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Cherry Slice

A cozy mystery in the world of reality television

Jennifer Stone author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Duckworth Books

Published:2nd Apr '20

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In Cherry Slice, Cherry Hinton investigates the murder of a reality TV contestant, unraveling secrets that could expose a killer still on the loose.

In Cherry Slice, the world of reality television takes a dark turn when Kenny Thorpe, a contestant on Expose TV’s hit show Big Blubber, is murdered live in front of millions. The incident appears straightforward, with all evidence pointing to fellow contestant Martin as the culprit. However, Cherry Hinton, an investigative reporter with a knack for uncovering the truth, senses that there's much more beneath the surface. Having previously experienced her own dramatic downfall in the dating show Caravan of Love, where she was left humiliated and jobless, Cherry has retreated to Brentwood to start anew with her cake shop.

Just when she thinks she's escaped the chaos of reality TV, Kenny's sister walks into her shop with a letter that turns Cherry's life upside down. The letter hints at Martin's innocence and raises questions about a notorious gangster, Leon Solent, who seems to have ties to the case. With the weight of the investigation resting on her shoulders, Cherry is determined to uncover the truth about Kenny’s murder and the potential cover-up surrounding it. As she delves deeper into the world of Big Blubber, she realizes that the stakes are higher than she ever imagined.

In this gripping debut, Cherry Hinton discovers that navigating the treacherous waters of fame and deception takes a reality-TV star to catch a reality-TV murderer. Cherry Slice combines humor, intrigue, and a touch of suspense, making it a captivating read for fans of cozy mysteries and reality television alike.

'If you’re in need of comic distraction (as we all are…) this is extremely funny' Harriet Tyce, author of international bestseller Blood Orange


'A scathingly satirical look at reality TV and society's hypocritical standards, Cherry Slice might not be as nice as pie, but its gooey centre is our intrepid P.I Cherry Hinton ... I think I love her!' Lucy V. Hay, author of Never Have I Ever

ISBN: 9781788421652

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304 pages