Kate Palmer has relocated to Cornwall for a quiet life. Moving into picturesque Lavender Cottage with her sister Angie, the little village of Lower Tinworthy should be the perfect place for their fresh new start. But within weeks of their arrival, there’s a death in the close-knit community…

A woman is found dead in the village hall, with her own kitchen knife next to the body, covered in blood. Kate, a practice nurse at the local medical centre, begins to piece together the clues. Fenella was at the centre of village activity, and there seem to be plenty of people who had reason to dislike her. But did any of them hate her enough to kill her?

As Kate gets drawn into life in Lower Tinworthy, she begins a close friendship with Detective Inspector ‘Woody’ Forrest, who is near to retiring - and determined to crack his last case. Together, they set about solving the mysterious crime.

But when someone breaks into Kate’s home and leaves a warning note on her pillow, it becomes clear the murderer is prepared to do anything to keep their identity hidden… Will Kate work out who’s responsible, before she becomes the next victim?

If you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin or Joy Ellis, then this page-turning novel will have you reading late into the night!

Readers are loving A Body in the Village Hall:

‘With a likeable protagonist in Kate, a colourful cast of supporting characters, a potential love interest and a delightful setting this was thoroughly enjoyable, fully entertaining and exactly what I was craving… I am so looking forward to more in what I hope is a new series for this author.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘My first Dee MacDonald, but definitely not my last! Charming, well written, with excellent character and an intriguing plot, I adored my visit to this charming Cornish village! What a perfect read with some tea/coffee biscuits/cookies… I look forward to more books in this series and can’t recommend it enough! I gobbled it up in a day and evening!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Brilliant book like Midsomer Murders… Can’t wait to read the next in the series.’ Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Lots of sleuthing, suspects, great characters, misdirections, red herrings, and more. LOVED it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘A very enjoyable read to lose yourself in with many threads to unravel before the murderer is revealed.’ Netgalley, 5 stars

‘This book was just what the doctor ordered!… it was a real treat to read this sweet, charming and cosy book… It reminded me a bit of all the Agatha Christie books I read as a kid.’ Goodreads Reviewer