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The Hotel Avocado

By: Bob Mortimer
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 THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST CRIME & THRILLER BOOKS OF 2024

'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else, and this is a rollicking old-school yarn' The Guardian

‘Mortimer’s verbal specificity and off-kilter humour will keep his fans chuckling’ The Times

WARNING - this book includes: heavy crimes, car journeys, dreadfulness, large fruits, romance, planning applications, and a lot of pie.

Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he’d be letting someone down.

But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette scented-vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead.

All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it…

THE HILARIOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MORTIMER

‘Sweet and funny’ Closer

‘A stunning sequel… It’s genuinely difficult to put this book down – you’ll be entranced by Mortimer’s humour and obvious story-telling skills’ Press Association

‘Characters are layered with carefully observed detail and a huge serving of hilarity’ Heat Best of 2024 Editors Select Suspense Thriller & Suspense Witty

Editorial Review

A Mortimer fan is born
Truth: I’m new to the Bob Mortimer game. As I’ve gotten more into UK comedy this year, it’s been nice discovering legendary talent with full catalogues of work to catch up on and get acquainted with. The comedian and author’s latest novel, The Hotel Avocado, is everything you want it to be – funny, smart, compelling. As a newly minted Mortimer fan, I found it was a great place to start digging into his prolific body of work. — Aaron S., Audible Editor

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Loved catching up with Gary and Grace. Their characters come to life again in this engaging story.

Take Two with the joy!

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I loved this book from start to finish . Having Bob read it too, is the icing on the cake in addition to the all important animal character side lines which are becoming a very funny feature . Next one please!

Always a joy to read Mortimer’s books

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Great humour, well read and very easy listening. Fantastic sequel to the Satsuma Complex. If you love Bob - you will love this.

Comfort Listening

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Listening to Bob narrate the story with the voices he gave to the characters and his quirky turn of phrase was brilliant. Would recommend listening to the book over reading it yourself so you get the full Mortimer humour experience!

Typically Mortimer - in a good way

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Who can knock it out of the park like Bob?
I loved the first book and never thought there would be a second…….but here is it in all its glory.
If you’ve not listened to the first one do it!
Then get straight back here and listen to this one.
You won’t be disappointed…….hope there will be a third.
I hate onions in sandwiches!

Tinned tomatoes on toast anyone?

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