The Arts Trail Killer
Published on 8. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
411 pages
978-1-6625-2179-9 (ISBN)
Description
A killer on the loose, and a village gripped by fear. Can the Shell House Detectives save Porthpella?
Springtime on the Cornish coast and Porthpella's artistic community are throwing open their doors, welcoming visitors to the annual Arts Trail. And this year, celebrity artist Harrison Loveday is the guest of honour.
However, the light mood soon darkens when there's a dramatic death at the opening-night party, and after threatening messages start appearing around the village, fear takes over. Before long, Porthpella is shocked by a second brutal murder, and whisperings of a 'serial killer' start to circulate.
With the press descending on the Arts Trail for all the wrong reasons, the Shell House Detectives find themselves vying with the police to hunt down the killer, fast. As the pair uncover bitter rivalries and hidden agendas, plus a growing list of suspects, the question of who has both the means and the motive makes this the most complex case Ally and Jayden have faced yet.
Can the Shell House Detectives stop the Arts Trail Killer before they strike again?
Springtime on the Cornish coast and Porthpella's artistic community are throwing open their doors, welcoming visitors to the annual Arts Trail. And this year, celebrity artist Harrison Loveday is the guest of honour.
However, the light mood soon darkens when there's a dramatic death at the opening-night party, and after threatening messages start appearing around the village, fear takes over. Before long, Porthpella is shocked by a second brutal murder, and whisperings of a 'serial killer' start to circulate.
With the press descending on the Arts Trail for all the wrong reasons, the Shell House Detectives find themselves vying with the police to hunt down the killer, fast. As the pair uncover bitter rivalries and hidden agendas, plus a growing list of suspects, the question of who has both the means and the motive makes this the most complex case Ally and Jayden have faced yet.
Can the Shell House Detectives stop the Arts Trail Killer before they strike again?
Reviews / Votes
"A colourful cast of characters, a rattling plot full of threats, red herrings, and murder-plus Ally and Jayden, who are rapidly becoming my favourite fictional detectives. The Arts Trail Killer is compelling, twisty, and beautifully written. I absolutely loved it." -Lucy Diamond"I adore this series...and this might just be the best yet!" -Lucy Clarke
"Her best mystery yet-an absolute treat from start to finish! A wickedly-plotted whodunnit with a cast of suspects fit for any Christie, all written with Emylia's trademark heart and humour." -Hannah Richell
"The Arts Trail Killer is brilliant in every way. My favourite of the Shell House series so far-and that's saying something-it's at once a clever and complex whodunnit, a deeply compelling human drama and a gorgeously imagined love letter to Cornwall. Every brushstroke is the work of a master...and I adored it." -Emma Stonex
"The Arts Trail Killer may be my new favourite in the brilliant Shell House Detectives series. A mystery that will keep you guessing right until the end, an escapist setting, and wonderful characters-what more could you want?" -Libby Page
"I've loved every one of The Shell House mysteries, and The Arts Trail Killer is no exception. These mysteries are never less than gripping, but are told with so much heart, and with such a vivid sense of place, that each one is a breath of fresh air. I recommend them to all my friends, and can't wait for the next installment!" -Kate Webb
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6625-2179-9 (9781662521799)
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Emylia Hall lives in Bristol with her husband and son, where she writes from a hut in the garden and dreams of the sea. She is the author of the Shell House Detective Mysteries, a series inspired by her love of Cornwall's wild landscape. The first, The Shell House Detectives, was a Kindle Top 10 Bestseller, with the rights being optioned for TV. The Arts Trail Killer is her fifth crime novel. Emylia has published four previous novels, including Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Book of Summers and The Thousand Lights Hotel. Her work has been translated into ten languages, and broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music. She is the founder of Mothership Writers and is a writing coach at The Novelry.
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