Product Description

Brenda must face her demons, but first she needs to get to the bottom of the sinister goings-on that threaten to overcome an all-too-quiet seaside town.

When poison pen letters start flying around the quiet lanes of Whitby, trouble is in store for Brenda and Effie. And with Jessie the Zombie Womanzee, trips down memory lane and amorous ghoul hunting, literary minded and strangely youthful professors of Icelandic history, as well as a terrifying encounter with bamboo wickerwork gods from the dawn of time, even Brenda’s ample cup is running over. But her most challenging battle is the one she must fight with herself – or, at least, parts of herself…

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #248416 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-06
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Synopsis
Brenda must face her demons, but first she needs toget to the bottom of the sinister goings-on that threaten to overcomean all-too-quiet seaside town.When poison pen letters start flying around thequiet lanes of Whitby, trouble is in store for Brenda and Effie. And with Jessie the Zombie Womanzee, trips down memory lane and amorous ghoul hunting, literary minded and strangely youthful professors of Icelandic history, as well as a terrifying encounter with bamboo wickerwork gods from the dawn of time, even Brenda's ample cup is running over. But her most challenging battle is the one she must fight with herself -- or, at least, parts of herself!

About the Author
Paul Magrs was born in the North East of England. After seven years at the University of East Anglia teaching English Literature and Creative Writing, he now lives in Manchester and lectures part-time at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

Customer Reviews

Another entertaining read from Mr Magrs
I bought this book after seeing it advertised in the Fortean Times (great magazine) and found it was the second book in the series (Never the Bride being the first book). I have read both books and have really enjoyed them. They have some real laugh out loud moments in them and the heroine, Brenda, is a really likeable character. The books are set in Whitby, a town of many strange and mysterious goings on. Brenda, a curious woman with a dark and exciting past, has settled in to the town after many years of adventure and mayhem and is desperately trying to live the quiet life, running her B&B, but she and her best friend, Effie, never seem to stay out of trouble for long. If it isn't strange goings on at the Hotel Miramar, its poison pen letters and terrifying hauntings. These ladies clearly haven't heard of a quiet retirement!

It made me smile to see words being used in this book that clearly haven't seen the light of day for many years - a funny little quirk of Brenda's which I really liked.

I sincerely hope there's another 'Brenda' book coming out soon ... in fact I'm just going to double check on Amazon in case it's out already!

Fun and enjoyable, but not memorable
I read this novel in January and when now that I've finally got round to writing this review, I've realised that I can't really remember much of the plot! And I think this sums up the book - it is an enjoyable, easy read and I gripped throughout, but it is not going to make it onto many people's favourite reads ever list!

I want more and I want it now!
I thoughly enjoyed this book, as the reader below did, and I've come to love Brenda and Elfie. The heart to heart they had in this book was very poignant.

Whereas the first book was almost a collection of short stories with each new adventure separated from the last. I found this installment to be much more of a cohesive novel, with the various plot lines running the full length of the book. It gave the book more depth, and less of a light read. Once I got used to this switch and stopped waiting for it to end, I very much enjoyed it, as it allowed Paul to fully realise his plot lines and add more complexity.

So well done Paul Magrs! and after that last letter, waiting for the new book is going to be absolute torment! I cannot wait! (so please hurry up)