{"title":"Phoebe Atwood Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoebe Atwood Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e is celebrated for her engaging crime novels set against the atmospheric backdrop of New England, especially Cape Cod. Her stories blend sharp wit with intricate mysteries, drawing readers into a world where humour and suspense intertwine seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of classic crime and detective fiction will appreciate Taylor’s skilful plotting and memorable characters. Whether unraveling a puzzling murder or navigating small-town secrets, her books offer a captivating glimpse into the lighter side of the thriller genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cape-cod-mystery-by-phoebe-atwood-taylor-9781804999462","title":"The Cape Cod Mystery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping, entertaining murder mystery that launched the career of one of America's greatest Golden Age crime writers - the perfect beach read for the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe summer holiday becomes a nightmare in this classic murder mystery, set during a heatwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoebe Atwood Taylor can get more fun into a detective story than any writer at present producing books of this sort\u003c\/em\u003e - New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Asey Mayo, Cape Cod's answer to Sherlock Holmes, a Jack-of-all-trades who uses his worldly knowledge to solve the most puzzling crimes to strike the peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA massive heatwave is scorching the coast. A journalist is found murdered in the cabin he's rented for the season, and the summer holiday becomes a nightmare for the local police. They believe that beloved local businessman Bill Porter is the murderer - it's up to Asey Mayo to prove him innocent and find the true killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Cape Cod Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelightful, light, witty and vivacious\u003c\/em\u003e - Chicago Tribune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsey Mayo possesses more common sense and personal charm than any other detective in fiction\u003c\/em\u003e - Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe real atmosphere of the Cape is here\u003c\/em\u003e - Boston Globe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976764047596,"sku":"9781804999462","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804999462-the-cape-cod-mystery.jpg?v=1784698932"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/phoebe-atwood-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}