The Crims #2: Down with the Crims!

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The crime-loving Crims are back in the second installment of this hilarious trilogy, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch!

Imogen Crim has moved back home with her family and resumed her commitment to crime. But coming back to Blandington isnt quite so easy.

Between Big Nanas crime theory assignments, regular schoolwork, and keeping up with her new archenemy Ava Gud, Imogen cant find a spare moment to participate in the familys new Crime Directive. And the Crims have even been bumped from the top spot on Blandingtons Most Wanted list! Oh, the injustice!

Then various Crims start disappearing without a trace, and Big Nana is convinced that the Kruk family is behind the kidnappings. Imogen will need to use all her shadiest and shiftiest skills if shes ever to see her family again...

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PRAISE FOR THE CRIMS: Fans of English humor will enjoy the airily convoluted plot, kid-focused absurdities, and broad satire, all adorned with sly humor, tricky details, and hefty swaths of slapstick. Jolly good criminal fun. Kirkus Reviews This series opener is filled with unique, memorable characters. The mix of sophisticated wordplay and gut-busting potty humor will attract a wide range of readers. Hand this to fans of Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events or Eoin Colfers Artemis Fowl series. School Library Journal Davies light tone, throwaway lines, and inventive details let readers know theyre in for a hilarious, eccentric romp.With Mysterious Benedict Society flair, Davies novel is packed with ridiculous criminal plans, secret hideaways, wordplay, and heart. In other words, it delivers the goods. Booklist Fans of broad humor and outsize antics will enjoy this off-kilter romp. Publishers Weekly

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From food to fiction, Kate likes things spicy. She writes award-winning sexy contemporary romance. Her print book Lessons Learned was named Small Press Contemporary Romance of the Year by Romantic Times Book Review. When she isnt writing about strong, sexy men and women finding their happily-ever-afters, she spends her time juggling calendars for herself, three active kids, and one husband. www.kate-davies.com, facebook.com/KateDaviesRomance