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Grave Expectations

The hilarious and gripping BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick
By Alice Bell
Series: Grave Expectations
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In Grave Expectations by Alice Bell, readers are drawn into a gripping tale where past secrets and unfinished business haunt the present. The story revolves around Claire, a ghost-talker who communicates with the dead, teaming up with a recently deceased friend. Together, they unravel a mystery involving an old crime, familial secrets, and supernatural elements, combining humour and suspense in a thrilling narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a blend of mystery, humour, and ghostly intrigue. It offers an engaging twist on classic crime thrillers with a touch of supernatural flair. Ideal for those who appreciate witty writing and clever plot twists in a suspenseful, yet entertaining story.

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Grave Expectations

Janice Hallett meets Ben Aaronovitch in this debut crime series that will have you laughing loudly enough to raise the dead.

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A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK

A KINDLE TOP 5 BESTSELLER

'Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core' Janice Hallett

Grave Expectations by Alice Bell is centred around Claire and Sophie, who aren't your typical murder investigators...

When 30-something freelance medium Claire Hendricks is invited to an old university friend's country pile to provide entertainment for a family party, her best friend Sophie tags along. In fact, Sophie rarely leaves Claire's side, because she's been haunting her ever since she was murdered at the age of seventeen.

On arrival at The Cloisters, it quickly becomes clear that this family is hiding more than just the good china, as Claire learns someone has recently met an untimely end at the house.

Teaming up with the least unbearable members of the Wellington-Forge family—depressive ex-cop Basher and teenage radical Alex—Claire and Sophie determine to figure out not just whodunnit, but who they killed, why, and when.

Together they must race against incompetence to find the murderer—before the murderer finds them... in this funny, modern, media-literate mystery for the My Favourite Murder generation.

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Alice Bell's Grave Expectations is praised for being a unique and entertaining twist on the traditional country house murder mystery, blending elements of humour, heart, and supernatural intrigue. The book is lauded for its sharp and witty writing, with reviewers enjoying its ability to combine a modern, whimsical narrative with classic crime-solving elements. Readers appreciate its fast pace, cleverness, and the delightful interplay of characters, making it a standout debut in the crime and thriller category.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838958428

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 400

Collections

Alice Bell Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural In-Stock Fiction Books New Release Fiction Series: Grave Expectations

About the Author

Alice Bell grew up in South West England, in the sort of middle-of-nowhere where teenagers spend their weekends drinking Smirnoff Ice in a field that also has at least one horse in it.

She is the deputy editor of Rock Paper Shotgun, a popular PC gaming website, and in 2019 she was named one of the 100 most influential women in the UK games industry.

After spending several years in London, Alice now lives in Cork in Ireland. She has probably read more detective fiction and watched more episodes of Midsomer Murders than you.

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