If I’m honest I struggled with this. I found it hard to get into and as a consequence I just never finished it. I struggled to find something to get me hooked into it.

This book was brilliant read. I loved the fact that the mystery is all based around books , authors, publishers and all thing bookish ! As a reader I really enjoyed being able to relate to Peggy and her love of books . I aim to be just like her when I am an old lady, hopefully without the whole ' being murdered ' part .

The postscript murders is a perfect cozy mystery for binge reading in one sitting. With multiple mysterious deaths and secret connections throughout , trying to work out who the murderer is was a challenge and a half !

The main characters were all so lovable and watching their relationships strengthen throughout the book made me wish that the murderer wouldn't be caught ! I will admit that I do have a particular soft spot for Benny :P

The plot twists were brilliant through the whole book with the grand reveal being a real shock !

This is my first book by Elly Griffiths and I really enjoyed it, I have now found a new author I really want to read so will be buying more books. Thank you.

Thank you Netgalley. I enjoy Elly Griffith's books. She writes well and this book (standalone or new series?) was very enjoyable. It was a perfect weekend read. I look forward to reading more by the author.

This standalone murder mystery by Elly Griffith works on a number of levels; it has an intriguing plot and acts as a commentary on the crime writing literary world itself (the novel even ends up in Aberdeen literary festival), as the characters attempt to solve the mystery through an understanding of the format of the murder mystery novel. A fast-paced and enjoyable read with colourful eccentric characters.

This has convinced me that I really do enjoy modern versions of Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries.
Not entirely realistic as I’m sure no detective in charge of a murder case would be able to disclose to members of the general public the information that DS Harbinder does in ‘The Postscript Murders’. But Griffiths somehow makes this acceptable and ensures it contributes to the lightheartedness of this novel.
The prologue really sets the tone and the unlikely mix of characters work well together to create an entertaining read that also reminds me of ‘The Thursday Murder Club.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quercus (Hachette) for this free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Although this book's description initially caught my interest, unfortunately I just didn't seem to find myself enjoying this story.
The writing style was unique, and the story did have some interesting characters mixed in. Unfortunately, this book simply wasn't for me.

With a heavy hart I must admit I did not enjoyed "The Postscript Murders" as much as I hoped. I was expecting a gripping and dark thriller with some Gothic vibes that I so much enjoyed in "The Stranger Diaries" with some clues hidden within pages of the crime novels and police investigation. "The Postscript Murders" is a cozy mystery that reads almost like a contemporary fiction about friendship and unfortunately it did not grab my attention.

In the newest book by Elly Griffiths we follow a group of friends playing amateur detectives investigating a mysterious death of their friend - an 90 year of pensioner who worked as a "murder consultant" helping crime writers with the plot.

I usually like Ms Griffiths' characters but in this novel I found them to be silly and unbelievable. There were too many plot conveniences for my liking, too many stereotypes used and the story felt unrealistic and far-fetched at times which really affected my enjoyment.

It was not a bad book by any means, it just was very different from the first book in the series. I am sure it will be loved by many readers however it was not what I expected. I will definitely reach for the next books by the author.

I enjoyed this book! I loved all the characters - they were each really fleshed out and distinctive. I also really enjoyed how they interacted with one another, it felt real. I always love a kind of rag-tag group of friends all connected in different ways working together and I definitely felt that in this one.
The mystery was fun and intriguing and I loved the connection to the books - I always enjoy when stories include a bookish element.
It was well-paced and I read it quickly, I always read it in big chunks but never felt I was spending a giant amount of time on it which was nice; the reading experience was great.
I'm glad I got an ARC of this as I probably wouldn't have picked it up otherwise but am so glad I got to read it.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for sending me a review copy and facillitating me reading this early!

I always look out for Elly Griffiths books and devour then as soon as I find them and this one was no different. Featuring DS Harbinder Kaur, this is a slightly light hearted murder mystery. The victim is in her '90s, and, it emerged spent a lot of time looking out of her window. She is a self styled murder consultant, drawing up story lines for authors.
The book traces the solving of her murder after managing to rule out natural causes. There are ups and downs as the victims carer and her friends also try to find out what happened, getting in the way regularly .
We also get to know more about Harbinder who we met in Stranger Diaries, her family and her colleague Neil Winston.
It's a light hearted read but no less enjoyable for that. I read it quickly, picking it up whenever I had a chance.
Thanks to Net Galley for an advance copy.

I love The Stranger Diaries and loved the second Harbinder Kaur novel, The Postscript Murders, just as much as the first. This story doesn't have the sinister, Gothic feel to it like the first but The Postscript Murders is such an enjoyable Murder Mystery. The gang of amateur sleuths were very entertaining and I hope there will be more books in this series. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my ARC

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. I hadn't realised that this was the second novel featuring detective Harbinder Kaur, but it didn't matter that I had not read the first as this works as a stand alone novel. I found the storyline to be quite enjoyable and I liked the twists.

