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Dead Man in a Ditch

Book Two in the Fetch Phillips Archives
By Luke Arnold
Series: Fetch Phillips
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In Dead Man in a Ditch by Luke Arnold, the story unfolds in a realm where magic is on the decline, and Fetch Phillips, a jaded and disillusioned detective, navigates a world caught between the echoes of magic and the burgeoning tides of technology. As Fetch takes on new mysteries in his quest to bring some semblance of justice to Sunder City, he soon finds himself ensnared in dangerous conspiracies threatening to untangle the fragile fabric of this magical society. His journey teeters on the blend of noir detective work with the collapse of an enchanting world.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a gritty blend of fantasy and noir detective stories. Set in a world where magic and mystery collide, readers will be drawn into a tale of wizards and intrigue with a protagonist who's trying to figure out his place in a rapidly changing world. It's perfect for fans of urban fantasy with a twist of hardboiled grit.

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Dead Man in a Ditch is the sequel to The Last Smile in Sunder City, and follows the adventures of Fetch Phillips - a character destined to be loved by readers of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher and Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

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Fetch Philips has nothing left to believe in. Which is why he's surprised when the people of Sunder City start to believe in him...

Rumour has it that Fetch is the only one who can bring magic back into the world. So when a man is murdered in a way that can only be explained as magical, Fetch is brought in on the case. A case which just might unearth things best left buried...

This sequel to The Last Smile in Sunder City follows the adventures of Fetch Philips— a character destined to be loved by readers of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher, and Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

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  • Whisper in the Wind
    The world has lost its magic - literally - and Fetch is done being a hero. Once a detective, all he wants now is to run his café in peace. Sunder City is still recovering from the sudden and violent end of magic, and if one man can't solve all its problems, he can at least stop some people going...
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  • Dead Man in a Ditch
    Fetch Philips has nothing left to believe in. Which is why he's surprised when the people of Sunder City start to believe in him... Rumour has it that Fetch is the only one who can bring magic back into the world. So when a man is murdered in a way that can only be explained as magical, Fetch is brought...
    By Luke Arnold
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  • One Foot in the Fade
    AN ANGEL FALLS IN SUNDER CITY... In a city that lost its magic, an angel falls in a downtown street. His wings are feathered, whole—undeniably magical—the man clearly flew, for all that he plummeted to his downfall moments after. The mystery will set Fetch—on his quest to bring magic back to his beloved city—on a journey involving necromancers, genies, and...
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  • The Last Smile in Sunder City
    I'm Fetch Phillips, just like it says on the window. There are a few things you should know before you hire me: 1. Sobriety costs extra. 2. My services are confidential - the cops can never make me talk. 3. I don't work for humans. It's nothing personal - I'm human myself. But after what happened, Humans don't need my...
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Dead Man in a Ditch by Luke Arnold has been praised for its verve and charm, offering an engaging blend of grit reminiscent of Chinatown and the quirky appeal of Harry Potter. Sunder City is noted as an evocative and melancholic setting, drawing comparisons to Ankh-Morpork. Reviewers have highlighted Arnold’s skill in capturing a marvellous noir voice, making the series effortlessly readable and reminiscent of a collaboration between Terry Pratchett and Dashiell Hammett.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356512921

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Luke Arnold was born in Australia and has spent the last decade acting his way around the world, playing iconic roles such as Long John Silver in the Emmy-winning Black Sails and his award-winning turn as Michael Hutchence in the INXS mini-series Never Tear Us Apart. When he isn't performing, Luke is a screenwriter, director, novelist and ambassador for Save the Children Australia. The Last Smile in Sunder City is his debut novel.

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