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Psycho by the Sea
a pageturning laugh-out-loud English cozy mystery
Series: A Constable Twitten Mystery
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Another delectable crime story... While between the covers of her books, the world seems a better place The Times
A giddy spell of sheer delight! Praise for the Constable Twitten Series, Daily Mail
In the latest installment of this prize-winning crime mystery series, our trio of redoubtable detectives are faced with the arrival in town of an escaped convict...
It’s September in Brighton and the town is playing host to weeks of endless rain and lashings of villainy.
A trusted member of a local gang has disappeared part way through planning a huge heist; a violent criminal obsessed with hunting policemen has escaped Broadmoor and is rumoured to be headed towards the town, while at Gosling’s department store an American researcher has been found dead in the music section.
Inspector Steine has other things on his mind as he typically bathes in unearned glory, but Sergeant Brunswick and Constable ‘Clever Clogs’ Twitten are both on the case.
If only they could work out just who is behind these dastardly acts…
Glorious... The fun is in Truss's keen ear for dialogue, original comic characters and affectionate recreation of a seaside resort Praise for the Constable Twitten Series, Sunday Times Crime Club
Outstanding. In her ability to blend crime and farce, Truss is in a class of her own Publishers Weekly
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Psycho by the Sea is celebrated for its wit, charm, and lively narrative, akin to a comedic, seaside caper. Reviews highlight its blend of eccentric humour, nostalgic setting, and engaging characters, providing a delightful twist on classic crime fiction. Readers appreciate the book's entertaining dialogue and unique style, making it a fun read filled with surprises.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781526609861
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Raven Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 224g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Lynne Truss is a columnist, writer and broadcaster whose book on punctuation Eats, Shoots & Leaves was an international bestseller. She has written extensively for radio, and is the author of seven previous novels, as well as a non-fiction account (Get Her Off the Pitch!) of her four years as a novice sportswriter for The Times. On radio, she is currently engaged in writing a continuing sequence of short stories for Radio 4 entitled Life at Absolute Zero. Her columns have appeared in the Listener, The Times, the Sunday Telegraph and Saga. The Constable Twitten series won the Last Laugh award at CrimeFest and was longlisted for the CWA Daggers. Lynne lives in Sussex and London with two dogs.
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