The Parlor PI's discussion

Greetings! Since July is my birthday month and Ian (the other poster with a July birthday) has ceded the decision to me, I select:

The Curse of Arundel Hall, by J. New.

This description comes from Amazon, regarding the book:

"Miss Marple meets The Ghost Whisperer’ – Perfect For Fans of Golden Age Murder Mysteries, Cozy Mysteries, Clean Reads and British Amateur Sleuths."

I will like to note that this is the second in the series. Though we usually try to start with the first, I found that the first is a mere novella, and I thought not particularly sufficient grist for discussion.

I will probably get this on my Kindle. Let me know who will participate and when you think your copy will arrive.

Well, I already have the 1st book so I'll read that quickly and then get into the 2nd!!! Sounds interesting. I can probably start at the end of the first week in July.

Sounds intriguing, Pghfan. I'm flexible and don't need to start with first book so I'm good with this pick.

So, if it's the selection, I'll get on it immediately. Anyone know if it's easy to obtain? Guess I'll find out soon. :-)

My library didn't have it but I got a Kindle copy for about 3 bucks.

Same Nicole. I am not kindle proficient. Do you know how long it remains on kindle? I know the free ones stay on till they are deleted but this is the first one I will pay for.

Since this was a kind of last-minute choice, I'll wait a bit to start the discussion, so you can all get the book. I downloaded it to my kindle last night. Perhaps a July 5th start?

J wrote: "Same Nicole. I am not kindle proficient. Do you know how long it remains on kindle? I know the free ones stay on till they are deleted but this is the first one I will pay for."
When you download it to your device, I'm assuming it will stay until you remove it from your device. Once you buy it, it should remain on your Kindle account.

Mine's on order. Looks good and the slideshow list of suggested similar reads look to have some interesting titles. Love the Amazon slideshow of books they provide when sleuthing out a title.

Starting date sounds good.

Just a thought...if you lot want to launch an in-between read of the first book in that series, that could act as a primer. Guess it's a shortie so it may fit in nicely. I probably won't be able to participate but the rest of you can. Just a suggestion.

Nicole wrote: "J wrote: "Same Nicole. I am not kindle proficient. Do you know how long it remains on kindle? I know the free ones stay on till they are deleted but this is the first one I will pay for."
When you ..."

Thanks Nicole!

I just recently read this one (and the 1st one) so I will not be rereading this with you but if I can join in the discussion I will. I will try not to post any spoilers.

Allison wrote: "I just recently read this one (and the 1st one) so I will not be rereading this with you but if I can join in the discussion I will. I will try not to post any spoilers."

Thanks, Allison. Did you like it/them?

Got my copy. Ready anytime you all are. :-)

Tina wrote: "Allison wrote: "I just recently read this one (and the 1st one) so I will not be rereading this with you but if I can join in the discussion I will. I will try not to post any spoilers."

Thanks, A..."

Yes I did like them. A cross between Nancy Drew and Miss Marple.

Thanks, Allison. Sounds great. Just started reading and so far so good.