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Harry Potter meets Robin Stevens in this thrilling magical murder mystery series!

'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES

'Thornton, like [Agatha] Christie, can turn murder into a thoroughly comforting bedtime read.' THE TELEGRAPH

'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER

'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells and echoes of ancient sorcery.' BOOKTRUST

Seth is the downtrodden kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel, owned by the nasty Bunn family. His only friend is his black cat, Nightshade.

But when a strange gathering of magicians arrives for dinner, kindly Dr Thallomius is poisoned by Seth's special dessert. A locked-room murder investigation ensues - and Seth is the main suspect.

The funny thing is, he's innocent ... can he solve the mystery and clear his name, especially when magic's afoot?

• A magical locked-room murder mystery: Agatha Christie meets Harry Potter!
• Readers aged 9+ will love guessing whodunnit with the novel's fantastic ensemble cast
• The Seth Seppi Mysteries continue in book 2, The Bad Luck Lighthouse, and book 3, The Cut-Throat Café
• Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The Howling Hag Mystery!
• A spooktacular addition to any Halloween basket

Goodreads Reader Reviews:

5 STARS 'An adventure mystery, with a murder and some magic and best of all a talking cat'

5 STARS 'A mash up of Harry Potter, Knives Out, Sabrina, and Clue'

5 STARS 'An atmospheric murder mystery brimming with magic and mayhem'

5 STARS 'All the suspense of a classic Agatha Christie with a touch of humour and more than a dash of magic'

5 STARS 'Whacky, Magic and murder'

MORE PRAISE FOR THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL:

'Wonderfully atmospheric' DAILY EXPRESS

'A magical blend of murder and mystery for super-sleuthing fans everywhere.' SUNDAY EXPRESS

'There are plenty of surprises and some shocks in store as this intriguing story develops, drawing the reader in and stirring their detective juices' PRIMARY TIMES

'If you like whodunnits, you'll enjoy this mystery, inspired by Agatha Christie and Enid Blyton, but set in a magical world. Entertaining and inventive' THE WEEK JUNIOR

[A] hoot of a genre mashup ... Talking cats, mysterious notebooks full of ancient wickedness; what's not to love? (Observer )

[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy that celebrates food and cooking, and is full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing detail. (Metro)

A fabulous cast of weird and wonderful characters and a plot that reveals its secrets very gradually will draw readers in and keep them hooked. Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells and echoes of ancient sorcery. (Booktrust)

We reckon that boys and girls alike will enjoy The Last Chance Hotel, an entertaining whodunnit with a sprinkle of magic thrown in for good measure ... snappily written and wonderfully atmospheric. (Good Schools Guide)

The Last Chance Hotel is a wonderful example of a murder mystery. It is an easy and thoroughly enjoyable read and I recommend it to anyone especially the youngsters! (Ragdoll Reads)

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