Focuses on a mother trying to understand why her son committed a murder. Involves time travel elements, exploring a mother's love and determination.

I absolutely loved this for its unique twist and deep exploration of a mother's love and determination.

The narrative is built around a set of audio files from a missing person, delving into a mystery rooted in a children's book written in code. The protagonist, recently released from prison, uncovers a mystery from his childhood connected to his teacher, Miss Isles. The story blurs the lines between past and present, missing person investigation, and a deep-seated literary mystery.

I was immensely impressed by the exceptionally clever twist and it left a strong and lasting impression on me.

Set in a convention for fans of the fictional detective Dahlia Lively, this story involves three actresses who have portrayed Dahlia over the years. They find themselves teaming up to solve real murders that start occurring at the convention. The book serves as an homage to the murder mystery genre, particularly Agatha Christie, with a blend of humor, suspense, and a celebratory tone.

I found this to be enjoyable and recommend it, especially for its references and homage to Agatha Christie.

Told in a mixed media format, the book explores the disappearance and presumed death of Zoe Nolan, a university student. The narrative is pieced together through interviews with Zoe's acquaintances, offering multiple perspectives and layers to the mystery. The author, Joseph Knox, features as a character, adding another dimension to this complex investigation.

I loved its intriguing twists and the challenge of determining who to trust in the narrative was engaging.

This cozy mystery series follows Lady Hardcastle and her maid Flo, both former secret service agents, as they retire in a small English village that turns out to be a hotbed for murders. The series is known for its blend of humor, intriguing mysteries, and the charming dynamic between the main characters. Each book presents a new mystery in the idyllic yet murder-prone setting.

This is my favorite cozy mystery series for its humor, character dynamics, and overall charm.

In this classic mystery, a footman, formerly from the same social circle as his employers, finds himself in the middle of a mysterious disappearance during a seance. The story combines humor with a traditional mystery format, featuring a cast of well-defined archetypal characters. It provides a fresh perspective on classic murder mysteries and has encouraged me to explore more of the genre.

I really enjoyed it for its humor and engaging writing style; it sparked my interest in classic murder mysteries.

This series revolves around a group of retirees living in a retirement home, who initially meet to solve cold cases but soon find themselves investigating real murders. The books are known for combining clever mysteries with humor and insightful perspectives on life from the elderly characters, offering both entertainment and poignant reflections on life and aging.

I absolutely adore these books for their mix of humor, intriguing mysteries, and life-affirming qualities.

The narrative unfolds across two timelines: one in the present, focusing on a woman whose sister was murdered, and another in the past at the same school where the body was found. This suspenseful mystery weaves together the two timelines effectively, creating a gripping narrative. The story also includes speculative elements that add depth and intrigue to the unfolding mystery.

This was one of my top books of the year, praised for its pacing and the engaging story it presented.

The story begins with a character arriving at her brother's apartment in Paris, only to find him missing. As she seeks help from the apartment's other residents, it becomes clear that everyone has secrets. The book is noted for its mid-story twist that significantly alters the direction of the narrative. The setting of the Paris apartment itself is almost like another character in the story.

I really loved this for its engaging setting and twists, though I acknowledge that opinions on it vary.

Discussion of Christie's books 'Death on the Nile' and 'Peril at End House'. Classic Christie mysteries with her typical style and charm.

'Death on the Nile' was a standout for me, whereas 'Peril at End House' was enjoyable but not as compelling.