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The Paperback Sleuth - Death in Fine Condition

By Andrew Cartmel
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The Paperback Sleuth - Death in Fine Condition by Andrew Cartmel is a gripping crime tale where a rare book dealer gets ensnared in a web of intrigue and danger. As they seek out valuable paperbacks, mystery and murder unfold, challenging them to solve the case before becoming the next victim. The novel expertly weaves the detective genre with a thrilling plot, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of mystery and bookshop charm set amidst a world of rare and collectible paperbacks. You'll be drawn to this tale if you enjoy quirky amateur sleuths, witty dialogue, and a literary puzzle that leads to unexpected discoveries. Perfect for fans of cosy crime with a bibliophile twist.

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Introducing a new series from the creator of the beloved, bestselling Vinyl Detective novels.

Cordelia knows books. An addict-turned-dealer of classic paperbacks, when she’s not spending her days combing the charity shops and jumble sales of suburban London for valuable collector’s items, she’s pining for the woman of her dreams and nimbly avoiding her landlord’s demands for rent.

The most elusive prize of all, her white whale, has surfaced — a set of magnificent, vintage Sleuth Hound crime novels. Gorgeous, and as rare as they come. Just one problem. They’re not for sale. Still, that won’t stop a resourceful woman like Cordelia…

One burglary later, the books are hers. Unfortunately, the man she’s just robbed turns out to be one of London’s most dangerous gangsters, and now he’s on her trail and out for blood.

Cordelia’s best laid plans to pay the rent and woo the object of her affections start to fall apart, and she realises she may have placed herself in the crosshairs of a villain torn straight from the pages of her treasured novels.

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The Paperback Sleuth - Death in Fine Condition by Andrew Cartmel is praised for its intriguing mystery and features an amoral protagonist navigating the deadly world of paperback books. The book introduces a unique heroine described as immoral and slightly foxed, combining elements of sex and murder in a compelling narrative.

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ISBN: 9781789098945

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 336

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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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