Janice Hallett

Un asesinato. Quince sospechosos. ¿Puedes descubrir la verdad? En el idílico pueblecito inglés de Lockwood hay un misterio que resolver. Todo empieza con el regreso de dos habitantes del pueblo despues de un largo viaje y acaba con una tragica muerte. Aunque se ha enviado a prision al presunto culpable, el abogado Roderick Tanner sospecha que es inocente y ordena a sus pasantes, Charlotte y Femi, que revisen todas las pruebas del caso. Entre la desastrosa compañia de teatro amateur del pueblo y la campaña de recaudacion de fondos para el tratamiento medico de una niña pequeña vecina del pueblo, se esconde el asesino a la vista de todos. Las pruebas estan ahi, esperando a que alguien las descubra. Pero ¿podran Charlotte y Femi resolver el caso? ¿Lo podras resolver tu, lector? Janice Hallett, calificada por el Times como la Agatha Christie del siglo xxi, ha creado con La apelacion una novela de misterio extraordinaria, con multiples giros inesperados y que involucra al lector en la resolucion del caso como si fuera un investigador mas. ¿Te atreves a adentrarte en los secretos de Lockwood? La novela de misterio del año segun el Sunday Times

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'The queen of tricksy crime. Every page is a joy' - SUNDAY TIMES'Even better than The Appeal' - GUARDIAN'f[EXPLICIT] brilliant - a mind-bending, heartwarming mystery that is not to be missed' - OBSERVER'Wonderful. An ingenious and wholly satisfying final reveal' - BRIAN MCGILLOWAY'It totally foxed me.So clever and totally brilliant' - LISA HALLIt's time to solve the murder of the century... Forty years ago, Steven Smith found a copy of a famous children's book by disgraced author Edith Twyford, its margins full of strange markings and annotations. Wanting to know more, he took it to his English teacher Miss Iles, not realising the chain of events that he was setting in motion.Miss Iles became convinced that the book was the key to solving a puzzle, and that a message in secret code ran through all Twyford's novels. Then Miss Iles disappeared on a class field trip, and Steven has no memory of what happened to her. Now, out of prison after a long stretch, Steven decides to investigate the mystery that has haunted him for decades.Was Miss Iles murdered? Was she deluded? Or was she right about the code? And is it still in use today?Desperate to recover his memories and find out what really happened to Miss Iles, Steven revisits the people and places of his childhood. But it soon becomes clear that Edith Twyford wasn't just a writer of forgotten children's stories. The Twyford Code has great power, and he isn't the only one trying to solve it...

THE PHENOMENAL PAPERBACK BESTSELLER FROM THE QUEEN OF COSY CRIMECan you crack the Twyford Code?'Every page is a joy. The queen of unreliable narrators' SUNDAY TIMES'Brilliant - a mind-bending, heartwarming mystery not to be missed' OBSERVEREdith Twyford was once a world-famous children's author, but now her only legacy is the rumoured existence of the Twyford Code: a series of clues hidden in her books leading to... what? No one knows - but that hasn't stopped the speculation.Steve Smith can trace nearly all the bad things in his life back to Edith Twyford. As a child he found one of her books, covered in strange symbols. He showed it to his teacher, Miss Iles, who was convinced it held the key to the code. Within weeks Miss Iles had disappeared, and Steve has no idea if she is dead or alive - or if she was right. Now he's determined to find out.But the Twyford Code hides secrets some would do anything to possess, and Steve isn't the only one on its trail. The race is on to solve the mystery of the century. Could you get there first?The top ten bestselling cosy crime sensation of the summer from the author of The Appeal, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.

The new genre busting crime novel from the bestselling author of The Appeal The Twyford Code and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

Cher lecteur,Vous trouverez dans cet ouvrage les documents nécessaires à la résolution dune mystérieuse affaire. Tout commence à Lockwood, dans la campagne anglaise, au sein dune petite communauté en

Shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025: Childrens Fiction CategoryPure catnip for budding young sleuthsThe TelegraphThe first childrens murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.When Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their attic they are instantly curious about secrets it might hold. As they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and listen to secret recordings, they realize that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder mystery is unfolding right in front of them . . .Ava and Luke decide to try and crack the case themselves. But as they work through the clues, it soon becomes clear that the mystery isnt something left in the past: the killer is still out there - and might be closer than they think...YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?Look out for DEATH AT THE MUSEUM, the next book in the A Box Full of Murders series, coming June 2026!

