A Particularly Nasty Case

A Novel

De: Adam Kay

Narrado por: Andy Serkis

In this deathly funny and brilliantly original mystery from Adam Kay, former doctor and BAFTA-winning author of This is Going to Hurt, a chaotic young doctor might be the only one who can catch a killer targeting hospital officials—if his investigation doesn’t cost him his career first.

When his toxic medical director dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does, though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the medical examiner. So when another senior doctor dies, Eitan vows to uncover the truth himself.

But having recently returned to work after time off for his mental health, Eitan's personal file is far from spotless. Despite his budding relationship with Cole, a handsome hospital porter, and reluctant comradery with his office mate, Margaret-with-the-cats, Eitan is quickly in over his head. And as his investigation spirals into pandemonium, his colleagues begin to question his judgement. Could a killer really be roaming the halls? Or is Eitan making a catastrophic mistake?

This clever and fiendishly funny debut is filled with unforgettable wit, lovable characters, and plenty of twists—alongside texts, transcripts, medical reports, and all the evidence you’ll need to help solve this particularly nasty case.

©2025 Adam Kay (P)2025 Mulholland Books

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A work of fiendishly plotted genius: hilarious, macabre, and heartrending in equal measure.”—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Feast

“A thrilling, twisting mystery that kept me guessing until the very end. Of course it's impossibly funny, but it's also deeply moving and often heartbreaking.”—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark

“Uproariously funny! Adam Kay introduces us to a uniquely lovable, not-so-amateur sleuth who is as recklessly heroic as he is human and flawed. I loved this heartfelt and wildly hilarious mystery, and I cheered for Eitan all the way through.”—Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

No shortage of twists - deserves US attention

What a fast-paced story, well-narrated by Andy Serkis. Adam Kay calls on his medical training and knowledge of the labyrinthine structure of the NHS to craft a murder mystery. His protagonist, Eitan Rose, a rheumatologist struggling with mental health and complicated grief, sees one nemesis drop dead in unusual circumstances. When another boss goes, the fun (for readers) begins. The story moves quickly - and it demands the listener’s attention.