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No Laughing Matter, Peter Guttridge
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1997
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- Titel
- No Laughing Matter
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Peter Guttridge
- Verlag
- Headline
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1997
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 309
- ISBN10
- 0747256454
- ISBN13
- 9780747256458
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Krimi & Thriller, Krimi, Humor
- Bewertung
- 3 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- This sparkling debut fires volleys of one-liners and delivers a romp filled with humor and suspense. Nick Madrid, a journalist-turned-gumshoe, finds himself embroiled in a mystery when a naked woman unexpectedly plunges from his hotel window into the swimming pool below. The incident is shocking, not only for its bizarre nature but also for the grim outcome. As Nick attends the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, he is drawn into the investigation to determine whether Cissie Parker's fall was an accident or foul play. His journey takes him from the gritty streets of Edinburgh to the glitzy yet shadowy world of Hollywood, where hidden truths await. With a blend of humor and intrigue, the narrative keeps readers on edge until the bittersweet conclusion. The author, Peter Guttridge, brings a wealth of experience as a writing fellow and mystery reviewer, adding depth to this engaging tale. His background in journalism and creative writing shines through in this original and highly readable debut, promising laughter and suspense in equal measure.