Beth In Turmoil..
The third in the Beth Haldane series of mysteries finds Beth in a state of despair - her best friend is missing and having recently married a seemingly perfect man and moved away from Dulwich Village, Beth’s turmoil knows no bounds. For starters, she knows that her friend would never have left her precious daughter. So, the investigation begins and Beth is struggling to get to the truth in between the suspicious new husband, the creepy ex and the handsome detective. A delightful murder mystery in the cosy vein with a likeable protagonist in Beth and a well crafted supporting cast. Enjoyable and entertaining and a worthy addition to the series.

In this third outing for Beth Haldane, she is reluctantly being pushed by her friends into reentering the world of dating. Browsing het newly installed dating ap she comes across het friend Jen's new husband. Jen doesn't seem to be as happy as one would expect from a newly wed and Beth senses tensions between the new married couple. Jen is also sending her beloved daughter to stay for prolonged periods with het ex husband. When Jen stops answering Beth's calls and then goes missing, Beth throws herself into detection mode and in doing so outs her own life at risk but also leads to some tender moments with detective Harry. Well paced, great characterisation and lots of humorous moments amidst the murder.

Another brilliant Beth Haldane mystery, possibly my favourite so far! The perfect mix of mystery and humour and I am loving the story between Beth and Detective York. Cannot wait to read the next books in the series.

Still loving this series. Beth is a great heroine and these new covers are very fitting for the series. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

The first of August and another book finished! Another great read from Alice Castle called The Murder Question. It's already book three in the Beth Haldane series I received from Bookouture via Netgalley . This newly republished book will be out on 22 August.

Again, we follow Beth Haldane who starts to worry when a close friend appears to be missing. She knows from her past experiences that she shouldn't dive head first into this, but calmly investigate without putting herself in danger. That is obviously easier said than done. An exciting investigation follows.

In book three we get to know the characters even more. They are well worked out and it feels as though you've known them for quite some time - they could very well be neighbours or people you know. The story itself slightly differs from the other two books and that is a welcome change. It makes the series much more believable because of this. Moreover, the fun thing is that the decisions Beth makes, could very well be something you could come up with.

Again, a very nice book and I can't wait for the rest of the series!

4,5/5⭐

Did not see the twist at the end ..totally unexpected

With her best friend missing,her work colleagues encouraging her to online date and an attraction to Detective Inspector Harry York life is hectic for Beth Haldane

Engrossed from start to finish

When Beth’s BFF gets married, she’s not real keen on the groom. He’s just too much for her to believe he can really be that perfect. After the wedding, when Jen seems to have disappeared, no one else seems to think she’s missing…after all, they’re newlyweds and they spend time alone.

Being the only one who suspects something is wrong, Beth uses her skills to try and track down her BFF. When Beth wakes up in the hospital, she realizes she needs to get this figured out before someone stops her from digging for good.

The third series in this book is just as quick and fabulous a read as the first two. Each reads fine as a stand alone, so give it a read…you won’t regret it!

The Murder Question is the third mystery in the Beth Haldane mystery series by Alice Castle. In this mystery, Beth finds herself tied up in a case when her friend, Jen, seems to be missing. As Beth combs through the clues she uncovers the answers to all of her questions.

I have come to enjoy the Beth Haldane mysteries and this newest book was a good addition to the series. The mystery is fast paced and the book quick and easy to read. I enjoy the characters and seeing how Beth’s mind works as she unravels the mystery. I found this to be a nice mystery and I look forward to seeing what is next for Beth! I would recommend this mystery to cozy mystery fans!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book!

The third in the series and every bit as good as the first two. Dulwich and it’s troop of yummy mummies certainly has its fair share of murders, luckily Beth and Harry are there to solve them. Great cosy mystery with realistic characters. I can’t wait for the next one.

Cozy cozy mystery! I love Beths character shes charming funny and very likable I enjoyed this one just as much as the first two! I'm giving 4 stars because I struggle with extremely long chapters other than that it was fantastic!!!! I will definitely read more in this series!
Much thanks to @netgalley and @bookoture for allowing me my Advanced Readers Copy
I will also be posting this review to the Facebook group I created after its published @DOMESTICTHRILLERREADERSBOOKCLUB

An engaging cosy mystery, the third in the series. Great characters, intelligent plot line and clever ending, looking forward to the next book.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from Bookouture and #NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Third in a brilliant cozy mystery series, you'll anticipate the next one while you're reading.

Book 3 in the series and my favourite so far! This was definitely an intriguing and absorbing read. I really enjoyed this book and it will appeal fans of mysteries/thrillers.

It's so easy to let yourself be drawn into Beth Haldane's world. Alice Castle's writing engages you quickly and you find yourself rooting for Beth. Given that this installment in the series focuses almost as much on her private, home world as the mystery itself. Beth is a romantic. We get the "meet cute" moment when Beth and her late husband James met, for instance, and her trepidation as she's urged to enter the dating world again. For reasons she is yet to admit, she can't quite stop thinking of Detective Inspector Harry York every time that topic comes up. He both fascinates and frustrates her. Interestingly enough, since this series takes us into the minds of different characters, he's growing tired of being alone, too. His purchase of Beth's favorite tea is a sweet, telling gesture.

As for the mystery, we do get a glimpse into the mind of the missing Jen. Her new husband, after initially seeming perfect, is abusive, seemingly both physically as well as mentally. Dulwich is proof positive that we never know what secrets hide behind firmly closed doors. Then,Jen goes missing. Beth. always drawn to a mystery, can't help snooping. This time it lands her in the hospital. Harry is there when she wakes up.

Where is Jen? Who put Beth in the hospital? Who is that mystery doctor she vaguely recalls seeing one night? Will all her dates be as, uh, odd as the first? Was sending son Jake for extra tutoring a good idea? Who ransacks Beth's office? Is online dating dangerous? Does the pressure to bow to the opinions of the "yummy mummies" of Dulwich play a role in keeping spousal abuse hidden? What other secrets are hidden behind firmly closed doors? Will Harry be around to save her the next time she gets in trouble?

There's so much more. Life is never simple, even in upper crust areas. One of the things I applaud Alice Castle for is stepping forward and tackling difficult topics.Thanks #NetGalley and #Bookouture for inviting me back to Dulwich. I hope to return soon as I look forward to following Beth and her ability to find trouble without trying as this series continues. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what is next for Beth and Harry. I've spent reading time in their heads and like them both immensely, so I'm rooting for them.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley for review electronically. This is a cozy mystery series with a quirky likable protagonist…following her is delightful…this author is talented and gifted at weaving a fun story…murder and mayhem…family and friends…intrigue… don’t miss this one.