The Examiner (Hardback)
the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Appeal
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The new genre-busting crime novel from the bestselling author of The Appeal, The Twyford Code and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels
*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** A WATERSTONES BEST CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR ***
*** A FINANCIAL TIMES CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR ***
*** FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE APPEAL, THE TWYFORD CODE, THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE ALPERTON ANGELS AND THE CHRISTMAS APPEAL ***
'The queen of cosy crime' - DAILY TELEGRAPH
'A joy to read' - SUNDAY TIMES
'A huge treat' - INDIA KNIGHT
Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now...
The mature students of Royal Hastings University's new art course have been trouble from day one. From acclaimed artist Alyson who seems oddly overqualified, to hapless Patrick who can barely operate design software, and city boy Cameron who blusters his way through assignments. Not to mention Jem, who's a gifted young sculptor... but cross her at your peril.
The year-long course is blighted by students setting fire to one another's artwork, a rumoured extra-marital affair and a disastrous road trip. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer. With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?
The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students' coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth. Your time starts now...
'So unpredictable, I adored it' - CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'An absolute original' - MICK HERRON
'Hallett at her very best' - ELLY GRIFFITHS
'A slice of genius' - LOUISE CANDLISH
'Witty, creepy and oh-so-clever' - TOM HINDLE
'Fresh and infinitely intriguing' - J.M. HALL
'Witty, devious and outrageously brilliant' - IAN MOORE
The Examiner (Ebook)
the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Appeal
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The new genre-busting crime novel from the bestselling author of The Appeal, The Twyford Code and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels
*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** A FINANCIAL TIMES CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR ***
'The queen of cosy crime' - DAILY TELEGRAPH
'A joy to read' - SUNDAY TIMES
Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now...
The mature students of Royal Hastings University's new art course have been nothing but trouble. From accusations of theft and setting fire to one another's artwork, to a rumoured extramarital affair and a disastrous road trip, course leader Gela Nathaniel is at her wits' end. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer. With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?
The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students' coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth. Your time starts now...
'I love Janice Hallett beyond words' - INDIA KNIGHT
'Dark, twisty, funny, intelligent and so unpredictable' - CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'Janice Hallett serves up another winner' - TOM HINDLE
The Examiner (Audiobook)
the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Appeal
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The new genre-busting crime novel from the bestselling author of The Appeal, The Twyford Code and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels
*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** A WATERSTONES BEST CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR ***
*** A FINANCIAL TIMES CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR ***
*** FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE APPEAL, THE TWYFORD CODE, THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE ALPERTON ANGELS AND THE CHRISTMAS APPEAL ***
'The queen of cosy crime' – DAILY TELEGRAPH
'A joy to read' – SUNDAY TIMES
'A huge treat' – INDIA KNIGHT
Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now…
The mature students of Royal Hastings University's new art course have been trouble from day one. From acclaimed artist Alyson who seems oddly overqualified, to hapless Patrick who can barely operate design software, and city boy Cameron who blusters his way through assignments. Not to mention Jem, who's a gifted young sculptor… but cross her at your peril.
The year-long course is blighted by students setting fire to one another's artwork, a rumoured extra-marital affair and a disastrous road trip. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer. With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?
The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students' coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth. Your time starts now…
'So unpredictable, I adored it' – CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'An absolute original' – MICK HERRON
'Hallett at her very best' – ELLY GRIFFITHS
'A slice of genius' – LOUISE CANDLISH
'Witty, creepy and oh-so-clever' – TOM HINDLE
'Fresh and infinitely intriguing' – J.M. HALL
'Witty, devious and outrageously brilliant' – IAN MOORE
The Examiner (Paperback)
the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Appeal
Buy from
The new genre-busting crime novel from the bestselling author of The Appeal, The Twyford Code and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels
*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** A FINANCIAL TIMES CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR ***
'The queen of cosy crime' - DAILY TELEGRAPH
'A joy to read' - SUNDAY TIMES
Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now...
The mature students of Royal Hastings University's new art course have been nothing but trouble. From accusations of theft and setting fire to one another's artwork, to a rumoured extramarital affair and a disastrous road trip, course leader Gela Nathaniel is at her wits' end. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer. With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?
The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students' coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth. Your time starts now...
'I love Janice Hallett beyond words' - INDIA KNIGHT
'Dark, twisty, funny, intelligent and so unpredictable' - CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'Janice Hallett serves up another winner' - TOM HINDLE
Janice Hallett
Janice Hallett studied English at University College London and spent several years as a magazine editor, winning two awards for journalism. She then worked in government communications for the Cabinet Office, Home Office and Department for International Development. After gaining an MA in Screenwriting at Royal Holloway, she co-wrote the feature film Retreat and went on to write the Shakespearean stage comedy NetherBard, as well as a number of other plays for London's new-writing theatres. Her debut novel, The Appeal, was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month and won the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger award. The Twyford Code was named the Crime and Thriller Book of the Year at the British Book Awards and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick. Her fourth book, The Christmas Appeal, is the Sunday Times bestselling follow-up to The Appeal. Her latest novel, The Examiner, will be published by Viper in 2024. When not indulging in her passion for global travel, she is based in West London.
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