The Case of the Christie Curse

 The Case of the Christie Curse

Reviewed By  Janet Mawdesley       February 21, 2026

 

Author  Kelly Oliver

Distributor:      Amazon
ISBN:                 978-1836175650
Publisher:         Boldwood Books
Release Date:   21 February 2026  

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The quirky detective series The Detection Club,  created by Kelly Oliver returns with The Case of the Christie Curse which sees recognised Crime Writers Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers  in  Southern Mesopotamia accompanied by the Eliza Baker the Theo Sharp, caught up in a deadly situation which is populated with people who seem to be trustworthy but are doing their utmost to prove that maybe they are not.

When Agatha sends out a call for help at the Dig she is currently involved with naturally Dorothy, Eliza and Theo leap into the challenge with barely a thought as to where they are going and what could have troubled Agatha so much that she needs their help and support.

Arriving at the Dig on a blistering hot day they soon begin to understand why Agatha was so concerned, as something feels decidedly off colour. Putting it down to nothing to worry about, Dorothy succumbs to illness, Agatha is involved with her new book, editing another manuscript and the new young man in her life, Max Mallowan, the photographer of the expedition party, leaving Eliza and Theo to observe and note anything a bit different or unusual happening in the area.

When the body of Julian Larch is found, the rumours commence in earnest about the Dig being cursed, and friction between the rest of the party climbs to a new high, Eliza and Theo begin to take Agatha’s call for help seriously.

The unexpected arrival of Thomas Griffith and his grandson, with trunks and trunks of luggage add an element of confusion to the Camp, as he is a complete nuisance, quotes endlessly and is generally exceptionally irritating.

When Eliza and Theo are deliberately targeted it become apparent that there is something very serious occurring at the Dig site, but what that could be is a mystery that needs to be solved before anyone else is killed.

Carefully plotted and wrapped in the dangerous world of antiquities theft, The Case of the Christie Curse moves along the sands of Mesopotamia with a steady rhythm as an age old mystery comes to life and a long-wanted thief is caught in his own web.

A great read and one all readers of cozy Detective stories will absolutely enjoy.

Crime, Fiction, General, Mystery