When applying to read this book I had no idea it was the second following the lead detective in this plot. I loved the first book with these characters and this book certainly didn’t disappoint. I love Elly Griffiths as a writer but this book in particular was quite a refreshing read. The characters were very endearing and I did not guess at all what the outcome of the plot was going to be which is so rare in crime fiction. Thank you netgalley for another fantastic read.

The second crime mystery of a new series by Elly Griffiths. A 90 year old woman dies and an eclectic group of friends that includes her carer, the glamorous Natalka, retired BBC employee Edwin and former monk.Benedict join forces along with the enigmatic DS Harbinder Kaur. The author slightly pokes fun at crime writing but it is a delightful, fast paced and absorbing mystery from one of my favourite writers.

3.5 stars
I will start by saying, this is the first book that I've read by Elly Griffiths, so I wasn't aware that this wasn't the first in a series when it came to this particular Detective.
It is particularly well written and an easy read, especially if you're not a fan of grisly or gory detective/crime novels.
I also liked that it took us to Scotland. As a Scot, I always feel like this adds to a novel, particularly crime fiction.
I just wish that I hadn't read The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman first, before reading this.
It meant, because of the similarities between the two, that I was constantly comparing them, even when I was trying not to, to give this a fair review.
When doing that, it sadly didn't live up to how much I adored The Thursday Murder Club (which I gave 5 stars a few months earlier).
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed Elly Griffiths’ first DS Harbinder Kaur book, The Stranger Diaries, so I was keen to read the second book, The Postscript Murders. It’s very different, in a much lighter style and I think Elly Griffiths was enjoying herself writing this poking fun at crime fiction writers and the book world, with book bloggers and a literary festival. I really enjoyed it. It’s very readable, cleverly plotted, with interesting and well defined characters.

Peggy Smith is ninety, living in a retirement flat at Seaview Court in Shoreham. The book begins as she is ‘lurking’ in a bay window watching the world go by and writing down details of everyone she sees. But when Natalka, Peggy’s Ukranian carer, finds her sitting in her armchair by the window, she knows immediately that she is dead and suspects that something is wrong, especially when she finds a business card – ‘Mrs M Smith, Murder Consultant’. For Peggy is a woman with a past, who helps crime fiction writers with their plots and gory ways for people to die.

But Peggy had a heart condition and DS Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing to concern her about her death and initially she does not feature much in the book. Natalka enlists the help of Peggy’s friends, ex-monk Benedict, the local cafe owner and Edwin, who also lives at Seaview Court to help her investigate. When they find sinister notes with the threatening message We are coming for you, and Natalka and Benedict are threatened by a mysterious gunman who bursts into Peggy‘s flat, both D S Kaur and D S Neil Winston then take on an active role.

Their investigations lead them to Peggy’s author friends and another murder victim. Then Natalka, Benedict and Edwin then travel from Shoreham to Aberdeen to a literary festival to warn another of Peggy’s author friends, J D Monroe, Julie, that she too might be in danger, thinking she is the next victim. From then on the mystery deepens, and the suspects increase. There are plenty of red herrings and twists and turns, that kept me guessing throughout.

Many thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for my review copy.

Is 2020 the year of the elderly protagonist in crime fiction? This is my second read in a couple of months where the elderly not only feature but in a positive way, how very refreshing!

Peggy Smith lives in a sheltered accommodation when she is found dead in her armchair looking out over the sea. It looks like a natural death but her carer Natalka is not convinced, not at all. She is also a carer in the old-fashioned meaning of the word, caring about Peggy as a person and not just as a series of tasks to complete.

Natalka voices her suspicions to Peggy's friends, Edwin and Benedict - brilliant characters who between them completely make the book something special. She is also free with her opinions to D.S. Harbinder Kaur.

It isn't long before strange events happen to make them investigate Peggy and her murder consultancy work!

This is a thoroughly enjoyable at the lighter end of crime fiction, perfect for curling up with and enjoying

Great fun-a cleverly plotted murder mystery without the gory details.There’s an interesting range of characters,a plot with lots of twists and turns in a variety of locations ,and a lot of humour too.
I would definitely read more by this author and hope to read more of DS Kaur .Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review which reflects my own opinion.

I enjoyed The Postscript Murders by Ella Griffiths. I particularly liked the style of writing and how the characters interacted with each other, forming and building relationships along the way. The plot is focused on suspicious deaths and amateur detectives and is an easy read. It reminded me very much of The Thursday Murder Club written by Richard Osman. My only reservation about recommending it wholeheartedly is that some readers may find it a bit lightweight.

My thanks to Netgalley and Quercus Editions Ltd for a copy of the book.

The cast of rather unusual characters for a crime novel is one of the strongest traits of this book. The plot is cleverly woven and interspersed via the viewpoints of different characters. There’s a certain sense of humour about the novel that I didn’t expect. It is deployed successfully, representing the light and dark sides of life that we all experience. Overall it is a strong novel that maybe even leaves space for a sequel!