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An Amateur Corpse

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1448300037
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book An Amateur Corpse written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2011-12-12 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Charles Paris: a washed-up actor with a taste for wine, women . . . and solving crimes! A binge-worthy cozy mystery series from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman - but with added bite! "Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cosies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige" THE NEW YORK TIMES "Few crime writers are as enchantingly gifted" THE SUNDAY TIMES "One of British crime's most assured craftsmen . . . Perfect entertainment" THE GUARDIAN "A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans" P.D. JAMES "Murder most enjoyable" COLIN DEXTER _______________________ A middle-aged actor - and sometimes sleuth - who desperately needs a drink A closing night celebration of an amdram production of Chekhov An old friend, who's clearly ill at ease And waiting behind the scenes . . . AN AMATEUR CORPSE Jobbing actor Charles Paris is first to arrive at the Breckton Backstagers' cast party. After suffering through their production of Chekhov's The Seagull, he badly needs a drink. Charles wishes he hadn't agreed to lead a critical discussion of the play in a few days' time. But cast member, advertising executive - and old friend - Hugo Mecken has put a lot of lucrative voiceover work his way of late, and it would be churlish to back out now. He only hopes he doesn't feel compelled to repeat his mistake with their upcoming run of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. After rather too much cheap red wine, Charles returns home with Hugo in the small hours, and is disturbed to hear him confess he feels like he's losing control and is on the verge of committing a terrible crime. Charles doesn't give the matter too much thought. Not until he stumbles over the very dead body of Hugo's wife, hidden in the coal shed, his old friend prime suspect for the murder . . . Fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club, Anthony Horowitz, Alexander McCall Smith, M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin will love this hilarious cozy traditional mystery series featuring one of the funniest antiheroes in crime fiction. Written over a fifty-year-period, it perfectly captures life and contemporary attitudes in 1970s London - and beyond! READERS ADORE CHARLES PARIS: "Nicely done indeed" Kirkus Reviews "The characters and witty dialogue reign supreme . . . Simply delicious" Norma, 5* GoodReads review "A good plot, nice twists and good banter" Agoston, 5* GoodReads review "These just keep getting better and more ingenious" Christian, 5* GoodReads review "Loved this. Hilariously funny" Arabella, 5* Amazon review THE CHARLES PARIS MYSTERIES, IN ORDER: 1. Cast in Order of Disappearance 2. So Much Blood 3. Star Trap 4. An Amateur Corpse 5. A Comedian Dies 6. The Dead Side of the Mike 7. Situation Tragedy 8. Murder Unprompted 9. Murder in the Title 10. Not Dead, Only Resting 11. Dead Giveaway 12. What Bloody Man is That 13. A Series of Murders 14. Corporate Bodies 15. A Reconstructed Corpse 16. Sicken and So Die 17. Dead Room Farce 18. A Decent Interval 19. The Cinderella Killer 20. A Deadly Habit

