*THE DEVIOUS NEW MYSTERY FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ERNEST CUNNINGHAM SERIES*

'Who knew murder could be so joyous? Sharp and funny, with characters you’ll want to cheer for and a mystery to savour. You’ll love it' TOM HINDLE

'Benjamin Stevenson is a writer you don't want to miss...impossibly witty, sharp and clever and there wasn't a single page I didn't love' 5***** reader review

TEN HEISTS. TEN SUSPECTS. A MURDER MYSTERY ONLY ERNEST CUNNINGHAM CAN SOLVE...

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My name is Ernest Cunningham. I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me.

The doors are chained shut. No one’s coming in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, hostages become suspects.

THE BANK ROBBER
THE MANAGER
THE SECURITY GUARD
THE TEENAGE GAMER
THE FILM PRODUCER
THE PRIEST
THE RECEPTIONIST
THE PATIENT
THE CARER
ME

Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today – and you can steal more from a bank than just money…

Who is stealing what? Who is not only a thief, but also a killer? And can I crack the case, before time runs out?

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'Clever, satisfying, impossible to put down and gloriously inventive. It's fantastic' STUART TURTON

Why readers LOVE the Ernest Cunningham series


'Sharp. Slick. Original' 5***** reader review
'Fun, witty and exciting - this is not one to miss!' 5***** reader review
'Darkly atmospheric and full of mystery. I loved it' 5***** reader review
'This is without doubt going to be the standout novel of the year' 5***** reader review
'I absolutely loved this from start to finish. Dark, atmospheric and funny, I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good murder mystery' 5***** reader review

"Nobody from Agatha Christie to Anthony Horowitz beats Stevenson for cleverness. Resign yourself to being stumped, and enjoy" - Kirkus

"Coincidences and wisecracks abound in this fast-paced caper: Think Knives Out meets Fargo…the fourth entry in Mr Stevenson’s zany series gives readers more than their money’s worth of shocks and satir" - Wall Street Journal

"Stevenson’s hot streak continues…as always, Stevenson plays scrupulously fair with readers, offering all the evidence needed to solve his devilishly intricate puzzle from the jump. Still, even the most seasoned mystery fans will struggle to beat him to the final reveal. This series continues to impress" - Publishers Weekly

"Will delight fans of the series and earn new ones…funny and clever…a smart nod to the golden age mysteries" - Crimespree Magazine