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The Appeal

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By Janice Hallett
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The Appeal by Janice Hallett immerses readers in a gripping narrative centred on a local theatre group in a small town. The plot unfolds as the group is rocked by scandal, mysterious emails, and a controversial fundraising campaign for a sick child. As tensions rise, a murder occurs, leading to an unraveling of secrets as the truth is meticulously pieced together amidst deception and intrigue.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy unravelling intricate mysteries and piecing together clues. It offers a unique storytelling format that invites readers to play detective, exploring emails, messages, and documents to discover the truth behind a murder in a small community. Perfect for fans of immersive and interactive crime thrillers.

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The Appeal

Described by The Sunday Times as 'A modern Christie', this is an extraordinarily inventive crime debut in which the reader is challenged to solve the crime.

Described by The Sunday Times as 'A modern Christie', this is an extraordinarily inventive crime debut in which the reader is challenged to solve the crime.

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ONE MURDER. FIFTEEN SUSPECTS.
CAN YOU UNCOVER THE TRUTH?

There is a mystery to solve in the sleepy town of Lower Lockwood. It starts with the arrival of two secretive newcomers, and ends with a tragic death. Law students Charlotte and Femi have been assigned to the case. Someone has already been sent to prison for murder, but they suspect that they are innocent. And that far darker secrets have yet to be revealed...

Throughout the amateur dramatics society's disastrous staging of All My Sons and the shady charity appeal for a little girl's cancer treatment, the murderer hid in plain sight. Will Charlotte and Femi solve the case? Will you?

The standout debut thriller of 2021 that delivers multiple brilliant twists, and will change the way you think about the modern crime novel.

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Janice Hallett's The Appeal is praised for its clever use of the epistolary form, creating a gripping and entertaining crime novel. Reviewers commend its humour and originality, often comparing it favourably with other notable works in the genre. The book is described as both satisfying and different, with an engaging and funny narrative that makes readers feel directly involved in the mystery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788165303

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viper

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Janice Hallett studied English at UCL, and spent several years as a magazine editor, winning two awards for journalism. After gaining an MA in Screenwriting at Royal Holloway, she co-wrote the feature film Retreat. The Appeal is inspired by her lifelong interest in amateur dramatics. Her second novel, The Twyford Code, will be published by Viper in 2022. When not indulging her passion for global adventure travel, she is based in West London.

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