The Festival Murders
The Festival Murders by Mark McCrum is a sharp-witted debut that unfolds during an annual literary festival in the quaint English town of Mold-on-Wold. Published by Bloodhound Books on July 19, 2023, this 332-page novel explores the chaos that ensues when Bryce Peabody, a controversial figure known for his scathing reviews and tumultuous affairs, is found dead in his hotel room. As festival attendees grapple with the shocking news, the question of who might have wanted Bryce dead looms large, setting the stage for a gripping mystery.
Readers will follow author Francis Meadowes as he unexpectedly steps into the role of amateur detective, navigating a cast of unsavory suspects, including scorned lovers and disgruntled writers. The narrative blends elements of humor and suspense, drawing on themes of literary rivalry and personal vendettas. This edition offers a unique exploration of the intersection between literature and crime, inviting readers to unravel the mystery alongside Meadowes as he races against time to prevent further tragedy at the festival.
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A literary festival turns lethal, in this sharp-witted series debut: “A marvellous set of unsavoury suspects . . . good, nasty fun with a ring of truth.” —The Mail on Sunday, Thriller of the Week
Bryce Peabody is ready to give a scandalous talk at the annual literary festival in the pretty English town of Mold-on-Wold. Scathing in his reviews and unseemly in his affairs, Bryce is known to have many enemies. So when he’s discovered dead in his hotel room, festival attendees are desperate to know what happened.
Could one of the numerous writers he has insulted have taken revenge? Or perhaps one of his scorned lovers? Soon, author Francis Meadowes is drawn into a role he knows only from his own fiction–that of amateur detective. But will he catch the culprit before more festival-goers meet a grizzly end?
“A rollicking read.” —London Evening Standard
“A very engaging literary romp.” —The Sydney Morning Herald
“Ingenious.” —The Independent
Chosen for the Independent on Sunday‘s “Alternative Booker Prize Longlist”
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