Kindle
$0.00
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Hardcover
$23.99
Paperback
$13.67
Kindle Price: $0.00

Save $4.99 (100%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Zara Keane
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Dial P For Poison (Movie Club Mysteries, Book 1): An Irish Cozy Mystery Kindle Edition

by Zara Keane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,111 ratings
See all formats and editions
“My career in the San Francisco PD ended the day I arrested my husband.”

Ex-cop and amateur mixologist Maggie Doyle gives her cheating ex and crumbling career the proverbial middle finger. Lured by her aunt’s promise of a restful Irish vacation, Maggie agrees to mix cocktails at the Movie Theater Café in exchange for bed and board. Things are looking up—until the most hated woman on Whisper Island is poisoned at the monthly movie club meeting.

When her aunt is accused of murder, Maggie and her signature cocktails are on the case. With the help of her UFO-obsessed friend, a nun, and a feral puppy, Maggie is determined to clear her aunt’s name. Can she catch the poisoner before they strike again? Or will Maggie’s signature cocktails prove deadly to the last drop?

Grab a copy and find out today!

***Includes a recipe for the fatal cocktail—minus the deadly ingredient!***

For more murder and mayhem with Maggie and her friends be sure to check out the other Movie Club Mystery books!
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 7
    Movie Club Mysteries
  2. Print length
    328 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    April 11, 2017
  6. File size
    2675 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
Next 5 for you in this series See full series
Total Price: $19.96
By clicking on the above button, you agree to Amazon's Kindle Store Terms of Use
More like Dial P For Poison (Movie Club Mysteries, Book 1): An Irish Cozy Mystery
Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
Next page
Loading...

From the Publisher

A glamorous woman in a red dress against a background of blue sky with clouds
glamorous woman in a red dress against a background of blue sky with clouds
glamorous woman in a red dress against a background of blue sky with clouds

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a great first entry for this series. This is a new to me author, but I'll definitely want to continue reading about the Movie Club. Book Babble


I was captivated from page 1 until the end! I am choppin' at the bit to open up book 2 ... The Journey Back


I enjoy a good mystery and this one is set on a small island in Ireland and is a place I wouldn't mind visiting especially because the cafe is a refurbished theater - the kind you see in movies from the 50's or you might see in a small town. It is a creative way to refurbish an abandoned movie theater! Storeybook Reviews


The plot is interesting, and the story unfolds at a steady pace with a touch of humor and romantic suspense thrown in for good measure. All in all, a well-written and enjoyable cozy mystery. Cassidy's Bookshelves


Dial P for Poison was a charming mystery with a lovable heroine, a perfect mystery setting and recipes to die for Moonlight Rendezvous

From the Author

I love reading cozy mysteries where the protagonist has an unusual hobby or profession. When I was planning my cozy mystery series, I wanted the main character to share my interest in old movies. I'm from Dublin, but I spent my summers with my grandparents in a small town in the southwest of Ireland. In their town, there was an abandoned movie theater, and my cousin and I used to sneak inside. I loved the idea of putting that movie theater on my fictional island and having a character renovate it into a café with a movie club attached.

All the titles in the Movie Club Mysteries riff off classic movies. Dial P For Poison was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M For Murder. The second book in the series is called The Postman Always Rings Twice, and it got its name from The Postman Always Rings Twice.

If you enjoyed Dial P For Poison, you won't need to wait long for more murder and mayhem with Maggie and her friends! Books 2-6 are already out. Read Maggie's second adventure in The Postman Always Rings Twice. To keep up to date with the Movie Club Mysteries, sign up for my mailing list: zarakeane.com/newsletter
THE MOVIE CLUB MYSTERIES
Book 1--Dial P For Poison
Book 1.5--To Hatch a Thief
Book 2--The Postman Always Rings Twice
Book 3--How to Murder a MillionaireBook 4--The Thirty-Nine CupcakesBook 5--Rebel Without a ClausBook 6--Some Like It Shot

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06Y2FJSCQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beaverstone Press (April 11, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2675 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 3906245489
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,111 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Zara Keane

Zara Keane

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

USA Today bestselling author Zara Keane grew up in Dublin, Ireland, but spent her summers in a small town very similar to the fictitious Whisper Island and Ballybeg.

