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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Semi-retired god of rock guitar and local poseur Erik Make Loud has got himself a new girlfriend. Helene Hilditch - formerly known as Howlin' Hellbitch - of all-girl punk outfit Blue Tits is a mean guitarist, someone is trying to kill her. With a rare pressing of their first album to find, the Vinyl Detecive and Nevada are soon called into to help but this time the question is who isn't a suspect. With a trail of grudges behind her, the list of people who could want Helene dead includes her ex-bandmates, their former producer turned record label mogul, the TV presenter that Helene got fired - even their old roadie could be in on it. The only person who isn't a suspect is Delia Lispector, the Blue Tit's bass player who has already been murdered..."-Publisher description.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>The Vinyl Detective goes punk in his fifth hilarious adventure. Like an old 45rpm record, this book crackles with brilliance. David Quantick on </b><b><i>Written in Dead Wax</i></b><b>.</b></b> <p/>Semi-retired god of rock guitar and local poseur Erik Make Loud has got himself a new girlfriend. Helene Hilditch - formerly known as Howlin' Hellbitch - of all-girl punk outfit Blue Tits is a mean guitarist, someone is trying to kill her. <p/>With a rare pressing of their first album to find, the Vinyl Detecive and Nevada are soon called into to help but this time the question is who isn't a suspect. With a trail of grudges behind her, the list of people who could want Helene dead includes her ex-bandmates, their former producer turned record label mogul, the TV presenter that Helene got fired - even their old roadie could be in on it. The only person who isn't a suspect is Delia Lispector, the Blue Tit's bass player who has already been murdered...<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Hilarious and thrilling." -- Ben Aaronovitch, author of the <i>Rivers of London</i> series. <p/>Cartmel is getting a great tune out of the characters... Will have you chuckling out loud. -- SFBook Review <p/>Character is what Cartmel does well... An entertaining detective story with a slightly different vibe. -- The Dreamcage Review <p/><b>PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR</b><br>"An enthralling mystery with a wonderful gallery of grotesques." Ben Aaronovitch <p/> "One of the most innovative concepts in crime fiction for many years. Once you are hooked into the world of the Vinyl Detective it is very difficult to leave." Nev Fountain <p/>"Like an old 45rpm record, this book crackles with brilliance." David Quantick <p/>"The Vinyl Detective is proving to be a very amenable companion to have on a treasure hunt. This is one vinyl nerd you won't mind spending time with." Kirkus <p/>"Great premise, great fun. Keep 'em coming." Booklist<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Andrew Cartmel </b>is a novelist and screenwriter. His work for television includes <i>Midsomer Murders </i>and <i>Torchwood</i>, and a legendary stint as Script Editor on <i>Doctor Who</i>. He has also written plays for the London Fringe, toured as a stand-up comedian, and is currently co-writing with Ben Aaronovitch a series of comics based on the bestselling Rivers of London books. He lives in London.

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