Death in the Hotel

Set against the wintry streets of Southampton and the shadowy corridors of a luxury hotel, this gripping, stylish and delightfully twisty cosy crime thriller is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and Robert Thorogood. When a quiet return to work turns deadly, one woman must follow the clues before the killer checks out… Scarlett Fox is trying to move on—from trauma, headlines, and the fallout of her last investigation. Back at Noted Edition and chasing stories once more, she's hoping for routine, not revelations. But when a scream pierces the evening air and a woman collapses in a deserted car park, Scarlett is pulled into a mystery that refuses to stay buried. A lawyer with secrets. A staged crime scene. A name that shouldn't exist. As Scarlett digs deeper, she uncovers a web of lies that stretches beyond the hotel walls—into family secrets, false identities, and a killer hiding in plain sight. With danger closing in and the final confrontation looming, Scarlett must trust her instincts and face her past head-on… because this time, justice comes with consequences. Full of suspense, symbolism and smart sleuthing, this is a story about resilience, reckoning, and discovering that even in the most luxurious settings… the truth always leaves a trace.