The Grapples of Wrath
The BRAND NEW funny, spooky cosy crime mystery for 2026
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Publishing:1st Jan '26
£16.99
This title is due to be published on 1st January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
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'
About as good as modern murder mystery gets. Warm, very funny and absolutely fizzing with wit and originality. -- Ian Moore, bestselling author of DEATH AND CROISSANTS
I adore Alice Bell's biting wit, fabulous characters, and the creative set-up of her murder mysteries. The Grapples of Wrath is another cracking addition to the series, with the added flair of some unforgettable pro-wrestling characters and a wonderful Brighton backdrop. Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists and turns. An absolute delight from start to finish. -- Kristen Perrin, internationally bestselling author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER
Just so much fun. I raced through Alice Bell's third book - characters you can't help but root for and lots of sneaky twists and turns. I loved it. -- Heather Darwent, author of THE THINGS WE DO TO OUR FRIENDS
So much fun! Tight, funny and a well-woven mystery. This is what the world needs right now! -- Kitty Murphy, author of DEATH IN HEELS
A rollicking, hilarious, breakneck caper that reunites readers with my absolute favourite mismatched and ghostly sleuths. This book will blast away the cobwebs and make you laugh out loud. Perhaps best put in the words of one of her deader characters, Alice Bell is an absolute tonic! -- Sam Blake, No 1 bestselling author of THE KILLING SENSE
Hilarious, outrageous, and mysterious. The spooky ABC team strikes again, and Alice Bell continues to deliver with every book in this wonderful series -- Antony Johnston, author of CAN YOU SOLVE THE MURDER?
Warm, smart, and laugh-out-loud funny - an absolute joy -- Andrea Mara, No 1 bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THING on DISPLEASURE ISLAND
Delightful ... effortlessly funny. It deserves to be enormous! -- Stuart Turton, No 1 bestselling author of THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD, on DISPLEASURE ISLAND
A cracking romp of a read! Agatha Christie meets Ghosts -- J M Hall, author of A SPOONFUL OF MURDER on DISPLEASURE ISLAND
Fast, funny and furious ... Alice Bell writes with real verve -- Janice Hallett, bestselling author of THE EXAMINER on GRAVE EXPECTATIONS
Read this fabulous book - you will not regret it -- Ben Aaronovitch on GRAVE EXPECTATIONS
ISBN: 9781805463436
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
368 pages
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