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The Grapples of Wrath
The BRAND NEW funny, spooky crime mystery perfect for summer 2026
Series: Grave Expectations
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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...
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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'
Series: Grave Expectations
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Displeasure Island
Warm, smart and laugh-out-loud funny - Andrea Mara Delightful - Stuart Turton Alice Bell writes with real verve - Janice Hallett Professional medium turned detective Claire, her best friend Sophie (a 17-year-old ghost) and their pals are enjoying a much-needed cheap holiday in an unfinished hotel on Spike Island off the coast of Ireland. Claire is flattered to be asked...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Grave Expectations
A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK A KINDLE TOP 5 BESTSELLER 'Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core' Janice Hallett Grave Expectations by Alice Bell is centred around Claire and Sophie, who aren't your typical murder investigators... When 30-something freelance medium Claire Hendricks is invited...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Grapples of Wrath
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...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Grapples of Wrath
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...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781805463443
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corvus
Edition: Export/Airside
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Alice Bell worked as a video games journalist for many years, notably as deputy editor of popular PC gaming website Rock Paper Shotgun, and is now the editor of the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition. Her debut novel, Grave Expectations, was selected for the BBC Radio 2 Book Club. Alice lives in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
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Displeasure Island
Warm, smart and laugh-out-loud funny - Andrea Mara Delightful - Stuart Turton Alice Bell writes with real verve - Janice Hallett Professional medium turned detective Claire, her best friend Sophie (a 17-year-old ghost) and their pals are enjoying a much-needed cheap holiday in an unfinished hotel on Spike Island off the coast of Ireland. Claire is flattered to be asked...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK A KINDLE TOP 5 BESTSELLER 'Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core' Janice Hallett Grave Expectations by Alice Bell is centred around Claire and Sophie, who aren't your typical murder investigators... When 30-something freelance medium Claire Hendricks is invited...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Grapples of Wrath
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...HardbackSold Out
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