Underscore The Vinyl Detective
“Underscore The Vinyl Detective” by Andrew Cartmel is set to be published by Titan Books on April 15, 2025. This edition, written in English and spanning 416 pages, takes readers on a whimsical journey through the world of Italian movie soundtrack music in the eighth adventure of the Vinyl Detective series. The narrative revolves around the mysterious past of composer Loretto Loconsole, who faces allegations of murder following the brutal death of his mistress during the filming of a giallo in 1969. The story unfolds as the Vinyl Detective is hired by Loconsole’s granddaughter, Chloë, to locate a rare vinyl copy of “Murder in London” and to clear her grandfather’s name.
Readers will encounter a blend of cozy crime and mystery as the Vinyl Detective, along with familiar characters Nevada, Tinkler, and Agatha, delves into the secrets of Swinging London. The plot intertwines elements of crime and suspense, as the team navigates the challenges of uncovering the truth while facing threats from those who wish to keep the past hidden. This engaging tale promises to deliver laughs, intrigue, and a nostalgic look at the music that defined a genre, all while exploring the complexities of familial loyalty and the quest for justice.
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The Vinyl Detective plunges into the world of Italian movie soundtrack music in his eighth adventure that is sure to delight those who love whimsical British cosy crime. Expect laughs, LPs, cats and the return of fan favourites, Nevada, Tinkler, Stinky Stanmer and more.
Some of the greatest (and grooviest) music ever committed to vinyl has come out of Italy in the form of soundtracks—especially for that variety of lurid thriller known as a giallo. The maestros who composed these masterpieces include Ennio Morricone, Piero Piccioni, Armand Trovajoli… And Loretto Loconsole.
No one disputes that Loconsole was a genius, but was he also a murderer?
When his mistress was brutally killed in 1969, on location in Cool Britannia for a giallo called Murder in London, there wasn’t enough evidence to prosecute him. But Loconsole died in the shadow of disgrace. Now, his granddaughter Chloë has come back to England to hire the Vinyl Detective. She wants him to find an immaculate vinyl copy of Murder in London…
And to clear her grandfather’s name.
Can the Vinyl Detective and the gang—Nevada, Tinkler and Agatha—find out the truth of what happened in Swinging London more than half a century ago? And can they stay alive when there’s someone out there who’d prefer the secrets of the past to remain buried—and is more than willing to kill to keep it that way?
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