Dead Man in a Ditch, by Luke Arnold, book cover

Dead Man in a Ditch

Fetch Philips has nothing left to believe in. Which is why he’s surprised when the people of Sunder City start to believe in him…

Rumour has it that Fetch is the only one who can bring magic back into the world. So when a man is murdered in a way that can only be explained as magical, Fetch is brought in on the case. A case which just might unearth things best left buried…

This sequel to The Last Smile in Sunder City follows the adventures of Fetch Phillips – a character destined to be loved by readers of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld.

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Praise

“Sunder City [is] an evocative creation, it has echoes of Ankh-Morpork, but also a broken melancholy all of its own.”

SFX

"The perfect story for adult fantasy fans—a tough PI and a murder mystery wrapped around the mysticism of Hogwarts, sprinkled with faerie dust.”

Library Journal

“A devastating and unforgiving story about redemption and regret that will keep you wanting more.”

Before We Go Blog

“With a lead who would be at home in the pages of a Raymond Chandler or James Ellory novel and a nicely twisty plot, this installment makes a strong case for Arnold’s series to enjoy a long run.”

Publishers Weekly