MEET JAMES CLATTERBRIDGE IN THIS DELIGHTFULLY WITTY INTRODUCTORY NOVELLA

Small marina. Unexpected body. One very observant resident.

There are worse places to live than Abbey Marina. The boats bob, the geese honk at all hours, and the neighbours know each other's business rather too well – which is generally a comfort, and occasionally a problem.

It becomes a problem the evening James Clatterbridge – horror writer, houseboat dweller, and regular customer of the marina's fish and chip van – finds Molly Whitcombe dead beside her fryer.

James gets around on a mobility scooter, which means he sees the marina at a particular pace, and notices rather more than people expect. There's a blackmail scheme nobody wants to discuss, a restaurateur with a grievance, and a handyman with a bone to pick.

All he needs is a birthday party, a good bottle of wine, and the right moment to lay it all out.

Why cozy mystery readers are stepping onto Abbey Marina:
* The Perfect Bite-Sized Binge: A fast-paced, 100-page standalone novella that introduces the quirky world of the River Great Ouse.
* A Delightfully Fresh Sleuth: James Clatterbridge’s unique perspective, dry wit, and sharp eye make him an unforgettable amateur detective.
* The Classic Whodunit Vibe: Complete with an eccentric cast of suspects, hidden river secrets, and a traditional 'dramatic reveal' climax.

If you love the eccentric charm of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, the witty British settings of Robert Thorogood, or classic Agatha Christie puzzles, you’ll feel right at home on James’ houseboat.

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A James Clatterbridge novella. Cosy by nature. Murder by design.