A Clock Stopped Dead

Name: A Clock Stopped Dead
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: J.M. Hall
ISBN: 9780008606947

Author: J.M. Hall

Series: The Retired Teacher Mysteries #3

Narrator: Julie Hesmondhalgh

Unabridged: 9 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 04/11/2024

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Amateur Sleuth, Women Sleuths, Literary Fiction, Crime, Cozy, Paranormal

Synopsis

'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin 'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it. I really enjoyed it!' Hannah Hendy Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma are giving up their coffee morning for a brand-new mystery. Retired teachers Pat, Liz and Thelma are happiest whiling away their hours over coffee, cake and chat at the Thirsk Garden Centre café. But when their good friend tells them about an unsettling experience she had in a sinister-feeling charity shop, they simply can’t resist investigating… Because the entire shop has vanished into thin air. Before long, our trio of unlikely sleuths find themselves embroiled in a race against the clock to get to the bottom of this mystery – but who has a secret to hide and how far will they go to keep it concealed? Only time will tell… ‘… It’s steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea… ’ SJ Bennett, author of ‘I absolutely loved this cosy mystery… Keeps you turning the pages’ ‘ I really enjoyed the characters! I highly recommend!!’ NetGalley review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… The plot is , interesting and quirky characters, secrets, unexpected nuance, colourful cardigans, and of course, heaps of tea and warm companionship.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ …Had great comical moments throughout. A book’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… ’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘, I really, really loved it…’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for J.M. Hall:

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eva on March 20, 2024

'A Clock Stopped Dead' is the third time we get to hang out with Liz, Thelma and Pat. For those who don't know, these three ladies are retired teachers who meet up at a café every Thursday for cake, coffee, and a chat. But somehow they always seem to get sucked into solving a mystery, and they sure......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on March 18, 2024

Thank you NetGalley for a copy. The plot sounded really interesting as I am a teacher but I struggled with the plot. The beginning hooks you in with a mysterious shop that appears one foggy night but vanishes the next. 3 friends try to discover if their friend Maggie is crazy or not. I wanted to lov......more

Goodreads review by Han on December 12, 2023

4.5 stars A Clock Stopped Dead is the third instalment of the adventures of retired teachers and part-time sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma. These stories are perfect for readers looking for cosy mysteries filled with small town drama and scandal, with sometimes a little murder thrown in. I have thoroughl......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on February 07, 2025

Before I start my review, I picked this up not knowing it was part of a series and thus read this without having read the previous books. While the premise of the book (three retired teachers solving the mystery of the vanishing charity shop) was promising, I feel like this fell flat. There was too......more

Goodreads review by Tanya on September 16, 2024

This is the second book I’ve read by this author, with this title being the third in the series featuring Liz, Pat & Thelma. I really enjoy this genre of books surrounding the older generation and their adventures, I find it so entertaining! As with the previous book, I loved the friendship between......more

Quotes

Praise for J.M. Hall: ‘… It’s steeped in Yorkshire like a mug of hot, strong tea… ’ SJ Bennett, author of ‘An read about everyday life falling foul of murder’ Faith Martin, author of '. Hall is on simply , a . from front to back.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of 'Starring a trio of engaging heroines, reading was an excellent use of time! J.M. Hall has mastered the of a with all the that go with it. I really enjoyed it!' Hannah Hendy ‘So , and – there’s , and a very satisfying conclusion. Goes from strength to strength.’ Fiona Leitch 'I love the way J.M. Hall writes. This book has to detail but above all it and concerns, and that makes it .' Oskar Jensen ‘‘I loved this book. Hall writes with about Yorkshire. This novel had me gripped and chuckling from the start, especially the between the crime solving trio of former teachers. Three strong women, lots of hot tea, and . You’ll it.’ Suk Pannu