domestic suspense novel, and a stand-alone mystery masquerading as a family saga (she's fooling nobody).Born and bred in Papua New Guinea, Christina has lived and worked around the world from New York and Los Angeles to London and Sydney. A journalist, editor, teacher and mentor, she now runs an indie publishing business from the east coast of Australia, where she lives with her musician husband, two sons, a devilish 'Bluey' and countless koalas and snakes, none of which come close to the villains in her books. Well, maybe just the Bluey...Sign up for news, views, discounts and giveaways: calarmer.comGet in touch: christina@calarmer.com A contemporary, fun-loving group of murder mystery fans sign up for a book club and end up embroiled in real-life mysteries of their own. They must channel the world's smartest sleuths to work out whodunnit before it's too late.

** PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS Murder on the Orient (SS): The Agatha Christie Book Club 2**When the MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB sign up for a luxury cruise on replica steamship the SS Orient they expect little more than a nostalgic journey back in time. What they get would stretch even the greatest of fictional sleuths-one missing passenger, two unexpected deaths, and enough red herrings to fill a seafood platter.In this refreshing take on the classic whodunit, the amateur sleuths must abandon their shuffleboard to solve the crimes before they hit land and the professionals take over. This time there's a new member lurking in the wings, a barman with a bad attitude and a poisonous secret.Jump aboard for a fun, fast-paced adventure with plenty of plot twists, endearing ensemble characters, a splash of romance and lashings of good humour.GENRE: Mystery // Thriller // Suspense // Cozy // TravelNOTE: The book follows British English spelling and contains some Australian slang. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. This ebook and all books and other materials associated with it have not been endorsed, licensed or authorised by the estate of Agatha Christie or by Agatha Christie Limited. Christina (C.A.) Larmer tried writing a romance at the age of 13 but pretty soon she'd slaughtered the hero and planted it on the heroine. It was the beginning of a beautiful love affair that has now resulted in four crime series, including the Murder Mystery Book Club, the Sleuths of Last Resort, the Ghostwriter mysteries, the Posthumous Mystery series, a domestic suspense novel, and a stand-alone mystery masquerading as a family saga (she's fooling nobody).Born and bred in Papua New Guinea, Christina has lived and worked around the world from New York and Los Angeles to London and Sydney. A journalist, editor, teacher and mentor, she now runs an indie publishing business from the east coast of Australia, where she lives with her musician husband, two sons, a devilish 'Bluey' and countless koalas and snakes, none of which come close to the villains in her books. Well, maybe just the Bluey...Sign up for news, views, discounts and giveaways: calarmer.comGet in touch: christina@calarmer.com A contemporary, fun-loving group of murder mystery fans sign up for a book club and end up embroiled in real-life mysteries of their own. They must channel the world's smartest sleuths to work out whodunnit before it's too late.

** PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS Evil Under the Stars: The Agatha Christie Book Club 3 **After enjoying a moonlit movie at an outdoor cinema, the MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB discovers a woman has been murdered on a blanket nearby, with hundreds of witnesses and not a suspect in sight.How did no one see the killer strike? How did no one hear the victim scream? And how could the nosy book club be lounging nearby and miss the whole event?!When local detectives hit a brick wall, the amateur sleuths channel their resources to investigate. What eventuates is a battle of wits between the inquisitive club members and the Homicide Squad, with newcomer Inspector Liam Jackson caught firmly in the middle.A fun, fast-paced adventure for those looking for a well-written, contemporary whodunit with plot twists and turns and an ensemble cast you can fall in love with.NB: This book follows British English spelling and usage, and contains some Australian slang. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: humorous, cozy mystery series, amateur sleuths, international mystery, police procedural. This ebook and all books and other materials associated with it have not been endorsed, licensed or authorised by the estate of Agatha Christie or by Agatha Christie Limited. Christina (C.A.) Larmer tried writing a romance at the age of 13 but pretty soon she'd slaughtered the hero and planted it on the heroine. It was the beginning of a beautiful love affair that has now resulted in four crime series, including the Murder Mystery Book Club, the Sleuths of Last Resort, the Ghostwriter mysteries, the Posthumous Mystery series, a domestic suspense novel, and a stand-alone mystery masquerading as a family saga (she's fooling nobody).Born and bred in Papua New Guinea, Christina has lived and worked around the world from New York and Los Angeles to London and Sydney. A journalist, editor, teacher and mentor, she now runs an indie publishing business from the east coast of Australia, where she lives with her musician husband, two sons, a devilish 'Bluey' and countless koalas and snakes, none of which come close to the villains in her books. Well, maybe just the Bluey...Sign up for news, views, discounts and giveaways: calarmer.comGet in touch: christina@calarmer.com A contemporary, fun-loving group of murder mystery fans sign up for a book club and end up embroiled in real-life mysteries of their own. They must channel the world's smartest sleuths to work out whodunnit before it's too late.

**PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS And Then There Were 9: The Agatha Christie Book Club 4**At a remote mountain lodge, deep in isolated rainforest, the MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB gathers to meet four new members, each one hiding a secret of their own...One is an imposter. One is hunting for something. One has been there before. And one wants long-awaited revenge.Now with nine members, the book club settles in to discuss their latest mystery, but very soon life begins to imitate fiction as a madman starts bumping off the isolated guests. First one person is murdered, then another, and then a mighty bushfire ignites in the forest below, cutting the group off entirely.Employing their own sleuthing skills and a bushfire survival plan, they must unravel each new member's secret to unmask the real killer and survive the book club from hell.BUT THIS TIME NOT ALL OF THEM WILL GET OUT ALIVE.A fast-paced adventure with lots of twists and turns, for those looking for a contemporary whodunit with a memorable ensemble cast.NB: This book follows British English spelling and usage, and contains some Australian slang. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: humorous, cozy mystery series, amateur sleuths, international mystery, police procedural. This ebook and all books and other materials associated with it have not been endorsed, licensed or authorised by the estate of Agatha Christie or by Agatha Christie Limited. Christina (C.A.) Larmer tried writing a romance at the age of 13 but pretty soon she'd slaughtered the hero and planted it on the heroine. It was the beginning of a beautiful love affair that has now resulted in four crime series, including the Murder Mystery Book Club, the Sleuths of Last Resort, the Ghostwriter mysteries, the Posthumous Mystery series, a domestic suspense novel, and a stand-alone mystery masquerading as a family saga (she's fooling nobody).Born and bred in Papua New Guinea, Christina has lived and worked around the world from New York and Los Angeles to London and Sydney. A journalist, editor, teacher and mentor, she now runs an indie publishing business from the east coast of Australia, where she lives with her musician husband, two sons, a devilish 'Bluey' and countless koalas and snakes, none of which come close to the villains in her books. Well, maybe just the Bluey...Sign up for news, views, discounts and giveaways: calarmer.comGet in touch: christina@calarmer.com A contemporary, fun-loving group of murder mystery fans sign up for a book club and end up embroiled in real-life mysteries of their own. They must channel the world's smartest sleuths to work out whodunnit before it's too late.

