E. C. Nevin – författare

"Funny, sharply observed and fiendishly clever" - Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things"So many twists you'll get whiplash" - Ian Moore, author of Death and CroissantsWelcome to the Killer Lines Crime Festival!In the quaint English town of Hoslewit, the biggest names in crime writing have gathered to celebrate all things bookish and murderous at the Killer Lines Crime Festival. Author Jane Hepburn is determined this is going to be her year. She hasn't quite reached the heady heights of the bestseller lists yet, and her editor isn't returning her calls, but Jane is convinced that if she can just make the right connections at the festival, it could be the start of a whole new chapter.When the body of a literary agent is found dead in the bookshop tent, Jane's plans are derailed and it's beginning to feel like she's caught up in the plot of one of her own books - only with much higher stakes. But if she, and some new friends, can solve the murder, perhaps it will provide the boost her writing career needs?If Jane lives to tell the tale, that is..."A wicked, wicked book" - Vaseem Khan

Welcome to the Killer Lines Crime Festival!In the quaint town of Hoslewit, the biggest names in crime writing have congregated to celebrate all things bookish and murderous. With a programme packed with seminars and signings, egos and alcohol, it's sure to be a thrilling weekend. Author Jane Hepburn is determined this is going to be her year. She's not quite reached the heady heights of best-sellerdom yet, but is convinced that if she can just make the right connections at the festival, it could be the start of a whole new chapter for her and her books.Then her literary agent is killed, and Jane's plans are derailed. But if she can solve the murder, perhaps it will provide the boost her writing career needs? If she lives to tell the tale, that is.Set in the world of books, and for fans of Richard Osman and Richard Coles, Janice Hallett and Nita Prose, A Novel Murder is the book you'll be dying to read.

Welcome to the Killer Lines Crime Festival!'Funny, sharply observed and fiendishly clever'Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things'Wickedly funny modern cosy with so many twists you'll get whiplash'Ian Moore, author of Death and CroissantsIn the quaint town of Hoslewit, the biggest names in crime writing have congregated to celebrate all things bookish and murderous. With a programme packed with seminars and signings, egos and alcohol, it's sure to be a thrilling weekend.Author Jane Hepburn is determined this is going to be her year. She's not quite reached the heady heights of best-sellerdom yet, but is convinced that if she can just make the right connections at the festival, it could be the start of a whole new chapter for her and her books.Then her literary agent is killed, and Jane's plans are derailed. But if she can solve the murder, perhaps it will provide the boost her writing career needs? If she lives to tell the tale, that is.Set in the world of books, and for fans of Richard Osman and Richard Coles, Janice Hallett and Nita Prose, A Novel Murder is a book you'll be dying to read.'An appealing cozy star is born.' - Kirkus Review'Terrific fun, a tongue-in-cheek look at the world of writing and book festivals with a delightful mystery'. - The Sun'A Novel Murder has some wonderful behind-the-scenes glimpses that will have you laughing out loud, alongside a neat whodunnit thread designed to lead the reader up many a blind alley.' - Crime Fiction Lover

Little-known and even lesser-read author, Jane Hepburn, is still recovering from solving the vicious murder at the Killer Lines crime-writing festival when she is dragged into another very bookish murder.Arriving in London for her friend Natasha's book launch, she thinks the only thing that could go wrong this time is getting lost on the Tube. But when Jane unexpectedly finds a body in the storage room of a famous Cecil Court bookshop, the celebrations immediately come to a halt. Worse, Jane is now a suspect and Natasha's career is in jeopardy.From cosy bookshops and famous publishing houses to slightly more seedy locations, questions are being asked and dark secrets will be revealed. It's up to Jane and her friends to use their literary sleuthing skills to solve the mystery before the bodies pile up.The killer has been plotting, and Jane's name could be next on their list . . .PRAISE FOR E. C. NEVIN'Funny, sharply observed and fiendishly clever' - Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things'Wickedly funny modern cosy with so any twists you'll get whiplash' - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants'An immensely readable mystery . . . A wicked, wicked book' - Vaseem Khan, author of The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra