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Mystery on Hidden Lane: An utterly gripping cozy mystery novel (An Eve Mallow Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Clare Chase (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 9,532 ratings
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‘Stunning… loved the story and the pacing and just everything about it… a great story that I couldn't put down… The twists and turns were great and I can't wait for the next one.’ Crossroad Reviews

When Bernard Fitzpatrick drowns in a river close to his home, the village mourns a tragic accident… and amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is on the case.

Obituary writer Eve is looking forward to her new assignment, as well as spending a few days in the sweet little village of Saxford St Peter, walking the country lanes with her beloved dachshund Gus. But it turns out that it’s Bernard’s death that she’ll need to investigate, not his life. On the day she arrives, news breaks that the world-famous cellist was the victim of a grisly murder. Could this quaint English village be hiding a dark secret?

As Eve starts to interview Bernard’s friends and colleagues, she finds that he’d ruffled more than a few feathers. In fact, from the landlords of the Cross Keys Inn to his own seemingly devoted secretary, there’s barely a person in town who doesn’t have some reason to hate him… is one of the friendly villagers really a cold-blooded killer?

Eve hoped Saxford St Peter would be the perfect escape from her busy city life. But there is darkness even in the most sunlit of settings. And when a second body is found, Eve realises she's spoken to every single suspect. Her notebook contains all the clues she needs. But will she be able to crack the case and identify them… before they realise she’s on their trail and make her their next target?

An unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Betty Rowlands.

What readers are saying about Mystery on Hidden Lane:


‘Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly… I can almost imagine I’m on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show. The plot is strong… A Marplesque amateur sleuth.’ Jenny O’Brien ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I really enjoyed reading this! Loved the typical English village location and the very Jessica Fletcher-type protagonist… I am anxious to read more of this character soon!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I thoroughly enjoyed it… loved the setting… I was reminded of a modern-day Miss Marple.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cast of characters who are inviting and warm. I love Eve, and the people she befriends in this small village as she digs for the truth… I'm happy to highly recommend this writer and her books!’ Roxx is Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A wonderful beginning to a new mystery series!… I love that the main character's job is an obituary writer – how unique and creative’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Loved it… a very good whodunnit… And she has a long-haired dachshund ;)’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I love cozy mysteries and Mystery on Hidden Lane is the first book in a new series that I just know that I will enjoy. Eve's character is perfect, the setting is ideal and the mysteries abound.’ Robin Loves Reading

‘Brilliant… I can’t wait to read the next instalment.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a perfect and brilliant start to a great new series!... I am eagerly anticipating what Clare Chase has in store for Eve next! Brianne’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Very enjoyable… gripping… leaves you looking forward to the next’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Excellent cozy mystery. A real page turner. Kept me entertained all the way through’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Hits the ground running… I loved it!… And of course Gus is an excellent side-kick!… A cracking series opener… left me hankering for more’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZVYJ8WJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (January 30, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1993 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
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Clare Chase writes classic mysteries. Her aim is to take readers away from it all via some armchair sleuthing in atmospheric locations.

Her debut novel was shortlisted for Novelicious’s Undiscovered Award, as well as an EPIC award post-publication, and was chosen as a Debut of the Month by LoveReading. Murder on the Marshes (Tara Thorpe 1) was shortlisted for an International Thriller Writers award.

Like her heroines, Clare is fascinated by people and what makes them tick. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked in settings as diverse as Littlehey Prison and the University of Cambridge, in her home city. She’s lived everywhere from the house of a lord to a slug-infested flat and finds the mid-terrace she currently occupies a good happy medium.

As well as writing, Clare loves family time, art and architecture, cooking, and of course, reading other people’s books.

You can find Clare's website and blog at www.clarechase.com

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Theda
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
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Like opening a present to discover it's exactly what you wished for Mystery on Hidden Lane did not disappoint. I always read the reviews and take a sneak peak of opening chapters prior to downloading and anticipated a series I could really get into. I admit I have never heard of a obituary writer and was curious. Eve Mallow is a great character and amateur sleuth - reminding me of a younger Miss Marple. And any book that features a dog gets high marks from me. Plus a bakery - umm umm.
Clare Chase is an excellent writer. Her description of the village, Elizabeth's Cottage, and Haunted Lane brought the area to life. Not too many characters (lots of suspects) but enough to keep the reader guessing who the murderer really is until revealed.
I have already picked up the second book in this series and highly recommend Hidden Lane to readers craving a clean, cozy mystery.
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Mrs. mom
4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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I enjoyed the mystery and entrique. Being of the English setting, there were a few things not as easy to grasp, but enjoyed the mystery, and the back and forth of who the murderer was.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Stuff Your Kindle Day grab
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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I've never read a book that uses apostrophes instead of the normal double quotation to mark dialog before, and I hope to never again, if I'm honest. Because I was so unused to it, it made it difficult for me to pick up dialog inside of paragraphs-- which meant that none of the characters really had their own voices to me. I just didn't feel connected to any of them, so every character in this story fell a little flat.

