Happy Publication Day to Jane Adams as Murder at the Folly, the 11th book in the Rina Martin murder mystery series is released.
I’m so excited to be sharing my review today – on publication day, no less – as part of the Virtual Book Tour hosted by Zooloo’s Book Tours, running from 9 to 15 December 2025.
A huge thank you to Zooloo’s Book Tours for inviting me to take part and for kindly providing a digital copy for review. It’s always a pleasure to join one of their tours, and I couldn’t wait to dive into this one!
Follow along with the Schedule and hear what other reviewers have to say as the tour continues throughout the week!
As always, this review reflects my honest thoughts.
Book Description
Murder at the Folly by Jane AdamsA crumbling old manor house with its own sinister folly.
A cast full of suspects with secrets to hide. And a killer waiting in the wings . . .
Retirement suits actress Rina Martin just fine. Until she’s tempted back for one last hurrah, reprising her role as sharp-witted TV sleuth Lydia Marchant.
But Rina’s return to the spotlight soon turns deadly!
Rina’s seen plenty of drama over the years. But nothing like the chaos she finds on location at Septon Hall. Her costar, the decidedly sour Grace Sweeting, gets a poison pen letter — in what looks like a tasteless prank. Until . . .
Phil Perry, the show’s charming leading man, is found dead! Plunged in his neck is a glinting brooch, last seen on Grace’s stylish coat.
Suddenly, everyone’s ready to point the finger at Grace. Only Rina has her doubts.
Just because Grace is playing a murderess on TV that doesn’t make her one in real life. But if Grace didn’t do it, then who?
It’s up to Rina to pin down the truth, before the devious killer strikes again!
If you love Agatha Christie, Jeanne M. Dams, Glenda Young,
Stella Cameron, M.C. Beaton and Frances Evesham,
prepare to be hooked by this enchanting, character-driven mystery!Murder at the Folly by Jane Adams
Book 11 (of 11) Rina Martin Murder Mystery
Published on 9 December 2025
Published by by Joffe Books
ISBN: 9781805733867
You can find the book on Amazon and Goodreads
The Author – Jane Adams
Jane Adams is the author of more than thirty published crime novels. The first, The Greenway, was nominated for both the Authors’ Club award and the CWA John Creasey for best debut novel.
Jane is constantly amazed at where life has taken her. Writing had never been on her ‘possible careers’ list, but she says once stories take root in your brain, they just have to be told – and she feels very fortunate that people want to read them.
In addition to writing, Jane teaches creative writing, read and mentor for The Literary Consultancy, and is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow and FRSA.
You can find out more on Jane’s website janeadamsauthor.com and over on Facebook
My Review
Murder at the Folly was an absolute delight from start to finish. There’s something so comforting about a book that immediately pulls you into its world, and Jane Adams did exactly that. I didn’t just read this story — I felt like I was standing in the draughty corridors of Septon Hall, watching the tension unfold like a scene right in front of me. The crumbling manor, the eerie folly, the little moments between the cast… it all played out so vividly that I genuinely forgot I was reading at times.
This is Book 11 in the series and, surprisingly, I didn’t feel lost for a single moment. I haven’t read the earlier instalments yet, but — you’ve guessed it — I absolutely will be. There’s a warmth and charm to Rina Martin that really spoke to me. She’s got that perfect mix of kindness, curiosity and quiet determination that makes you want to follow her anywhere. By the time I finished, I knew I wanted to go right back to the beginning and spend more time with her. Jane Adams is now firmly on my author watch list.
What really struck me was how character-driven this mystery is. Every person on set has their own little shadows and secrets, and trying to piece together who was genuine and who was performing (in every sense!) was such a joy. I loved that blend of “on-screen murder” and “real-life tension” – it gave the story a fun, layered feel without ever slipping into silliness.
But the best part? This was just such a cosy read. The type of book that makes you want to curl up in your favourite spot with a hot drink and disappear into someone else’s drama for a while. It had that classic cosy mystery charm I grew up loving, with enough twists to keep me turning the pages happily.
Brilliantly written, immersive, and full of personality — I couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable escape. I’m so glad I picked this one up, and even more excited that I now have ten more books to catch up on.
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