One Bad Apple

''I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents'' WhatsApp groups and you have a witty, insightful and thoroughly entertaining murder mystery!'' - Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an Eye

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Welcome to Aberfal Boys High School. Independent jewel of academic and sporting excellence in the South-west... until the headmaster is murdered in his study. And now the Year Seven School Mums'' WhatsApp Group really does have something to talk about...

Clare Withoutani: OMG have you heard about Newhall?!!!

Becky Rupertsmum: Helen-Louise just texted. Can''t believe it.

Pam Geoffreysmum: What''s he done this time? They''re going co-ed, aren''t they? I knew this would happen.

Clare Withoutani: Can''t believe it, Becky. I''m in shock.

Pam Geoffreysmum: Are we going co-ed?

Becky Rupertsmum: No, Pam. Newhall died.

Pam Geoffreysmum: Oh GOD. Seriously??!! Can''t believe it. So sad. He''ll be such a loss to the school. The boys will be devastated. Will the school be offering grief counselling?

Rose Oliversmum: Anyone know what pages they''re meant to do for chemistry? Ollie''s homework diary says ''do questions 1-4'' but no page numbers!

As the resulting police investigation reveals more and more of Aberfal''s long-hidden secrets, the list of suspects who wanted the headmaster dead grows by the day. And far from being a glittering jewel of exclusivity and excellence, it would appear Aberfal Boys High School is rotten to its core...

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This twisty, wickedly funny murder mystery is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, and Ali Lowe.

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Readers and reviewers are loving One Bad Apple!

''Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night'' - Womans Own

''An absolute delight. Anyone who has been to school or had children at school will understand the petty jealousies and rivalries, the gossip and the affairs - even murder!'' - Rory Clements, author of the Tom Wilde series

''A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters, plenty of twists and turns, and a suffocating school experience that ultimately, even inevitably leads to murder'' -Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias

''Loved this; a fun and twisty mystery peopled by characters you''ll recognise if you''ve ever been part of a parents WhatsApp group!'' - Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request

''Absolutely loved this witty, wicked and cleverly plotted story, with its sharply-drawn characters and skewering of privilege and class. At its heart, though, ONE BAD APPLE is a classic murder mystery - and one that will keep you guessing to the very end'' - Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies