Roz Parker has just retired from the Police Force after thirty years and is leaving London on the sleeper train to The Highlands of Scotland, her original home, to be with her daughter and partner as they are expecting their first baby, a Granddaughter. However as with all good mysteries the weather is not co-operating on the run up to the Christmast holidays with heavy snow causing a lot of cancellations. They are waiting in the First Class lounge and Roz is intrigued by her fellow travellers.
One young couple are semi-famous being reality TV stars, she an influencer and him a arrogant reality TV wannabe. There are also a family of five in the sleeper bit, a son and his mother and four young students going North to compete in a quiz to see who will be picked for a university course. A very mixed bag.
They think their journey is going to end before it begins with the sleeper train being cancelled but it fights its way through the weather to London for the return journey to The Highlands and they all board, however not all of them will be getting off at the end! Roz will have to take charge and find out who the murderer is before they strike again before she can begin her retirement in earnest!
I am on Page 209 of 326 and will probably finish it this weekend. I am really enjoying it as it is not too taxing but Alexandra Benedict does move the story along well and you feel engaged with the characters without being annoyed.
Here is a sneak peak of my next book, which I have been carrying around with me just in case I finished the one above!
Been out all day today with DH visiting customers and companies we work with and a few personal jobs. This weekend we are beginning the 2025 de-cluttering of our home and tomorrow evening is another swimming event. Have a wonderful January weekend.
Hugs & Love, Susie & Coco xx
Your current read sounds like a winner and so does the next book on your list! I love your January blog header, Susie!