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The Vinyl Detective series continues with the fourth book, "Written in Dead Wax." Tinkler's obsession with the 1970s electric folk band, Black Dog, leads to a dangerous search for their final, recalled album. The Vinyl Detective and Nevada must navigate through a killing spree, deranged fans, and a hack journalist to uncover clues of a motive for murder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

The fourth installment in the hilarious and captivating Vinyl Detective mystery series is a true masterpiece, reminiscent of an old 45rpm record that crackles with brilliance. Written in Dead Wax, this novel is a testament to the brilliance of author David Quantick.

The story revolves around the eccentric character of Tinkler, whose obsession with the 1970s electric folk band, Black Dog, sets the stage for a series of hilarious and suspenseful events. At the height of their success, the band members invite journalists to Holy Island, a desolate island off the northeast coast of England, for an infamous publicity stunt: they burn a million pounds on an enormous bonfire. However, the stunt backfires, and tensions between the band members explode, leading to their split and a tenfold increase in the value of their final, recalled album.

Tinkler, driven by his insatiable desire for this rare record, approaches The Vinyl Detective and Nevada, offering them a hefty reward to find a copy for him. The duo accepts the challenge, but soon realizes that this search is going to be their most dangerous yet. They narrowly avoid a killing spree, negotiate with deranged Black Dog fans, and are relentlessly pursued by hack journalist Stinky Stamner and his camera crew.

As they delve deeper into the investigation, they discover that perhaps all is not as it seems on Holy Island. The embers of that fire hold clues of a motive for murder, and Tinkler becomes the prime suspect. The Vinyl Detective and Nevada must use all their skills and wit to unravel the truth and bring the culprit to justice before it's too late.

The Vinyl Detective series is a testament to the power of music and the enduring appeal of vintage vinyl records. With each installment, author David Quantick weaves a intricate web of mystery, humor, and suspense that keeps readers eagerly turning the pages until the very end. If you're a fan of detective novels, music, or just a lover of a good story, this series is a must-read.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785658983