A Reconstructed Corpse

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1448300185
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book A Reconstructed Corpse written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Charles Paris: a washed-up actor with a taste for wine, women . . . and solving crimes! A binge-worthy cozy mystery series from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman - but with added bite! "Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cosies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige" THE NEW YORK TIMES "Few crime writers are as enchantingly gifted" THE SUNDAY TIMES "One of British crime's most assured craftsmen . . . Perfect entertainment" THE GUARDIAN "A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans" P.D. JAMES "Murder most enjoyable" COLIN DEXTER _______________________ A middle-aged actor - and sometimes sleuth - tackles true-crime TV But is he playing a missing person . . . or a murder victim? The lines between showbiz and real life are blurred And the spotlight is on A RECONSTRUCTED CORPSE! Charles Paris is playing his most unusual role yet: portraying missing man Martin Earnshaw in Public Enemies, a crime reconstruction programme on ITV. It seems to be a one-off engagement, which suits Charles - the raging egos of the producers, presenters and police are just as intense as the search for the missing property developer . . . But Charles soon finds himself playing the role of murder victim, when severed body parts begin to appear! His now recurring role allows him an insight into the world of true crime, and he's convinced there is something amiss with the TV production, who are revelling in their soaring ratings, as well as Martin's publicity hungry wife. Once again, Charles decides to don his detective hat and uncover the truth . . . Fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club, Anthony Horowitz, Alexander McCall Smith, M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin will love this hilarious cozy traditional mystery series featuring one of the funniest antiheroes in crime fiction. Written over a fifty-year-period, it perfectly captures life and contemporary attitudes in 1970s London - and beyond! READERS ADORE CHARLES PARIS: "Clever, witty, amusing, and pleasantly diverting" Booklist "Brett is a master of the English cozy, comfortable, witty and sympathetic to his hero's plight" Publishers Weekly "All the Charles Paris mysteries are wonderful" Shirley, 5* Amazon review "I really enjoy the Charles Paris series - there is a good balance of humour and detection . . . but this is definitely the best of the books I have read so far" Paulinderwick, 5* Amazon review "An absolute delight!" Roger, 5* Amazon review "Wonderful" Teresa, 5* Amazon review "The twist and turns, the cliff hanger at the end of every chapter has the markings of an excellent novel. My hat is off to you, Mr Brett" Dwayne, 5* Goodreads review THE CHARLES PARIS MYSTERIES, IN ORDER: 1. Cast in Order of Disappearance 2. So Much Blood 3. Star Trap 4. An Amateur Corpse 5. A Comedian Dies 6. The Dead Side of the Mike 7. Situation Tragedy 8. Murder Unprompted 9. Murder in the Title 10. Not Dead, Only Resting 11. Dead Giveaway 12. What Bloody Man is That 13. A Series of Murders 14. Corporate Bodies 15. A Reconstructed Corpse 16. Sicken and So Die 17. Dead Room Farce 18. A Decent Interval 19. The Cinderella Killer 20. A Deadly Habit 15. A Reconstructed Corpse 16. Sicken and So Die 17. Dead Room Farce 18. A Decent Interval 19. The Cinderella Killer 20. A Deadly Habit

Not Dead, Only Resting

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1448300096
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book Not Dead, Only Resting written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Charles Paris: a washed-up actor with a taste for wine, women . . . and solving crimes! A binge-worthy cozy mystery series from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman - but with added bite! "Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cosies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige" THE NEW YORK TIMES "Few crime writers are as enchantingly gifted" THE SUNDAY TIMES "One of British crime's most assured craftsmen . . . Perfect entertainment" THE GUARDIAN "A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans" P.D. JAMES "Murder most enjoyable" COLIN DEXTER _______________________ A desperate actor - and involuntary sleuth - taking a job as a house painter A horrible discovery on his first day at work A corpse - mutilated and left for days . . . But at least Charles Paris is NOT DEAD, ONLY RESTING! Unemployed actor Charles Paris is desperate for a job. With no acting engagements on the horizon, he takes up a job as a house painter . . . only to discover the mutilated corpse of the young and handsome chef of a fancy London restaurant on his first day at work! The public quarrel between murder victim Yves Lafeu and his business and life partner Tristram Gowers at their restaurant a few days prior makes this an open and shut case - especially as Tristan has gone on the run, and is nowhere to be found. But when it becomes clear that Yves seemed to have more foes than initially thought, Charles launches into sleuthing action, determined to find out what really happened - and to catch a cunning killer. Fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club, Anthony Horowitz, Alexander McCall Smith, M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin will love this hilarious cozy traditional mystery series featuring one of the funniest antiheroes in crime fiction. Written over a fifty-year-period, it perfectly captures life and contemporary attitudes in 1970s London - and beyond! READERS ADORE CHARLES PARIS: "A delightfully witty tale" Library Journal "Brett has a gift for creating vivid, complex characters" Publishers Weekly "Few crime writers are as enchantingly gifted" The Sunday Times "A nicely layered plot . . . lively characters . . . and an unexpected ending" Happiness Is a Warm Book "I really loved this one . . . great fun" Norma, 5* GoodReads review "Brilliant . . . write more" Amazon Customer, 5* Amazon review THE CHARLES PARIS MYSTERIES, IN ORDER: 1. Cast in Order of Disappearance 2. So Much Blood 3. Star Trap 4. An Amateur Corpse 5. A Comedian Dies 6. The Dead Side of the Mike 7. Situation Tragedy 8. Murder Unprompted 9. Murder in the Title 10. Not Dead, Only Resting 11. Dead Giveaway 12. What Bloody Man is That 13. A Series of Murders 14. Corporate Bodies 15. A Reconstructed Corpse 16. Sicken and So Die 17. Dead Room Farce 18. A Decent Interval 19. The Cinderella Killer 20. A Deadly Habit

Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, One Very Dead Corpse

Author : David James
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0758278802
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, One Very Dead Corpse written by David James and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Location, location, location. After a divorce from her husband and business partner, Alex, Amanda Thorne is determined to make it on her own in real estate--despite scorpions, 100-degree heat, and an encounter with a cactus en route to her first big listing. But when she finally arrives at the Mid-century modern manse, a lifeless body in the living room really spoils the ambiance. With the reluctant cooperation of dishy Detective Ken Becker, Amanda sets out to unravel the truth. But after a fellow real estate agent is murdered, some pissed-off Black Widow spiders infest her car, and a body is found floating in her pool, it's clear someone wants Amanda's inquiring mind off the market--permanently. "James's sparkling debut introduces an appealing new sleuth. . .Witty, accident-prone Amanda should attract fans of Laura Levine."--Publishers Weekly David James has not written any screenplays, has never received a Pulitzer, and is not a regular contributor to National Public Radio. He is currently working on his next Amanda Thorne mystery.

THE CLUTTER CORPSE

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1448304091
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book THE CLUTTER CORPSE written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Watching Ellen investigate... on her own is thoroughly fascinating. Brett fans, along with readers who liked Richard Roper's How Not to Die Alone (2019), will love this quirky, warmhearted mystery' - Booklist Starred Review Introducing an engaging new amateur sleuth, declutterer Ellen Curtis, in the first of a brilliant new mystery series. Ellen Curtis runs her own business helping people who are running out of space. As a declutterer, she is used to encountering all sorts of weird and wonderful objects in the course of her work. What she has never before encountered is a dead body. When Ellen stumbles across the body of a young woman in an over-cluttered flat, suspicion immediately falls on the deceased homeowner's son, who has recently absconded from prison. No doubt Nate Ogden is guilty of many things – but is he really the killer? Discovering a link between the victim and her own past, Ellen sets out to uncover the truth. But where has her best friend disappeared to? And is Ellen really prepared for the shocking revelations to follow?

The Icing on the Corpse

Author : Liz Mugavero
Publisher : Kensington Cozies
ISBN 13 : 0758284837
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book The Icing on the Corpse written by Liz Mugavero and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A town historian is dead—and there may be ties to an old cold case—in this clever mystery starring a professional pet-treat baker. Kristan “Stan” Connor is thrilled to be invited to the Groundhog Day festivities in quirky Frog Ledge, Connecticut. Her organic, home-baked pet treats are a big hit at the annual celebration, though an important guest is curiously absent . . . When Helga Oliver, the town’s elderly historian, is found crumpled in the basement of the Historical Museum, the close-knit town is devastated. But after some tenacious digging, Stan discovers Helga was pushed down the stairs—and that this picture-perfect New England town may hide some dark secrets. Stan’s dogged determination reveals Helga’s ties to an unsolved death in 1948 . . . but how does that connect to Adrian Fox, who’s just arrived in town to shoot an episode of Celebrity Ghost Hunters? Stan is going to have to be very careful in chasing down the killer—if she wants to live to see another winter . . . Includes Gourmet Pet Food Recipes!

Simon Brett, Four Complete Mysteries

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780517093306
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book Simon Brett, Four Complete Mysteries written by Simon Brett and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains four chilling novels from this master of suspense--Cast, in Order of Disappearance; Star Trap; An Amateur Corpse; and So Much Blood.

