Bestseller book

Critically acclaimed

Already read? Rate it!

The Appeal

byJanice Hallett

Genres: Fiction Crime Cosy Crime

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy clever mysteries and character-driven plots with a touch of humor.

Topics JusticeFriendshipBetrayal

MoodSuspenseful, Mysterious

HumorOccasional Humor

ViolenceMild

Waterstones Thriller of the Month for July 2021 Shortlisted for The British Book Awards 2022 Crime & Thriller Book of the Year Winner of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger 2022 In a town full of secrets... Someone was murdered. Someone went to prison. And everyone's a suspect. Can you uncover the truth? Dear Reader - enclosed are all the documents you need to solve a case. It starts with the arrival of two mysterious newcomers to the small town of Lockwood, and ends with a tragic death. Someone has already been convicted of this brutal murder and is currently in prison, but we suspect they are innocent. What's more, we believe far darker secrets have yet to be revealed. Throughout the Fairway Players' staging of All My Sons and the charity appeal for little Poppy Reswick's life-saving medical treatment, the murderer hid in plain sight. Yet we believe they gave themselves away. In writing. The evidence is all here, between the lines, waiting to be discovered. Will you accept the challenge? Can you uncover the truth? The standout debut thriller of 2021 that delivers multiple brilliant twists, and will change the way you think about the modern crime novel.

Language

Published on

07/01/2021

Pages

445

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781788165303

Price Comparison

7.99 £

9.59 €

9.79 €

12.49 €

More books by Janice Hallett

Show all

Janice HallettThe Examiner

The Examiner

by Janice Hallett

Janice HallettThe Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

by Janice Hallett

Books similar to “The Appeal”

If you enjoyed reading “The Appeal” by Janice Hallett, you may also like some of the following books.

Tom CreweThe New Life

The New Life

Tom Crewe

T. A WilliamsMurder on the Italian Riviera

Murder on the Italian Riviera

T. A Williams

Kate AtkinsonOne Good Turn

One Good Turn

Kate Atkinson

Will DeanRed Snow

Red Snow

Will Dean

Sam Bett, Fuminori NakamuraMy Annihilation

My Annihilation

Sam Bett, Fuminori Nakamura

Caleb Azumah NelsonOpen Water

Open Water

Caleb Azumah Nelson

Richard OsmanThe Bullet That Missed

The Bullet That Missed

Richard Osman

Ian RankinThe Complaints

The Complaints

Ian Rankin

Cosy Crime

Cosy Crime combines mystery with a lighter, often humorous tone. These charming stories are perfect for readers who enjoy solving crimes in a more relaxed setting, without the gore and grit of other subgenres.

Sue MinixA Murderous Plot

A Murderous Plot

by Sue Minix

Sue MinixA Cover for Murder

A Cover for Murder

by Sue Minix

Sue MinixThe Murderous Type

The Murderous Type

by Sue Minix

Darci HannahMurder at the Pumpkin Pageant

Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant

by Darci Hannah

Sue MinixMurder at the Bookstore

Murder at the Bookstore

by Sue Minix

J. M. HallA Spoonful of Murder

A Spoonful of Murder

by J. M. Hall

Elle CosimanoFinlay Donovan Knocks 'em Dead

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'em Dead

by Elle Cosimano

Sue MinixA Chapter on Murder

A Chapter on Murder

by Sue Minix

Nita ProseThe Maid

The Maid

by Nita Prose

Auralee WallaceWhen the Crow's Away

When the Crow's Away

by Auralee Wallace

Juneau BlackShady Hollow

Shady Hollow

by Juneau Black

Juneau BlackCold Clay

Cold Clay

by Juneau Black

Maureen JohnsonYour Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

by Maureen Johnson

Julie Anne LindseyThe Cider Shop Rules

The Cider Shop Rules

by Julie Anne Lindsey

Janice HallettThe Appeal

The Appeal

by Janice Hallett

Stephanie BlackmooreMarry Christmas Murder

Marry Christmas Murder

by Stephanie Blackmoore

Dianne FreemanA Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

by Dianne Freeman

Sara RosettDeath in an Elegant City

Death in an Elegant City

by Sara Rosett

Hannah ReedDressed to Kilt

Dressed to Kilt

by Hannah Reed

Livia J. WashburnThe Gingerbread Bump-Off

The Gingerbread Bump-Off

by Livia J. Washburn

Alan BradleyA Red Herring Without Mustard

A Red Herring Without Mustard

by Alan Bradley

Livia J. WashburnMurder By the Slice

Murder By the Slice

by Livia J. Washburn

Show all

Fiction

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of fiction books, where every page invites you into a new universe. From heartwarming tales of quirky small towns to gripping narratives of modern love dilemmas, our collection offers something for every reader.

