Robert Thorogood Collection 7 Books Set - Marlow Murder Club & Death in Paradise - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
A Meditation on Murder
The Killing of Polly Carter
Death Knocks Twice
Murder in the Caribbean
The Marlow Murder Club
Death Comes to Marlow
The Queen of Poisons

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Mira, HQ

Overview
Escape into the world of Robert Thorogood with this seven-book paperback collection, bringing together two beloved mystery series from the creator of the hit TV show Death in Paradise. Readers first travel to the sun-drenched Caribbean island of Saint-Marie, where Detective Inspector Richard Poole unravels baffling, locked-room-style crimes with dry wit and sharp logic. The collection then shifts to the quiet English town of Marlow, following amateur sleuth Judith Potts and her neighbors as they solve murders hiding beneath the town's peaceful surface. Clever plotting, warm humor, and satisfying twists make this a treat for cozy crime fans.

About the Books
This collection unites two sides of Robert Thorogood's storytelling, both rooted in his gift for fair-play, puzzle-driven mysteries. The first four titles belong to the Death in Paradise world, the tie-in novels born from the long-running British TV series Thorogood created. In A Meditation on Murder, The Killing of Polly Carter, Death Knocks Twice, and Murder in the Caribbean, Detective Inspector Richard Poole applies rigorous deduction to seemingly impossible crimes on the fictional island of Saint-Marie, poking gentle fun at his own buttoned-up manner while the sun beats down around him. Each case is a self-contained whodunit, packed with red herrings and colorful island characters, ending in a classic scene where Poole gathers every suspect to reveal the truth. The remaining three books launch the Marlow Murder Club series, Thorogood's own original creation set in the riverside town of Marlow. Here, sharp-witted retiree Judith Potts joins forces with vicar's wife Suzie Harris and dog walker Becks Starling to investigate murders that unsettle their close-knit community. The Marlow Murder Club, Death Comes to Marlow, and The Queen of Poisons trade Caribbean beaches for cozy English lanes and riverside walks, keeping the same emphasis on clever misdirection and fairly clued solutions. Together, the seven novels showcase Thorogood's range: breezy police procedurals on one hand, and gentle, character-driven amateur-sleuth mysteries on the other. Fans of classic detective fiction and clever plotting will find plenty to enjoy across both series, making this bundle a great way to sample Thorogood's storytelling in one paperback set.

Key Benefits

• Seven complete paperback novels from acclaimed author Robert Thorogood in one collection
• Combines two fan-favorite series: the Caribbean-set Death in Paradise novels and the English village Marlow Murder Club mysteries
• Clever, fair-play plotting with satisfying twists and classic whodunit reveals
• Warm humor and richly drawn characters make these easy, addictive reads
• Great value way to build a cozy crime collection or start a new favorite series
• Ideal gift for mystery fans, book clubs, or anyone who loves a good puzzle

Book-by-Book Guide
A Meditation on Murder — Richard Poole investigates a murder at a Caribbean meditation retreat, unpicking a seemingly impossible crime with his trademark dry logic.
The Killing of Polly Carter — a glamorous supermodel's death on Saint-Marie draws Poole into a world of fame, rivalry, and hidden motives.
Death Knocks Twice — Poole faces another baffling, tightly plotted case on Saint-Marie, full of misdirection and a satisfying final reveal.
Murder in the Caribbean — a fresh case brings Poole face to face with another puzzling island crime, testing his methodical approach once again.
The Marlow Murder Club — retired crossword setter Judith Potts hears a gunshot next door and teams up with two neighbors to catch a killer in Marlow.
Death Comes to Marlow — the Marlow Murder Club tackles a new case that shakes the peaceful town, drawing on local knowledge and sharp observation.
The Queen of Poisons — Judith and her fellow sleuths take on another Marlow mystery, unraveling a case built on carefully hidden secrets.

About the Author
Robert Thorogood is a British screenwriter and novelist best known as the creator of the hit BBC television series Death in Paradise, which follows a British detective solving murders on a Caribbean island. He later expanded that world into a series of tie-in novels before launching his own original cozy mystery series, the Marlow Murder Club, set in the English town of Marlow, where he lives with his family. Thorogood is celebrated for combining meticulous, fair-play plotting with warmth, humor, and richly drawn characters, earning him a devoted following among fans of classic detective fiction on page and screen alike.

Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for cozy mystery lovers, this seven-book set delivers sun-soaked island whodunits and charming English village intrigue in one great-value paperback bundle. A brilliant gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or a beach vacation, it's an easy way to binge two clever series from a Death in Paradise creator whose puzzles keep readers guessing until the final page.

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