The Nine Night Mystery
(Author) Sharna JacksonA page-turning murder-mystery about identity, full of surprising twists, from the award-winning author of High-Rise Mystery and The Good Turn. Last night Wesley and his friends Josephine and Margot threw their neighbour Rachel a surprise birthday party. This morning, Rachel is dead. And Wesley is the one who finds her body - and the bucket list of things to do beside it. Rachel's friends throw a traditional Caribbean Nine Night celebration to help guide her soul to the next world. But Wesley, Margot and Josephine don't have time to mourn Rachel. They are determined to find out who did this, complete everything on her list - and find out what secrets Rachel was keeping... Praise for Sharna Jackson: 'I utterly loved The Good Turn; it's bone-deep brilliant; a joy to the very end. It's so warm and so funny, and so ferociously on the side of justice and of hope. I adored it.' - Katherine Rundell
Sharna Jackson
Sharna Jackson is a British author known for her work in children's literature. She is most notable for her debut novel "High-Rise Mystery," which follows two sisters solving a murder in their apartment block. Jackson's writing style is characterized by its engaging storytelling and diverse characters. Through her work, she has made significant contributions to the representation of black characters in children's literature. "High-Rise Mystery" has been praised for its gripping plot and strong female leads, cementing Jackson as a rising star in the world of children's literature.
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