She currently lives in Switzerland with her family. When she’s not writing, Zara loves knitting, running, unplugged gaming, and adding to her insanely large lipstick collection.

Zara's Website: https://zarakeane.com/

Zara's Mailing List: https://zarakeane.com/newsletter/

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
6,111 global ratings
There are quite a few twists and turns and more then a couple of laughs
5 Stars
There are quite a few twists and turns and more then a couple of laughs
Maggie Doyle quit her job as a police officer and left her ex--she caught him cheating! Kind of not knowing what to do with the rest of her life she jumps on the chance to go visit her Aunt in Ireland. So she travels from America to Ireland for a month of rest and relaxation--the best laid plans--Her aunt owns a cafe and also rents out space to clubs--lets face it--not much to do in this small town off season. Maggie is asked to watch the cafe for a day--this was actually kind of funny--how does one learn to bake in one day? Her aunt returns from having some teeth extracted. That evening at the Movie club--one of the town's most disliked inhabitants is found dead in her seat.Maggie's aunt is accused of the crime by the bumbling sheriff who really only wanted to be on the golf course. Maggie, who remember is an EX American cop has no choice but to try and clear her aunts name.There are quite a few twists and turns and more then a couple of laughs --including a new sheriff who shows up--Will Maggie and friends be able to exonerate her aunt from the murder?
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
Verified Purchase
I'm not much for cozy mysteries because the few I've read before always seem cheesy but this was very entertaining and attention-grabbing. I like the way the prose flowed. Did not find it boring at all and the points of humor made it better. I'm gonna read more of this author.
Helpful
 Report
Crystal W
4.0 out of 5 stars Dial P For Poison is an entertaining read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017
Verified Purchase
Having what she thought of as just another night in the field as a San Francisco Police Officer, Maggie pulls a car over for DUI. When she realizes that the man behind the wheel is her husband and he’s been out with a female employee, she sees red. Punching him made her feel good for all of a couple of minutes, but she loses her job and in the ensuing divorce, most everything else. Out of the blue her Aunt Noreen calls and asks her to come to Ireland to help out in her restaurant while she has minor surgery. It also gives Maggie time to think about what she’s going to do next. Taking her aunt up on the offer, Maggie soon heads to the island where she spent summers as a teen.
Almost immediately Maggie’s skills as a police officer are needed when the town’s resident gossip columnist is murdered. In the beginning, Maggie’s the only one that suspects there’s been a murder. The town doctor is quick to declare natural causes and the bumbling officer is quick to listen to him. When it’s brought to light that Maggie had been right, her aunt is charged with the murder. Maggie then decides that she needs to solve this case before her aunt is sent to prison for a crime she didn’t commit. She investigates on her off time from the café that her aunt owns.
I really enjoyed this story. I love stories set in Ireland for some reason. As far back as I can remember, some of my favorite books have been set there.
The writing is good, the characters seemingly alive, my problem and the reason for the 4 stars is that there were times I felt it drag. It wouldn’t last long, but it was there. I didn’t even try to figure out the killer, I just read the story and watched it all unfold. Thank you for an entertaining story Ms. Keane.
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Ilona Nurmela
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this fast-paced cosy murder mystery set on a small island in Ireland
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
Verified Purchase
I think I found me a new fave cosy mystery slash crime writer the likes of Miss Marple.

Maggie Doyle catches her attorney of a husband cheating and drunk driving - on her watch. A sucker punch, a divorce and a resignation from the US oilice force later, she is bunking with family & helping out keeping a coffee shop (and learning how to bake) on Whisper Island.

The book reminded me of C.J.Archer’s Cleo Fox mysteries - except set in modern-day Ireland. The tone, humour and quick pace reminded me of
Janet Evanovich. Very enjoyable, fast paced read and the tone and language and subtle humour that draws you in from the first page. I’ll keep digging into the series coz I want to find out how officer Hottie flirts his way in with Maggie.