The descriptions were beautiful, but there were far too many of them, and they went on for a bit longer than they needed to. Nothing about this book was 'utterly gripping', the only spark it had was the dynamic between the MC and her kids and ex-husband. But there were very few of those interactions.

Overall, it was incredibly cozy but a bit too dull and difficult to process for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good clean story with a lot of twists and turns.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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This is a well written story that keeps the reader involved in the twists and turns of the plot and with the characters. It's a big plus for me that it's a clean story without sex scenes or foul language. I don't want to spoil the ending by revealing who killed the cellist, but I was disappointed by who it was. Also, the ending felt abrupt. I definitely would recommend this story to readers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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I love the premise, and the characters were engaging. I admit to being disappointed in the solution, but all ends were neatly wrapped up and the setup for the rest of the series was well done. Its possible I might read another book or two just to see what happens, even if it isn't quite my cup of tea.

The plot was strangely unengaging, and I have no idea why. It was just a very slow read, and I found it hard to care much about what happened next. On the other hand, the characters themselves were lots of fun. I love Viv and Simon, the main character is solid and not frustrating like a lot of "cosy sleuths", and her family members are true to life. I found myself itching to slap her ex husband upside the head a time or two... On the whole a good book. A little like a grown-up Nancy Drew.
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Abbigail Holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Small Village With Lots of Secrets
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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First of all: the setting for this book is brilliant! The old cottage with its intriguing history is a gorgeous start for each story. And then, there is, of course not only a murder, but a mystery as well. And small village community which I like the most when it comes to solving murders. Lots of suspects, lots of secrets, and everyone can be guilty.
And no, I wasn't sure at the end who is the murderer, and I was totally shocked to discover it. But, thinking back, it made perfect sense. That said, I think that I found my new serial to follow.
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Louisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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I don’t know how many times I decided that I had figured out who the murderer (or murderers) were, but the ending came as a complete surprise. Clare Chase has written an exceptional cozy mystery, and I’m very happy to add this series as one of my favorites.
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Mary B.
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting story
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
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I liked the main characters and the charming setting on the English coast. The plot had some nice twists. It did drag on a bit. I figured out the murderer just as the main character did. I enjoyed that
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Alberta Writer
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Intriguing
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2023
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Mystery on Hidden Lane has all the characters, sub-plots, and twists that you'd expect from Agatha Christie, but there the similarities stop. Unlike Miss Marple, an elderly spinster with decades of village history behind her, Eve Mallow is a recently divorced mother of grown twins from London. She also writes obituaries of famous people, rounding out the bare facts into a brief biography of the person. When a world-renowned musician dies in a small Suffolk village, Eve lands the contract. Before she can turn the key in the lock of the charming cottage that will be her temporary living quarters, police announce that the man is a murder victim.
This is Book 1 in the Eve Mallow Mystery series by Clare Chase.
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Aries Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2023
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A really well crafted murder mystery with lots of interesting characters and plenty of twists and turns. thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Marilyn Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent storyline!
Reviewed in Germany on August 19, 2023
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Enjoyed the free flowing prose. Got my attention straight away. Then I couldn't put it down.
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Isabelle D
5.0 out of 5 stars Cosy mystery
Reviewed in France on February 8, 2020
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Set in a charming location (the kind of place that makes you wish it wasn't fictional... except for the murders, of course!), this new series of cosy mysteries follows an ordinary woman (divorced, with two children in their twenties and a cute little dog) as her less ordinary job (writing obituaries) suddenly puts her in a definitely-not-ordinary situation - in the best place to investigate a murder.
The plot was suitably intriguing and I really liked the characters - Eve, her dog Gus, and also her new friend Viv (whose cakes contribute to make you wish the place wasn't fictional). One of my favourite things (that I can mention without spoilers) has to be that Eve not only keeps a spreadsheet to organise her thoughts but also talks about the case to her dog. I'll be very happy to see them again in the next book.
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Angela.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in Australia on August 25, 2023
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solid story line , Twist and turns. Good description of village. And the people living
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