Delia OwensWhere the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

Where the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

by Delia Owens

Anthony DoerrAll the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr

Charlotte BrontëJane Eyre

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

E. B. White, Guillermo Solana AlonsoCharlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White, Guillermo Solana Alonso

John SteinbeckOf Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones and The Six

Daisy Jones and The Six

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Erin MorgensternThe Night Circus

The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern

Kurt VonnegutSlaughterhouse 5

Slaughterhouse 5

by Kurt Vonnegut

André AcimanCall Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name

by André Aciman

Charles Dixon, J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit

The Hobbit

by Charles Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien

Charles DickensGreat Expectations

Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

Alice WalkerThe Color Purple

The Color Purple

by Alice Walker

Jane AustenPersuasion

Persuasion

by Jane Austen

Casey McQuistonOne Last Stop

One Last Stop

by Casey McQuiston

Mitch AlbomThe Five People You Meet In Heaven

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

by Mitch Albom

Stieg LarssonThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

by Stieg Larsson

Blake CrouchDark Matter

Dark Matter

by Blake Crouch

Milan KunderaThe Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

by Milan Kundera

Михаил Афанасьевич БулгаковThe Master And Margarita

The Master And Margarita

by Михаил Афанасьевич Булгаков

Mark Z. DanielewskiHouse Of Leaves

House Of Leaves

by Mark Z. Danielewski

Beth O'LearyThe Flatshare

The Flatshare

by Beth O'Leary

Dan SimmonsHyperion

Hyperion

by Dan Simmons

M. L. RioIf We Were Villains

If We Were Villains

by M. L. Rio

Jeffrey Eugenides, Nick LandrumThe Virgin Suicides

The Virgin Suicides

by Jeffrey Eugenides, Nick Landrum

Robert JordanThe Great Hunt

The Great Hunt

by Robert Jordan

David NichollsOne Day

One Day

by David Nicholls

C.S. LewisThe Last Battle

The Last Battle

by C.S. Lewis

Michael EndeThe Neverending Story. 45th Anniversary Edition

The Neverending Story. 45th Anniversary Edition

by Michael Ende

Joseph ConradHeart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

Show all

Crime

Step into the thrilling world of crime books, where suspense and mystery keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a fan of gritty urban tales or psychological mind-benders, our collection of crime novels offers something for every reader.

Holly JacksonA Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

by Holly Jackson

Agatha ChristieMurder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie, Aric Cushing, BookstarThe Mysterious Affair at Styles

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

by Agatha Christie, Aric Cushing et al.

Arthur Conan DoyleA Study in Scarlet

A Study in Scarlet

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Holly JacksonGood Girl Bad Blood Collector's Edition

Good Girl Bad Blood Collector's Edition

by Holly Jackson

Agatha ChristieThe Murder at the Vicarage

The Murder at the Vicarage

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristieThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

by Agatha Christie

Laura DaveThe Last Thing He Told Me

The Last Thing He Told Me

by Laura Dave

Peter BenchleyJaws

Jaws

by Peter Benchley

John le CarréTinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

by John le Carré

David LagercrantzThe Girl in the Spider's Web

The Girl in the Spider's Web

by David Lagercrantz

Lee ChildDie Trying

Die Trying

by Lee Child

Agatha ChristieEvil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie4.50 from Paddington

4.50 from Paddington

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristieA Murder is Announced

A Murder is Announced

by Agatha Christie

Blake CrouchPines

Pines

by Blake Crouch

Ottessa MoshfeghEileen

Eileen

by Ottessa Moshfegh

Agatha ChristieThey Do It With Mirrors

They Do It With Mirrors

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristiePeril at End House

Peril at End House

by Agatha Christie

Tess GerritsenBody Double

Body Double

by Tess Gerritsen

John GrishamThe Judge's List

The Judge's List

by John Grisham

Michael ConnellyThe Fifth Witness

The Fifth Witness

by Michael Connelly

Agatha ChristieA Pocket Full of Rye

A Pocket Full of Rye

by Agatha Christie

Harlan CobenThe Match

The Match

by Harlan Coben

Agatha ChristieMurder Is Easy

Murder Is Easy

by Agatha Christie

J. D. RobbRandom in Death

Random in Death

by J. D. Robb

Sebastian FitzekTherapy

Therapy

by Sebastian Fitzek

Michael ConnellyResurrection Walk

Resurrection Walk

by Michael Connelly

Robert ThorogoodThe Queen of Poisons

The Queen of Poisons

by Robert Thorogood

Show all

Award Winning Literature

Step into the world of **Award Winning Literature books**, where every page resonates with excellence and acclaim. These books have not only captured the hearts of readers but have also been recognized by prestigious literary awards.