Displeasure Island
'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' J M Hall
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Publishing:2nd Jan '25
£9.99
This title is due to be published on 2nd January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
In Displeasure Island, Claire's holiday turns into a murder investigation when she becomes the chief suspect in a guest's death. Can she clear her name?
In Displeasure Island, Claire embarks on a group holiday that quickly turns into a nightmare. Initially seeking relaxation at a wellness retreat on Spike Island, she finds herself entangled in a murder mystery when one of the guests is found dead. With her oldest friend Sophie, who happens to be a ghost, and her new companions Basher and Alex, Claire must navigate the treacherous waters of amateur sleuthing while trying to clear her name as the chief suspect.
The story blends humor with suspense, showcasing Claire's determination to solve the murder and escape the disastrous vacation. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers that the other guests harbor secrets of their own, making it increasingly difficult to discern friend from foe. The island's eerie atmosphere adds to the tension, creating a captivating backdrop for the unfolding drama.
Displeasure Island is not just a cozy mystery; it explores themes of friendship, trust, and the unexpected challenges of group dynamics. With clever twists and witty dialogue, the narrative keeps readers engaged and entertained as Claire races against time to prove her innocence and avoid permanent confinement on the island. Will she manage to untangle the web of deceit before it's too late?
Warm, smart, and laugh-out-loud funny, Alice Bell has done it again - an absolute joy -- Andrea Mara, No 1 bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THING
Delightful. The mystery trips you up every ten pages, the characters feel like mates, and it's effortlessly funny - which is so hard to do. I adored this. It deserves to be enormous! -- Stuart Turton, bestselling author of THE SEVEN DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE
Claire and Sophie are both hilarious and gut-wrenching, often in the same sentence, and once again Alice Bell has ghosted up a brilliantly puzzling murder. I loved it -- Antony Johnston, author of THE DOG SITTER DETECTIVE
A cracking romp of a read! An engaging and satisfying murder mystery - Agatha Christie meets Ghosts -- J M Hall, author of A SPOONFUL OF MURDER
A deliciously fresh take on the classic locked room mystery - fast, funny and furiously brilliant, Alice's voice jumps off the page -- Sam Blake, bestselling author of THE MYSTERY OF FOUR
A wonderful, hilarious mix of ghost story, murder mystery and an all-too-relatable main character anxiety spiral. I laughed a lot. -- Richey Craven, author of SPIRIT LEVEL
A hilarious, warm and clever mystery. Fair warning - do not attempt to read this on the bus, as you will alarm members of the public when you start snorting with laughter and cannot stop. -- Cailean Steed, author of HOME
A complete pleasure to read, full of witty writing, loveable characters and page-turning twists * CultureFly *
Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core... Bell is one to watch. * Janice Hallett on Grave Expectations *
A delicious mashup of grisly murder, country house and semi-helpful ghosts...it's a lot of fun. * Stuart MacBride on Grave Expectations *
Read this fabulous book - you will not regret it. * Ben Aaronovitch on Grave Expectations *
ISBN: 9781838958466
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 23mm
Weight: 284g
416 pages
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