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Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective
the gripping debut mystery from the TikTok sensation
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For anyone seeking to satisfy their Harriet the Spy or Nancy Drew nostalgia, this modern, witty debut based on the smash hit @katiefliesaway TikTok series stars a twentysomething former kid detective who's coaxed out of retirement for one last case.
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The TikTok sensation makes her debut in this one-of-a-kind new series, the perfect feel-good mystery for fans of Elle Cosimano, Janet Evanovich, and Richard Osman.
'[A] rollicking debut...Charlotte is a delight.' New York Times
'Fans of The Maid will embrace the arrival of Charlotte.' Library Journal
'An immensely fun, voice-y read with a twisty mystery.' Mia P. Manansala
'All clues point to fun.' Olivia Blacke
The downside about being a famous child detective is that sooner or later, you have to grow up . . .
As a kid, Charlotte Illes' uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But eventually, she hung up her detective's hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her "office"—aka garage—convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing dessert or locating stolen diamonds.
Now 25, Charlotte has a nagging fear that she hit her peak in adolescence. She's living with her mum, scrolling through job listings, and her love life consists mostly of first dates. When it comes to knowing what to do next, Charlotte hasn't got a clue.
And then, her old blue phone rings...
Reluctantly, Charlotte is pulled back into the mystery-solving world she knew—just one more time. But that world is a whole lot more complicated for an adult. As a kid, she was able to crack the case and still get her homework done on time. Now she's dealing with dead bodies, missing persons, and villains who actually see her as a viable threat. And the detective skills she was once so eager to never use again are the only things that can stop a killer ready to make sure her next retirement is permanent.
Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective is a captivating journey that balances humour, mystery, and the enduring quest for self-discovery.
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This debut book by Katie Siegel has received positive reviews for its charming and fun approach to the crime and thriller genre. It features Charlotte Illes, a former child detective now grappling with adulthood, who is praised for her delightful character and engaging narrative. Readers and critics alike appreciate the book's humour, the relatable struggles of its protagonist, and how it cleverly nods to classic detective tropes while maintaining a contemporary twist.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035407644
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wildfire
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
KATIE SIEGEL is a former wannabe child detective who eventually realized that writing mysteries was more fun than trying (and failing) to solve them. In addition to writing the Charlotte Illes books and creating content for @katiefliesaway on Tiktok, Instagram, and Youtube, she writes and produces the fantasy radio advice show podcast, Dear Liisphyra. She graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in journalism and currently lives in New Jersey. Visit her online at katiefliesaway.com.
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