⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely loved Body on the Island! Five stars. It was cleverly woven, deliciously dark and had that fabulous Christie setting & humour. Can't wait to read the next one!" D. E. White, bestselling author of Glass Dolls

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a fabulous, fantabulous, mind-blowing, engrossing page-turner!" Rekha's Reviews

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An uninhabited Scottish island.
Ten stranded strangers.
A murderer on the loose.

Ursula Smart, along with her dysfunctional family, heads to Scotland for a gentle weekend of foraging and camping in the Outer Hebrides.

Their boat capsizes. Washed up on an uninhabited island, the Smart women face starvation, freezing conditions and - worse - no Wi-Fi.

A fun break swiftly turns into a desperate battle for survival. Someone begins killing them off one by one.

Will our gang of Smart women escape or will they be next?

A GRIPPING MURDER MYSTERY PACKED WITH TWISTS AND A TOUCH OF DARK HUMOUR.

Victoria Dowd's brilliant whodunnit is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, Lucy Foley, L.J. Ross, Matt Haig, Faith Martin, Jeanne M. Dams and Stuart Turton.

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PRAISE FOR VICTORIA DOWD:

"Ursula Smart is on waspish good form in this sequel to The Smart Woman's Guide To Murder. Victoria Dowd juxtaposes compelling insights into psychological trauma with hilarious reflections on toxic relationships - all nicely wrapped in a satisfying mystery. Highly entertaining!" Margaret Murphy, bestselling author of Before He Kills Again

"I love Victoria Dowd's style of writing, she is descriptive, funny and shows some acerbic wit. It makes the book enjoyable and a joy to read and the chapters flow by." Zoe H.

" What a cozy murder mystery this book is. I didn't realise that this is the second book in the series but it does read well as a standalone." Louise W.

"What is better than a traditional whodunnit? This takes the classic premise of a group of people forced together only to find murder and mystery abounding and adds a strong character base. The relationships and interactions are fascinating and could probably stand alone without the mystery element, which is also a great read. Agatha Christie would be proud to see her legacy here!" Louise G.

"If you like chilling and eerie descriptions with loads of goosebumps, do pick up this book." Brenda C.

" A witty, clever and darkly delicious take on the country house murder genre. I relished the twists and turns that came at me faster than an Alpine switchback and the characters who are at times all too horribly familiar. Hugely enjoyable." Amanda Lees, author of Selling Out

" This book was exactly what I needed! A breath of fresh air. A modern day cozy mystery where a group of despicable characters with deadly humor and sarcasm!" Helga H.

" A fun and quirky take on the classic whodunit mystery!" Lyndie D.

"I didn't know what to expect from this novel but I adored it, and devoured it in a few hours . . . It bounces along and is thoroughly enjoyable, lots of wickedly astute moments from the most unsuspecting of characters. Please can I have more?" Aine T.

" What a fabulous whodunnit, that kept me gripped from the start . . . Spooky setting, creepy cast and twisty turny storylines make this book the perfect read." Emma M.

ALSO BY VICTORIA DOWD
SMART WOMAN'S MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE SMART WOMAN'S GUIDE TO MURDER
Book 2: BODY ON THE ISLAND
Book 3: THE SUPPER CLUB MURDERS