HarperCollins imprint HQ have acquired three new mysteries in the Marlow Murder Club series by Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood. Publisher Manpreet Grewal acquired UK & Commonwealth rights from Ed Wilson. The first book in the new contract will be the third in the series, to be published in January 2024, and will see Judith, Becks and Suzie once more helping 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.”