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Dead Men Don't Order Flake

A Rusty Bore Mystery
By Sue Williams
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In Dead Men Don't Order Flake by Sue Williams, a quirky and witty crime novel unfolds around Cass Tuplin, a takeaway owner and amateur sleuth in a small Australian town. Her peaceful life takes a turn when she stumbles upon a dead body, which quickly vanishes, prompting her to unravel a tangled web of secrets and mysteries. As she delves deeper, Cass is drawn into a whirlwind of thrilling and comical adventures.
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This lively crime and thriller novel provides a delightful blend of mystery, humour, and intrigue set in a quaint small-town setting. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate clever writing, quirky characters, and a plot filled with unexpected twists woven into a cosy mystery atmosphere.

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On the night Leo Stone returns—notionally from the dead, in reality from the Democratic Republic of the Congo—Cass Tuplin gets a call from Gary Kellett. A call about an actual dead person—Gary's daughter, killed in a car crash. Gary's adamant it wasn't an accident.

Cass agrees to investigate. After all, not just Rusty Bore's only purveyor of fine fast food, Cass is also the closest thing to a private detective within a couple of hundred k's. The local police (Cass's son Dean) try to warn her off. It's true Cass's status as a celebrated yet non-licensed nobody doesn't entirely suit Dean. But Dean also believes Gary's a delusional, grieving father.

Is that the case? Or did a young journalist die after asking too many questions? Cass intends to find out. As soon as she's dealt with some queries raised by the reappearance of Leo Stone.

Dead Men Don't Order Flake is praised for its engaging narrative:

Murder With the Lot has been described as "A well-sauced outback caper, with Chiko Rolls—and murder." —Kerry Greenwood

"There is a murder; there may be mafia involved. Or so thinks Cass, your classic nosy small Aussie town Miss Marple—although her manner and turn of phrase are somewhat less refined. A racy romp." —Weekend Herald

"A wonderful tongue-in-cheek style, a mix of subtle and laugh-out-loud humour, individual characters, and a crazy plot that keeps you turning the pages." —Otago Times

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Dead Men Don't Order Flake by Sue Williams offers an engaging crime tale set in a small Australian town, featuring the persistent amateur sleuth Cass Tuplin. Critics appreciate the book's humour, wry observations, and charming characters, with an emphasis on the quintessential Australian setting. The narrative boasts several plot twists and red herrings, maintaining a light-hearted yet engaging pace, reminiscent of Janet Evanovich's style of blending murder and humour.

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ISBN: 9781925240948

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 308

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