🧵 Which of these reasons means the most to you? What else would you like to see? Perhaps these humorous contemporary British murder mysteries offer that too.

The series potential is always there. You finish the book, you let it breathe. And then the next idea comes.

The Weapon and the Fruit: Four and Twenty Blackboards: 1 The Weapon and the Fruit: Four and Twenty Blackboards: 1 : Bendon, L. E.: Amazon.co.uk: Books

For those of you in the UK, Amazon are once again offering paperback copies of The Weapon and the Fruit: Four and Twenty Blackboarda for less than a bus fare. This is a great time to get into this quirky and witty British whodunnit series. www.amazon.co.uk/Weapon-Fruit...

Hello Bluesky. It's been a while. What's the algorithm like here these days? 😁

If you like your murder mysteries to come with sharp British wit, a modern multicultural London setting and a diverse cast of quirky characters, these two are just what you're looking for. Read the reviews and the blurb for yourself and try to solve them before Lance does!

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Book Review: The Weapon and The Fruit: Any Body Can Murder by L.E. Bendon The Weapon and The Fruit: Any Body Can Murder is the exhilarating sequel to L.E. Bendon’s Four and Twenty Blackboards. I loved reading about Private Detective Lance Pomegranate’s newest…

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They said that they would let me keep my shirt on just this once, as long as I agreed not to wear any shoes or attempt to serve anyone. Bloody good breakfast. 😁

No matter how old you get, or how many pupils you work with, getting a card like this will never lose its impact.

Quick reminder to my lovely ARC reviewers. As today is release day, Amazon should now allow you to post your reviews there. Thanks so much for your amazing support! I do hope you'll read for me again. 😊

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I don't do engagement bait. I don't do AI images. I don't post numbers. I definitely don't do pity marketing. But one thing I do do is write books. Books that are particularly entertaining to people like you. If you look for them, you will find them, read them and enjoy them.

The Weapon and the Fruit series of detective novels, available now in ebook and paperback from online booksellers worldwide.

"It was simple, to the point, hilarious, and clever."
"Charmingly odd characters that continue to interest and amuse throughout."
"I love a good murder mystery, and this one delivered, with an extra twist of humour throughout that made it a really unique read."
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Paperbacks of both Lance Pomegranate books are now available direct from the printer (UK and US only). For eBooks and other countries, search your preferred online bookseller. aneurysmcupcake.com/paperbackpurchase.htm (Paperbacks)
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Paperback orders from Aneurysm Cupcake are now closed. They will re-open on Monday. You can still order/pre-order either book from any of the usual online places.

The order page for both books from Aneurysm Cupcake will be deactivated tonight. A new page will be in place on Monday (release day for Any Body Can Murder), but there will be no more author signatures or free shipping. Other sites unaffected of course. Today's your last chance!

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Visit here to get a paperback copy of The Weapon and the Fruit book 1 and/or 2 with free personalised signature, free bookmarks, and if you're in the UK, FREE shipping too! www.aneurysmcupcake.com/paperbackpur...

The 3rd of July is the last day for direct orders from Aneurysm Cupcake. When they resume on Monday 7th, orders will be shipped directly from Lightning Source - I will not be able to sign them!

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order a signed paperback of either book from The Weapon and the Fruit series (witty British whodunnits). Free UK shipping also ends after tomorrow. Any Body Can Murder is out this coming Monday. From then, direct orders come straight from the printer.

You know what they say about not making your dogs do anything you wouldn't do yourself on a hot day? Well trust me, it's fine. Dogs don't weigh as much as us and their skin is even better equipped for hot pavement than ours. Don't leave them in the car though!

Only one week left to order signed copies, and the copies I have available are down to single figures. Offer ends on the 3rd of July. FREE UK Shipping still available until then. ⏳✍🏻📚📬 Only lovers of murder mysteries and British humour need apply. Being a bit unusual helps.

Dammit, Jim. I'm a cat not a babysitter!