Claire Parkin

How do you catch a serial killer when no-one believes you’re telling the trut? ales, 1984. Llanfair's most notorious busybody, Debbie-Marie Tunstall, has really gone and done it this time. Her snooping and merciless announcements of observations written in her Kajagoogoo notebook have gotten her into so much trouble that even her mum can't defend her. She has no choice but to run away. And then finds herself the sole witness to a murder. From a decades-old tragedy to the immediate danger of a potential serial killer on the loose, Debbie takes it upon herself to piece together the mysteries. But even if she uncovers the truth, will anyone believe the village’s biggest tell-tal? ecause in Llanfair, secrets are buried just beneath the surface, and what Debbie has inadvertently stumbled upon could unravel the very fabric of her community . . . Praise for Claire Parkin:'An engrossing read full of sympathetic and believable characters' - Faith Martin ‘Outrageously readable’ – Daily Mail‘Beautifully written, dark, twisted and often funny’ – Charlotte Levin‘Dark and twisted, comic and toxic. I loved it!’ – Jenny Colgan

''Outrageously readable'' Daily Mail''Beautifully written, dark, twisted and often funny'' Charlotte Levin''Dark and twisted, comic and toxic. I loved it!'' Jenny Colgan''A witty exploration of humanity'' People''s FriendRuth and Muriel are best friends. And often, worst enemies.Inseparable since they were little, Ruth and Muriel have shared everything.Now, fate has left them living together in a North London home, with Ruth caring for Muriel in her deteriorating health, playing Scrabble, arguing and making up, passing the days in monotony.Until one afternoon, when Muriel makes an unexpected and sinister announcement: ‘In exactly seventy-two hours, I am going to die’.The end might be in sight for Muriel, but that’s just the beginning of this story about two old friends who have seventy-six years of history – and more than one shocking secret – between them . . .A darkly comic novel about two old friends, a lifelong (toxic) friendship, and the very fine line between love and hate. Perfect for fans of Joanna Cannon, Charlotte Levin and Jennie Godfrey.