Seth Seppi Mystery
3 primary works
Book 1
Harry Potter meets Robin Stevens in this thrilling magical
murder mystery!
'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric
mystery.' THE TIMES
'Thornton, like [Agatha] Christie, can turn murder into a
thoroughly comforting bedtime read.' THE TELEGRAPH
'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER
'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room
murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit
with added wizards and spells and echoes of ancient sorcery.'
BOOKTRUST
Seth is the downtrodden kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance
Hotel, owned by the nasty Bunn family. His only friend is his black
cat, Nightshade.
But when a strange gathering of magicians arrives for dinner,
kindly Dr Thallomius is poisoned by Seth's special dessert. A locked-room
murder investigation ensues – and Seth is the main
suspect.
The funny thing is, he's innocent ... can he solve the mystery
and clear his name, especially when magic's afoot?
A magical locked-room murder mystery: Agatha Christie
meets Harry Potter!
Readers aged 9+ will love guessing whodunnit with the
novel’s fantastic ensemble cast
The Seth Seppi Mysteries continue in book 2, The
Bad Luck Lighthouse, and book 3, The Cut-Throat Café
Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure
in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The Howling
Hag Mystery!
MORE PRAISE FOR THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL:
'Wonderfully atmospheric' DAILY EXPRESS
'A magical blend of murder and mystery for super-sleuthing
fans everywhere.' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'There are plenty of surprises and some shocks in store as
this intriguing story develops, drawing the reader in and stirring
their detective juices' PRIMARY TIMES
'If you like whodunnits, you’ll enjoy this mystery,
inspired by Agatha Christie and Enid Blyton, but set in a magical
world. Entertaining and inventive' THE WEEK JUNIOR
Book 2
The twisty-turny sequel to the bestselling Last Chance
Hotel – perfect for fans of Harry Potter
and Robin Stevens!
'A cleverly constructed combination of mystery and magic that
deliversa compelling read.' PARENTS IN TOUCH
'This fantastical story has rich, descriptive text, an interesting
cast of magical and non-magical characters and so many plot
twists ... one of the best books I have read this year'
BOOKS FOR TOPICS
In solving the mystery of the Last Chance Hotel, Seth has discovered
a bewildering new world of magic.
Swept up in the new MagiCon case investigating ghostly goings-on
at the remote Snakesmouth Lighthouse, he is determined to prove
himself. But when eccentric owner Mina Mintencress is murdered,
Seth realizes danger lurks around every corner.
With the help of his cat, Nightshade, Seth must put his new-found
magic to the test. Can they unmask a sinister sorcerer …
before it’s too late?
The thrilling sequel to The Last Chance Hotel,
a magical murder mystery for young readers
Readers will love guessing whodunnit with the novel’s
fantastic ensemble cast, grounded by the brilliantly relatable
Seth and his magical cat, Nightshade
The Seth Seppi Mysteries continue in book 3, The
Cut-Throat Café
Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure
in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The Howling
Hag Mystery!
Book 3
The third magical murder mystery in the bestselling Seth
Seppi series, which started with The Last Chance Hotel
- perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Robin Stevens!
'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric
mystery.' THE TIMES on book 1
'Thornton, like [Agatha] Christie, can turn murder into a
thoroughly comforting bedtime read.' THE TELEGRAPH on
book 1
'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER on book 1
'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room
murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit
with added wizards and spells and echoes of ancient sorcery.'
BOOKTRUST on book 1
Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town
of Gramichee to gain an apprenticeship: he's finally read to qualify
as a magician.
But he soon discovers that the existing apprentices are under
attack at the town's Scrumdiddlyumptious Cafe, which is far
more deadly than it is delightful.
Seth's got his hands full, as usual. Can he pass his exams, discover
who's murdering the apprentices, and stop them before they
strike again?
A thrilling magical murder mystery for young readers!
The third book in the Seth Seppi Mysteries
series, following The Last Chance Hotel and The
Bad Luck Lighthouse
Readers will love guessing whodunnit with the novel's
fantastic ensemble cast, grounded by the brilliantly relatable
Seth and his magical cat, Nightshade
Nightshade the cat becomes the star of her very own adventure
in the first book Nicki Thornton's new series, The Howling
Hag Mystery!