{"title":"Series: A Nursery Crime Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Nursery Crime Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e series intriguingly blends a wide range of genres, inviting readers to explore stories that intersect with philosophy, psychology, finance, history, and beyond. This collection offers thoughtful narratives that challenge the mind while delivering engaging plots, appealing to those who enjoy layered storytelling and diverse themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom children's tales to explorations of business strategy, technology, and adventure, these titles provide a unique literary experience that transcends simple categorisation. Whether drawn to psychological insights or the thrill of mystery, readers will find stimulating perspectives woven throughout the series.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-big-over-easy-by-jasper-fforde-9780143037231","title":"The Big Over Easy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the seedy underbelly of nursery crime. From the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Thursday Next series comes a rollicking novel—“as if the Marx brothers were let loose in the children’s section of a strange bookstore” (\u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A wonderfully readable riot . . . cleverly plotted, magically overstuffed yet amazingly digestible . . . [for] anyone who wants the thrill of a good crime novel larded with highly literate humor.”—\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Inspector Jack Spratt, family man and head of Reading’s Nursery Crime division. He’s investigating the murder of ovoid D-class nursery celebrity Humpty Dumpty, ex-convict and lover of women, found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. Yes, the big egg is down, and all those brittle pieces sitting in the morgue point to foul play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpratt and his new partner, Sergeant Mary Mary, search through Humpty’s sordid past in hopes of finding the key to his death. Before long, Jack and Mary find themselves immersed in a bizarre case that reaches into the highest echelons of Reading society and business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648018628844,"sku":"9780143037231","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780143037231-the-big-over-easy.jpg?v=1779247745"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-a-nursery-crime-novel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}