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The Grapples of Wrath: The BRAND NEW funny, spooky cosy crime mystery for 2026

Availability: Out of Stock
ISBN: 9781805463443
AuthorBell, Alice
Pub Date01/01/2026
BindingTrade PB
Pages368
CountryGBR
Dewey
SeriesGrave Expectations
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Quick overview The delightful new novel in the Grave Expectations series. A playful contemporary cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Ben Aaronovitch.
€17.08

The unputdownable cosy crime mystery set in Brighton about pro-wrestling, ghosts and much murder
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'Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists' Kristen Perrin
'Alice Bell writes with real verve' Janice Hallett
'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' J M Hall
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THIS MYSTERY HAS THEM IN A CHOKEHOLD...

Medium turned private investigator Claire Hendricks is excited to embark on her first official case.

Pro-wrestling manager Ken King is convinced that his late father, Eddie, is haunting the gym and show venue in Brighton. Ken hires Claire to help, unaware that her ghost best friend, Sophie, comes as part of the package.

But Eddie is adamant he did not die of natural causes, and tasks Claire and Sophie with bringing his killer to justice.

In the world of pro-wrestling, can they work out what's real, who's faking and unmask the killer once and for all?

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Readers love the Grave Expectations series...
'Brilliantly funny!'
'Witty and smart'
'Cosy without being twee'
'Loved every minute'
'Loads of clever twists'

Product description

The unputdownable cosy crime mystery set in Brighton about pro-wrestling, ghosts and much murder
______________________________

'Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists' Kristen Perrin
'Alice Bell writes with real verve' Janice Hallett
'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' J M Hall
______________________________

THIS MYSTERY HAS THEM IN A CHOKEHOLD...

Medium turned private investigator Claire Hendricks is excited to embark on her first official case.

Pro-wrestling manager Ken King is convinced that his late father, Eddie, is haunting the gym and show venue in Brighton. Ken hires Claire to help, unaware that her ghost best friend, Sophie, comes as part of the package.

But Eddie is adamant he did not die of natural causes, and tasks Claire and Sophie with bringing his killer to justice.

In the world of pro-wrestling, can they work out what's real, who's faking and unmask the killer once and for all?

___________________________

Readers love the Grave Expectations series...
'Brilliantly funny!'
'Witty and smart'
'Cosy without being twee'
'Loved every minute'
'Loads of clever twists'