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Murder in Paradise

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In Murder in Paradise by Ann Cleeves, readers are transported to a seemingly idyllic island that harbours dark secrets. When a body is found, local detective DI Richard Poole faces a complex and intriguing case. The novel weaves together mystery and suspense as Poole unravels layers of deception and hidden motives in this tropical setting.
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you love immersive crime stories that transport you to exotic locales. With a masterful plot woven by renowned author Ann Cleeves, fans of mysteries and thrillers will be captivated by the clever twists and richly developed characters.

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Murder in Paradise

The third mystery novel in the Palmer-Jones series by Ann Cleeves, winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger for "a career’s outstanding contribution to crime fiction".

The third mystery novel in the Palmer-Jones series by Ann Cleeves, winner of the 2017 CWA Diamond Dagger.

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Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again Murder in Paradise is the third mystery novel featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series. Cheerful festivities take a dark turn when the groom's sister slips and tumbles to the perilous rocks below . . . Newlyweds Jim and Sarah are welcomed home from their honeymoon to the Scottish island of Kinness with a huge celebration, and the whole island is present to witness the bitter end. But did Jim's younger sister Mary fall? Or was she pushed? George Palmer-Jones, retired birdwatcher and amateur detective, suspects the latter. But proving it will be difficult - no one wants to upset the balance of the island's ancient relationships. There are definitely secrets being hidden, and George, helped by Sarah, begin to piece together a tragic story he wishes he had never heard. Kinness is a paradise lost . . .

Series: George and Molly Palmer-Jones

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The book showcases Ann Cleeves' talent in crafting compelling crime stories, earning her a reputation as a skilled and natural writer in the detective fiction genre. Her ability to create unsettling undercurrents and build suspenseful narratives is highly praised, with some even considering her the new Queen of Crime. Readers appreciate her easy use of language and the clever construction of her stories.

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ISBN: 9781529070613

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ann Cleeves is the author of more than thirty-five critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn, who can be found on television in ITV's Vera, BBC One's Shetland and ITV's The Long Call respectively. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide. Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of 'Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann also spends her time advocating for reading to improve health and wellbeing and supporting access to books. In 2021 her Reading for Wellbeing project launched with local authorities across the North East. She lives in Northumberland where the Vera books are set.

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