The Shopping Village Murder: A gripping cozy crime mystery packed with twists (The Ruth Morgan Mysteries Book 5)
By Peter Jay Black
Obsessed by Agatha Christie? Curl up in your comfiest chair and visit a charming — but deadly — shopping village in the English countryside, in this utterly addictive murder mystery packed with red herrings.
Ruth Morgan tried retirement. It didn’t stick. Now she solves murders.
Unofficially, that is. All the sixty-five-year-old former police officer really wants is to do her job — travelling Britain, tasting delicious food and advising restaurants on their menus.
Her latest stop is a café in a whimsical, fairytale-themed outlet village. But soon after she arrives, the fashion boutique’s owner is found dead in the village square . . . posed as a mannequin and dressed in a stunning designer gown.
Did the victim’s feud with the designer across the street finally turn deadly? The police certainly think so. But Ruth suspects the real killer is still out there — hiding somewhere among the village’s cobbled lanes, gingerbread cottages and glittering shop windows.
Can Ruth clear the prime suspect, shop around for a cunning killer — and eat a great deal of cake — before this fairytale takes another murderous turn?
The Ruth Morgan Mysteries are perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Veronica Heley, Fiona Leitch, Simon Brett, The Thursday Murder Club, MC Beaton’s Agatha Raisinand Clare Chase — and anyone who wished they could be Nancy Drew when they grew up.
Please note this was previously published as Murder at the Osborne Outlet, and contains light editorial revisions.
Readers LOVE The Shopping Village Murder and the Ruth Morgan mysteries:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great series that just keeps getting better . . . The author combines humour with an excellent plot, which kept me guessing.’ Hamish M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A very interesting series — I have enjoyed every book and about to start on the latest one.’ DeeDee
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I can’t wait for another book to read in this series! It’s been a fun journey with Ruth and Greg through the UK countryside!’ Cheryl K.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It is an absolute pleasure to dive into these books, and I eagerly anticipate each new installment. If you are a fan of modern British mysteries and female detectives, this series is a must-read.’ The Sassy Bookworm
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love it. I think this series is great.’ Judy
MEET THE SLEUTH
Former police officer turned caterer Ruth Morgan is well aware that sixty-five is when most sensible people put their feet up. She tried that, and discovered — well, she’s not most sensible people. Now she spends her days travelling across Britain in her motorhome, eating delicious food and telling restaurants how to make their menus even better.
Ruth is owned by Merlin — a Burmese cat of impeccable taste and terrible manners — and has recently been joined on her travels by her nineteen-year-old grandson Greg. He thinks Ruth is too curious, but it’s not like she looks for murders on her travels. You know what they say! Old habits die hard.
Obsessed by Agatha Christie? Curl up in your comfiest chair and visit a charming — but deadly — shopping village in the English countryside, in this utterly addictive murder mystery packed with red herrings.
Ruth Morgan tried retirement. It didn’t stick. Now she solves murders.
Unofficially, that is. All the sixty-five-year-old former police officer really wants is to do her job — travelling Britain, tasting delicious food and advising restaurants on their menus.
Her latest stop is a café in a whimsical, fairytale-themed outlet village. But soon after she arrives, the fashion boutique’s owner is found dead in the village square . . . posed as a mannequin and dressed in a stunning designer gown.
Did the victim’s feud with the designer across the street finally turn deadly? The police certainly think so. But Ruth suspects the real killer is still out there — hiding somewhere among the village’s cobbled lanes, gingerbread cottages and glittering shop windows.
Can Ruth clear the prime suspect, shop around for a cunning killer — and eat a great deal of cake — before this fairytale takes another murderous turn?
The Ruth Morgan Mysteries are perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Veronica Heley, Fiona Leitch, Simon Brett, The Thursday Murder Club, MC Beaton’s Agatha Raisinand Clare Chase — and anyone who wished they could be Nancy Drew when they grew up.
Please note this was previously published as Murder at the Osborne Outlet, and contains light editorial revisions.
Readers LOVE The Shopping Village Murder and the Ruth Morgan mysteries:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great series that just keeps getting better . . . The author combines humour with an excellent plot, which kept me guessing.’ Hamish M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A very interesting series — I have enjoyed every book and about to start on the latest one.’ DeeDee
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I can’t wait for another book to read in this series! It’s been a fun journey with Ruth and Greg through the UK countryside!’ Cheryl K.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It is an absolute pleasure to dive into these books, and I eagerly anticipate each new installment. If you are a fan of modern British mysteries and female detectives, this series is a must-read.’ The Sassy Bookworm
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love it. I think this series is great.’ Judy
MEET THE SLEUTH
Former police officer turned caterer Ruth Morgan is well aware that sixty-five is when most sensible people put their feet up. She tried that, and discovered — well, she’s not most sensible people. Now she spends her days travelling across Britain in her motorhome, eating delicious food and telling restaurants how to make their menus even better.
Ruth is owned by Merlin — a Burmese cat of impeccable taste and terrible manners — and has recently been joined on her travels by her nineteen-year-old grandson Greg. He thinks Ruth is too curious, but it’s not like she looks for murders on her travels. You know what they say! Old habits die hard.