Murder is Academic
Murder is Academic by Christine Poulson, published by Ostara Publ. in 2002, is a mystery novel set against the backdrop of Cambridge University’s St. Ethelreda’s College. The story begins with the death of the head of the English Department, leading Professor Cassandra James to take on the responsibility of managing the department. As she navigates the challenges of improving her colleagues’ performance to secure vital funding, Cassandra discovers evidence suggesting that the death was not accidental, prompting her to apply her skills in literary analysis to uncover the truth behind the murder.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines academic life with the intrigue of a murder investigation. As Cassandra delves into the former head’s private papers, she embarks on a quest that combines elements of mystery and detective fiction, particularly featuring a strong female sleuth. With 197 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of the complexities within the academic environment, while also engaging with themes of suspense and intellectual challenge.
Official synopsis Publisher
All is not well at Cambridge University’s St. Ethelreda’s College. The head of the English Department is dead, and Professor Cassandra James is appointed the task of running the department. Faced with the choice of whipping her underperforming colleagues into shape or losing the much-needed funding for the program, Cassandra resigns herself to the challenge. However, when she stumbles upon the former head’s private papers and realizes that the death was no accident, Cassandra is forced to use her academic expertise of solving obscure literary puzzles for a very different purpose: tracking down a killer.
British Praise for “Murder is Academic”
“Cambridge academic Christine Poulson’s first crime novel is a triumph of suspense and intrigue. A labyrinthine plot is unravelled as intriguingly as a literary puzzle.”
– “Bodies in the Bookshop” Magazine
“An intriguing read…Poulson certainly keeps the reader guessing…There is a lot to enjoy in this romp through the Cambridge commons. This is Poulson’s first novel, and she creates a strong sense of place with a narrative style that is both energetic and engaging.”
– “Sherlock Magazine”
“A fascinating mystery..The sense of place was very strong…This is [Poulson’s] debut book, and I just hope that the next one is not too long coming.”
– “Mystery Women”
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