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Article  •  9 January 2024

 

QUIZ: find your partner in crime this summer

Take this fun quiz to find out which crime novel you should read this summer.

Picture yourself reading a crime novel.

You might imagine that you’re sitting in front of a crackling fire, curled up in a cushy armchair as you turn through the pages of a classic Agatha Christie novel.  

While you might initially envision a winter scene, crime novels are just as enticing in summer – if not even more so. When you want something that’s fun yet stimulating, what could be a better genre for your next beach read?

Take this quiz to find out which crime novel you should read this summer. Fair warning: time might slip away once you’re sucked into these stories.

 

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Foul Play
The heart-stopping new crime thriller in the Detective Jack Hawksworth series by blockbuster author Fiona McIntosh.
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A compulsive and entertaining contemporary mystery featuring a team of unique private investigators - perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Knives Out.
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