A Murder of Magpies - (Sam Clair) by Judith Flanders (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A witty, entertaining mystery featuring a hilarious, sharp as a tack new amateur sleuth from the critically acclaimed author of The Invention of Murder. It's just another day at the office for book editor Samantha Clair. Checking jacket copy for howlers, wondering how to break it to her star novelist that her latest effort is utterly unpublishable, lunch scheduled with gossipy author Kit Lowell, whose new book will deliciously dish the dirt on the fashion industry. But little does she know how much trouble Kit's book is about to cause. Before it even goes to print. When police inspector Field turns up at the venerable offices of Timmins & Ross, asking questions about an undelivered package that was addressed to Sam, she knows something is wrong. The messenger sent to deliver the package was murdered, and then Kit goes missing. Suddenly, Sam's nine-to-five life is turned upside down and she is propelled into a criminal investigation. Someone doesn't want Kit's scandalous manuscript published and unless Sam can put the pieces together in time, they'll do anything to stop it. With her deliciously fun, cleverly written debut novel, acclaimed author Judith Flanders introduces readers to an enormously enjoyable, too-smart-for-her-own-good new amateur sleuth, as well as a colorful cast of characters including Sam's witty assistant, effortlessly glamorous mother, and the handsome inspector Field. A whip-smart, impeccably crafted mystery, this tremendously entertaining novel will have readers flying through the pages"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A whip-smart, impeccably crafted debut mystery, <i>A Murder of Magpies</i> takes readers on a whirlwind tour of London and Paris with an unforgettably original new heroine</b> <p/>It's just another day at the office for London book editor Samantha Sam Clair. Checking jacket copy for howlers, wondering how to break it to her star novelist that her latest effort is utterly unpublishable, lunch scheduled with gossipy author Kit Lowell, whose new book will dish the juicy dirt on a recent fashion industry scandal. Little does she know the trouble Kit's book will cause-before it even goes to print. When police Inspector Field turns up at the venerable offices of Timmins & Ross, asking questions about a package addressed to Sam, she knows something is wrong. Now Sam's nine-to-five life is turned upside down as she finds herself propelled into a criminal investigation. Someone doesn't want Kit's manuscript published and unless Sam can put the pieces together in time, they'll do anything to stop it. <p/>With this deliciously funny debut novel, acclaimed author Judith Flanders introduces readers to an enormously enjoyable, too-clever-for-her-own-good new amateur sleuth, as well Sam's Goth assistant, her effortlessly glamorous mother, and the handsome Inspector Field. A tremendously entertaining read, this page-turning novel from a bright new crime fiction talent is impossible to put down.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Hilarious, big-hearted, clever, whip-smart and devious. A truly wonderful crime novel by a brilliant writer... Judith Flanders has found that difficult, magical ground between humour and crime, where the death is never trivialized, but the territory is hysterically pilloried. Brava!" --<i>Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Long Way Home</i> <p/>"Deadly funny. Judith Flanders' wry take on publishing and murder should be on everybody's wish list." --Donna Leon, New York Times bestselling author of By Its Cover <p/>"The array of delightful and believable characters, as well as a neat turn at the end, will leave readers well satisfied and anticipating the next installment." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>"A layered mystery in which fingers can be pointed in a variety of directions... full of charm and characters worth visiting again." --<i>Kirkus</i> <p/>"Wickedly funny... the perfect storm of an entertaining read... Loved it." --<i>London Times</i> <p/>"From the first page you want Samantha Clair to be your new best friend... [Flanders] keeps the reader intrigued and laughing in equal measure." --<i>Daily Mail (UK)</i> <p/>"Mordantly funny; at last a novel about the world of fashion that seems to find it as ridiculous as I do." --<i>Philip Kerr, author of A Man Without Breath</i> <p/>"I had no idea that the publishing world could be so funny--and so dangerous. A Murder of Magpies reminds me of the comic crime novels of Donald E. Westlake, with its own humorous, deadly edge. Judith Flanders has created one of the most engaging main characters I've encountered in quite a while. Indeed, even the minor characters are memorable. I chuckled while I feared for their safety, and hope to meet them in another novel." --David Morrell, author of Murder as a Fine Art</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>JUDITH FLANDERS is the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of The Invention of Murder and one of the foremost social historians of the Victorian era. She is a contributor to the Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Spectator, and the Times Literary Supplement. Before turning her hand to writing, Judith worked as an editor for various publishing houses, including the publications department of the National Portrait Gallery, London. She lives in London.</p>
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