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Discover the must-read mystery everyone’s talking about, from the showrunner of Broadchurch and Netflix's smash-hit new series, SEVEN DIALS

‘A masterclass whodunnit’ Gillian McAllister
‘Everything I love in a crime novel’ Jennie Godfrey
‘As unputdownable as you'd expect from the writer of Broadchurch’ Jenny Colgan

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The body is found abandoned on the A35 in Dorset – tied to a chair, stag antlers on his head.

It's Jim Tiernan, landlord of Fleetcombe’s The White Hart pub – and now a murder victim.

Newly arrived DS Nicola Bridge has her work cut out. Fleetcombe is a picture-postcard village. Murder is the last thing on anyone’s mind.

Except that here Nicola finds whispers, rumours, resentments and lie after lie.

Because the smaller the village, the darker its hidden secrets . . .

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More praise for Death at The White Hart:

‘Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure’ Lee Child

‘I loved it. A murder mystery that feels like it’s set right now, packed with vivid characters and a detective I adored – and I didn’t guess who did it. A wonderful book’ Russell T Davies

‘Snappy dialogue, confident. Turns expectations of village life on their head’ Joan Smith, Sunday Times

‘Literally unputdownable. SO pacy and delicious…Just a huge treat to read’ Marian Keyes

Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure. * Lee Child *
I loved it. A murder mystery that feels like it’s set right now, packed with vivid characters and a detective I adored – and I didn’t guess who did it. A wonderful book -- Russell T Davies
Snappy dialogue, confident. Turns expectations of village life on their head -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times *
A craftily plotted mystery, full of memorable characters. A fine start to a highly promising new series -- John Williams * Mail on Sunday *
A strong pace, good characterisation and an excellent sense of place get this projected series off to a flying start -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *
A promising start to a crime career – old ideas with a fresh spin, and a great ending -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *
A disturbing murder, a village with a gruesome past and a new detective determined to uncover the truth. With Death at the White Hart, Chris Chibnall distils his talent for blockbusting screen drama into a deliciously gritty and well-written police procedural. A searing debut crime fans will love! -- Janice Hallett
Literally unputdownable. SO pacy and delicious, I loved the stream of new reveals, the plot kept me guessing and the excellent characterisation was my favourite bit. Just a huge treat to read -- Marian Keyes
Fans of Broadchurch are going to LOVE Death at the White Hart! With its compelling pair of detectives and tense, creepy atmosphere, once you start reading, I defy you to stop. -- Shari Lapena
A masterclass whodunnit from the creator of Broadchurch - moody, immersive, and surprising too. I didn’t dare hope it would be better than Broadchurch, but it is -- Gillian McAllister

Chris Chibnall is a BAFTA, Royal Television Society, Broadcasting Press Guild and Peabody award-winning screenwriter, executive producer, and playwright whose work has been seen, translated and remade all around the world. He is the recipient of the prestigious FIPA Prix D’Honneur, and honorary doctorates from Edge Hill University and Sheffield Hallam University. His television work includes Broadchurch – remade as Gracepoint in the US and Malaterra in France – The Great Train Robbery, Doctor Who, Torchwood and Life on Mars. Death at the White Hart is his debut novel.