''Mysterious deaths, an intuitive octopus, and colourful characters in a Devonshire seaside town, make this an unmissable read'' Tamar Hodes
''Utterly addictive from the first page'' Jonathan Whitelaw
Diana Parks is a beautician with a temper, and she-s not the only member of Ottersea WI who-s had enough of bullies and slimeballs. When the body of lecherous landlord, Raj Sumal, washes up on the beach, it-s up to Detectives Jim Paddon and Grace Brown to solve the mystery. They start to suspect Raj-s wife, Sukhi, who likes walking on the cliffs.
Meanwhile, at Ottersea Oceanworld, Jane the Octopus hears people-s secrets and understands everything during a sweltering summer of strange deaths, new friendships, and a whole lot of ice cream.
''Whimsical and amusing'' Faith Martin
''Wickedly subversive, sneakily funny, and then surprisingly moving'' Carole Burns
''As deliciously satisfying as a 99 cone, this is your new