“A compelling and emotionally charged mystery that warrants comparisons to Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” —Library Journal
A captivating mystery about a boy with synesthesia—a condition that causes him to see colors when he hears sounds—who tries to uncover what happened to his beautiful neighbor, and if he was ultimately responsible.
Thirteen-year-old Jasper Wishart lives in a world of dazzling color that no one else can see, least of all his dad. Words, numbers, days of the week, people’s voices—everything has its own unique shade. But recently Jasper has been haunted by a color he doesn’t like or understand: the color of murder.
Convinced he’s done something terrible to his new neighbor, Bee Larkham, Jasper revisits the events of the last few months to paint the story of their relationship from the very beginning. As he struggles to untangle the knot of untrustworthy memories and colors that will lead him to the truth, it seems that there’s someone else out there determined to stop him—at any cost.
Both a refreshing coming-of-age story and an intriguing mystery, The Color of Bee Larkham’s Murder is a poignant and unforgettable read—perfect for fans of bestselling authors such as Fredrik Backman and Graeme Simsion.
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“Funny and tragic and brave…A beautiful, original novel.”
— Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author
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Sarah J. Harris is an award-winning author and freelance education journalist who regularly writes for national newspapers. Her debut novel, The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder, won the Breakthrough Author award from Books Are My Bag in 2018 and was a Richard and Judy pick in WHSmith. She also writes young adult thrillers under the pen name Sarah Wishart. She grew up in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, and studied English at Nottingham University before gaining a post-graduate diploma in journalism at Cardiff University.
Huw Parmenter is an actor and voice artist who is known for Vikings and EastEnders.