The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett - Fiction - Hardback

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Details. Condition: New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781800810402. Publisher: Viper. Overview. The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels is Janice Hallett's Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick, told through the transcripts, emails and interview notes of a true-crime writer determined to unravel a story everyone thought was closed. Twenty years after a fringe cult convinced a teenage mother her newborn was the anti-Christ, two rival journalists race to track down the surviving "Alperton baby" before the truth is buried for good. Clever, twisty and darkly funny, it is essential reading for fans of inventive, document-driven mysteries.. About the Book. Everyone remembers the shocking headlines about the Alperton Angels: a cult that persuaded a vulnerable teenager her newborn was the anti-Christ, triggering a violent attempt on the baby's life and the cult's mass suicide. Two decades on, true-crime author Amanda Bailey sees the now-grown "Alperton baby" as her ticket to reviving a stalled career, and begins hunting down the people who were there that night. But she isn't alone: rival writer Oliver Menzies is chasing the same story, with better contacts and a score to settle. Told through witness statements, emails, book proposals and interview transcripts, the novel unfolds as an addictive puzzle in which every source has their own version of events, and no one can quite be trusted. As Amanda digs deeper, she discovers that the official account of that night is riddled with holes, and that several people involved have spent years working hard to keep it that way. Hallett's signature documentary style turns readers into detectives, piecing together clues alongside the characters and reassessing "facts" as new evidence surfaces. The result is a fiendishly clever, genre-bending thriller about ambition, memory and the stories we tell to survive.. Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick. Distinctive documentary-style narrative told through transcripts, emails and reports. Twisty, puzzle-box plotting perfect for fans of clever, character-led mysteries. Durable hardback edition, ideal for gifting or building a collection. Great choice for book clubs looking for a genuinely surprising discussion pick. About the Author. Janice Hallett is a British journalist, screenwriter and author of mystery novels. Her debut, The Appeal, was one of the UK's bestselling fiction debuts of 2021 and won the CWA New Blood Dagger. Before turning to fiction she worked as a magazine editor, journalist and government communications writer. Her inventive, document-led thrillers, including The Twyford Code and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, have earned widespread critical acclaim and a devoted readership drawn to her puzzle-like storytelling.. Why You'll Love This Thriller. A brilliantly inventive true-crime-style mystery that rewards close reading, packed with red herrings, unreliable narrators and a genuinely satisfying twist — perfect for readers who love piecing together a story for themselves.. Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from image shown; this is the UK edition with UK ISBN as listed.