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  • Published: 3 February 2022
  • ISBN: 9780241505984
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320

Rockstar Detectives




A fabulously funny debut novel from comedian and presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens and David Baddiel.

When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley - a 12-year-old viral singing sensation - and her best friend George - camera whizz and budding comedian - are shocked to discover they're the prime suspects.

Now Charley and George have to prove they're not international criminals - all while nailing a stellar European tour and keeping up with their homework! But as news of high-profile heists hits the headlines wherever they go, Charley and George keep finding themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

Can they solve these baffling crimes and save themselves, or will their shot for stardom be over almost as soon as it's begun?

  • Published: 3 February 2022
  • ISBN: 9780241505984
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320

About the author

Adam Hills

Adam Hills is an internationally recognised comedian and host of award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg. His collection of stories from a life in comedy, Best Foot Forward, featured memories of his early days performing standup and his many encounters with famous faces, including Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Connolly.

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Praise for Rockstar Detectives

A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart

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Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/rockstar-detectives-9780241505977 When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley - a 12-year-old viral singing sensation - and her best friend George - camera whizz and budding comedian - are shocked to discover they're the prime suspects. Now Charley and George have to prove they're not international criminals - all while nailing a stellar European tour and keeping up with their homework! But as news of high-profile heists hits the headlines wherever they go, Charley and George keep finding themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Can they solve these baffling crimes and save themselves, or will their shot for stardom be over almost as soon as it's begun? #RockstarDetectives #AdamHills #LunaValentine