A review by saltygalreads
The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

3.0

I listened to this light and cosy mystery on Audiobooks about a trio of British ladies who become amateur sleuths and fast friends while trying to solve a triple murder mystery.

I quite enjoyed the light-hearted atmosphere and the likeable characters, especially intelligent and fierce 77 year old Judith. However, the portrayal of the police incompetence was a little over the top, with the lead detective having almost no team around her to solve three murders and looking completely out of her depth, while three civilians go on to solve the murders. It all comes off as unrealistic and silly, and the final revelation at the very end was off-putting, making the brave and reckless Judith appear almost sinister.

I wanted to love it, but ultimately it didn't live up to its promise.