Having read the entire Agatha Raisin series as well as being an ardent viewer of the tv series, I always look forward to a new title. Down the Hatch is representative of the series, except that Agatha seems to be a kinder, gentler version of herself--more reflective and likable than recent iterations. Her relationship with James seems to be rekindled and she is less abrupt in her dealings with her co-workers.

The murder mystery is well done and a nice escape for the reader.

A visit with Agatha is always as welcome as a cup of tea.

Full Disclosure--NetGalley and the publisher provided me with a digital ARC of this book. This is my honest review.

Another delightful addition to the Agatha Raisin series! A great cozy mystery that, as always, was entertaining and provided the antics and chuckles that only Agatha Raisin can give!

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I love this series and with the death of M. C. Beaton, I was sure it would become not as good, but I am proud to say it still has some spark! Please, pick this one up!

Loved this! Another fun Agatha mystery. Lots of last characters pop up and there’s a bit of Charles.

Roy in bowling whites! James narrating history of things as usual hah. Agatha and Toni are one of my favorite combos in this series.

Thanks to RW Green for keeping the Agatha series going. And well done!

As always this last book by M.C. Beaton is a delight. Great characters. Great engaging plot.
A must read for those M.C. Beaton fans as Agatha Raisin once again entertains the reader along on one of her mysteries. As always Agatha does not agree with Chief Inspector Wilkes and continues to investigate the crime with a most satisfying conclusion.
I have received a copy of this book from NetGalley to voluntarily review.

Even though the death of talented author M.C. Beaton is noticeable in the continuation of these books, the current author seems to be doing a fine job.
I do believe that the character of Agatha Raisin, private investigator extraordinaire, needs to make a big splash story wise, otherwise I feel she's getting to be a bit stagnant.

It's another deadly day in a cozy village when the fearless, witty, Private Detective Raisin comes upon a dead body. Agatha suspects foul play and when she receives an anonymous typewritten note stating, 'NOT SUICIDE. NOT AN ACCIDENT. THE ADMIRAL WAS MURDERED!' the chase is on and nothing can stop her because catching murderers is what Agatha does.

With Agatha on at work and on in her love life, this is a satisfying addition to the series.

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books/ St. Martin’s Press for my advance copy of another Agatha Raisin adventure.

Keeping a series going after the death of its author is a challenge. I'm very glad to report that Rod Green, the writer who has taken up Beaton's two long-running series (Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth) is doing a wonderful job.
This new Agatha Raisin story will bring joy to the hearts of all her fans. Written in the Beaton brisk and snappy style, the story includes familiar characters, a solid main plot, and a bit of smoothing of a few of Agatha's long-standing sharp edges and neuroses. Here we have a more mature Agatha, a bit weary with the strife of her up and down life, but still up to snuff in her detecting game. Agatha finds herself on the spot when an elderly man dies suspiciously at a senior residential home. Not content to have the police declare it an accidental death, Agatha gets deeply involved, of course!
I preferred this story to the previous one - Hot to Trot - the first published with the help of Rod Green. This story is a bit more believable (not that all the Agatha stories can claim to be believable!) and takes up from the last one. For full enjoyment of the Agatha Raisin experience, it is always best to start this wonderful series from the beginning. And this one is the 32nd one! Mr. Green knows Beaton's work intimately, as an old friend, and it shows. This is a seamless transition for fans.

Back in the day I was a huge fan of MC Beaton. I started with her Agatha Raisin series and read almost every one. They were fun, light-hearted reading. I was excited to see a new release on NetGalley and my request was granted. What I didn't know wha that MC Beaton (Marion Chesney) died a few years back. In the prologue R,W,Green (who is married to the late authors publisher) was a friend and help Beaton write her last book. It seems the torch has been handed down for him to take over her books, including the Scottish detective Hamish McBeth.
Down the Hatch is another fun interweaving-plotline cozy that Raisin lovers will enjoy. James Lacey (Agatha's ex), Charles Fraith and the obligatory appearance by Roy Silver are all back for this mystery that (for me) rambles all over the place. No sooner is one plot line established then whoosh--here comes another.....then another. The end disappointed me, Let Agatha go,

This was another fantastic entry in the Agatha Raisin series. After the passing of author MC Beaton, I was worried about the future of the series, but RW Green has come through marvelously once again. ALL of my favorites characters were back again in this one, and it was truly a delight to read. The mystery moved along quickly, and I'm always pleasantly surprised at how fresh the Agatha Raisin books feel. I think it's because they're not very long and don't meander, so they have a great pace and lots of fun and adventure. I really hope that there will be more books after this one because RW Green is doing a great job at continuing with Ms Beaton's legacy, and I can't wait to see what antics Agatha gets up to next time.

