{"id":3760,"date":"2025-01-08T21:41:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T21:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/entertainment\/books\/happy-publication-day-to-murder-for-busy-people-by-tony-parsons-wordy-witterings\/"},"modified":"2025-01-08T21:41:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T21:41:37","slug":"happy-publication-day-to-murder-for-busy-people-by-tony-parsons-wordy-witterings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=3760","title":{"rendered":"Happy Publication Day to \u2018Murder for Busy People\u2019 by Tony Parsons \u2013 Wordy Witterings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Recommended for:<\/strong>\u00a0Fans of gripping police procedurals, morally complex characters, and crime fiction with a heart.<\/p>\n<p>Tony Parsons delivers yet another brilliant instalment in the Max Wolfe series with\u00a0<em>Murder for Busy People<\/em>. This seventh book sees Max drawn back into the shadows of one of his earliest cases, a decision that forces him to confront both his past and the present dangers threatening those he loves.<\/p>\n<p>Sixteen years ago, a fresh-faced Max arrested Emma Moon for her role in a robbery that left two men dead. Emma, now out of prison, is enigmatic as ever\u2014silent on the details of that fateful day and the whereabouts of her accomplices. But when the former gang members begin to die under suspicious circumstances, Max is compelled to investigate. Is Emma seeking revenge, or is someone else pulling the strings?<\/p>\n<p>Parsons weaves an intricate web of suspense, with the narrative effortlessly balancing multiple threads: the cold-case intrigue, a present-day murder of a homeless girl Scout once befriended, and Max\u2019s evolving relationship with his teenage daughter. The latter offers a deeply personal lens into Max\u2019s character, highlighting his vulnerability as a single father and his struggles to shield Scout from the world\u2019s darker corners.<\/p>\n<p>The pacing is sharp, the twists are clever, and the emotional beats resonate. Max\u2019s reflections on morality, justice, and fatherhood elevate this from a standard procedural to something far more poignant. Long-time fans will appreciate the return of beloved characters like Scout and Stan, Max\u2019s ever-loyal dog, while newcomers will find this an accessible entry point into the series.<\/p>\n<p><em>Murder for Busy People<\/em>\u00a0is a masterclass in blending heart and grit. Tony Parsons reminds us why Max Wolfe remains one of crime fiction\u2019s most compelling detectives. Here\u2019s hoping we don\u2019t have to wait another five years for the next instalment!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2105\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/img_0126-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0126-1.png\" data-orig-size=\"255,392\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0126-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0126-1.png?w=195\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0126-1.png?w=255\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"255\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0126-1.png?w=255\" alt=\"The image is the front cover of \u2018Murder for Busy People\u2019 by Tony Parsons.  The title is in large, bright pink capital letters.  Above the title, the text says \u2018Max Wolfe is back\u2019.  The image is of a man silhouetted against the Thames river.  He is standing on the South Bank.  There are birds flying low and it looks like he\u2019s standing under a bridge. \" class=\"wp-image-2105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0126-1.png 255w, https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_0126-1.png?w=98 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Murder for Busy People <\/em>is published on 2nd January 2025.  Thank you to Random House UK Cornerstone, Tony Parsons and NetGalley UK for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recommended for:\u00a0Fans of gripping police procedurals, morally complex characters, and crime fiction with a heart. 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