Fortune Favours the Dead: A dazzling murder mystery set in 1940s New York by Ste

Description: Fortune Favours the Dead by Stephen Spotswood The first in the brilliant new Pentecost and Parker series, set in New York City in the 1940s. A hugely entertaining murder mystery featuring an iconic new crime-solving duo. Sure to delight fans of Agatha Christie, The Mitford Murders, and The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. A 2020 Radio 2 Book Club pick. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club.Razor-sharp, tons of flair. A really good noir novel. Tana FrenchNew York, 1945. Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in the city, but her health is failing. She hires an assistant to help with the investigative legwork. Willowjean Parker is a circus runaway. Quick-witted and street-smart, shes a jack-of-all-trades with a unique skill-set. She can pick locks blindfolded, wrestle men twice her size, and throw knives with deadly precision - all of which come in handy working for Ms P.When wealthy young widow Abigail Collins is murdered and the police are making no progress, Pentecost and Parker are hired by the family to track down the culprit. On Halloween night, there was a costume party at the Collins mansion, where a fortune teller performed a seance which greatly disturbed Abigail. Several hours later her body was discovered bludgeoned to death in her late husbands office. Problem is, the door to the office was locked from the inside. There was no-one else in the room, and the murder weapon was beside the victim; the fortune tellers crystal ball.It looks like an impossible crime, but Pentecost and Parker know there is no such thing...Praise for Fortune Favours the Dead:Spotswoods stellar debut puts a modern spin on classic hard-boiled fiction. . . The deep and sensitive characterization of the two protagonists, coupled with rich description and tonally spot-on humour, make this a novel to remember. Spotswood is definitely a writer to watch. Publishers WeeklyThis novel not only offers fun, offbeat characters and an exceptional flavour of the time, its utterly charming too. Womans WeeklyThis hugely enjoyable debut is a deft melange of Agatha Christie-style locked-room murder mystery and 1940s Chandler-esque pulp crime fiction with a feisty narrator Irish Independent ReviewPersuasive in its attention to period detail and dialogue, with well-constructed set piece scenes deftly staged, this is a highly accomplished, auspicious first entry in what we must hope will be a long-running series The Irish Times Flap Meet your new favourite duo, audacious and iconic, and perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, Agatha Christie and M. C. Beaton. Razor-sharp, tons of flair. A really good noir novel. Tana French Its 1945 and Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in New York City, but she needs help. Enter Willowjean Parker, a circus runaway - and the perfect assistant. Quick-witted and street-smart, shes a jack-of-all-trades with a unique skill-set. She can pick locks blindfolded, wrestle men twice her size, and throw knives with deadly precision - all of which come in handy working for Ms P. When wealthy young widow Abigail Collins is murdered Pentecost and Parker are hired by the family to track down the culprit. On Halloween night, there was a costume party at the Collins mansion, where a fortune teller performed a s Author Biography Stephen Spotswood is an award-wining playwright, journalist, and theatre educator. He makes his home in Washington, DC with his wife, young adult author Jessica Spotswood, their cat, and an ever-growing collection of books. Review This hugely enjoyable debut is a deft melange of Agatha Christie-style locked-room murder mystery and 1940s Chandler-esque pulp crime fiction with a feisty narrator . . . * Irish Independent Review *Persuasive in its attention to period detail and dialogue, with well-constructed set piece scenes deftly staged, this is a highly accomplished, auspicious first entry in what we must hope will be a long-running series * The Irish Times *A sprightly period debut. . . [A] provocative gender-flipping of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin * Kirkus Reviews *Spotswoods stellar debut puts a modern spin on classic hard-boiled fiction. . . The deep and sensitive characterization of the two protagonists, coupled with rich description and tonally spot-on humour, make this a novel to remember. Spotswood is definitely a writer to watch. * Publishers Weekly *Will keep readers engaged from start to finish. . . [Pentecost is] reminiscent of Agatha Christies Miss Marple * Library Journal *Witty prose. . . Humorous and fun [with] all the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery, and theres a delightful dose of noir thrown in for the more hardcore pulp fiction crowd, too. . . As mysterious and fun a caper as you will ever read, with plenty of misdirection and intrigue to keep you guessing. You dont need a clairvoyant to realize this duo will be around for years to come. * Bookpage *If youve been dying for a fresh take on the sleuth genre, this book delivers that and more. A mix of classic noir aesthetics and tropes with an inclusive twist, Fortune Favours the Dead is the kind of mystery series that will capture your imagination in new and fun ways, and have you desperate to get your hands on more. * Get Literary *A relentlessly entertaining romp through 1940s New York City, and through the annals of mystery fiction, as well, with many sly nods to authors of the past and some invigorating reinventions of classic tropes and