I am a long-time fan of this series but this book just does not measure up. The absence of MC Beaton (following her death) is clearly felt.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley on Kindle for review. It is an intriguing read with characters who are somewhat likeable at times. Try this one...getting to the why and what will be a fun read. This story moves slowly, but it is a book one can put down and pickup without wondering what has happened.

Another wonderful Agatha Raisin book well written as usual the characters come alive.I really enjoyed spending time with Agatha and the other characters.#netgalley #st.Martins

Agatha and Toni getting arrested at a strip club for assault after being asked if they were auditioning as a mother daughter act? Yup...R.W.Green has proven to know Agatha and the cast of characters created by M.C.Beaton.
That being said, the only complaint I have is that I feel Green is still trying to sell us on the idea that they are capable of continuing on with Agatha's adventures. I'm sold. Now keep 'em coming, because we all need Bill and Alice's wedding some day in the future!

Another very entertaining Agatha Raisin book. A perfect summer read with a pot of tea and sitting in the sunshine.

Private detective Agatha Raisin, having recently taken up power-walking, is striding along a path in Mircester Park during her lunch break when she hears a cry for help. Rushing over, she finds an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Swinburn, in the middle of the green—with the body of an old man lying at their feet. And Agatha has another mystery to solve. Hopefully without getting herself or any of her sidekicks murdered in the process. This is Agatha at her best. I have loved this series from book one and this story does not disappoint. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy for review.

I think I’m done now.

This is the 2nd book in the series since Ms. Beaton passed away. And it’s the 2nd book in the series that no longer reads like Agatha.

The book is marginally more like Agatha in that she pays a bit more attention to her appearance – and her ego – but she’s also meeker, milder, and simply has less spirit! I mean long term readers know it. Agatha has a grumbly exterior. Yes, she’s got a lot of heart, but she’s also got some spicy snark and spite to go with it. Here she’s…gentle.

And the romance! Her dalliances should be a mix of lustiness and humor and regret and romance. This is a freaking harlequin novel. One scene with a former suitor is so – argh, I don’t even have the words for it! Just think of dialogue from the cheesiest most sickeningly sweet romance novel ever and you might get close.

As with the last one, it’s a perfectly fine book with perfectly fine characters. If I wasn’t looking for Agatha Raisin (and seriously you can just pretend it’s not an Agatha book), I would have likely been satisfied with a perfectly kind and benign little cozy.

Ms. Beaton, I’ll miss you!

• ARC Provided via Net Galley

Initially, had some trepidation about reading Beaton’s last novel, however, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. All of Agatha’s friends, acquaintances, and even her two cats were included in the storyline. Loved the humor that was incorporated in many of the scenes.

R. W. Green and M. C. Beaton left us with a sensational book that had all its’ characters happy and looking toward their futures.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for eARC.

Another great book in the series! There is never a disappointing book. The characters and plots are interesting and will keep you guessing. If you like Agatha Raisin mysteries, you will enjoy this one!

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Agatha Raisin is watching what she eats and taking walks in the park at lunch. It should lead to a healthier and longer life…and mean lots of great outfits! What Agatha didn’t expect was walking leading her to death. Well, she was in the park walking and heard a scream and followed it to find a man dead on the bowling green. Agatha suspects the man was murdered but the police say it was an accident. Since Agatha won’t admit defeat quite yet, she’s set out to find a killer and set a certain pompous DCI back in his place.With so many people not having liked the man, Agatha has plenty of suspects to cull through and her work set out for her.

Balancing the murder, the PI agency and her love life, Agatha has a lot on her plate. She’s threatened by thugs, run off the road, and has three men clamoring for her attention, but Agatha manages it all and still finds time to work on the murder and several other cases. When a woman with ties to the bowling club is killed, Agatha knows they’re connected, but how? When she’s run off the road, she knows she must be getting close and is making the killer nervous. Will Agatha be the victor, or will she be blocked or rubbed off?

This is the first book I have read in this series and while there were some references to the past, it reads fine as a stand alone. I know, I’m late to the party, what can I say? But I’m here and ready to binge read them all and look for the next book to drop!