A Hearse With No Name
by Nicholas George

Music. Murder. Mayhem!

Retired drummer Adam Parrall is having a morning to remember—for all the wrong reasons. A hearse has mysteriously appeared outside his vinyl record store in the sleepy town of Cordoba in California. And when the police force open a door, Adam gets the shock of his life: the dead body of elderly Celia Effers is in the back seat.

Adam quickly learns that Celia—also known as “Effing Effers”—was universally disliked, a public menace and chronic complainer accused of everything from refusing to pay her hairdresser to dog poisoning. With so many suspects, Adam finds himself drawn into helping detectives catch a killer. But who had a big enough grudge against Celia to silence her for good?

An irresistibly charming cozy mystery series featuring a retired drummer seeking to recapture the excitement of his rock band heyday by solving crime. A page-turning must-read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman and J.M. Hall!

Genre: Comical (humorous) crime and mystery

Reviews

“Nostalgic comfort food for mystery fans of a certain age”

Kirkus Reviews on You've Lost That Livin' Feelin'

“Will surprise and delight readers”

Booklist on You've Lost That Livin' Feelin'

“An atmospheric mystery with delightful descriptions of the countryside in the Lake District”

Library Journal on A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

“[George] delivers the goods here, with top-notch detective work and a delightfully cozy atmosphere. Armchair sleuths will be thrilled”

Publishers Weekly on A Lethal Walk in Lakeland

“Crisply written, laying a solid groundwork for further whodunits featuring an unconventional pair of sleuths in Chase and Billie”

Kirkus Reviews on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“A fresh concept for a new series that offers readers the chance to see the English countryside. Those who enjoy Steve Burrows’s birding mysteries may want to try this nature-heavy cozy”

Library Journal on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“This appealing, first-in-a-series debut is a variation on the closed-house mystery, with distinct character personalities hiding deep enmities”

Booklist on A Deadly Walk in Devon

“Join the intriguing group of trekkers . . . and wander along a trail full of treacherous twists and turns to the absolutely gobsmacking reveal at the end of the path. Great fun!”

LESLIE MEIER, New York Times bestselling author, on A Deadly Walk in Devon

Nicholas George

Nicholas George decided to indulge in his love for mysteries after an extensive career in corporate communications, creating and managing communication programs for a large number of global firms. His Walk Through England Mysteries reflect his passion for country walking, and his Adam and Shawna Parrall Mysteries allow him to utilize his love for music. He lives in Pasadena, California, with his husband Bert.

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Editions

A Hearse With No Name by Nicholas George is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483193297th July 2026144 X 222mm224$29.99
Hardback97814483193297th July 2026144 X 222mm224£21.99
Ebook97814483193367th July 2026N/A224£12.99
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