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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 22

If you like your murder mysteries to come with sharp British wit, a modern multicultural London setting and a diverse cast of quirky characters, these two are just what you're looking for. Read the reviews and the blurb for yourself and try to solve them before Lance does!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 20

www.instagram.com/reel/DMV2uD0... more detailed review coming soon. If you use that platform, give @chanareadshorror.bsky.social and me a follow over there!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 19

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Book Review: The Weapon and The Fruit: Any Body Can Murder by L.E. Bendon

The Weapon and The Fruit: Any Body Can Murder is the exhilarating sequel to L.E. Bendon’s Four and Twenty Blackboards. I loved reading about Private Detective Lance Pomegranate’s newest…

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 19

See next bleet for a quick and easy way to read this wonderful review by @thebooklorefairy.bsky.social "The thing I love about this series is the wholesome, almost slice-of-life feel of events; they are not just dire, but also heartwarming, inspiring, and wholly entertaining."

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 15

They said that they would let me keep my shirt on just this once, as long as I agreed not to wear any shoes or attempt to serve anyone. Bloody good breakfast. 😁

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XSARA 🇬🇧 🇪🇬 🇸🇪 🇺🇸 @xsarahelmi.bsky.social · Jul 12

I was touched to be mentioned in the acknowledgements of my friend's second book in his debut series. Very kind. 🌸

'The Weapon and the Fruit: Any Body Can Murder'
A quirky caper – darkly comic mystery @lebendon.com

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#DebutNovel #MurderMystery #IndieAuthor #Whodunit

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 10

No matter how old you get, or how many pupils you work with, getting a card like this will never lose its impact.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 7

Quick reminder to my lovely ARC reviewers. As today is release day, Amazon should now allow you to post your reviews there. Thanks so much for your amazing support! I do hope you'll read for me again. 😊

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 7

I don't do engagement bait. I don't do AI images. I don't post numbers. I definitely don't do pity marketing. But one thing I do do is write books. Books that are particularly entertaining to people like you. If you look for them, you will find them, read them and enjoy them.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 7

"It was simple, to the point, hilarious, and clever."
"Charmingly odd characters that continue to interest and amuse throughout."
"I love a good murder mystery, and this one delivered, with an extra twist of humour throughout that made it a really unique read."
Got your copy yet?

The Weapon and the Fruit series of detective novels, available now in ebook and paperback from online booksellers worldwide.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 7

Paperbacks of both Lance Pomegranate books are now available direct from the printer (UK and US only). For eBooks and other countries, search your preferred online bookseller. aneurysmcupcake.com/paperbackpurchase.htm (Paperbacks)
mybook.to/WeaponFruit (eBook)

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 4

Paperback orders from Aneurysm Cupcake are now closed. They will re-open on Monday. You can still order/pre-order either book from any of the usual online places.

L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 3

The order page for both books from Aneurysm Cupcake will be deactivated tonight. A new page will be in place on Monday (release day for Any Body Can Murder), but there will be no more author signatures or free shipping. Other sites unaffected of course. Today's your last chance!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 2

Visit here to get a paperback copy of The Weapon and the Fruit book 1 and/or 2 with free personalised signature, free bookmarks, and if you're in the UK, FREE shipping too! www.aneurysmcupcake.com/paperbackpur...

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 2

The 3rd of July is the last day for direct orders from Aneurysm Cupcake. When they resume on Monday 7th, orders will be shipped directly from Lightning Source - I will not be able to sign them!

L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 2

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order a signed paperback of either book from The Weapon and the Fruit series (witty British whodunnits). Free UK shipping also ends after tomorrow. Any Body Can Murder is out this coming Monday. From then, direct orders come straight from the printer.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jul 2

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order a signed paperback of either book from The Weapon and the Fruit series (witty British whodunnits). Free UK shipping also ends after tomorrow. Any Body Can Murder is out this coming Monday. From then, direct orders come straight from the printer.

L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jun 30

You know what they say about not making your dogs do anything you wouldn't do yourself on a hot day? Well trust me, it's fine. Dogs don't weigh as much as us and their skin is even better equipped for hot pavement than ours. Don't leave them in the car though!

L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jun 25

Only one week left to order signed copies, and the copies I have available are down to single figures. Offer ends on the 3rd of July. FREE UK Shipping still available until then. ⏳✍🏻📚📬 Only lovers of murder mysteries and British humour need apply. Being a bit unusual helps.

L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jun 22

Dammit, Jim. I'm a cat not a babysitter!

Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Jun 22

Once again, I must post this photo of Darwin, aka Science Officer Meow. He is here to make it better.

Not photoshopped. But you would almost think so. Perfect black cat wearing Spock long sleeve jersey and looking up with his paws on my legs. He looks like he is studying important things on the Enterprise.

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Caron Allan fiction @caronallanfiction.bsky.social · Jun 9

Now available for pre-order, releasing on August 23rd.

Midnight, the Stars, and You: Dottie Manderson mysteries book 8

#cozymysteries #1930s #Kindle
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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jun 21

Ready to go!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jun 21

It's a beautiful day to go to a craft fair and pick up some new books.

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Bookaholic Bex @bexbookaholic.bsky.social · Jun 18

Quirky, unexpected and entirely entertaining, I really enjoyed this book! Read my full review below #Booksky @lebendon.com
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Any Body Can Murder

I am ashamed to say that I am having the most clichéd middle-class crisis at the moment, Bookaholics – I have too many books to read. I recognise this is possibly the most ridiculous problem anyone…

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jun 18

Have you received any dodgy looking emails lately? What if one was a bit more interesting than a typical advance fee scam and in fact was a prelude to a murder plot? And what if you got to read the entire plot from the comfort of your own home or a beach? Pre-order and you can!

L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · Jun 16

This Saturday I will be signing and selling paperbacks in Ware, where you can get your hands on all sorts of handmade bits and pieces, including cakes and jewellery, and decorations for your front garden.