I may not drink coffee, but I’ll happily solve mysteries with a cup of tea in hand.

After listening to The Coffee Shop Detectives by Louise Mumford, I found myself drawn in by its blend of mystery, humour, and friendship. This cosy mystery follows a group of older women whose friendship sits firmly at the heart of the story, making it about much more than simply solving a mystery.

What I enjoyed most was the relationship between the characters. Their friendship felt genuine, and their interactions added warmth and humour throughout the book. The mystery itself kept me interested, with enough twists and questions to keep me guessing along the way.

Story Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

While I enjoyed the mystery and characters, I did work out parts of the story before the final reveal. Even so, the journey was entertaining, and I was invested in seeing how everything unfolded.

Narration Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A special mention has to go to Alison Steadman, who narrates the audiobook. Many readers and listeners will recognise her as Pam from Gavin & Stacey. Her narration added personality, warmth, and charm to every character, making this an audiobook I genuinely enjoyed listening to.

Final Thoughts

If you enjoy cosy mysteries, strong female friendships, and light-hearted crime stories with plenty of heart, The Coffee Shop Detectives is well worth a listen.

Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

A fun cosy mystery with plenty of heart, brought to life by excellent narration.

offee Shop Detectives Audiobook Review

I may not drink coffee, but I’ll happily solve mysteries with a cup of tea in hand.

After listening to The Coffee Shop Detectives by Louise Mumford, I found myself drawn in by its blend of mystery, humour, and friendship. This cosy mystery follows a group of older women whose friendship sits firmly at the heart of the story, making it about much more than simply solving a mystery.

What I enjoyed most was the relationship between the characters. Their friendship felt genuine, and their interactions added warmth and humour throughout the book. The mystery itself kept me interested, with enough twists and questions to keep me guessing along the way.

Story Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

While I enjoyed the mystery and characters, I did work out parts of the story before the final reveal. Even so, the journey was entertaining, and I was invested in seeing how everything unfolded.

Narration Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A special mention has to go to Alison Steadman, who narrates the audiobook. Many readers and listeners will recognise her as Pam from Gavin & Stacey. Her narration added personality, warmth, and charm to every character, making this an audiobook I genuinely enjoyed listening to.

Final Thoughts

If you enjoy cosy mysteries, strong female friendships, and light-hearted crime stories with plenty of heart, The Coffee Shop Detectives is well worth a listen.

Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

A fun cosy mystery with plenty of heart, brought to life by excellent narration.