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A Particularly Nasty Case
A Novel
Description
A chaotic young doctor might be the only one who can catch a killer seemingly targeting hospital officials—if his investigation doesn’t cost him his career first—in this deathly funny and brilliantly original debut mystery from Adam Kay, former doctor and BAFTA-winning author of the international bestseller and AMC+ hit show This is Going to Hurt.
When his toxic medical director dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does, though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the medical examiner. So when another senior doctor dies, Eitan vows to uncover the truth himself.
But having recently returned to work after time off for his mental health, Eitan’s personal file is far from spotless. Despite his budding relationship with Cole, a handsome hospital porter, and reluctant comradery with his office mate, Margaret-with-the-cats, Eitan is quickly in over his head. And as his investigation spirals into pandemonium, his colleagues begin to question his judgement. Could a killer really be roaming the halls? Or is Eitan making a catastrophic mistake?
This clever and fiendishly funny debut is filled with unforgettable wit, lovable characters, and plenty of twists—alongside texts, transcripts, medical reports, and all the evidence you’ll need to help solve this particularly nasty case.
When his toxic medical director dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does, though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the medical examiner. So when another senior doctor dies, Eitan vows to uncover the truth himself.
But having recently returned to work after time off for his mental health, Eitan’s personal file is far from spotless. Despite his budding relationship with Cole, a handsome hospital porter, and reluctant comradery with his office mate, Margaret-with-the-cats, Eitan is quickly in over his head. And as his investigation spirals into pandemonium, his colleagues begin to question his judgement. Could a killer really be roaming the halls? Or is Eitan making a catastrophic mistake?
This clever and fiendishly funny debut is filled with unforgettable wit, lovable characters, and plenty of twists—alongside texts, transcripts, medical reports, and all the evidence you’ll need to help solve this particularly nasty case.
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Praise
“A thrilling, twisting mystery that kept me guessing until the very end. Of course it's impossibly funny, but it's also deeply moving and often heartbreaking.”
—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark
“Uproariously funny! Adam Kay introduces us to a uniquely lovable, not-so-amateur sleuth who is as recklessly heroic as he is human and flawed. I loved this heartfelt and wildly hilarious mystery, and I cheered for Eitan all the way through.”
—Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
“Brilliant, hilarious, ingenious and imaginative. It will make you laugh and weep.”
—Reverend Richard Coles, author of Murder Before Evensong
“I loved it. It's smart, fast-paced, moving and very funny.”
—Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat
“Amazing: so clever and funny. Medical knowledge twines the plot together like poison ivy, and I was gripped right up to the last minute.”
—Joanna Lumley, author of A Queen for All Seasons
“Olympic-level black humour and blindsiding plot twists.”
—Jill Mansell, author of The Wedding of the Year
“Multilayered, deeply compassionate, righteously angry and uproariously funny - absolutely brilliant.”
—Chris Brookmyre, author of The Cliff House
“Very funny, very rude, and very moving – a wonderful read.”
—Kate Mosse, author of The Ghost Ship