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Three Card Murder

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Three Card Murder by J.L. Blackhurst is a gripping crime thriller that weaves a complex narrative of deception and intrigue. The story unfolds around a web of crime where each character holds hidden motives and secrets. As the tension heightens, it challenges readers to question what they know and follow an intricate trail of twists and turns.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you love intricate plots filled with clever twists and a fast-paced narrative. Perfect for fans of psychological suspense and crime-solving adventures, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat with its compelling characters and intriguing mystery.

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Three Card Murder

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SOON TO BE ADAPTED FOR TV! The first in a gripping new mystery series introducing Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs.

‘A tasty whodunnit’ The Sun

‘Three deviously clever impossible crimes’ Gigi Pandian, Edgar-award winning author

‘A real puzzle box of a story’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder

‘An ending I never saw coming’ Faith Martin, multi-million-copy selling author

DI Tess Fox’s first murder scene has two big problems. One, the victim was thrown from the balcony of a flat locked from the inside. Two, Tess knows him.

But the biggest problem of all is Tess’s half-sister, Sarah. She has links to the deceased and has the skills and criminal background to mastermind a locked-room murder. But she’s a con-artist, not a killer.

When two more bodies turn up, Tess now has three locked room mysteries to solve and even more reason to be suspicious of Sarah. Can she trust someone who breaks the law for a living, even if she is family?

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🔒🚪 Locked room
🤷 Impossible crime
☠️☠️☠️ Multiple murders
🤼 Family feuds
🕵️‍♀️ Sherlockian detective

Readers LOVE Three Card Murder

‘Incredibly ingenious’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of the few authors where the twists leave me speechless’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘From the first sentence to the end I was hooked’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book was so much fun!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Has a narrative which is unique and one that you won't see coming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The Impossible Crimes Series

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The book Three Card Murder by J.L. Blackhurst has received highly positive reviews, praised for its originality, humour, and engaging storytelling. Reviewers describe it as complex, tension-filled, and featuring a unique detective duo. It’s noted for its clever twists and refreshing take on the crime genre, making it a compelling and entertaining read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008567248

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

J.L. Blackhurst is a pseudonym for Jenny Blackhurst who was born and grew up in Shropshire, where she still lives with her husband, two boys and two beagles. She has a Masters degree in Occupational Psychology and has worked in administration for the Fire Service and retail management before leaving to write full time. She wrote her first book, How I Lost You after giving birth to her son in 2011 and since has written seven psychological thrillers, her first of which won her a silver Nielsen award and became a kindle number one bestseller in the UK and a Spiegel Bestselleren in Germany. She can solve a Rubix cube in three minutes.

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