The Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer - Gary Thorn Book 2 - Comedy Crime Fiction - Hardback

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Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781398529625. Publisher: Gallery UK (Simon & Schuster). Overview. The Hotel Avocado is the Number One Sunday Times bestselling sequel to Bob Mortimer's smash-hit debut novel, continuing the misadventures of hapless legal assistant Gary Thorn. Blending sharp, off-kilter comedy with a genuinely gripping crime mystery, this second outing sees Gary torn between the safety of London and a new life in Brighton, all while sinister forces close in. A treat for fans of witty, warm-hearted British fiction with a dark comic edge.. About the Book. Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace, and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he'd be letting someone down. But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette-scented vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead. All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it. Following on from the beloved The Satsuma Complex, this second Gary Thorn novel delivers everything readers loved first time round: eccentric characters, meandering shaggy-dog storytelling, unexpected tenderness, and a plot that sneaks up on you with real menace beneath the laughs. Praised by The Times for Bob Mortimer's "verbal specificity and off-kilter humour," it's a rollicking, big-hearted read that proves comedy and crime fiction can sit beautifully side by side. A must for anyone who enjoyed his memoir or TV work and wants more of his singular voice on the page.. Number One Sunday Times bestseller from a beloved British comedian. Second book in the acclaimed Gary Thorn series, following The Satsuma Complex. Chosen by Waterstones as one of their Best Crime & Thriller Books of 2024. Brand new hardback edition, ideal for gifting or collecting. Combines laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine mystery and heart. Perfect for fans of Reeves and Mortimer, Gone Fishing, or quirky British fiction. About the Author. Robert Renwick Mortimer, born 23 May 1959, is an English comedian, television presenter, writer and actor. He is one half of the much-loved comedy double act Reeves and Mortimer with Vic Reeves, and appears alongside Paul Whitehouse in the gentle, popular series Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. A familiar face on panel shows including Would I Lie to You? and Taskmaster, Bob has become one of Britain's most cherished comic voices, bringing his distinctive wit and warmth to a hugely successful second career as a bestselling novelist.. Why You'll Love This Book. If you love comedy with genuine heart and a properly twisty mystery, The Hotel Avocado delivers both in spades. Bob Mortimer's unmistakable voice makes every page a joy, and this handsome hardback is a brilliant gift for fans old and new.. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed above.