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The Launch Party

The ultimate locked room mystery set in the first hotel on the moon
By Lauren Forry
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In The Launch Party by Lauren Forry, a luxurious cruise transforms into a tense thriller when a group of tech influencers and entrepreneurs becomes trapped on the ship after a mysterious death occurs. As the guests find themselves isolated at sea, old rivalries and hidden agendas emerge, leaving everyone questioning who can be trusted amidst the rising suspense. This gripping tale blends intrigue with psychological twists, captivating readers with its enthralling atmosphere.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by mystery and tension set against the backdrop of an exclusive space-themed hotel launch. It offers a gripping blend of suspense and thriller elements, drawing readers into a tale of secrets and unforeseen consequences amongst the elite.

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Agatha Christie meets Andy Weir in the ultimate locked room mystery set in the first hotel on the moon.

Agatha Christie meets Andy Weir in the ultimate locked room mystery set in the first hotel on the moon.

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Agatha Christie meets Andy Weir in the ultimate locked room mystery set in the first hotel on the moon. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Anthony Horowitz and Hanna Jameson.

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'The moon makes for a spectacular setting in this highly entertaining Agatha Christie-style murder mystery' TM LOGAN, author of The Mother and The Holiday

And Then There Were None meets Black Mirror. Lauren Forry's moon-based murder mystery is heaps of fun. I had a blast!' TOM HINDLE, author of A Fatal Crossing

THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. YOU'D DIE TO BE THERE.

Ten lucky people have won a place at the most exclusive launch event of the century: the grand opening of the Hotel Artemis, the first hotel on the moon. It's an invitation to die for. As their transport departs for its return to Earth and the doors seal shut behind them, the guests take the next leap for mankind.

However, they soon discover that all is not as it seems. The champagne may be flowing, but there is no one to pour it. Room service is available, but there is no one to deliver it. Besides the ten of them, they are completely alone.

When one of the guests is found murdered, fear spreads through the group. But that death is only the beginning. Being three days' journey from home and with no way to contact the outside, can any of the guests survive their stay?

'A truly dastardly, devilish and downright terrific murder mystery that's unputdownable' JONATHAN WHITELAW, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives

'The ultimate locked room mystery - an out-of-this-world And Then There Were None' FIONA LEITCH, author of The Cornish Wedding Murder

'A truly unique take on a locked room murder' SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT, author of A Murder of Crows

'Get lost in space in this fresh twist on the locked-room mystery. Fast-paced and funny, The Launch Party will take you to the dark side of the moon' JO FURNISS, author of All the Little Children

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The Launch Party by Lauren Forry has been described as a thrilling, Agatha Christie-style murder mystery set on the moon. The book is praised for its entertaining and fun narrative, with a spectacular setting that adds to the intrigue. It has been highlighted for its unique take on locked room mysteries, featuring hidden secrets, red herrings, and a satisfying twist.

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ISBN: 9781838777517

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Lauren Forry was brought up in the woods of Pennsylvania before moving to New York City to earn her undergraduate degree in Cinema Studies and Screenwriting from New York University. She later earned her MA and MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing from Kingston University in London, England. There she was awarded the Faber and Faber Creative Writing MA Prize for her thesis work, Abigale Hall. She is now an Assistant Professor of English at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and also adjuncts for Southern New Hampshire University's MFA programme. She resides in Bucks County, PA with her dogs and whatever it is her dogs bark at in the night.

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