Daily Record review

April 5, 2014

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“This book is described as being a cross between Agatha Christie and Enid Blyton, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. With an informative map and character list at the front which help you decide who the murderer is, this is an old school classic detective story aimed at 11-14 year olds. The two protagonists Hazel and Daisy were likeable and Daisy was especially funny and interesting. All of the suspects in the murder of Miss Bell were viable until the true culprit was very cleverly revealed at the end with plenty of twists and shocks along the way. This book is the best I have read this year and the best debut novel I’ve read for some time. I await the sequel with great excitement.

Absolutely Brilliant 10/10”

(Amy, aged 12, the Daily Record)

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