Murder Fest Av Julie Wassmer

<P> <font><B>'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl'</B> <I>Daily Mail</I><B> </B></font><BR/><BR/> Murder Fest is the sixth book in Julie Wassmer's popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.<BR/><BR/><B>Pearl's detective agency takes a back seat</B> as she prepares to offer a warm welcome to a group of special visitors. A local Arts Festival is being held to honour a cultural exchange visit from representatives of Borken - Whitstable's Twin Town in Germany.<BR/><BR/> Yet very soon, personality clashes surface among the participants; local politicians try to use the festival for their own ends while others jostle for improved billing on the festival programme. Tempers flare, old feuds re-surface and on the eve of the first event, a cryptic message - <I>Murder Fest</I> - is received by the local police. Before DCI Mike McGuire has a chance to investigate, the festival commences with an unscheduled event when a celebrated author is found brutally murdered . . .<BR/><BR/> Soon the only 'Arts' on display are dark ones, as Whitstable's celebration of local culture transforms into a real-life murder fest - offering Whitstable's Pearl Nolan another mystery to solve.<BR/><BR/> <font> <B>Praise for Julie Wassmer's <I>Whitstable Pearl </I><I>Mysteries...</I></B></font><BR/><BR/><BR/> 'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem' <I>Daily Mail</I><BR/><BR/><BR/> 'As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters' Myles McWeeney, <I>Irish Independent</I><BR/><BR/> 'All of the thrills without any of the gore' <I>The Sun</I><BR/><BR/> 'This is a quality title...a very entertaining read' <I>The Puzzle Doctor</I><BR/><BR/> 'My new favourite author in the genre'<B> </B>George Galloway<BR/><BR/> 'A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author' <I>Trip Fiction</I><BR/><BR/> 'Proves she's mistress of her craft' John McGhie, author of <I>White Highlands</I><BR/><BR/> 'Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won't they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!' Jane Wenham-Jones, author of <I>Mum in the Middle</I><BR/><BR/> 'If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven't picked this series, then you are missing out' <I>Alba in Bookland</I><BR/><BR/> 'Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story' -- Victoria Best, <I>Shiny New Books</I><BR/><BR/> 'Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, <I>Murder on Sea</I> may be just your cup of tea' -- Bec Stafford<BR/><BR/> 'Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!' Anthony Jemmett<BR/><BR/> <font>Praise for the TV series</font><BR/><BR/> 'Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer's novels...' <I>Drama Quarterly</I><BR/><BR/> '...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...' <I>Washington Post</I><BR/><BR/> '...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.' <I>Wall Street Journal</I></P>