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Dead Good Detectives

Dead Good Detectives, Book 1

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Dead Good Detectives

By: Jenny McLachlan
Narrated by: Catrin Walker-Booth
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About this listen

A super funny and exciting pirate adventure for readers 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC’s Ghosts!

SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22

Sid Jones has always known she is different,
but after accidentally freeing a 300-year-old
pirate ghost (using a gel pen and a chocolate bar),
Sid realises that she has actual MAGIC!

Sid starts to use her magic to free more ghosts,
who have all been trapped by the sinister innkeeper.
But then a mysterious sickness strikes the people
of Fathom. Can Sid and best friend Zen solve the
mystery, save the town and free the ghosts?

A truly epic conclusion to this dynamite duology from the bestselling author of the Land of Roar series

©2022 Jenny McLachlan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Ghosts Literature & Fiction Pirates Scary Stories Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

“If you like ghost stories that do not keep you awake at night, this is a great choice. The story is funny and warm, and not being afraid to be different. Lively and engaging, if readers are kept awake by this, it will only be for the pleasure of finishing it.” – Sunday Times

'Spooktacular fun! Funny, exciting, epic – I loved it!'
Sam Copeland, bestselling author

‘This is totally and utterly brilliant. Can’t put it down!’
Emma Carroll, bestselling author

‘I know Jenny’s gazillions of fans are going to LOVE this piratey, ghosty adventure. You'll be sucked in from the first page. If you haven't already, you should buy a copy immediately!’ Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake and Dread Wood.

‘This Dead Good Detectives duology is more than just a dead good read… it’s a gripping, rip-roaring, unmissable adventure!’ The Lancashire Evening Post
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As a family we have enjoyed a number of Jenny McLachlan’s books so we went for this one.
Boys aged 6 and 8, as well as myself, have been totally engrossed in the story and are excited to listen to the next book in the series.
The narrator portrayed each character perfectly too, with great voice changes to really recognise every single character!

Perfectly age appropriate ghost story!

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Such a great story but the twist at the end though when old scratch is not the innkeeper. like how did you come up with that jennny

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