The Comedy Club Mystery: A Crampton of the Chronicle adventure (Deadline Murder Series Book 3)
Murder has never been such fun
When theatrical agent Daniel Bernstein sues the Evening Chronicle for libel, crime reporter Colin Crampton is called in to sort out the problem.
But trouble escalates when Bernstein turns up murdered. Colin discovers that any of five comedians competing for the chance to appear on a top TV show could be behind the killing.
As Colin and his feisty girlfriend Shirley Goldsmith investigate, they encounter a cast of colourful characters identical twin gangsters, an Irishman who lives underground, and a failed magicians assistant.
And its not long before their own lives are in peril as they battle to crack a code that will lead to a fortune. Join Colin and Shirley for a rollercoaster of an adventure in Swinging Sixties England where the laughs are never far from the action.
What reviewers say about Crampton of the Chronicle mysteries
"A fun read with humour throughout" Crime Thriller Hound
"An excellent novel, full of twists and turns, plenty of action scenes, crackling dialogue - and a great sense of fun." Fully Booked
"A good page-turning murder mystery, with a likeable protagonist and great setting." The Bookworm Chronicles
"An amiable romp through the shady back streets of 1960s Brighton." Simon Brett, Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger winner
"A highly entertaining, involving mystery, narrated in a charming voice, with winning characters. Highly recommended." - In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
"A romp of a read! Very funny and very British." The Book Trail
"Superbly crafted and breezy as a stroll along the pier, this Brighton-based murder mystery is a delight." Peter Lovesey, Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger winner
"By the end of page one, I knew I liked Colin Crampton and author Peter Bartram's breezy writing style." Over My Dead Body
"One night I stayed up until nearly 2am thinking 'I'll just read one more chapter'. This is a huge recommendation from me." Life of a Nerdish Mum
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