The Poisoned Pie Mystery (Paperback)
Nicki Thornton (author)Published: 05/05/2022
Another irresistible mix of supernatural adventure and classic whodunit, The Poisoned Pie Mystery finds black cat Nightshade offering her services to the world's most unlucky boy.
From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical mystery.
Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it's game on or game over. With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky charm for one very unlucky boy ...
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
ISBN: 9781913322717
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 280 g
Dimensions: 201 x 138 x 26 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Praise for The Last Chance Hotel:
'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' - The Times
'All kinds of fun' - The Observer
'[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy... full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' - Metro
'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells' - Booktrust
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