Fortune Favours the Dead: The Extremely Entertaining 2020 Radio 2 Book Club Pick

In 1945, Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in New York City, but she needs help. Enter Willowjean Parker, a circus runaway who is a jack-of-all-trades with a unique skill set. When wealthy young widow Abigail Collins is murdered, Pentecost and Parker are hired by the family to track down the culprit. On Halloween night, there was a costume party at the Collins mansion, where a fortune teller performed a séance that greatly disturbed Abigail. Several hours later, her body was discovered bludgeoned to death in her late husband's office, with the door locked from the inside and the murder weapon beside the victim.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 12 November 2020
\n Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
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The captivating and fast-paced Pentecost and Parker mystery series begins with its first book, "Fortune Favours the Dead." This razor-sharp novel introduces the audacious and iconic duo of Lillian Pentecost and Willowjean Parker, who are destined to become your new favorite characters. Set in 1945, Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in New York City, but she needs help. Enter Willowjean Parker, a circus runaway with a unique skill set. Quick-witted and street-smart, she is a jack-of-all-trades, capable of picking locks blindfolded, wrestling men twice her size, and throwing knives with deadly precision. Working for Ms. Pentecost, Willowjean is the perfect assistant, and together they solve mysteries that defy logic and leave the reader guessing until the very end.

In the first book of the series, "Fortune Favours the Dead," Lillian and Willowjean are hired by the wealthy young widow Abigail Collins to track down the culprit behind her murder. On Halloween night, there was a costume party at the Collins mansion, where a fortune teller performed a séance that greatly disturbed Abigail. Several hours later, her body was discovered bludgeoned to death in her late husband's office, with the door locked from the inside. The murder weapon was beside the victim, the fortune teller's crystal ball.

At first, it seems like an impossible crime, but Pentecost and Parker know that there is no such thing as an impossible case. They begin their investigation by questioning the fortune teller, who claims to have no recollection of the night's events. They also investigate the other guests at the party, including Abigail's husband, who was away on business at the time of the murder.

As they delve deeper into the case, Pentecost and Parker discover a web of lies and secrets that stretches far beyond the Collins family. They encounter a cast of characters, including a shady businessman, a seductive socialite, and a mysterious hoodlum, all of whom have their own motives for wanting to see Abigail dead.

With each passing day, the stakes get higher, and the danger grows more imminent. Pentecost and Parker must use all of their skills and resources to uncover the truth before it's too late. They must navigate through a labyrinth of lies and deceit, and confront their own demons and fears as they race against time to solve the mystery.

"Fortune Favours the Dead" is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. It is a perfect blend of mystery, drama, and adventure, with a touch of romance and humor thrown in for good measure. If you are a fan of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel by Amazon Prime, Agatha Christie, and M. C. Beaton, then you will love the Pentecost and Parker mystery series.

So, grab a copy of "Fortune Favours the Dead" and get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure with Lillian Pentecost and Willowjean Parker. You won't be able to put it down until you have solved the mystery and uncovered the truth behind the murder.

\n Weight: 538g\n
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472274779\n \n