The second childrens murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.Imagine an old museum with more secrets than anyone could ever guess. A school trip that ends in murder. A crime unsolved for decades. . . But who did it?Now, Ava and Luke are on the case, following the clues left in a new box of murders. Using School workbooks, museum records, secret recordings and letters the siblings start to unravel the mystery of a body in the basement. But can they discover what really happened . . . before the killer strikes again?YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?Praise for A Box Full of Murders:Pure catnip for budding young sleuthsThe Telegraph

Steven Smith, condamné pour braquage, vient de terminer une longue peine de prison. Ne sachant ni bien lire ni écrire, il enregistre ses pensées sur un téléphone portable afin de progresser dans sa quete.Sa quete ? Dechiffrer le code Twyford, invente par une ecrivaine de litterature jeunesse des annees quarante, Edith Twyford. Cest un besoin imperieux, presque vital. Pour laider, Steven peut compter sur quatre amis avec qui il a partage a lepoque du college un evenement qui a change le cours de leur vie. Rapidement, il devient evident quEdith Twyford netait pas seulement un simple ecrivain. Le code Twyford a un grand pouvoir, et Steven nest pas le seul a essayer den percer les secrets.Ode au pouvoir des mots et a la litterature, Le Code Twyford est un thriller qui se savoure avec delectation."Au fil dun jeu de pistes alambique se dessine une histoire de lingots dor de la banque egares au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Tout ça vaut pourla premiere partie du livre. Le recit est alors pour suivi par le Pr Mansfield, et toutes les perspectives seffritent, puis se renversent... Tour de force narratif contenant tellement de mises en abyme que le lecteur est parfois saisi de vertiges, Le Code Twyfordaccomplit le miracle de retomber sur ses pieds en ses ultimes pages, lauteure, astucieuse jusquau bout, saccordant meme le plaisir dun acrostichefinal. Epatant." LExpress"Et ce livre, signe par une journaliste, simpose autant par loriginalite de sa forme - basee sur des enregistrements audio - que par le modele quil propose dune plongee dans la litterature a ceux qui ny ont pas acces" Le Point

Cada respuesta te acerca más al asesino Un tranquilo pub rural aparece de pronto vacío. Las ventanas están tapiadas. Y sus amables dueños, Mal y Sue Eastwood, han desaparecido sin dejar rastro. ¿Qu

THE NO.4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***'This dazzlingly clever cosy crime novel completely trumps Richard Osman' - SUNDAY TIMES'Agatha Christie for the 21st century' - THE TIMES'Amateur sleuths and thespians alike will love it' - EVENING STANDARD________________________________________ONE MURDER. FIFTEEN SUSPECTS. CAN YOU UNCOVER THE TRUTH?There is a mystery to solve in the sleepy town of Lower Lockwood.It starts with the arrival of two secretive newcomers, and ends with a tragic death. Roderick Tanner QC has assigned law students Charlotte and Femi to the case. Someone has already been sent to prison for murder, but he suspects that they are innocent.And that far darker secrets have yet to be revealed... Throughout the amateur dramatics society's disastrous staging of All My Sons and the shady charity appeal for a little girl's medical treatment, the murderer hid in plain sight. Will Charlotte and Femi solve the case? Will you?The standout debut thriller of 2021 that delivers multiple brilliant twists, and will change the way you think about the modern crime novel.*** WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH ****** THE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH ***______________________________________'This is a case you're about to become obsessed with. A triumph' - ALEX NORTH'Very different but very satisfying. I thoroughly recommend The Appeal' - ELLY GRIFFITHS'Gripping.I loved the ambitious and unusual approach' - SOPHIE HANNAH'A brilliantly fresh, ingenious and original whodunnit. So, so good' - INDIA KNIGHT'Extremely addictive, it will reel you in, one piece of evidence at a time' - ALEX PAVESI'Takes the whodunnit to a whole new level. A rare feat' - ELIZABETH HAYNES

