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Death of a Bookseller

the instant and unmissable Sunday Times bestseller and one of the biggest debuts of 2023
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Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater is a chilling debut thriller set in a bookshop that holds secrets darker than the pages it sells. Roach, a solitary bookseller and true crime aficionado, lives a quiet life alongside her pet snail, Bleep. Her routine shatters with the arrival of Laura, a charming yet enigmatic new bookseller whose captivating presence masks a hidden darkness. The story unfolds as Roach becomes obsessively drawn into Laura’s life, blurring the lines between friendship and dangerous fixation.
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This tense and atmospheric thriller will appeal to readers who love psychological suspense and dark, character-driven crime stories. Fans of gripping, unsettling narratives and those fascinated by complex female protagonists will find this debut a compelling addition to their collection.

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Deliciously dark, unsettling and utterly addictive, Death of a Bookseller is a rollercoaster of suspense that will make your skin crawl and your heart pound.

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A BOOKSHOP. A TRUE CRIME CASE. A DEADLY FRIENDSHIP.

THE UNMISSABLE DEBUT THRILLER.

Roach - bookseller, loner and true crime obsessive - is not interested in making friends. She has all the company she needs in her serial killer books, murder podcasts and her pet snail, Bleep.

That is, until Laura joins the bookshop.

Smelling of roses, with her cute literary tote bags and beautiful poetry, she's everyone's new favourite bookseller. But beneath the shiny veneer, Roach senses a darkness within Laura, the same darkness Roach possesses.

As Roach's curiosity blooms into morbid obsession, it becomes clear that she is prepared to infiltrate Laura's life at any cost.

Pre-order the 2023 debut your favourite authors can't stop talking about...

'Your new obsession' - Erin Kelly

'A dark masterpiece. It will work its way under your skin like a splinter and stay there' - Catriona Ward

'Tense, addictive and sticky underfoot' - Julia Armfield

'Utterly unforgettable' - Catherine Ryan Howard

'Engrossing, atmospheric and deliciously dark. Add this to your list' - Will Dean

'Impossible to put down' - Eliza Clark

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529385335

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Illustration: None

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Alice Slater is a writer and ex-bookseller from London. She studied creative writing at MMU and UEA, and her debut novel, Death of a Bookseller, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. It was awarded Debut Crime Book of the Year at Capital Crime's Fingerprint Awards 2024, shortlisted for CrimeFest's Specsavers Best Debut Crime Novel 2023 and longlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award 2024. She co-hosts literary podcast What Page Are You On? and lives with her husband, their dog Peachy, and a lot of books.

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