Eight Detectives

Name: Eight Detectives
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405944977
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By Alex Pavesi

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In Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi, Grant McAllister, an enigmatic professor, has written a collection of mystery stories based on his mathematical theory of detective fiction. When editor Julia Hart arrives to offer republication, she discovers hidden truths within the narratives, leading to revelations about McAllister's own life. The novel intricately weaves multiple mysteries, challenging both its characters and readers with its clever puzzles.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by cleverly crafted mysteries and enjoy stories within stories. This novel offers a unique twist in the crime and thriller genre, combining a mathematician's logic puzzles with thrilling detective work, perfect for those who love unraveling intricate plots.

Eight Detectives

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One of the year's most entertaining crime novels (Sunday Times) - this summer's most original mystery debut.

All murder mysteries follow a simple set of rules. Grant McAllister, a mystery writer and mathematics professor, once sat down and worked them all out.

But that was thirty years ago. Now he's living in seclusion on a quiet Mediterranean island - until Julia Hart, an ambitious young editor, knocks on his door. Grant's work is being republished, and together they must revisit those old stories.

But Julia soon realises that something's not right. Grant's stories seem to reference a real murder - one that's remained unsolved for thirty years.

Julia wants answers. But some mysteries can be murder to solve...

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Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi has been praised as an ingenious, playful homage to classic crime fiction, reminiscent of Agatha Christie. Reviewers commend its intricate structure, clever twists, and the author’s deep understanding of the genre, which creates a fresh and entertaining mystery experience. The book is recognised for its unique narrative style, keeping readers engaged and constantly guessing, with a finale that delivers unexpected surprises.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405944977

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 352

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Alex Pavesi Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Alex Pavesi lives in Surrey, where he writes full time. He previously worked as a software engineer and before that obtained a PhD in Mathematics. He enjoys puzzles, long walks and recreational lock picking. His debut novel Eight Detectives has been published in more than twenty languages, and was picked by the Sunday Times and the New York Times as one of their books of the year.

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