Cherringham - A Fatal Illusion: A Cosy Crime Series

· Cherringham: Mystery Shorts Book 48 · BASTEI LÜBBE
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About this ebook

When an elderly, world-famous magician is found dead in his Cherringham mansion, there is nothing suspicious about the passing. According to the doctor, it was a heart attack - plain and simple. But the performer's long-time assistant suspects something sinister and she asks Jack and Sarah to investigate. And like the great magician's amazing tricks, it soon becomes clear that his death is anything but simple: in the world of magic, nothing is ever what it seems, and sometimes even illusions can turn deadly...

Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby. Each of the self-contained episodes is a quick read for the morning commute, while waiting for the doctor, or when curling up with a hot cuppa.

Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the best-selling mystery series Cherringham. Their latest series project is called Mydworth Mysteries.

About the author

Matthew Costello isthe author of a number of successful novels, includingVacation(2011),Home (2014)andBeneath Still Waters(1989), which was adapted by Lionsgate as a major motion picture. He has written for The Disney Channel, BBC, SyFy and has also designed dozens of bestselling games including the critically acclaimedThe 7th Guest, Doom 3, RageandPirates of the Caribbean.

Neil Richards has worked as a producer and writer in television and film, writing scripts for the BBC, Disney Channel and Channel 4 and receiving numerous BAFTA nominations. He's also written stories and scripts for over 20 video games, including The Da Vinci Code and Just Cause, and consults worldwide on digital storytelling. His writing partnership with NYC-based Matt Costello dates back to the late 90s and the two have written many hours of television together. They have been writing crime fiction for over ten years: The successful CHERRINGHAM series and the intriguing historical mystery series MYDWORTH.

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