Nev Fountain is an English writer, best known for his comedy work. He contributes to satirical programs and writes for humorous magazines, where his texts are noted for their sharp wit and humor. His literary output spans both lighthearted mystery novels and gripping thrillers, consistently characterized by his unique comedic voice and clever plotting.
Mervyn Stone does not look like a special man but he is special in one very important respect. Mervyn was script-writer of the BBC television series 'Vixens from the Void', a 'Dynasty in Space' soap opera which gripped the nation in the 1980s. The funny thing about Mervyn is that everywhere his career takes him, there are murders.
Mervyn Stone does not look like a special man but he is special in one very important respect. Mervyn was script-writer of the BBC television series 'Vixens from the Void', a 'Dynasty in Space' soap opera which gripped the nation in the 1980s. The funny thing about Mervyn is that everywhere his career takes him, there are murders.
Set against the backdrop of cult sci-fi fandom, this humorous whodunnit features neurodiverse sleuth Kit Pelham as she delves into the chaos surrounding the destruction of rare vintage action figures and a murder at a toy museum. With a fast-paced narrative, the story combines mystery and comedy, appealing to fans of popular authors in the genre.
Launching a new series, a podcaster and cult science fiction superfan stages a documentary to solve her friend’s murder, and a 40-year-old disappearance, in this riotous and fiendishly twisty mystery.