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This comedy whodunit tells the story of a group of twenty-somethings in the quaint English village of Larynx in December 1991. Whilst there are two hideous deaths, a murder investigation and uncomfortable moments, there is plenty of slapstick comedy from its many colourful, idiosyncratic characters. The setting and era reminds us of how different life was before the advent of mobile phones and the internet. ------ In the weeks leading up to the snowy Christmas of 1991, villagers are putting up decorations and hanging lights around the church. But in the nearby pub relations between a group of beer-swilling twenty-somethings is becoming strained. Ralph Parmesan, a young bus driver, will stop at nothing to realise his career ambitions. After a bizarre death at the bus depot he begins blackmailing the boss. His heavy drinking and aggressive nature puts his relationship with girlfriend Christine Ribcage in doubt. Then he is found dead. Killed by asphyxiation. By a lump of cheese. At first sight it seems like a hideous accident, choking on cheese in a drunken stupor. In the nearby drab town of Sockwith, the detectives, led by DI Brian Fluids, set to work. His enthusiastic but far from competent team of young officers bungle their way through the investigation. Fluids, meanwhile, is distracted by his lust for the curvy constable Vivian Fledgling. It's not long before the eccentric forensic detective Halibut unveils the cunning mechanics behind the murder. But the culprit's identity remains a mystery. The murder squad's investigation unravels dark secrets. The jealousy and obsession of Christine's former lover, Leonard Mantlepiece. The violence of her previous lover, Pierre Le Pants, kept a secret from his treasured young wife. The hidden past of the Chief Executive of Sockwith Corporation Transport, Arbuthnot Clamp and his part in the Griswald's Pie Factory Scandal, and the snobbish world of Parmesan's estranged mother, Muriel Bleach-Parsley and her husband Major Plankton. Even Christine herself is under suspicion. Journalists swarm the village, the Major's wig is propelled, Fluids and Fledgling get amorous, evidence is found to be contaminated, swans attack the police and suspects are dragged kicking and screaming into police interrogation, each proclaiming their innocence. The story climaxes with an arrest that horrifies the village. |
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Author Nick Willson was ‘between jobs’ in 1991 so occupied himself with the challenge of writing this whodunit novel. No-one was interested in publishing this masterpiece or offering him a lucrative movie contract at the time, so this literary fictional masterpiece snoozed away in a drawer for 17 years. But no more! This amusing book was finally published in October 2009 for all the world to enjoy. Read a brief extract here. Nick is still convinced this will make a fine movie! A full screenplay has been written and production companies are being sought to accept solicited copies. Contact him if you are interested. From October 2009 this book has sold locally to raise money for a number of charities (all proceeds) and the response from readers has been most enthusiastic! Over 600 copies have sold raising over £4,000 for charities. |
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978-1-906866-34-1 204 pages, paperback, fiction. Contains some bad language. COVER PRICE £7.99 Buy here through PayPal for £6.99 + £1.50 P&P (UK orders only) You will be purchasing this book from PayPal account 'Punctuate Communications', authorised seller of The Cheese Murder. Delivery usually within 4 working days. Overseas buyers please email us for P&P costs before purchasing. First
Published in Great Britain in 2009 by Lees
Media Limited Contact the author: author@cheesemurder.co.uk The Cheese Murder is a funny book, a funny novel, a funny murder mystery, funny fiction, a funny whodunit also available as a screenplay manuscript. |
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