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The Grapples of Wrath

The BRAND NEW funny, spooky crime mystery perfect for summer 2026
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The unputdownable cosy crime mystery set in Brighton about pro-wrestling, ghosts and much murder ______________________________ 'Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists' — Kristen Perrin 'Alice Bell writes with real verve' — Janice Hallett 'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' — J M Hall ______________________________... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The delightful new novel in the Grave Expectations series. A playful contemporary cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Ben Aaronovitch.

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The unputdownable cosy crime mystery set in Brighton about pro-wrestling, ghosts and much murder

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'Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists' — Kristen Perrin

'Alice Bell writes with real verve' — Janice Hallett

'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' — J M Hall

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THIS MYSTERY HAS THEM IN A CHOKEHOLD...

Medium turned private investigator Claire Hendricks is excited to embark on her first official case. Pro-wrestling manager Ken King is convinced that his late father, Eddie, is haunting the gym and show venue in Brighton. Ken hires Claire to help, unaware that her ghost best friend, Sophie, comes as part of the package.

But Eddie is adamant he did not die of natural causes, and tasks Claire and Sophie with bringing his killer to justice. In the world of pro-wrestling, can they work out what's real, who's faking and unmask the killer once and for all?

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Readers love the Grave Expectations series...

'Brilliantly funny!'

'Witty and smart'

'Cosy without being twee'

'Loved every minute'

'Loads of clever twists'

Series: Grave Expectations

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805463436

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Alice Bell worked as a video games journalist for many years, notably as deputy editor of popular PC gaming website Rock Paper Shotgun, and is now the editor of the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition. Her debut novel, Grave Expectations, was selected for the BBC Radio 2 Book Club. Alice lives in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

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