Three Bedrooms, One Corpse

Author : Charlaine Harris
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0349420092
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book Three Bedrooms, One Corpse written by Charlaine Harris and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Great bloody fun' Barbara Paul Aurora Teagarden's decision to become a real estate agent turns out to be a life-or-death choice in this mystery from #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris. Aurora 'Roe' Teagarden had always worked for a living, until an unexpected legacy gave her the money to quit her librarian job. Now, with time on her hands, she decides to try selling real estate. Her mother, after all, is Lawrenceton's premier real estate agent, giving her a head start on this new career! But at her first house showing, Roe discovers the naked corpse of a rival broker in the master bedroom. When one of her mother's colleagues falls under suspicion, Roe is determined to clear his name. And when a second body is found in another house for sale, it becomes obvious that there is a very cool killer at large in Lawrenceton, one who knows a great deal about real estate-and maybe too much about Roe . . . 'Harris draws the guilty and the innocent into an engrossing tale while inventing a heroine as capable and potentially complex as P. D. James's Cordelia Gray' (Publishers Weekly) 'Clearly focused plot, animated description of character and real estate, and sparkling prose commend this breath of fresh air to all collections' (Library Journal)

Cast, in Order of Disappearance

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1448300002
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book Cast, in Order of Disappearance written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Charles Paris: a washed-up actor with a taste for wine, women . . . and solving crimes! A binge-worthy cozy mystery series from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman - but with added bite! "Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cosies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige" THE NEW YORK TIMES "Few crime writers are as enchantingly gifted" THE SUNDAY TIMES "One of British crime's most assured craftsmen . . . Perfect entertainment" THE GUARDIAN "A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans" P.D. JAMES "Murder most enjoyable" COLIN DEXTER _______________________ One washed-up actor, with a taste for wine, women - and solving crimes One starlet with a seedy secret One man murdered - one man missing Introducing our CAST, IN ORDER OF DISAPPEARANCE It's the 1970s, and jobbing actor Charles Paris (47, and fine with it) is indulging his taste for drink and showbiz gossip at a club in London's West End when he unexpectedly bumps into an old acquaintance. Jacqui is blonde, beautiful, talented - and upset. She confides in Charles that she can't get in touch with her boyfriend, wealthy theatrical tycoon Marcus Steen. Has he tired of her . . . or is there more to the story? Soon, to his mixed bewilderment and pleasure, Charles finds himself mixed up in a curious case of blackmail, missing millionaires, showbiz sex parties - and murder most horrid. There's only one thing for it: he must investigate on Jacqui's behalf, whilst wearing a variety of well-thought-out disguises. But can Charles solve the case, catch the killer . . . and still find time to earn his paycheque playing an evil coachman in The Zombie Walk, a film he suspects will be the worst ever made? Fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club, Anthony Horowitz, Alexander McCall Smith, M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin will love this hilarious cozy traditional mystery series featuring one of the funniest antiheroes in crime fiction. Written over a fifty-year-period, it perfectly captures life and contemporary attitudes in 1970s London - and beyond! READERS ADORE CHARLES PARIS: "Charles is good company - disheveled, amusing, quick" Kirkus Reviews "Undeniable charm and humor. Paris is an engaging fellow" Mystery*File "An entertaining and clever read" MysteriesAhoy.com "A cozy, frightfully entertaining novel" Margitte, 5*GoodReads review "A classic British amateur sleuth in the best traditions of classic British amateur sleuths . . . Pure fun, smart, complicated, cozy, intriguing, a little risque at times and witty" Randee, 5*GoodReads review "Fantastically funny and brilliantly written" Silverymoonlady, 5*GoodReads review "A fun plot, great characters, complex relationships. [The Charles Paris novels] are quickly becoming my go to reads!" Sam, 5*GoodReads review THE CHARLES PARIS MYSTERIES, IN ORDER: 1. Cast in Order of Disappearance 2. So Much Blood 3. Star Trap 4. An Amateur Corpse 5. A Comedian Dies 6. The Dead Side of the Mike 7. Situation Tragedy 8. Murder Unprompted 9. Murder in the Title 10. Not Dead, Only Resting 11. Dead Giveaway 12. What Bloody Man is That 13. A Series of Murders 14. Corporate Bodies 15. A Reconstructed Corpse 16. Sicken and So Die 17. Dead Room Farce 18. A Decent Interval 19. The Cinderella Killer 20. A Deadly Habit

