The Botanist
A gripping new thriller from The Sunday Times bestselling author
(Autor) M.W. CravenWINNER OF THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023 'The most joyously exciting novel I've read in years . . .[The] sense of fun and adventure . . . allied to a remarkable lightness of touch over nightmarish subject matter, makes for the kind of novel that inspired me to write fiction in the first place..' Chris Brookmyre 'Mesmerising, macabre and murderously funny. The Botanist is M.W. Craven at his sinister best. I couldn't love this series more' Chris Whitaker 'I swear I'm one bad mood away from calling it black magic and going home . . .' Detective Sergeant Washington Poe can count on one hand the number of friends he has. And he'd still have his thumb left. There's the insanely brilliant, guilelessly innocent civilian analyst, Tilly Bradshaw of course. He's known his beleaguered boss, Detective Inspector Stephanie Flynn for years as he has his nearest neighbour, full-time shepherd/part-time dog sitter, Victoria. And then there's Estelle Doyle. It's true the caustic pathologist has never walked down the sunny side of the street but this time has she gone too far? Shot twice in the head, her father's murder appears to be an open and shut case. Estelle has firearms discharge residue on her hands, and, in a house surrounded by fresh snow, hers are the only footprints going in. Since her arrest she's only said three words: 'Tell Washington Poe.' Meanwhile, a poisoner the press have dubbed the Botanist is sending high profile celebrities poems and pressed flowers. The killer seems to be able to walk through walls and, despite the advance notice he gives his victims, and regardless of the security measures the police take, he seems to be able to kill with impunity. For a man who hates locked room mysteries, this is going to be the longest week of Washington Poe's life . . . ' Another classy thriller from the king of Cumbrian crime' Paul Finch ' Unputdownable, gripping, clever and with a rich seam of trademark Craven humour running through it' Imran Mahmood ' A sinful treat' Vaseem Khan ' Fast, furious, and utterly enjoyable. ' Keith Nixon
M.W. Craven
M.W. Craven is a British author known for his gripping crime novels featuring the character Detective Washington Poe. His writing style is characterized by its fast-paced plots, intricate twists, and dark humor. Craven's most notable work is "The Puppet Show," which received critical acclaim and won the CWA Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel of 2019. He has made a significant impact on the crime fiction genre with his unique storytelling and memorable characters. Craven continues to garner praise for his work and is considered a rising star in the world of crime fiction.
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