THE NEW FIENDISHLY CLEVER MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SMASH HIT BESTSELLER THE APPEAL Brims with Hallett s signature wit Her best book yet PETER SWANSON Devilishly additive I loved every line LOUISE CANDLISH Hallett strikes again Twisty funny and irresistibly dark TOM HINDLEThe answer is murder The question is whodunnit A quiet country pub stands empty its windows boarded up And its kindly landlords Mal and Sue Eastwood are missing What could have happened A lot of strange events occurred in the days before the Eastwoods disappeared A murdered man pulled from the nearby river An eccentric couple on a houseboat who claimed to be led by a spirit guide And a mysterious new team who suddenly appeared and began winning every round at the weekly pub quiz much to the anger of the locals They must have been cheating but no one could figure out how Can you crack the case of the missing landlords Someone s not been playing fair so get the drinks in and see if you can get a perfect score Another brilliant twisty mystery from Janice Hallett ELLY GRIFFITHS So clever and entertaining JENNIE GODFREY The modern queen of crime does it again IAN MOORE

Un Papá Noel asesinado. Un pueblo lleno de sospechosos. ¿Puedes descubrir la verdad?Se acerca la Navidad en el idílico pueblecito inglés de Lockwood y los miembros de la compañía de teatro amateur local estan enfrascados en los ensayos de su obra navideña, Jack y las habichuelas magicas, con la que quieren recaudar fondos para restaurar el techo de la iglesia.Sin embargo, a pesar de que la Navidad es una epoca de paz y amor, los actores tienen sus propios problemas. Sarah-Jane esta lidiando con amenazas a su liderazgo en la compañia, partes del decorado podrian estar llenas de amianto, y parece que alguien tiene la intencion de arruinar la obra antes de que se levante el telon.Por supuesto, tambien esta el detalle del Papa Noel que ha aparecido muerto en el escenario. ¿Quien lo habra asesinado? Acompaña a las abogadas Femi y Charlotte mientras leen las cartas, examinan los correos electronicos y revisan las transcripciones de la policia para desentrañar que ha sucedido. ¿Podra llevarse a cabo la funcion?De la ganadora del British Book Award al mejor libro de misterio del año

The mature students of Royal Hastings University's new art course have been nothing but trouble. From accusations of theft and setting fire to one another's artwork, to a rumoured extramarital affair and a disastrous road trip, course leader Gela Nathaniel is at her wits' end. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer. With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students' coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth. Your time starts now...

One dead Santa. A town full of suspects. Will you discover the truth?Christmas in Lower Lockwood, and the Fairway Players are busy rehearsing their festive pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, to raise money for the church roof appeal. But despite the season, goodwill is distinctly lacking amongst the amateur dramatics enthusiasts. Sarah-Jane is fending off threats to her new position as Chair, the fibreglass beanstalk might be full of asbestos, and a someone is intent on ruining the panto even before the curtain goes up.Of course there's also the matter of the dead body. Who could possibly have had the victim on their naughty list? Join lawyers Femi and Charlotte as they read the round robins, examine the emails and pore over the police transcripts. Will the show go on?

El diablo está en los detallesAmanda Bailey, una exitosa autora de novelas true crime, lo sabe todo sobre la tristemente célebre secta de los Ángeles de Alperton. Al fin y al cabo, se han escrito docenas de libros y hecho varias peliculas sobre ellos desde aquella aciaga noche, hace ya casi veinte años, en la que intentaron sacrificar a un bebe que afirmaban que era el Anticristo.Ahora, todos los miembros de la secta han muerto excepto su carismatico lider, y parece que ya no queda nada nuevo que decir sobre los Angeles hasta hoy: el bebe Alperton ha cumplido dieciocho años y por fin puede ser entrevistado. Si Amanda logra encontrarlo, sera la primicia del año. Pero Oliver Menzies, un escritor rival, ha tenido la misma idea, tiene mejores contactos y tambien esta tras la pista del bebe. Amanda y Oliver se veran obligados a colaborar y descubriran que todo lo que se cree saber sobre los Angeles es falso. La verdad es mucho mas oscura y extraña. La diabolica historia de los Angeles de Alperton esta lejos de terminarUno de los libros mas vendidos del año en el Sunday TimesSeleccionado en el prestigioso club de lectura de Richard & JudyLibro destacado del año en el TelegraphDe la autora de La apelacion y El codigo Twyford

Seis estudiantes. Un asesinato. Empieza la cuenta atrás…Gela Nathaniel, directora del nuevo curso de Arte Multimedia en la Universidad Royal Hastings, necesitaba seis estudiantes de diversos perfiles

Solo tú puedes resolver el misterio del siglo Edith Twyford fue una escritora de libros infantiles famosa en todo el mundo, pero ahora su único legado es la rumoreada existencia del código Twyford: