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Death Comes to the Costa del Sol

Series: Astrid Swift
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In Death Comes to the Costa del Sol by M.H. Eccleston, a mix of sun-kissed beaches and dark secrets forms the backdrop for a gripping crime narrative. When an unexpected death occurs, an amateur sleuth finds themself navigating a maze of deceit and intrigue. Set against the vibrant scenery of the Costa del Sol, the story combines suspense and engaging characters in a thrilling who-dunnit.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this crime and thriller book if you have a penchant for mysteries set in sunny locales, filled with intrigue and suspense. It offers a gripping narrative with unexpected twists, perfect for fans of whodunits involving international settings and vibrant characters.

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Death Comes to the Costa del Sol

Amateur sleuth Astrid Swift investigates a poison-pen campaign at a British expat enclave in Spain in the latest cosy mystery from M.H. Eccleston.

Amateur sleuth Astrid Swift investigates a poison-pen campaign at a British expat enclave in Spain in the latest cosy mystery from M.H. Eccleston.

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Amateur sleuth Astrid Swift swaps the sporting summer in England for a British expat enclave in Spain, where everyone has a mysterious reason for leaving the UK.

Amidst the sun and sangria, something sinister is lurking on the Spanish coast...

It’s the end of the summer season in the harbour town of Estepona. The holidaymakers are heading home, leaving the British expats to reclaim their little corner of paradise. Art restorer Astrid Swift has sailed into town to reunite with her estranged father, but has instead been tasked with catching an internet troll who’s been threatening his wife.

Soon Astrid is entwined in the lives of all the expats, from the boozy local heckler to the socially awkward beachcomber. Then she discovers a body in the bunker of the golf course...

Can Astrid uncover the 'Costa del Troll' behind the poison-pen campaign before they reveal everyone’s secret past? Or will they tear this cosy community – including Astrid and her father – even further apart?

The Astrid Swift cosy mysteries are perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and SJ Bennett.

'Quirky ex-pats, a feisty heroine, and suspense under the Spanish sun... The perfect holiday mystery.' FIONA LEITCH

'The characters are charming, the setting is irresistible and the jokes are funny - just as we've come to expect from M.H. Eccleston.' TOM MEAD

'Crime and grime aplenty for Astrid to investigate, to say nothing of the weird and wonderful people that she encounters while doing so.' Crime Fiction Lover

Praise for the Astrid Swift mysteries:

'Feelgood fun.' The Times

'An enchanting murder mystery.' Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal

'Macabre murders, quirky characters and delightful settings combine in a way that would make Midsomer proud.' Crime Fiction Lover

'A feisty heroine, an ingenious plot and a cast of quirky characters... A cozy crime to savour.' Merryn Allingham, author of The Bookshop Murder

'Intelligent and gently humorous, with a suitably eccentric cast of characters.' M.S. Morris, author of the Bridget Hart books

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Death Comes to the Costa del Sol offers a blend of quirky expatriates, a lively heroine, and suspense set against the vibrant Spanish landscape. Its appealing setting and charming characters deliver a delightful holiday mystery experience. M.H. Eccleston continues to entertain with engaging humour and a cosy mystery intricately woven amidst crime and eccentric encounters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803280424

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 336

About the Author

M.H. Eccleston has had a fairly meandering career – starting out as a radio presenter for the BBC, then staying at the Beeb as a journalist and producer for six years. After that, it’s a bit of a blur – he spent a couple of decades, at least, freelancing as a foreign correspondent, TV presenter, sketch writer, voice-over artist and film critic. For the last few years, he’s been a full-time screenwriter and now novelist. He lives in Ealing with his family, which is ruled by a mischievous Frenchie called George.

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