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Murder on a Cornish Isle

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Murder on a Cornish Isle by Jo Silva is a gripping crime and thriller novel set on an evocative Cornish island. The story follows a rugged detective who must unravel a tangled web of secrets after a shocking murder rocks the tight-knit community. As the detective delves deeper, long-buried tensions resurface, making every local a suspect and complicating the quest to unveil the killer.
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You might enjoy this book if you love atmospheric crime thrillers set in picturesque, yet mysterious locales. If you relish a tale filled with intrigue, secrets, and a gripping whodunit that keeps you guessing, this might be the perfect read for you, especially with its unique Cornish setting adding depth to the suspense.

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Murder on a Cornish Isle

Seven high profile guests
An island cut off by a storm
Will there be a murder before the weekend is out?

A brand new cosy Cornish detective novel that will keep you guessing in 2025!

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Seven high profile guests
An island cut off by a storm
Will there be a murder before the weekend is out?

After six long months with no new cases for her Cornish detective agency, Donna ‘Deadly’ Nightshade jumps at the chance to spend a weekend undercover on St Michael’s Mount.

With seven high profile attendees – including the Home Secretary – this is a high stakes case. As a storm descends on the tidal island, they’re cut off from the rest of the world. Friends turn to enemies and before the rain has ceased it’s not just one murder Donna has to worry about – it’s two…

Book 2 in The Edge of the World Detective Agency series, which follows Donna ‘Deadly’ Nightshade – former florist turned private eye – solving a new mystery amidst the dramatic cliffs and secret coves of Cornwall.

Readers love Jo Silva:

‘I was very impressed with the whole book… an excellent read with a lovely Cornish feel, one amazing method of murder, a talking parrot and the continuing promise of romance for Donna and Joe’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A classic cozy mystery with plenty of twists and turns in the plot’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Packed full of mystery, interesting characters and set in an incredible location’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved reading this murder mystery book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A good cozy mystery with fascinating characters, sneaky twists, and incredible red herrings. Great cozy read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘5* Quirky/offbeat/crazy British murder mystery. You know when you've enjoyed a book so much that at the end you want to immediately return to page one and start again’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The Edge of the World Detective Agency

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Murder on a Cornish Isle is praised for its unpredictable and twist-filled mystery set against the beautiful backdrop of Cornwall. Reviewers highlight the quirky, magical characters and the clever integration of comedy and sarcasm. The novel is described as engaging, brilliantly written, and as a promising debut that blends traditional elements of cosy mysteries with a fresh, unique approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008622831

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Jo Silva is the author of the comedy crime series, The Edge of the World Detective Agency. She lives near Penzance, Cornwall, and also writes historical and contemporary fiction under the name, Melanie Hudson.

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