Cat Flap
Cat Flap by Ian Jarvis, published by MX Publishing in February 2017, is a mystery novel that introduces readers to the eccentric detective Bernie Quist, who operates in the city of York. As Christmas approaches, Quist finds himself alone while his assistant, Watson, a teenager from the Grimpen housing estate, seeks a more festive celebration. Their plans take a dark turn when they are hired to investigate the apparent suicide of a chemist, leading them into a web of intrigue involving a shady cartel, a forgotten Egyptian cult, and an ancient evil.
In this engaging narrative, readers will follow Quist and Watson as they navigate the complexities of their investigation, which intensifies after their employer is murdered. The story delves into themes of mystery and crime, with Quist’s hidden secrets adding an additional layer of tension. With 344 pages, this edition presents a contemporary twist on traditional detective fiction, blending hard-boiled elements with a thrilling plot that unfolds against the backdrop of York’s medieval alleyways.
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A contemporary Sherlock Holmes, the eccentric Bernie Quist is a consultant detective in the city of York. Christmas is days away and once again the reclusive sleuth will be quietly celebrating alone. His assistant Watson, a teenager from the Grimpen housing estate, has other ideas, mostly involving parties, girls and beer. Yuletide plans are halted when three chemists die and the fiancé of one hires them to look into her apparent suicide. After discovering the chemist wasn’t engaged, they’re drawn into the mystery when their employer is killed. Added to this, Watson has a puzzle of his own – Quist is clearly hiding something and he’s curious to know what. The investigation leads to a shady cartel of northern businessmen, a forgotten Egyptian cult and an ancient evil lurking in the medieval alleyways of York. Quist’s secret is also revealed, and Watson doesn’t know what terrifies him the most.
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