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The Run-Out Groove

Vinyl Detective 2
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In The Run-Out Groove by Andrew Cartmel, music aficionado and vinyl detective, known for uncovering rare records, is hired to track down a legendary lost recording. As he delves into the enigmatic world of music history, he unravels secrets and intrigue that blur the lines between past and present. Packed with mystery and a deep appreciation for music culture, this crime thriller keeps readers guessing until the end.
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This book may appeal to you if you're a fan of crime novels with a unique twist, exploring the mysteries and histories hidden within the world of vintage vinyl records. You'll likely enjoy the blend of music lore and engaging detective work, all wrapped in a thrilling narrative that keeps you guessing until the end.

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The Run-Out Groove

His first adventure consisted of the search for a rare record; his second the search for a lost child. Specifically the child of Valerian, lead singer of a great rock band of the 1960s, who hanged herself in mysterious circumstances after the boy's abduction.

Interviews and reviews in national broadsheets. Extracts and reviews on crime and books websites; Interviews, extracts and reviews in crime, entertainment and lifestyle magazines. Promotion on Titanbooks.com and Titanbooks social media channels. A brand-new mystery series featuring the Vinyl Detective - where the search for a valuable record so often leads to murder... Appeal for fans of Colin Bateman, Malcolm Price, Declan Burke, Nick Hornby and Robert Lewis

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His first adventure consisted of the search for a rare record; his second the search for a lost child. Specifically, the child of Valerian, lead singer of a great rock band of the 1960s, who hanged herself in mysterious circumstances after the boy’s abduction.

Along the way, the Vinyl Detective finds himself marked for death, at the wrong end of a shotgun, and unknowingly dosed with LSD as a prelude to being burned alive. And then there’s the grave robbing…

The Run-Out Groove by Andrew Cartmel is a thrilling continuation of the Vinyl Detective's adventures, combining elements of mystery, music, and danger in a gripping narrative.

Series: The Vinyl Detective

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The Run-Out Groove by Andrew Cartmel is praised for its brilliant narrative, likened to the nostalgic charm and depth of an old 45rpm record. The story intricately weaves elements of crime, cats, and rock & roll, providing an authentic depiction of the music scene both past and present, and presents a mystery that captivates and perplexes until the very end.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783297696

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Andrew Cartmel began a long and varied career in TV and publishing when he was hired as script editor on Doctor Who in 1986. He had a major (and very positive) impact on the final years of the original run of the TV show. He has recently completed a comedy for the London stage, Screwball, and is also writing the Vinyl Detective series of crime novels for Titan Books; the fourth, Flip Back, will be available soon. In his spare time, he likes to do stand-up comedy.

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