{"product_id":"9780956517067","title":"Showstoppers","description":"An entertaining new murder mystery from best selling British author Helen Smith.\u003cp\u003eTwenty-six-year-old amateur sleuth Emily Castles helps out at a local stage school run by her neighbour Victoria in London. As parents and prospective new pupils turn up at the end of term show - where prizes will be handed out by eccentric philosophy professor Dr. Muriel and famous romance novelist Morgana Blakely - Emily deals with a blackmail threat and two deaths, before teaming up with the guests of honour to try to prevent a massacre happening live on stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe funny lines will keep you giggling as you race through this madcap story to discover whether Emily and her friends will triumph over disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReaders of M C Beaton or Alexander McCall Smith will enjoy discovering a new author in this entertaining British mystery series.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChosen as a Favorite Book of the Year by Julie's Book Reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short mystery is a standalone story set in London. The Emily Castles mysteries can be read in any order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR SHOWSTOPPERS\u003cbr\u003eIt's a confection of intriguing characters and situations. The small details that season the story keep the reader turning the pages. The cleverly written story shows a deep understanding of human motivations and reactions, even as it reveals a sense of how ridiculous people can be. Dive in to 'Showstoppers' when you have time to relish every line. You'll be glad you did. \u003ci\u003eMary Beth Magee, Yahoo Voices\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE EMILY CASTLES MYSTERY SERIES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmily Castles is one character you cannot help but fall in love with! \u003ci\u003eJulie's Book Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelen Smith has created a great little cozy series with the charming Emily Castles. \u003ci\u003e Criminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery funny indeed... There seems to be a winning line on every page. \u003ci\u003e The Bookbag\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyger Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50091579900144,"sku":"9780956517067","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780956517067","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}