Showing posts with label Clue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clue. Show all posts

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Christmas Book Review: The Christmas Clue


A married couple reminisce about their snowy Christmas that inspired the game of clue. They were hired to provide Christmas entertainment to a run down hotel during the war. Things aren't like the old days, but that doesn't mean they can't celebrate. 

When they arrive at the shop in town, they're stunned to discover that the shop owner has died. When another body is discovered at the hotel, the husband and wife try to unravel everything they've seen. There are a lot of rumors, a lot of motives, and a lot of murder weapons - which had been gathered together for the entertainment. Can they solve the murder?
My Thoughts: This is a fictionalized account of the inspiration of the board game Clue. I love the game Clue, which is why I read this book. It's a short read with lots of twists and turns. I enjoyed the husband and wife team trying to make Christmas not seem so depressing. The moments that inspire the game are fun to read.   The setting was charming - you could feel both the cold from the winter elements and the coziness from the hotel. Hand this thriller to fans of the game Clue.

Cover Thoughts: Charming
Source: Netgalley 
Library Recommendation: A fun historical fiction cozy read set during Christmas is a fantastic addition to your public library's collection

Friday, December 20, 2019

Mini Review: In the Hall with the Knife

In the Hall with the Knife (Clue Mystery, #1)

When a storm strikes at Blackbrook Academy, an elite prep school nestled in the woods of Maine, a motley crew of students—including Beth “Peacock” Picach, Orchid McKee, Vaughn Green, Sam “Mustard” Maestor, Finn Plum, and Scarlet Mistry—are left stranded on campus with their headmaster. Hours later, his body is found in the conservatory and it’s very clear his death was no accident. With this group of students who are all hiding something, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a motive for murder. (Summary from the publisher)

My Thoughts: 
Twisty 
Multiple perspectives 
Survival of the Elements
Cold
Motives
Brothers
Secrets
Overachievers 
Unanswered questions left me waiting for the next book

Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your school and public libraries!