The Mahjong Maramas:
A Date With Death
Join friends, Ruth Cromwell, Cathy Skidmore, Stella Benchley-Smythe, Tam Sui Ling and Penny McKenzie, who get together to play Mahjong every Tuesday in the rural village of Hazelby in Yorkshire. Life is not too complicated for any of them until the day they decide to become detectives in an attempt to solve a twenty year old murder mystery that took place on their very own doorstep. Experience their battles with life and loved ones both in their own homes as well as on the hunt for a killer in this first book of the new Mahjong Marama Series.
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Book Reviews
View AllI enjoyed Mahjong Maramas. It was well-paced, had an engaging plot and was filled with interesting characters. The plot moved along nicely and kept my interest. It was well thought out and had some little twists that were fun to figure out. The ending was satisfying and didn’t leave any loose ends. During the build-up to the climax, I didn’t want to put it down. The characters were sympathetic and came to life. Some of them had small quirks that made them even more interesting. I would enjoy...
“Mahjong Maramas: a Date with Death” is a great read that is packed with colourful characters and suspense. The sense of community is very strong and the support that the mahjong maramas provides for each other feels very warm! The maramas' enthusiasm for fighting crime is infectious. The events in the characters' lives add colour and flavour to the story and the mahjong hands that they play and discuss are interesting and realistic. In terms of storytelling, the stakes steadily get higher f...
This is a traditional English murder mystery, set in a cosy Yorkshire village. What immediately sets it apart from other books of this genre is not just the unravelling of the gripping and unusual mystery, but also learning about the fascinating table-top tile game of Mahjong. The main characters are ladies from the village, initially drawn together to while away a few hours each week playing Mahjong and enjoying each other’s company, so as well as a captivating murder story, the game of Mahjo...