{"product_id":"the-author-is-dead-paperback-1","title":"The Author is Dead - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. Carver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new generation of mystery fans are trapped in a castle, and the author is dead. So begins a fair-play mystery novel uniting the detective revivals of Robin Stevens and Anthony Horowitz with impossible crimes worthy of John Dickson Carr and Christianna Brand.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDear Reader, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou are invited to join me at grand Carver's Rest - the scene of my murder. I am the author of this dark tale, and I've spared no pains to provide you with the perfect mystery: A closed circle in castle walls, untouched snow which a killer walked over, locked rooms sealed at the cracks with tape - and death after death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere you'll meet my young fans, starting with Alex Corby: Last to arrive and first to find a corpse. She's out to put an end to my crimes, but her friends are more hindrance than help. Luckily for her, there's an old hand among the guests - but will they be able to beat me? And will you be able to beat them? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin us, by all means... if you think you're up to the challenge. I guarantee I'll play fair. But I must warn you: You won't win. How can you stop me when I am already dead? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRegards, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718785110079,"sku":"9781739583804","price":17.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/510f84fa7c7361f4e4de8d5126bebeb0.webp?v=1765083242","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-author-is-dead-paperback-1","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}