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Property might be theft. But the housing market is murder . . . A Beginners Guide to Breaking and Entering is a gripping thriller about what its like to be young, skilled, unemployed and on the run.A comic delight Financial TimesA thoroughly entertaining mix of whodunnit, social satire and a cunningly smuggledin love story. Highly recommended. Mail on SundaySmart, satirical, knowledgable, accurate, punchy, laugh out loud funny, surprising, shocking, thought provoking ... Loved it. Matt Chorley, The TimesProperty might be theft. But the housing market is murder.My name is Al. I live in wealthy peoples second homes while their real owners are away.I dont rob them, I dont damage anything Im more an unofficial housesitter than an actual criminal.Life is good.Or it was until last night, when my friends and I broke into the wrong place, on the wrong day, and someone wound up dead.And now now were in a great deal of trouble.Praise for A Beginners Guide to Breaking and Entering . . .A propulsive plot, an ingenious narrator and lashings of intrigue make this a genuine and thoroughly enjoyable pageturner. GuardianIts laughoutloud funny, proceeding at a pace that makes it almost impossible to put down. Sunday TimesFilled with humour, shocks, love and hare and a few tips on how to beat the housing crisis. Daily ExpressThe plot is corsettight and lavish with its surprises. An amusing crime caper . . . a delight. Strong Words MagazineFantastic Zoe BallMadly fun and exciting Lisa...
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