THE CHORISTER AT THE ABBEY a gripping cozy murder mystery full of twists (Suzy Spencer Mysteries)

A COZY WINTER MURDER MYSTERY SET IN A PICTURESQUE CUMBRIAN VILLAGEChristmas is coming to Tarnfield. But so is The Chorister — a murderer with a killer taste in quotes from the Book of Psalms.The victim is found dead in the music department at the local college. He is clutching a psalter and his teeth have been smashed in. He was a grumpy old sod, but surely that wasn’t enough to get him killed?Single mum and TV producer Suzy Spencer and teacher Robert Clark find themselves drawn into the mystery.But now they’re living together, along with Suzy’s teenagers, they already have enough domestic troubles of their own . . .Then Suzy finds herself in mortal danger. She must protect her family at all costs.CAN THEY STOP THIS DERANGED MURDERER BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE?Perfect for fans of Jeanne M. Dams, Frances Evesham, Betty Rowlands and M.C. Beaton.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CHORISTER AT THE ABBEY:“Like slipping on a pair of comfy old slippers, you know you are in safe hand with Lis Howell.” J. S. B.“Perfectly charming village mystery.” Jennifer“A pleasure to read . . . engrossing to the end.” San Jose Mercury NewsTHE DETECTIVESSuzy SpencerAfter her husband runs off with his PA, part-time TV producer Suzy is left to bring up their children alone in quiet, rural Tarnfield. Despite only moving there for Nick’s work, she’s actually grown to like the pace of village life, and has thrown herself into volunteering with the church.Robert ClarkAfter the death of his beloved wife Mary, Robert finds himself at a loose end, alone with his grief. He wants any opportunity to distract himself from the painful memories.THE SETTINGBeautiful, quiet and secluded, Tarnfield is a charming Cumbrian village where everyone knows everybody’s business. The local gossip is like a soap opera — except that the drama has been running for at least fifty years. The church plays a huge part in village life, but traditions are being upended by the new vicar and his fondness for playing the guitar during sermons.SUZY SPENCER MYSTERIESBook 1: THE FLOWER ARRANGER AT ALL SAINTSBook 2: THE CHORISTER AT THE ABBEYMORE BOOKS COMING SOON! JOIN THE JOFFE BOOKS MAILING LIST TO HEAR ABOUT THEM.