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Grave Expectations

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Pub Date 4 May 2023 | Archive Date 7 May 2023


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'Read this fabulous book - you will not regret it!' Ben Aaronovitch

'Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core' Janice Hallett

A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick for Spring 2023

Claire and Sophie aren't your typical murder investigators . . .

Claire Hendricks is a hapless 30-something true crime fan working as a freelance medium. When she is Invited to an old university friend's country pile to provide entertainment for a family party, her best friend Sophie tags along. In fact, Sophie rarely leaves Claire's side, because she's been haunting her ever since she was murdered at the age of 17.

When the pair arrive at The Cloisters it's clear this family is hiding more than just the good china, as Claire realizes someone has recently met an untimely end at the house. Teaming up with the least unbearable members of the Wellington-Forge family - depressive ex-cop Basher and teenage reactionary Alex - Claire and Sophie determine to figure out not just whodunnit, but who they killed, why and when.

Together they must race against incompetence to find the murderer before the murderer finds them, in this funny, modern, media-literate mystery for the My Favourite Murder generation.

'Read this fabulous book - you will not regret it!' Ben Aaronovitch

'Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core' Janice Hallett

A BBC...


Advance Praise

"Read this fabulous book - you will not regret it!" Ben Aaronovitch


"A clever and playful contemporary cosy mystery by Cobh-based debut author, the talented Alice Bell. Think Ghosts meets Knives Out." Catherine Kirwan


"An addictive, hilarious, rollicking debut - fresh, original and utterly brilliant, Alice Bell is a real talent to watch. I cannot WAIT for the next book!" Sam Blake


"A really unique concept paired with whip-smart writing and lots of heart" Heather Darwent


"This book positively lit up my weekends with its cosy, affectionate, funny, awkward brand of ghostly crime-solving. Perfect for fans of BBC's Ghosts, Alice Bell has a keen eye for characterisation and the ridiculous, creating a story that will both send chills down your spine and wrap you up in a hug." Ally Wilkes


"Witty, addictive, and breathes some much needed (undead) life into the cosy crime murder mystery genre" Adam Simcox

"Read this fabulous book - you will not regret it!" Ben Aaronovitch


"A clever and playful contemporary cosy mystery by Cobh-based debut author, the talented Alice Bell. Think Ghosts meets Knives Out...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781838958398
PRICE £14.99 (GBP)
PAGES 400

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