The Pie & Mash Detective Agency

Simon Mash and Jane Pye aren’t like other couples. Both are facing a crossroads, with Jane having lost her job and Simon being unfulfilled in his career. The two decide to spice up their lives by joining a private detective class. They soon discover sleuthing is easier said than done. Their instructor doesn’t have the highest confidence in them, so when they receive an assignment to investigate Nellie Thorne, they are determined to prove themselves. But the case won’t be easy to solve, as this is the fifth Nellie to disappear in fifty years.

This is a delightful and chaotic foray into this world, which takes you on a suspenseful, sometimes eerie, ride into the case of Nellie Thorne. The mystery is connected to several cold cases, giving the tone a chilliness that drives the suspense and has your head spinning while you try to figure it out. The dynamic between Jane and Simon strikes a nice balance, as she’s a serious go-getter and he worries about being arrested for sleuthing in someone’s house. Their banter and chemistry give the mystery humor while keeping the tone upbeat and energetic. The Pie & Mash Detective Agency is a quirky treat brought to life through a humorous partnership whose dynamic balances the suspenseful elements, making for a mystery that is absolutely addicting.