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We Chase Shadows

Name: We Chase Shadows
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241746035
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By Richard Osman

Series: We Solve Murders

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Richard Osman’s globe-trotting series ‘We Solve Murders’ returns this September with the thrilling new mystery, We Chase Shadows. In the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a private villa at sunrise. Our mis-matched detective trio Amy, Rose and Steve return, in pursuit of... Read More

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Richard Osman’s globe-trotting series ‘We Solve Murders’ returns this September with the thrilling new mystery, We Chase Shadows.

In the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a private villa at sunrise. Our mis-matched detective trio Amy, Rose and Steve return, in pursuit of an elusive and ruthless killer. Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve's sleepy village pub, they uncover an impossible case where it seems that everyone is hiding something. . .

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ISBN: 9780241746035

Publisher: Penguin

Format: Paperback

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 432

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