A Hearse with No Name

Music. Murder. Mayhem!

Retired drummer Adam Parrall is having a morning to remember--for all the wrong reasons. A hearse has mysteriously appeared outside his vinyl record store in the sleepy town of Cordoba in California. And when the police force open a door, Adam gets the shock of his life: the dead body of elderly Celia Effers is in the back seat.

Adam quickly learns that Celia--also known as "Effing Effers"--was universally disliked, a public menace and chronic complainer accused of everything from refusing to pay her hairdresser to dog poisoning. With so many suspects, Adam finds himself drawn into helping detectives catch a killer. But who had a big enough grudge against Celia to silence her for good?

An irresistibly charming cozy mystery series featuring a retired drummer seeking to recapture the excitement of his rock band heyday by solving crime. A page-turning must-read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman and J.M. Hall!

Author: Nicholas George
Publisher: Severn House
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781448319329


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/25/2026
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2026
Booklist 07/01/2026

About the Author
George, Nicholas: -

Nicholas George decided to indulge in his love for mysteries after an extensive career in corporate communications, creating and managing communication programs for a large number of global firms.

His Walk Through England Mysteries reflect his passion for country walking, and his Adam and Shawna Parrall Mysteries allow him to utilize his love for music.

He lives in Pasadena, California, with his husband Bert.