

Immerse yourself in a gripping narrative suitable for evening reading sessions. Discover how retired schoolteachers unravel a local charity shop disappearance. Experience this authentic British crime thriller from Yorkshire.
'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin
'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it. I really enjoyed it!' Hannah Hendy
Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma are giving up their coffee morning for a brand-new mystery.
Retired teachers Pat, Liz and Thelma are happiest whiling away their hours over coffee, cake and chat at the Thirsk Garden Centre cafe.
But when their good friend tells them about an unsettling experience she had in a sinister-feeling charity shop, they simply can't resist investigating...
Because the entire shop has vanished into thin air.
Before long, our trio of unlikely sleuths find themselves embroiled in a race against the clock to get to the bottom of this mystery - but who has a secret to hide and how far will they go to keep it concealed?
Praise for A Clock Stopped Dead:
'Just what the doctor ordered, a perfect cosy mystery to snuggle up with. Highly entertaining and will have you laughing out loud, an absolute joy' NetGalley review
Liz, Pat and Thelma are my new favourite detective trio. I feel like I know all their quirky personalities. Get me in their gang!
'Charming... The plot is cozy and tricky, with just the right blend of Miss Marple, interesting and quirky characters, secrets, unexpected nuance, colourful cardigans, and of course, heaps of tea and warm companionship. I loved this book' NetGalley review
Jonathan Hall lives in Yorkshire, where, after more years than he'd care to remember, he has just retired from being Deputy Head of a Primary School.