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HQ has snared three further Marlow Murder Club mysteries by Robert Thorogood.
Manpreet Grewal, publisher, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from Ed Wilson at Johnson & Alcock. The first book in the new contract, yet to be titled, is the third in the Marlow Murder Club series, and will be published in January 2024. It will see Judith, Becks and Suzie lend a helping hand to solve a crime that has shocked the residents of Marlow.
Thorogood said: “I’m delighted that HQ have asked me to kill more people in my hometown of Marlow. It’s been a joy working with Manpreet and the team, and I’m particularly grateful to all the booksellers who battled to get the book into readers’ hands over the last 18 months. I can’t wait to find out what Judith, Becks and Suzie get up to next.”
Grewal added: “It’s been wonderful seeing how readers have taken Judith and co to their hearts, and the anticipation for the second book, Death Comes to Marlow, is already at peak levels, so it’s exciting to confirm that there is a third Marlow adventure in the pipeline. Robert has created a wonderful world, brought to life by witty, intelligent characters who are much more adept at solving crimes than the local police, and it’s going to be quite the ride as they tackle their third mystery.”
Wilson also commented: “It comes as no surprise that Robert Thorogood – creator of desert island TV juggernaut ’Death in Paradise’ – can also murder people in the more genteel surroundings of Marlow. If you like crosswords, luxe knitwear, swans and skinny-dipping in the Thames, this is the series for you. We’re delighted to have plighted his troth to HQ for another three books.”