A Spoonful of Murder by J. M. Hall

A Spoonful of Murder by J.M. Hall is a cozy mystery novel set in Yorkshire. The story follows three retired school teachers, Liz, Thelma, and Pat, who become amateur sleuths after their friend Topsy is murdered. The book is full of humour, heart, and suspense, and it'll appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

The characters are well-developed and relatable. Liz is the leader of the group, and she's determined to find Topsy's killer. Thelma is the wisecracking one, and she always has a joke to lighten the mood. Pat is the motherly one, and she's always there to offer support and the three friends work well together.

The plot is engaging and suspenseful. The author does a good job of keeping the reader guessing until the very end. There are a few twists and turns along the way, and the ending is satisfying.

Overall, A Spoonful of Murder is a well-written and enjoyable cozy mystery and it's a perfect book to curl up with on the sofa. I would recommend it to fans of the genre with a few caveats:

• Having three protagonists left me a bit confused at times, trying to identify who was who.
• The villain was a bit too predictable.

I enjoyed reading A Spoonful of Murder. It's a good book to read if you're looking for a cozy mystery with a bit of suspense but not too heavy on the thriller side. 6/10 😐