Four couples set sail on a luxury honeymoon cruise. Only two will survive. Luckily, one of the newlyweds happens to be a member of a very nosey book club…It's supposed to be Claire Hargreaves' idyllic honeymoon, exploring the remote Great Barrier Reef with three other couples and six crew, cocooned on a superyacht owned by her new husband Simon. But then a passenger is found floating lifeless above the coral and suddenly romance plays second fiddle to murder.The killer has to be one of the group, and Claire couldn't be more exhilarated (just don't tell Simon!). He's so worried he quickly winches in Detective Liam Jackson to investigate, followed soon after by the book club, masquerading as newlyweds.In this gripping, closed-circle thriller, the MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB are back on the high seas, but this time there's ten secretive suspects to choose from, a stalled engine that may or may not have been sabotaged, and nothing but their sleuthing skills, and some rather delicious cocktails, to see them through.Drawing inspiration from a modern murder mystery this time, the gang must unmask a murderer while salvaging Claire's new marriage which is dropping faster than bodies on the boat.If you're a fan of locked-room mysteries, dark humour, shocking twists and a cracking pace, the fifth MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB is the ideal holiday read for you. Bon voyage and don't forget your scuba gear-you're in for one hell of a dive!NB: This book follows British English spelling and usage, and contains some Australian slang. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: humorous, cozy mystery series, amateur sleuths, international mystery, police procedural. Christina (C.A.) Larmer tried writing a romance at the age of 13 but pretty soon she'd slaughtered the hero and planted it on the heroine. It was the beginning of a beautiful love affair that has now resulted in four crime series, including the Murder Mystery Book Club, the Sleuths of Last Resort, the Ghostwriter mysteries, the Posthumous Mystery series, a domestic suspense novel, and a stand-alone mystery masquerading as a family saga (she's fooling nobody).Born and bred in Papua New Guinea, Christina has lived and worked around the world from New York and Los Angeles to London and Sydney. A journalist, editor, teacher and mentor, she now runs an indie publishing business from the east coast of Australia, where she lives with her musician husband, two sons, a devilish 'Bluey' and countless koalas and snakes, none of which come close to the villains in her books. Well, maybe just the Bluey...Sign up for news, views, discounts and giveaways: calarmer.comGet in touch: christina@calarmer.com A contemporary, fun-loving group of murder mystery fans sign up for a book club and end up embroiled in real-life mysteries of their own. They must channel the world's smartest sleuths to work out whodunnit before it's too late.

The MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB should have known better than to hold a Hen's Party on a luxury passenger train. It's not like trains and murder don't mix…When bride-to-be Alicia Finlay sees a body drop off the Indian Pacific in the dead of night, even her beloved Book Club think her mind is up to its usual tricks. After all, they've brought along not one but EIGHT iconic train mysteries to read while on an iconic train-in this case, a real-life locomotive that crosses Australia's wide brown girth.Surely Alicia's mixing fact and fiction? Or perhaps they can blame it on all that celebratory champagne…Soon after, however, a first-class passenger is reported missing and the Book Club quickly sober up. The family of "Wheat Baron" Clay Dartmoor insist he got off willingly at a remote mining town, but Alicia's convinced Clay was pushed long before then, and his shifty family aren't the only suspects.With a cast of colourful passengers and crew to choose from, the amateur sleuths have just two days to work out whodunnit before they reach Perth and the professionals jump aboard.Grab your Akubra hat, book your cosy berth and snuggle in, folks, for the Book Club's most rollicking adventure yet. It's a locked-door, closed-circle thriller that offers twists, adventure, love and laughs while whisking you across the stunning red heart of Australia.The seventh instalment in the best-selling cosy mystery series is one for true train(mystery)spotters. Have you read all the train mysteries on the Book Club's list? And can you connect the dots before they reach Perth?NB: This series was previously titled The Agatha Christie Book Club and follows BRITISH English spelling and usage, and contains some Australian slang. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: cozy mystery, humour, amateur sleuths. Christina (C.A.) Larmer tried writing a romance at the age of 13 but pretty soon she'd slaughtered the hero and planted it on the heroine. It was the beginning of a beautiful love affair that has now resulted in four crime series, including the Murder Mystery Book Club, the Sleuths of Last Resort, the Ghostwriter mysteries, the Posthumous Mystery series, a domestic suspense novel, and a stand-alone mystery masquerading as a family saga (she's fooling nobody).Born and bred in Papua New Guinea, Christina has lived and worked around the world from New York and Los Angeles to London and Sydney. A journalist, editor, teacher and mentor, she now runs an indie publishing business from the east coast of Australia, where she lives with her musician husband, two sons, a devilish 'Bluey' and countless koalas and snakes, none of which come close to the villains in her books. Well, maybe just the Bluey...Sign up for news, views, discounts and giveaways: calarmer.comGet in touch: christina@calarmer.com A contemporary, fun-loving group of murder mystery fans sign up for a book club and end up embroiled in real-life mysteries of their own. They must channel the world's smartest sleuths to work out whodunnit before it's too late.