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A Shot in the Dark
'a sheer delight' DAILY MAIL
Series: A Constable Twitten Mystery
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A Shot in the Dark
'More Marx Brothers than Agatha Christie, this is crime fiction turned on its head – a giddy spell of sheer delight' Daily Mail
'More Marx Brothers than Agatha Christie, this is crime fiction turned on its head – a giddy spell of sheer delight' Daily Mail
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Guardian Crime Book of the Month
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'A giddy spell of sheer delight' Daily Mail
'Ingenious' Sunday Times Crime Club
Brighton, 1957. Inspector Steine rather enjoys his life as a policeman by the sea. No criminals, no crime, no stress.
So it’s really rather annoying when an ambitious new constable shows up to work and starts investigating a series of burglaries. And it’s even more annoying when, after Constable Twitten is despatched to the theatre for the night, he sits next to a vicious theatre critic who is promptly shot dead part way through the opening night of a new play.
It seems Brighton may be in need of a police force after all…
A sparkling historical mystery set in sunny Sussex by the sea, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Elly Griffiths.
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'Entertaining' Observer
'Will make you laugh out loud' Sunday Times
Series: A Constable Twitten Mystery
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A Shot in the Dark by Lynne Truss is praised for its blend of comedy and crime, offering a clever, humorous take on the genre. Critics highlight its intricate plotting, nostalgic setting, and the seamless infusion of wit that makes it an engaging read. With its nods to 1950s Brighton and clever storytelling, it is both charming and captivating, appealing to fans of both mystery and light-hearted farce.
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ISBN: 9781526666963
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Raven Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Lynne Truss is a writer and broadcaster. She has written for Woman’s Journal, the Daily Mail, The Times and the Sunday Times. In 1996 she was named Columnist of the Year and the following year was shortlisted for Sportswriter of the Year. She has written extensively for radio, including dramas, adaptations and short stories. She is the author of three novels and she also writes scripts and comedy series for BBC Radio 4. Truss’s first book, Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation, was an international bestseller and won the British Book Awards Book of the Year. Lynne Truss lives in Brighton.
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