Recommended for lovers of cosy mysteries, female sleuths, younger versions of Miss Marple and Cleo Fox mysteries and murder mysteries with a hot love interest.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Born on a Monday
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute story
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
I loved the complete way that each character's personality was developed and revealed. And the ending was totally unexpected.
I will be reading more of Zara's books. She is a great author with her wonderful characters, humor, and lets not forget the murders!
Helpful
 Report
Suzan
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent enough
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
Verified Purchase
Not a bad read, but the main character really needs to be more likeable. Having the heroine not relatable throws shadows onto the other characters in the story so you end up not caring who done it.
Helpful
 Report
Sarka
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
Verified Purchase
I enjoyed reading this book. It has nice cozy atmosphere and the mystery is good. I intend to read next book in the serie.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
savvyshoppers
5.0 out of 5 stars good mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
Well-written and edited and with nice descriptions of Ireland, and great characters. I really liked Maggie, with her humor and intelligence and dedication to her mission. Highly recommended! I’m sure I’ll read more in this series.
Helpful
 Report
Kcasey
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
Verified Purchase
I enjoyed the book. It was an easy and entertaining read. A lot of characters to get to know. Looking forward to the 2nd book in the series!
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2023
Verified Purchase
Enjoyed this book a lot. The characters were great and so was the story. I also love stories with animals characters too. Can’t wait to read the next one.
Report
Thomas K.
5.0 out of 5 stars A time travel into the last millenia
Reviewed in Germany on September 2, 2021
Verified Purchase
In my eyes (I am Noreens age) the characters are realistic and loveable. I am not sure if any movie theatres as small as Noreens existed back then, but you have to make crompromises since this book is not about economics but about a crime. Wait 10 more years and the new generations will ask what is a movie theatre... Seargent O'Shea serves all the stereotypes of a small town cop but it might be realistic sinceuntil now there is no real crime in his area and he will be more of a PR guy (which he isn't acting either) As a free book it was a real gem too bad there are only 7 installment so far with the eightth next year. Hopefully the release doesn't get pushed to a later date Hopefully the 'Angel-Doyle' spin of will be released on the 5th of Octobre as promised ...
Report
Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed this book, so much so that before I had finished reading I was adding the audio three book box set to my collection. It is unusual to find a book set in Ireland but the small town feel really came across nicely. I loved the whole idea of the cinema being turned into a cafe and it makes for a wonderful setting for a murder but it was the characters that I loved. Feisty Maggie is a great main character but she is backed up by a great supporting cast in her elderly aunt and quirky UFO hunting friend. The mystery was really good with multiple motives and suspects to keep you guessing. It just really caught my imagination and I will be recommend it to my mum. Off to start book two.
When Maggie's career and relationship fails she leaves behind America to travel to Ireland and help out her aunt. With her aunt needing dental treatment on the main land she needs somebody to run her cafe. Maggie wishes burning the scones and making had tea was the worst of it but when the monthly movie night ends with a death it only gets worse. Maggie can't help but follow her training and push for the death to be investigated as a murder. But in doing so her beloved aunt becomes the number one suspect. Maggie knows her aunt is innocent but the dead woman worked for the local newspaper and used it to spread rumours and secrets about the villages leaving behind a lot of people who hated her and make for very good suspects. Both of her aunt's included. Maggie pushed so hard for it to be treated as a murder now she has to find the killer.
My favourite line in the book is ' oh great I am chasing a killer with a gun less cop a, a nun and a dog whose priority is to eat everything in sight'
Report
Jack Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars An Irish Mystery
Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2017
Verified Purchase
A well- written mystery story, with a credible setting description! Suspense until the end, with several surprises! The warmth of the Irish permeates the entire story.
Report
caroangie
5.0 out of 5 stars Witzig, kurzweilig und spannend
Reviewed in Germany on July 20, 2019
Verified Purchase
Nachdem die Polizistin Maggie im Dienst ihren Mann betrunken inflagranti am Steuer eines Wagens erwischt und ihn krankenhausreif geschlagen hat, sind ihre Ehe und ihre Karriere im San Franzisco P.D. am Ende. Sie zieht für einige Zeit zu ihrer Tante Noreen auf die kleine irische Insel Whisper Island, um sich über ihre Zukunft klar zu werden. Ein Mord, ein fauler Inselpolizist und ihre Tante unter Mordverdacht halten Maggie ganz schön auf Trab. Bis zum spannenden Finale ein toller Krimi!
One person found this helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report