One Bad Apple: A wickedly funny murder mystery
'What a cracking read! I had an absolute blast reading it ??' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Jo Jakeman is something of a canny secret for those readers in the know. Join the club. Buy this book... join me in the queue for the next one.' - Amazon reviewer ????? ---------- 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... ---------- This twisty, wickedly funny murder mystery is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, and Ali Lowe. ---------- Readers and reviewers are loving One Bad Apple ! 'Humour and secrets aplenty... a fantastic read!' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Jo Jakeman's new books are always a cause of jubilation. I raced through this book on Christmas Day. The story was gripping... When you writing the next one, Jo?' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to seeing what Jo writes next!" - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night' - Womans Own 'A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters and plenty of twists and turns ' - Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias 'I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents' WhatsApp
Author: Jo Jakeman
Format: Paperback, 432 pages, 126mm x 196mm, 300 g
Published: 2025, Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom
Genre: Crime, Thriller & Adventure
'What a cracking read! I had an absolute blast reading it ??' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Jo Jakeman is something of a canny secret for those readers in the know. Join the club. Buy this book... join me in the queue for the next one.' - Amazon reviewer ????? ---------- 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... ---------- This twisty, wickedly funny murder mystery is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, and Ali Lowe. ---------- Readers and reviewers are loving One Bad Apple ! 'Humour and secrets aplenty... a fantastic read!' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Jo Jakeman's new books are always a cause of jubilation. I raced through this book on Christmas Day. The story was gripping... When you writing the next one, Jo?' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to seeing what Jo writes next!" - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night' - Womans Own 'A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters and plenty of twists and turns ' - Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias 'I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents' WhatsApp