The Postscript Murders

De: Elly Griffiths

Narrado por: Nina Wadia

"This droll romp is a latter-day Miss Marple.” —Washington Post

Murder leaps off the page when crime novelists begin to turn up dead in this intricate new novel by internationally best-selling author Elly Griffiths, a literary mystery perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie.

The death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition should not be suspicious. Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing out of the ordinary when Peggy’s caretaker, Natalka, begins to recount Peggy Smith’s passing.

But Natalka had a reason to be at the police station: while clearing out Peggy’s flat, she noticed an unusual number of crime novels, all dedicated to Peggy. And each psychological thriller included a mysterious postscript: PS: for PS. When a gunman breaks into the flat to steal a book and its author is found dead shortly thereafter—Detective Kaur begins to think that perhaps there is no such thing as an unsuspicious death after all.

And then things escalate: from an Aberdeen literary festival to the streets of Edinburgh, writers are being targeted. DS Kaur embarks on a road trip across Europe and reckons with how exactly authors can think up such realistic crimes . . .

wonderfully read. the characters were engaging

I really didn't want the book to end, I enjoyed the characters so very much.

Narrator was great- really brought the characters alive

This was a really enjoyable low - stress listen. Perfect to escape the current political climate. It was lovely to listen to the excellent narration. I liked the main characters especially Harbinder.

Very Enjoyable

The characters were very entertaining and the plot was intriguing. I do wish there was a series coming up with the characters even though Harbinger Kaur is the series…. theses particular characters were delightful.

Boring and Disappointing

Although I like the author this book is far from her best. The story was rather boring and failed to hold my interest for very long. Several interesting plot points turned out to be total red herrings and the ultimate resolution to the murders was rather mundane. Too many different points of view prevented the story from moving along and it really dragged in places. The narrator did a good job but couldn’t make the story any more compelling. This book could have been much better than it was. The author can do better. Choose something else by her instead.

Great story

It was hard to understand the narrator when the character whispered and talking on the phone.

Agatha Christie for our times!

Engaging from start to finish! Telling the story from many perspectives brings these characters to life and gives them a unique depth. I found them so charming and was continually cheering them on.
Wonderful storytelling all around.
Regarding the narrator: I was thoroughly impressed. I can’t imagine hearing this story in any other voice. The way she subtly changes accents for each character is simply brilliant. Can’t wait for the next book!!

I love Elly Griffiths

Sweet, cozy murder story with lovable characters. Would love it to become a series but notloose ends.

Fun read !!

Clever, entertaining, and fun characters. An enjoyable easy read for entertainment - beach - plane - trip 😁. Recommend

Such a good listen

With many references to other mysteries and authors (fictional and historical), this is a review of the genre within a very good story. The characters were entertaining and the performance was pitch perfect.

Plot a little weak, but . . .

Yes, improbable leeway given to amateur citizen-detectives, and the resolutions at the end feel like they're held together with chewing gum.

But I don't care. I love the characters, especially Harbinder, Neil and Harbinder's father and mother.

I felt similarly about the previous book (Stranger Diaries). The plot was weakened by the intrusive R. M. Holland, and the ending was not believable. But I enjoyed the characters--Harbinder, Clare, Georgie (somewhat), and Harbinder's partner Neil--so much that when the Postcript Murders came out, I bought it in an instant without waiting for reviews.

And I'll do the same when book 3 in the series comes out.