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One Bad Apple

A wickedly funny murder mystery

By: Jo Jakeman

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Paperback | 6 March 2025 | Edition Number 1

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432 Pages

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19.7 x 12.8 x 2.9

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'What a cracking read! I had an absolute blast reading it ??' - Amazon reviewer ?????

'Jo Jakeman is something of a canny secret for those readers in the know. Join the club. Buy this book... join me in the queue for the next one.' - Amazon reviewer ?????

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Welcome to Aberfal Boys High School. Independent jewel of academic and sporting excellence in the South-west... until the headmaster is murdered in his study. And now the Year Seven School Mums' WhatsApp Group really does have something to talk about...

Clare Withoutani: OMG have you heard about Newhall?!!!

Becky Rupertsmum: Helen-Louise just texted. Can't believe it.

Pam Geoffreysmum: What's he done this time? They're going co-ed, aren't they? I knew this would happen.

Clare Withoutani: Can't believe it, Becky. I'm in shock.

Pam Geoffreysmum: Are we going co-ed?

Becky Rupertsmum: No, Pam. Newhall died.

Pam Geoffreysmum: Oh GOD. Seriously??!! Can't believe it. So sad. He'll be such a loss to the school. The boys will be devastated. Will the school be offering grief counselling?

Rose Oliversmum: Anyone know what pages they're meant to do for chemistry? Ollie's homework diary says 'do questions 1-4' but no page numbers!

As the resulting police investigation reveals more and more of Aberfal's long-hidden secrets, the list of suspects who wanted the headmaster dead grows by the day. And far from being a glittering jewel of exclusivity and excellence, it would appear Aberfal Boys High School is rotten to its core...

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This twisty, wickedly funny murder mystery is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, and Ali Lowe.

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Readers and reviewers are loving One Bad Apple!

'Humour and secrets aplenty... a fantastic read!' - Amazon reviewer ?????

'Jo Jakeman's new books are always a cause of jubilation. I raced through this book on Christmas Day. The story was gripping... When you writing the next one, Jo?' - Amazon reviewer ?????

'Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to seeing what Jo writes next!" - Amazon reviewer ?????

'Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night' - Womans Own

'A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters and plenty of twists and turns' - Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias

'I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents' WhatsApp

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