This time the search for a rare record ensnares our hero in a mystery with its roots stretching back to the Second World War.
Three young RAF airmen played in a legendary band called the Flare Path Orchestra. When a precious record of their music turns up in the most unexpected place the Vinyl Detective finds himself hired to track down the rest of their highly sought-after recordings.
But, as he does so, he finds that the battles of the last World War aren't over yet-and can still prove lethal.
This time the search for a rare record ensnares our hero in a mystery with its roots stretching back to the Second World War.
Three young RAF airmen played in a legendary band called the Flare Path Orchestra. When a precious record of their music turns up in the most unexpected place the Vinyl Detective finds himself hired to track down the rest of their highly sought-after recordings.
But, as he does so, he finds that the battles of the last World War aren't over yet-and can still prove lethal.
Andrew Cartmel is a novelist and screenwriter. His work for television includes Midsomer Murders and Torchwood, and a legendary stint as Script Editor on Doctor Who. 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.
"Impressive. Fair-play fans, even those without an interest in
music, will be pleased." - Publishers Weekly
"I really enjoy these frothy frolics in mystery and record
collecting. Perfect Summer Reading! -- George Kelley (on the Vinyl
Dectective series).
"If you like your mysteries with a healthy dose of fun, this one is
for you. " - MyBigHonkinBlog
"An enthralling mystery with a wonderful gallery of grotesques."
Ben Aaronovitch
"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
PRAISE FOR THE VINYL DETECTIVE
"Like an old 45rpm record, this book crackles with brilliance."
David Quantick
"This tale of crime, cats and rock & roll unfolds with an authentic
sense of the music scene then and now - and a mystery that will
keep you guessing." Stephen Gallagher
"An irresistible blend of murder, mystery and music... our
protagonist seeks to find the rarest of records - and incidentally
solve a murder, right a great historical injustice and, if he's
very lucky, avoid dying in the process." Ben Aaronovitch,
bestselling author of Rivers of London
"The Vinyl Detective is one of the sharpest and most original
characters I've seen for a long time." David Quantick, Emmy
Award-winning producer of VEEP
"Crime fiction as it should be, played loud through a valve amp and
Quad speakers. No digital writing here, it's warm and rich. Every
delicate pop and crackle adding character and flavour. Witty,
charming and filled with exciting solos. Quite simply: groovy." Guy
Adams, critically acclaimed author of The Clown Service
"marvelously inventive and endlessly fascinating"
Publishers Weekly
"This charming mystery feels as companionable as a leisurely
afternoon trawling the vintage shops with a good friend."
Booklist (starred review)
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