The Cut-Throat Cafe
The Cut-Throat Cafe by Nicki Thornton is the third installment in the Seth Seppi series, published by Chicken House in 2020. This edition, written in English and spanning 358 pages, continues the magical murder mystery adventures of Seth and his talking cat, Nightshade, as they navigate the challenges of becoming a magician in the enchanting town of Gramichee.
In this engaging narrative, Seth and Nightshade face a series of perilous events at the Scrumdiddlyumptious Café, where apprentices are mysteriously under threat. As Seth strives to pass his exams and uncover the identity of the murderer targeting his peers, readers will encounter a blend of magic, intrigue, and youthful determination. The story invites young readers to immerse themselves in a world filled with whimsical elements, while also engaging in the classic whodunnit format alongside a diverse cast of characters.
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The third magical murder mystery in the bestselling Seth Seppi series, which started with The Last Chance Hotel – perfect for fans of Harry Potterand Robin Stevens!
‘This mystery is a worthy prizewinner … a jolly, atmospheric mystery.’ THE TIMES on book 1
‘Thornton, like [Agatha] Christie, can turn murder into a thoroughly comforting bedtime read.’THE TELEGRAPH on book 1
‘All kinds of fun’THE OBSERVER on book 1
‘Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth’s story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells and echoes of ancient sorcery.’BOOKTRUST on book 1
Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to gain an apprenticeship: he’s finally read to qualify as a magician.
But he soon discovers that the existing apprentices are under attack at the town’s Scrumdiddlyumptious Café, which is far more deadly than it is delightful.
Seth’s got his hands full, as usual. Can he pass his exams, discover who’s murdering the apprentices, and stop them before they strike again?
- A thrilling magical murder mystery for young readers!
- The third book in the Seth Seppi Mysteries series, following The Last Chance Hotel and The Bad Luck Lighthouse
- Readers will love guessing whodunnit with the novel’s fantastic ensemble cast, grounded by the brilliantly relatable Seth and his magical cat, Nightshade
- Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure in the first book Nicki Thornton’s new series, The Howling Hag Mystery!
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