Like a Bullet
Like a Bullet by Andrew Cartmel is a humorous cosy-crime caper published by Titan Books on July 8, 2025. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Cordelia, the Paperback Sleuth, as she is hired by Erik Make Loud, a retired rock star with a passion for World War Two, to locate a rare novel in a series of lurid paperbacks. What begins as a seemingly straightforward task quickly escalates into a complex investigation involving secrets from the past and a dangerous quest for a book that holds more than just fictional tales.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as Cordelia navigates the world of pulp war stories and the eccentric characters surrounding them. The story delves into the life of Monty Harrington, the author of the elusive Commando Gold, whose connection to a real-life commando mission adds layers of intrigue. As Cordelia uncovers the truth, she encounters threats that reveal the lengths some will go to protect long-buried secrets. This engaging narrative intertwines elements of crime and amateur sleuthing, appealing to fans of classic whodunnits and contemporary thrillers alike.
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Humorous cosy-crime caper from the author of the beloved, bestselling Vinyl Detective series in which a feisty, amoral book dealer uses her unique skills to solve fiendish crimes, A love letter to Agatha Christie murder mysteries and classic whodunnits.
When Erik Make Loud, retired rock star and a major World War Two nut, hires Cordelia, the Paperback Sleuth, to track down a series of lurid paperbacks about his favourite global conflict—the “Commando” novels by the blatantly pseudonymous Butch Raider—it seems like a routine job. But Cordelia soon discovers the final novel in the series, the incredibly rare Commando Gold, is all but impossible to track down.
The books’ creator—real name Monty Harrington, once a promising young poet and now a depraved drunk—proves easier to find. Writing pulp war stories didn’t come naturally to Monty. Until he met someone who knew all about such stuff during a pub crawl; a genuine ex-commando who, for the price of a pint or two, was willing to provide Monty with authentic anecdotes.
Too authentic, it turns out…
Because Commando Gold reveals the details of a real-life commando mission.
At the time the mission was top secret.
And all these years later, someone is quite prepared to kill to keep it so.
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