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British Mystery Television Show: Endeavor

February 18, 2023

Did you ever wonder how Morse became the great inspector he became? I did! I also wondered how he became so eccentric.

Those of you who frequent the Cozy Mystery site’s TV & Movies page know how much I enjoyed the Inspector Morse mystery television series – which was then followed by the Lewis television series. Well, Endeavor is the prequel to the Inspector Morse series. The Morse shows are based on the mystery books written by Colin Dexter.

Endeavor is played by Shaun Evans, and he does a wonderful job. When the show begins, Endeavor is a detective constable – who went to Oxford on a scholarship. Luckily he has the very capable Detective Chief Inspector Fred Thursday (the excellent Roger Allam) as his immediate superior. For some reason, Thursday’s immediate superior doesn’t like Morse. (I suppose there always has to be a jerky boss!) And there’s a lot of professional jealousy among Endeavor’s peers because DCI Thursday seems to prefer working with Morse. (That’s the problem of being so much better at your job than anyone else!)

The show is set in the 1960s – way before a lot of things that we take for granted these days were invented… no cell phones, internet access for background checks, etc. Instead, these are back-to-the-basics, hitting-the-pavement types of cases. For those of you who haven’t watched Endeavor yet, you’re in luck. There are eight seasons. (Seasons 1-7 are available to watch on Prime.)

Shaun Evans (Endeavor) does a great job replicating a lot of the original Morse’s (John Thaw) mannerisms. And, as an added bonus, Abigail Thaw (the daughter of the original Morse – John Thaw) portrays the journalist from whom Endeavor gets a lot of his background information.

The relationship between Endeavor & DCI Thursday is terrific. DCI Thursday is not only Endeavor’s mentor, but also seems to be very fatherly toward Endeavor. Both Roger Allam & Shawn Evans are excellent!

My husband and I enjoyed the original Inspector Morse shows very much. So much so that I doubted I would enjoy Endeavor. Boy, was I wrong! I think we actually enjoy Endeavor more! These mysteries set in 1960s Oxford are a real treat to watch. The scenery, acting, writing, depiction of the class differences (snobby upper vs. working class), wardrobe, actually everything makes Endeavor a must-see for mystery buffs.

PS: Don’t expect long car chases, female detectives in their stilettoes running after criminals, or shoot-outs! Endeavor is available on Amazon Prime Video (seasons 1-8 as of the time of this writing).

Also, if you’re interested in taking a look at some other good mystery shows, make sure to go to my Cozy Mystery TV and Movies page.

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February 13 to February 19, 2023

February 15, 2023

Here is the list of new releases for February 13 to February 19! It’s another short release week, though, with just one.

Charles Todd: The Cliff’s Edge (This will be the 13th in the Bess Crawford Mystery Series.)

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March 2023 Mystery Book New Releases

February 11, 2023

The following Mystery Books will be released in March 2023:

Ellie Alexander (aka Kate Dyer-Seeley): Beer and Loathing (6th in the Sloan Krause Mysteries)

Rhys Bowen: All That Is Hidden (19th in the Molly Murphy Mysteries)

Frances Brody: A Mansion for Murder (This will be the 13th in the Kate Shackleton Mystery Series.)

Lynn Cahoon: Four Charming Spells (4th in Kitchen Witch Mysteries)

Laura Childs (aka Gerry Schmitt): Lemon Curd Killer (Tea Shop Mysteries 25)

Cate Conte (aka Liz Mugavero): Witch Way Out (3rd in Full Moon Mysteries)

Maria DiRico (aka Ellen Byron): Four Parties and a Funeral (4th in Catering Hall Mystery Series)

Heather Horrocks: A Match Made Inn Heaven (5th in Who-Dun-Him Inn Cozy Mysteries)

Donna Leon: So Shall You Reap (32nd in Guido Brunetti Mysteries)

Joyce Carol Oates (Lauren Kelly & Rosamond Smith): 48 Clues in the Disappearance of My Sister (Stand-Alone Novel)

Gigi Pandian: The Raven Thief (2nd in the Secret Staircase Mysteries)

Deanna Raybourn: A Sinister Revenge (8th in the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries)

David Rosenfelt: Good Dog, Bad Cop (4th in the K Team Mysteries)

Jacqueline Winspear: The White Lady (Stand-Alone Novel)

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Cozy Mystery News – February 2023

February 8, 2023

I’ve got one piece of Cozy Mystery news for you about an established site author!

Edith Maxwell (aka Maddie Day & Tace Baker) will be putting out A Questionable Death and other Historical Quaker Midwife Stories, which will be a collection of both new and already published short stories in the Quaker Midwife Mystery Series, starring Quaker midwife and sleuth, Rose Carroll, set in Massachusetts during the 1880s. Maxwell also writes the Local Foods Mystery Series, and, as Maddie Day, the Country Store Mystery Series and the Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery Series.

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