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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows a journalist as she delves into an enigmatic case involving a cult and a supposed angelic baby. As she retraces the past through interviews, emails, and text threads, she uncovers tangled truths and faces a labyrinth of deceit and mystery. The story challenges perceptions and keeps readers guessing until the end.
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You might enjoy this captivating crime and thriller if you're fascinated by intricate plots unravelled through unique storytelling. The author weaves an absorbing narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists, appealing to fans who appreciate deep mysteries and cleverly crafted tales.

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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

The new genre-busting crime novel from the author of The Appeal and The Twyford Code.

The new mystery phenomenon from the bestselling author of The Appeal and The Twyford Code

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Open the safe deposit box. Inside you will find research material for a true crime book. You must read the documents, then make a decision. Will you destroy them? Or will you take them to the police?

Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels: the cult-like group who were convinced one of their member's babies was the anti-Christ, and they had a divine mission to kill it - until the baby's mother, Holly, came to her senses and called the police. The Angels committed suicide rather than go to prison, and Holly - and the baby - disappeared into the care system.

Nearly two decades later, true-crime author Amanda Bailey is writing a book on the Angels. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen and can finally be interviewed - if Amanda can find them, it will be the true-crime scoop of the year, and will save her flagging career. But rival author Oliver Menzies is just as smart, better connected, and is also on the baby's trail.

As Amanda and Oliver are forced to collaborate, they realise that what everyone thinks they know about the Angels is wrong, and the truth is something much darker and stranger than they'd ever imagined.

This story is far from over - and it won't have a happy ending.

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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett has been praised for its clever and cosy crime elements, drawing favourable comparisons to Richard Osman’s works. It’s recognised for being a complex puzzle that offers a satisfying challenge with real clues. Reviewers have lauded it as a modern Agatha Christie-style mystery with an emotionally engaging finale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800810433

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viper

Edition: Export/Airside

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Janice Hallett studied English at UCL, and spent several years as a magazine editor, winning two awards for journalism. Her debut novel, The Appeal, was a Sunday Times bestseller, Waterstones Thriller of the Month and the Sunday Times Crime Book of the Year. Her second novel, The Twyford Code, was published in 2022 and was an instant bestseller. When not indulging her passion for global adventure travel, she is based in West London.

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