3.5 

The Shooting in the Shop

By Simon Brett
The Shooting in the Shop by Simon Brett digital book - Fable

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Welcome to Fethering! Christmas turns killer for amateur sleuths Carole and Jude in this quirky, cozy, British village mystery.

Carole Seddon hates Christmas – it all seems rather a waste of time. So when her neighbour and best friend, Jude, drags her along to go shopping at a local store called Gallimaufry, she can feel her inner-Scrooge knocking. But the sales are on, and even Carole can’t resist a bargain.

A few days later, though, Gallimaufry is burnt down, and a body is discovered in the ashes. It seems like a tragic accident . . . but no-one can die of natural causes when a gun is involved. The victim was young, pretty and successful; who could possibly want her dead?

With a host of suspects, the amateur detectives know they have their work cut out for them. And as they dig deeper they discover a host of half-truths and lies. It seems that someone in Fethering has a deep, dark, deadly secret – and is prepared to kill to keep it.

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3.5
“In the early part of the book, it is actually boring and slow-paced but it got better. And i already had a clue who killed that poor Polly but i just cant figure out how. But my question. WHO KILLED RICKY??? Can anyone help me? Or I missed that part?!”
“This book got off to a slow start, and I really needed it to pick up the pace. Thankfully, it eventually did—and once it took off, it didn’t slow down. It was so good! The story was intriguing, exciting, and packed with suspense. I didn’t see the ending coming at all. Sure, I had my suspicions about the character, but the twists kept me guessing. That said, I didn’t enjoy Carol’s character as much. She came across as self-absorbed and full of herself, acting like she was better than everyone else. It was frustrating at times, but in the end, she redeemed herself by proving to be an excellent investigator. Overall, this is a fantastic book for murder mystery lovers like me. The suspense, unexpected twists, and strong finish make it a must-read. I highly recommend it—100%!”

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