A Pen Dipped in Poison by J. M. Hall
A Pen Dipped in Poison by J.M. Hall is the sequel to the popular cosy mystery A Spoonful of Murder. In this instalment, retired schoolteachers and now amateur sleuths Liz, Pat, and Thelma are back to solve another mystery when a series of poison pen letters start to circulate in their small town.
The letters reveal some of the deepest secrets of the town's residents and, as one by one, careers are ruined and relationships are destroyed, the three friends decide that they must take matters into their own hands. But as they get closer to the truth, they begin to wonder just how far someone will go to silence the writer, if discovered or if the writer will actually carry out some of the threats implied.
A Pen Dipped in Poison is a well-written and engaging mystery. The author does a great job of creating a sense of suspense and mystery in the book. The letters are all anonymous, so the characters are never sure who is sending them or what their motives are, which keeps the reader guessing until the very end.
The plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. The book also features a bit of social commentary on the English educational system, which adds an extra layer of depth to the story.
In addition to the mystery, the author also provides some humour in the book. The three main characters are all likeable and relatable, and their interactions with each other are often funny, which helps to lighten the mood of the book and makes it a more enjoyable read.
On the downside, like A Spoonful of Murder, having three protagonists still left me a bit confused at times, trying to identify who was who in each scene.
Overall, I would recommend A Pen Dipped in Poison to fans of cosy mysteries. It's a well-written and engaging mystery with some likeable characters, some not so much, and a satisfying-ish ending, even if it didn’t meet my expectations (no spoilers here). 6/10 😐
A Pen Dipped in Poison is a well-written and engaging mystery. The author does a great job of creating a sense of suspense and mystery in the book. The letters are all anonymous, so the characters are never sure who is sending them or what their motives are, which keeps the reader guessing until the very end.
The plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. The book also features a bit of social commentary on the English educational system, which adds an extra layer of depth to the story.
In addition to the mystery, the author also provides some humour in the book. The three main characters are all likeable and relatable, and their interactions with each other are often funny, which helps to lighten the mood of the book and makes it a more enjoyable read.
On the downside, like A Spoonful of Murder, having three protagonists still left me a bit confused at times, trying to identify who was who in each scene.
Overall, I would recommend A Pen Dipped in Poison to fans of cosy mysteries. It's a well-written and engaging mystery with some likeable characters, some not so much, and a satisfying-ish ending, even if it didn’t meet my expectations (no spoilers here). 6/10 😐
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