Death and Croissants

Written by Ian Moore

Narrated by John Higgins

‘A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!’ Adam Kay, Comedian and author of This is Going to Hurt
'A writer of immense wit and charm.' Paul Sinha, ITV's The Chase

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE ENTHRALLING FOLLET VALLEY SERIES, BY TV/RADIO REGULAR IAN MOORE

Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that’s the way he likes it.

One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the enigmatic Valérie, persuades a reluctant Richard to join her in investigating the disappearance.

Richard remains a dazed passenger in the case until things become really serious and someone murders Ava Gardner, one of his beloved hens ... and you don’t mess with a fellow’s hens!

Unputdownable mystery set in rural France, by TV/radio regular and bestselling author Ian Moore – perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Julia Chapman, or M.C. Beaton.

Praise for Death and Croissants:

'Death and Croissants is a far funnier book than a story about a bloody murder has any right to be.' Josh Widdicombe, BBC's Mock the Week

'This is like two great books in one, a tricksy whodunnit, and a really, really funny story.' Jason Manford

'Ian is one of my favourite writers; this is hilarious and a great mystery too.' Janey Godley

'Good food and a laugh-out-loud mystery. What more could anyone want in these dark times?” Mark Billingham

‘Death and Croissants is such a relentless rollercoaster ride of laughs and twists, it should come with a height restriction and health warning.’ Matt Forde

‘Sharp, slick and surprising – like the author himself – Death and Croissants is the Loire Valley’s answer to Murder on the Orient Express. I’d marry him tomorrow (Richard, the protagonist; Ian too).' Cally Beaton

‘Though I disagree with the opinions on muesli and the hen naming system that are in this book, I will let those pass and say that it is funny, pacy and very entertaining! It also has short chapters – I find many modern novels take far too long to get to the next chapter, but there's no hanging about here.’ Robin Ince

'I’d never connected the words “death” and “croissants” before, but now they’re inextricably linked. It’s a rollicking qui-dunnit with as many twists as the Loire itself'. Stephen Clarke, author of 1000 Years of Annoying the French

'Moore's French whodunnit is an engaging caper through the Loire Valley with an expat reluctant hero mixed up with a Maigret-like rural cast, a glamorous heroine and a couple of Mafia killers. It is finely paced, truly funny and written with a wry detachment that conjures up a gentler age of murder mystery.' Charles Bremner

‘Just like the Loire’s other great export, Sancerre, Ian Moore’s prose is reassuringly dry, beautifully constructed, and

• Language: English
• Publisher: Duckworth Books
• Release date: Jul 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781788423885

Ian Moore

Ian Moore is a stand-up comedian who regularly headlines at London’s world-famous Comedy Store. Ian lives in rural France and commutes back to the UK every week.

Reviews for Death and Croissants

[Sharon Neumark-payne · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A fun crime caper in France. I enjoyed the characters and their slowly developing romance.

[Carol Goetz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Clever, funny, rife with suspense and misdirection. Found my new favorite author. Narrated by the author—well performed.

[Gina Furnari · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Cardboard character development for all but the main. Women are all flat or fantasy which was lazy but did make me laugh a few times. Even the main male character was developed kind of poorly. He’s a Walter Mitty type but mostly tell and little show. Plus the details of the mystery seem the come out of nowhere. It wasn’t a satisfying puzzle more a adventure where everyone is running around seemingly directionless and then there’s a big reveal at the end.

It’s very possible that everything I said above was done on purpose because of who the character is but it just wasn’t fun to read.

[leslie Galbreath · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a fun listen! Ian Moore was great as both writer and reader. Looking forward to more Moore!

[Gloriana · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is wonderful fun. Perfect mystery tone & humor for a cozy mystery. I really enjoy the main characters pov!

[K R · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Why isn’t there an ebook version of this!? Scribd has so
limited selections!

[Ella · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I just loved this! It was laugh out loud funny and the main character, Richard, is so believable and endearing, I was rooting for him all the way. I’m definitely going to be reading or listening to the next in the series. This was a really fun book. I could see it being turned into a tv series easily.

[Mary Knight · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Besides giggling throughout this book, I found the narrative excellent- thank you author Ian Moore- and the story engaging. We listened to this on a road trip and we were thoroughly entertained. I highly recommend!!

[Toni Snyder · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved the story and Ian Moore narration. The story was fun and a quick read because I couldn’t put it down. I will be reading\listening to the second one right away!

[Rostya gordon-smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love the sarcasm of the main character. Laughed out loud.