A Corpse at the Castle

Author : R.B. Marshall
Publisher : Eden Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Corpse at the Castle written by R.B. Marshall and published by Eden Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A royal castle. A murder. Only one witness: a horse Horse trainer by day, I.T. consultant by night, Izzy Paterson is a classic nerd who’s better with animals than humans. But when a body is found at the feet of a prize stallion in the queen’s summer castle in the Scottish Highlands, Izzy—and her new friend Craig—are in the wrong place at the wrong time, becoming suspects in the murder. In the race to clear their names, Izzy has to employ all her horse whispering and computer hacking skills. Can she piece together the clues in time to stop the mysterious killer from striking again? :: Readers of Molly Fitz, T E Kinsey or H Y Hanna should enjoy this entertaining Scottish story, the first book in the Highland Horse Whisperer cozy mystery series. Grab your copy of A Corpse at the Castle today, and experience spring in the Scottish Highlands for yourself! Keywords: feel good funny cozy mystery series strong female lead protagonist Scottish Highland pony traditional British small town village clean & wholesome geek nerd computer hacker ironic snarky riding dressage horse whisperer pet psychic animals dog royal queen elizabeth balmoral castle murder amateur women sleuths countryside rural life humour friendship romantic happy uplifting

An Artful Corpse

Author : Helen A. Harrison
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1728214041
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book An Artful Corpse written by Helen A. Harrison and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A first-rate whodunnit set in the 1960s New York art world, a time and place Helen Harrison has recreated with a page-turning mix of history, gossip, and fun!"—Bob Colacello, author of Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up One artist. One student. One deadly mystery. When Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton's corpse is discovered behind the easels of Manhattan's famed art school, whispers in the art community say he had it coming. As Benton's list of enemies lengthens to include the school's instructors, Vietnam War protesters, and members of Andy Warhol's entourage, one art student is ultimately painted as the murderer. The only problem: the suspect has vanished. Why would an art student murder Benton? And if he were innocent, why would he run? When TJ Fitzgerald, son of Detective Juanita Diaz and Captain Brian Fitzgerald of the NYPD, discovers his classmate is the prime suspect, he uses his own investigative skills to try and clear his name. But as TJ and his girlfriend work to unravel the clues to the art mystery, he begins to wonder if the police got it wrong and one secret may be the key to it all... Helen Harrison's An Artful Corpse is a clever mystery sure to please art enthusiasts and armchair detectives alike.

The Dead Side of the Mike

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780684167299
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (672 download)

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Download or read book The Dead Side of the Mike written by Simon Brett and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his attempt to solve the mystery behind the apparent suicide of a BBC studio assistant, Charles Paris discovers that the victim was a mistress of a top-level producer and uncovers a complicated murder plot with numerous suspects

A Deadly Habit

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1780109776
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book A Deadly Habit written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Charles Paris: a washed-up actor with a taste for wine, women . . . and solving crimes! A binge-worthy cozy mystery series from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman - but with added bite! "Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cosies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige" THE NEW YORK TIMES "Few crime writers are as enchantingly gifted" THE SUNDAY TIMES "One of British crime's most assured craftsmen . . . Perfect entertainment" THE GUARDIAN "A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans" P.D. JAMES "Murder most enjoyable" COLIN DEXTER _______________________ A middle-aged actor - and sometimes sleuth - with a script that needs divine intervention! One dead monk . . . A heavy drinking session . . . It's looking like A DEADLY HABIT! Charles Paris has an unexpected - or divine? - stroke of good luck when he is cast as a monk in a new West End play, The Habit of Faith, thanks to the influence of his old acquaintance and fellow cast member, international TV superstar Justin Grover. Unfortunately, the script is terrible, and Charles's off-stage habits are less than pious. A heavy drinking session sees him passing out in his theatre dressing room and missing dinner - and with it the chance for long-lasting rapprochement - with his constantly estranged wife, Frances. Worse follows when Charles wakes up hungover and stumbles upon a dead body at the bottom of the stairs, then tells an unfathomable lie to the police! Can he atone for his sins by unmasking the killer? Fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club, Anthony Horowitz, Alexander McCall Smith, M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin will love this hilarious cozy traditional mystery series featuring one of the funniest antiheroes in crime fiction. Written over a fifty-year-period, it perfectly captures life and contemporary attitudes in 1970s London - and beyond! READERS ADORE CHARLES PARIS: "Clever, well-paced" Publishers Weekly "Excellent book, Simon Brett at his best. Roll on the next Charles Paris book" Davis, 5* Amazon review "I love Charles Paris. He is without doubt the most attractive detective around, and Simon Brett is one of the wittiest of writers. I've enjoyed this book very much" G. McCullough, 5* Amazon review "Brilliant book by a superb author. Highly recommend" 5* Amazon review "Brett has again produced a marvellous book and I recommend it and the whole series" Jim, 5* Amazon review "I really enjoy Simon Brett's Charles Paris books, and this one was no exception" Elaine, 5* Goodreads review "A perfect read" Cynthia, 5* Goodreads review THE CHARLES PARIS MYSTERIES, IN ORDER: 1. Cast in Order of Disappearance 2. So Much Blood 3. Star Trap 4. An Amateur Corpse 5. A Comedian Dies 6. The Dead Side of the Mike 7. Situation Tragedy 8. Murder Unprompted 9. Murder in the Title 10. Not Dead, Only Resting 11. Dead Giveaway 12. What Bloody Man is That 13. A Series of Murders 14. Corporate Bodies 15. A Reconstructed Corpse 16. Sicken and So Die 17. Dead Room Farce 18. A Decent Interval 19. The Cinderella Killer 20. A Deadly Habit 15. A Reconstructed Corpse 16. Sicken and So Die 17. Dead Room Farce 18. A Decent Interval 19. The Cinderella Killer 20. A Deadly Habit