gambits. . . Spotswoods style is swift and witty, and the mystery at the novels heart is a clever knot. * Crime Reads *Sparkles [with] wit and personality . . . Delightful. . . This mystery plot has all the twists and surprises a fan of the genre could ask for, but it is Wills distinctive, captivating voice and background [that] is Spotswoods real triumph. . . Gutsy Will, with her snappy, slangy narrative style, ultimately wins readers hearts and carries the day. This classic noir-style mystery recast with humour, female leads and superb style is both satisfying and great fun. * Shelf Awareness *One of the most rewarding and entertaining books Ive read in years, one that fully lives up to the promise of its synopsis. Every page--nay, every paragraph--is rich and compelling. . . When it comes to male authors penning feminist issues that ring true and female characters who are fully realized and complex characters, Spotswood joins Terry Pratchett at the very top of the list . . . This is an adventure youll want to rave about to strangers on the streets. Personally, Im already impatient for these ladies next case. * Criminal Element *Another crime series? Where to go these days with the genre it seems? Well, in this instance to 1940s New York and a wonderful new dynamically different duo. This is the first in the Pentecost & Parker series and is a thoroughly entertaining murder mystery. -- Philipa Coughlan * NB Magazine *Fortune Favours the Dead is ultimately a murder mystery but there is so much more between the pages. Stephen Spotswood brilliantly captures this fascinating era giving it a more feminist twist with two intriguing and exciting protagonists who have no fear in a world that is very much a male-dominated one. In creating a detective/crime novel with such a wonderful feisty duo, Stephen Spotswood takes the reader on a rollicking adventure recreating the classic murder mystery. * Swirl and Thread Blog *This novel not only offers fun, offbeat characters and an exceptional flavour of the time, its utterly charming too. * Womans Weekly *This really is a cracking book that leads you on a merry dance, and delights you when the pieces finally fall into place - with more than a few nicely contrived surprises. * Brown Flopsys Book Burrow Blog * Long Description Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club . Razor-sharp, tons of flair. A really good noir novel. Tana French New York, 1945. Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in the city, but her health is failing. She hires an assistant to help with the investigative legwork. Willowjean Parker is a circus runaway. Quick-witted and street-smart, shes a jack-of-all-trades with a unique skill-set. She can pick locks blindfolded, wrestle men twice her size, and throw knives with deadly precision - all of which come in handy working for Ms P.When wealthy young widow Abigail Collins is murdered and the police are making no progress, Pentecost and Parker are hired by the family to track down the culprit. On Halloween night, there was a costume party at the Collins mansion, where a fortune teller performed a seance which greatly disturbed Abigail. Several hours later her body was discovered bludgeoned to death in her late husbands office. Problem is, the door to the office was locked from the inside. There was no-one else in the room, and the murder weapon was beside the victim; the fortune tellers crystal ball.It looks like an impossible crime, but Pentecost and Parker know there is no such thing... Praise for Fortune Favours the Dead : Spotswoods stellar debut puts a modern spin on classic hard-boiled fiction. . . The deep and sensitive characterization of the two protagonists, coupled with rich description and tonally spot-on humour, make this a novel to remember. Spotswood is definitely a writer to watch. Publishers Weekly This novel not only offers fun, offbeat characters and an exceptional flavour of the time, its utterly charming too. Womans Weekly This hugely enjoyable debut is a deft melange of Agatha Christie-style locked-room murder mystery and 1940s Chandler-esque pulp crime fiction with a feisty narrator Irish Independent Review Persuasive in its attention to period detail and dialogue, with well-constructed set piece scenes deftly staged, this is a highly accomplished, auspicious first entry in what we must hope will be a long-running series The Irish Times Review Quote Spotswoods stellar debut puts a modern spin on classic hard-boiled fiction. . . The deep and sensitive characterization of the two protagonists, coupled with rich description and tonally spot-on humour, make this a novel to remember. Spotswood is definitely a writer to watch. Promotional "Headline" The first in the brilliant new Pentecost and Parker series, set in New York City in the 1940s. A hugely entertaining murder mystery featuring an iconic new crime-solving duo. Sure to delight fans of Agatha Christie, The Mitford Murders, and The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. A 2020 Radio 2 Book Club pick. Details ISBN1472274814 Author Stephen Spotswood Pages 336 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2021 ISBN-10 1472274814 ISBN-13 9781472274816 Publication Date 2021-07-22 Format Paperback Language English Imprint Wildfire DEWEY 813.6 UK Release Date 2021-07-22 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle A dazzling murder mystery set in 1940s New York Series Pentecost and Parker Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-12-28 AU Release Date 2021-12-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134358874;

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