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'What a cracking read! I had an absolute blast reading it ??' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Jo Jakeman is something of a canny secret for those readers in the know. Join the club. Buy this book... join me in the queue for the next one.' - Amazon reviewer ????? ---------- Welcome to Aberfal Boys High School. Independent jewel of academic and sporting excellence in the South-west... until the headmaster is murdered in his study. And now the Year Seven School Mums' WhatsApp Group really does have something to talk about... Clare Withoutani: OMG have you heard about Newhall?!!! Becky Rupertsmum: Helen-Louise just texted. Can't believe it. Pam Geoffreysmum: What's he done this time? They're going co-ed, aren't they? I knew this would happen. Clare Withoutani: Can't believe it, Becky. I'm in shock. Pam Geoffreysmum: Are we going co-ed? Becky Rupertsmum: No, Pam. Newhall died. Pam Geoffreysmum: Oh GOD. Seriously??!! Can't believe it. So sad. He'll be such a loss to the school. The boys will be devastated. Will the school be offering grief counselling? Rose Oliversmum: Anyone know what pages they're meant to do for chemistry? Ollie's homework diary says 'do questions 1-4' but no page numbers! As the resulting police investigation reveals more and more of Aberfal's long-hidden secrets, the list of suspects who wanted the headmaster dead grows by the day. And far from being a glittering jewel of exclusivity and excellence, it would appear Aberfal Boys High School is rotten to its core... ---------- This twisty, wickedly funny murder mystery is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, and Ali Lowe. ---------- Readers and reviewers are loving One Bad Apple! 'Humour and secrets aplenty... a fantastic read!' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Jo Jakeman's new books are always a cause of jubilation. I raced through this book on Christmas Day. The story was gripping... When you writing the next one, Jo?' - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to seeing what Jo writes next!"" - Amazon reviewer ????? 'Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night' - Womans Own 'A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters and plenty of twists and turns' - Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias 'I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents' WhatsApp

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Born in Cyprus, Jo Jakeman worked for many years in London before settling in Cornwall with her husband and sons. When she's not writing or reading, Jo walks the coastal paths and plots the fictional downfall of those who have wronged her.

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