Par for the Corpse

Author : T. Dawn Richard
Publisher : Five Star Trade
ISBN 13 : 9781594149559
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book Par for the Corpse written by T. Dawn Richard and published by Five Star Trade. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published in 2011 in conjunction with Tekno Books and Ed Gorman"--T.p. verso.

The Hanging in the Hotel

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101204753
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Hanging in the Hotel written by Simon Brett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-08-02 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hopwicke Country House Hotel once boasted a clientele of the rich and famous. But hard times call for hard measures, so owner Suzy Longthorne throws open her doors to welcome the Pillars of Sussex—an elitist group of local businessmen whose social gatherings revolve around drinking and off-color commentary. Short staffed, Suzy recruits Jude as a waitress to help keep the spirits flowing. But the next morning, Jude discovers that one spirit has flown away for good, when she finds the body of a young man—supposedly an initiate for Pillar membership—hanging from the beam of a four-poster bed. The police are quick to rule the death a suicide. The Pillars of Sussex deny that the victim was ever considered for membership. Suzy just wants to forget the incident ever happened. But Jude knows that both parties have something to hide—so she enlists a reluctant Carole to nurture her relationship with a flirtatious Pillar in the hope that they’ll topple him over and uncover the truth...

A Shock to the System

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House/ORIM
ISBN 13 : 1448301289
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book A Shock to the System written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House/ORIM. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ambitious executive is motivated by malice and murder in this darkly comic Edgar Award–nominated thriller by the author of the Charles Paris mysteries. Graham Marshall is a respectable husband and father and dedicated London businessman. He’s always played by the rules, believing that’s the surest way to climb the corporate ladder. But when he’s passed over for promotion by a ruthless colleague, something snaps. On a drunken walk home late that night, Graham unleashes his fury on a hapless panhandler and dumps his body into the Thames. As days pass for the anxious exec, he realizes to his astonishment that he’s gotten away with murder. And it appears to be much easier than anyone’s been led to believe. Feeling more powerful than he has in years, Graham now has his eyes on the future—and on everyone who stands in his way, professionally and personally. It might have all begun with a terrible accident. But for Graham, his new objectives are entirely by design. “A crisp, chilly tale of murder . . . extra-dry in its humor.” —Kirkus Reviews

Singled Out

Author : Simon Brett
Publisher : Severn House Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1448301297
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (483 download)

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Book Synopsis Singled Out by : Simon Brett

Download or read book Singled Out written by Simon Brett and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TV producer Laura Fisher sets out to have a baby before her 30th birthday. But on the day of her son's birth, she discovers something about her child's father that shocks her to the core. Twenty years later, Laura's past begins to close in on her and she is forced to face up to a legacy of murder. Simon Brett is the winner of The CWA Diamond Dagger 2014.