Stop Press (The Inspector Appleby Mysteries)

By: Michael Innes

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Synopsis: A London detective investigates after a fictional character seems to come to life to harass his creator in this classic British mystery. Richard Eliot began writing crime novels to fund his son&’s education. The protagonist, known as &“the Spider,&” started off as a notorious criminal and later transformed into a private investigator. Now, after thirty-eight entries in the series, Eliot is considering putting the Spider to bed. Someone else, however, has a different idea. At first, Eliot&’s manuscripts are rewriting themselves overnight. Then neighbors are burglarized, sinister messages appear, and soon someone is recreating storylines that the author never shared with anyone. With the situation reaching a fever pitch, Eliot calls upon Insp. John Appleby to investigate. Now Scotland Yard&’s best must determine who is the mastermind behind this puzzling plot before the Spider strikes again . . .Originally published under the title The Spider Strikes. &“For careful, dignified and at the same time unfailingly witty writing it would be hard to beat and the characterization . . . is admirable.&” —The Times Literary Supplement &“An erudite and curious novel . . . not to be missed by connoisseurs.&” —The Times (London)