Murder on the Clifftops: An utterly addictive cozy mystery novel (A Melissa Craig Mystery) (Volume 3) / Betty Rowlands

French cheese, fine wine and… a mystifying murder?

A delightful afternoon stroll turns to disaster when the guests of an artists’ retreat in the French mountains spot the body of a man at the bottom of a cliff.

Amongst them is Melissa Craig who, binoculars at the ready, suddenly finds herself at the centre of a very puzzling mystery. Was it an accident, or was he pushed?

Her suspicions are confirmed when another body is found days later in almost exactly the same spot. It can’t be a coincidence; someone in this idyllic French village is up to no good, and it’s up to her to find out who.

Between the eccentric locals and mischievous guests, Melissa finds herself with no shortage of potential suspects: was it the surly handyman with a dark past, or perhaps the short-sighted widow with an excellent golf swing? But the real question is: how close to the edge will Melissa have to tread to find the culprit…?

An absolutely unputdownable murder mystery you’ll read in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who loves Agatha Christie, P.D. James or Faith Martin.

This book was previously published as Over the Edge.

‘A page turner and one that kept me up late.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I really loved the main characters and the brilliant plot. I read this book in one sitting and could not put it down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘This book hits the spot as an easy to read cosy mystery and I found myself lost in its pages almost immediately… Fascinating… I didn't guess the killer and was surprised by the identity of the culprit… there was a wealth of red herrings to keep me guessing.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘A great murder mystery story with some humour thrown in, ideal for Agatha Christie and MC Beaton fans! I shall look forward to reading the next book in the series!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘A quirky cast of characters makes this an enthralling mystery… Another fascinating, quick read from the pen of Betty Rowlands.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A delightful whimsical read from the pen of Betty Rowlands… The writing flows, flitting from scene to scene as the body count rises. There’s a touch of the Barbara Pym here, Pym crossed with dear old Agatha. A book to be savoured.’ Jenny O’Brien Writer, 5 stars