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The Purgatory Poisoning

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The Purgatory Poisoning by Rebecca Rogers is a quirky and comedic tale set in an unusual afterlife. The protagonist finds themselves navigating Purgatory after an unexpected death and strikes a deal to solve their own murder in order to move on. This imaginative story weaves humour, mystery, and a unique take on life after death, as the character embarks on a journey full of unexpected twists and turns.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a quirky blend of humour, mystery, and the supernatural. It follows a peculiar and amusing tale of an accidental poisoning and the resulting chaos in purgatory, offering a unique take on the afterlife with whimsical characters and a captivating plot.

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The Purgatory Poisoning

‘A fabulously funny celestial crime caper, full of wit, warmth and heart.’ Helen Lederer

How do you solve your own murder when you’re already dead?

An utterly gripping crime mystery from the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize for 2023!

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‘A fabulously funny celestial crime caper, full of wit, warmth and heart.’ Helen Lederer

How do you solve your own murder when you’re already dead?

Purgatory (noun):
1. Where the dead are sent to atone.
2. A place of suffering or torment.
3. A youth hostel where the occupants play Scrabble and the mattresses are paper thin.

When Dave wakes up in his own personal purgatory (St Ives Youth Hostel circa 1992), he’s shocked to discover he’s dead. And worse – he was murdered.

Heaven doesn’t know who did it, so with the help of two rogue angels, Dave must uncover the truth.

As divine forces from both sides start to play the game, can Dave get out of this alive? Or at the very least, with his soul intact?

An utterly gripping and page-turning mystery for fans of Murder Before Evensong and The Appeal from the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Unpublished Prize!

Readers LOVE The Purgatory Poisoning

‘Very original, very funny, and very well written. I loved it!’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A hilarious story – I literally couldn’t put it down’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fun book which had me chortling out loud’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Hilarious but heartfelt’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Incredibly witty … captivating read that raises some questions about life, death, and the choices we make while we are here’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great, refreshing change of pace … had me giggling out loud … everyone should read this book!’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A really unique premise … a must for those who are fans of comedy and mystery’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this story, full of great and wonderfully portrayed characters … hilarious black comedy crime caper’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The author’s imagination is truly something different and one to keep an eye out for in future’ – NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008553029

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Rebecca Rogers grew up in Birmingham on a diet of Blackadder and Monty Python. For a long time, she thought Michael Palin was her uncle (he's not). Now a civil servant by day and writer by night, she's a proud mum to two grown-up boys and lives in the glorious south west of England. The Purgatory Poisoning is her first novel and won the Comedy Women in Print Unpublished Prize 2021. Twitter @snapperinbath

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