The Steam Train Murder: A gripping cozy crime mystery packed with twists (The Ruth Morgan Mysteries Book 3)
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Obsessed by Agatha Christie? Curl up in your comfiest chair and take a ride on a luxurious — but deadly — Victorian themed steam train, in this utterly addictive British murder mystery packed with red herrings. Ruth Morgan tried retirement. It didn’t stick. Now she solves murders.Just as a hobby, you understand. Officially, the sixty-five-year-old former police officer spends her days advising restaurants on their menus. Which is exactly what she’s been hired to do aboard the Finsbury Flyer, a luxury sleeper train recreating the golden age of steam.But after a glitzy dinner in the company of aristocrats, tycoons and British royalty, Ruth is woken in the night by the sound of an argument . . . only to find a fellow passenger dead in his compartment.Suddenly, the working trip is more Murder on the Orient Express than gourmet adventure. The train is in motion. The doors are locked. Which means the murderer is still on board.Can Ruth catch a cunning killer before they strike again — and before the train reaches the end of the line?Please note this was previously published as Murder on the Finsbury Flyer, and contains light editorial revisions.Readers LOVE The Steam Train Murder:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Funny but exciting. I'm definitely addicted to these books now. Some really clever plotting in this story plus the thrill of train travel.’ Freda L.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining book. This series just keeps on getting better. The books have a lovely golden age of mysteries feel to them.’ Hamish M.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Couldn’t put this one down! Ruth is an elderly lady after my own heart . . . nothing’s going to dissuade her from crime fighting! She’s an awesome character.’ Lisa B.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Consistent excellence is the standard in this series. This book is deeply engaging from beginning to end, with an intricately plotted mystery, appealing characters, and surprising twists.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great read. As soon as I finished one I was back on to Amazon ordering the next one.’ Amazon CustomerMEET THE SLEUTHFormer 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. Read more
