{"product_id":"9781921961984","title":"Murder with the Lot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA smart, sassy self-appointed private investigator, Cass Tuplin is unforgettable and the town of Rusty Bore will never be the same...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCass Tuplin's takeaway isn't the last shop left in Rusty Bore. There's also Vern's General Store. But it's true the town's not exactly overflowing with residents, and a stranger in Cass's shop is quite an event. Especially one like Clarence: suspicious, bleeding, looking for a burger with the lot and somewhere quiet to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eCass knows just the place. Then she finds out more about Clarence and wants him out of town, but it turns out that's not as easy as it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd then she finds the body.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt sounds like a job for the local police. Except that the local police is Cass's son Dean, who has his doubts about Cass. And there's no way he's expending police resources on his mother's fantasy crimes, not anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo it looks like Cass is going to have to find the killer on her own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Sue Williams is a refreshing and irreverent new voice in crime fiction - Australia's answer to Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSue Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is a science and travel writer and a chartered accountant who also holds a PhD in marine biology. Her articles have been published in a range of magazines and on The Science Show on ABC Radio National. Sue lives in Melbourne with her husband. \u003ci\u003eMurder with the Lot\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A well-sauced outback caper, with Chiko Rolls - and murder.' Kerry Greenwood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This story is told...in a wonderful freewheeling style that continually undercuts itself, throws ironies around by the mile, and in general offers us a character we love from page one, even when she's driving her family and several other people crazy.' \u003ci\u003eOtago Daily Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'There is a murder; there may be mafia involved. Or so thinks Cass, your classic nosy small Aussie town Miss Marple - although her manner and turn of phrase are somewhat less refined. A racy romp.' \u003ci\u003eWeekend Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Enjoyable, easy to read with a few well-timed twists and turns and a touch of very Australian humour.' \u003ci\u003eBallarat Courier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e'[Cass] is a very funny character.' AustCrime\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A debut novel as dinky-di as an outback salute.' \u003ci\u003eAdelaide Advertiser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'An easy-flowing story with plenty of humour and amusing observations by Cass...In all, an entertaining and enjoyable read that also effectively captures the plight of rural Australia.' \u003ci\u003eCanberra Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Let's hope that \u003ci\u003eMurder with the Lot\u003c\/i\u003e is the first of many capers for Cass.' Sisters in Crime\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Text Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47169822687472,"sku":"9781921961984","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781921961984_p0.jpg?v=1763632015","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781921961984","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}