The Killer Question

The Killer Question by Janice Hallett is a mystery novel published by Profile Books Limited on September 4, 2025. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in a quiet country pub that has been left empty, raising questions about the disappearance of its landlords, Mal and Sue Eastwood. As the narrative progresses, readers encounter a series of strange events, including a murder and the arrival of an eccentric couple, all contributing to the mystery surrounding the Eastwoods’ fate.
In this engaging tale, readers will find a blend of humor and suspense as they navigate through the clues and red herrings that emerge. The plot thickens with the introduction of a new quiz team at the pub, whose unexpected success raises suspicions among the locals. The narrative invites readers to piece together the puzzle of the missing landlords while exploring themes of crime and amateur sleuthing. With its clever twists and engaging storyline, The Killer Question promises to keep readers guessing until the very end.
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* THE NEW FIENDISHLY CLEVER MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SMASH-HIT BESTSELLER THE APPEAL *’Murderously good’ – DAILY EXPRESS’Twisty, funny and irresistibly dark’ – TOM HINDLE’Brims with Hallett’s signature wit. Her best book yet’ – PETER SWANSONThe answer is murder.The question is whodunnit?A quiet country pub stands empty, its windows boarded up. And its kindly landlords, Mal and Sue Eastwood, are missing.What could have happened? A lot of strange events occurred in the days before the Eastwoods disappeared. A murdered man pulled from the nearby river. An eccentric couple on a houseboat who claimed to be led by a spirit guide. And a mysterious new team who suddenly appeared and began winning every round at the weekly pub quiz – much to the anger of the locals. They must have been cheating, but no one could figure out how…Can you crack the case of the missing landlords? Someone’s not been playing fair, so get the drinks in and see if you can get a perfect score.’Devilishly additive. I loved every line’ – LOUISE CANDLISH’Another brilliant, twisty mystery from Janice Hallett’ – ELLY GRIFFITHS’So clever and entertaining’ – JENNIE GODFREY’The modern queen of crime does it again’ – IAN MOORE
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