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Actually, I am a Corpse

1973. Hours after a mysterious phone call is made to the police, a train pulls into Sunderland station with a dead body on board.

Cause of death: strangulation. Victim: unknown. Witnesses: none.

Undeterred by this baffling set of circumstances, newly promoted Police Sergeant Aline James vows to crack the case and prove her critics wrong. But when her famously ruthless investigation tactics yield no results, she is forced to seek help from two unlikely allies: unassuming assassin John Brown and calamitous actor Tony Davies.

As bodies pile up, can this unusual trio thwart a devilishly complex plot, before one of them, actually, becomes a corpse?

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a £50 Rhode Island Coffee gift card, Thomas Clipper Sleuth’s Discovery Kit worth £100 and signed copies of the book.

Competition Terms and Conditions

ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE A UK RESIDENT AND OVER THE AGE OF 18.
To enter the competition, go to bookcomps.com/rhodeislandcoffee and answer the question correctly to be entered into the prize draw.
Final closing date for entries is 23:59 on 31/08/2026 and all entries must be received on or before that date.
The competition is a free prize draw.
The competition is a free prize draw.
3 Winners will be drawn at random from all successful entries by an independent judge.
The winners will be notified by the 30/09/2026.
The winners will be notified by phone or email.
The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
1st prize is a £50 Rhode Island Coffee gift card
2nd prize is a Thomas Clipper Sleuth’s Discovery Kit worth £100
3rd prize is a signed copy of Actually, I am a Corpse
There is no cash alternative.
The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for one of equal or greater value as required.
Please allow 28 days for physical prizes to be delivered.
Two attempts to contact the winners will be made after which the prize will be forfeit.
Winners must respond to the promoter within 14 days of being contacted.
Winners that respond after that period will not be eligible for the prize.
The winners agree to co-operate with the Promoter for publicity purposes if so required.
By accepting the prize the winners agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Any questions, comments or complaints relating to the competition should be directed to the Promoter.
The Promoter reserves the right to alter, amend or discontinue this competition without prior notice in the event that unforeseen circumstances make this unavoidable.
Should any technical issue arise the Promoter/Administrator reserves the right to withdraw the competition and/or any prizes that have been wrongly promised as a result of the technical problems.
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment suffered by any entrant to the competition or any damage to any entrant’s property (including computer equipment and/or data which is stored on any equipment) as a result of using the application, entering the competition or accepting the prize.
These terms and conditions shall be governed by English law and exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
The prize winner’s names and their regional location can be requested from the Administrator by sending a stamped address envelope marked “Actually, I am a Corpse winner” to the Promoter after 30/09/2026 and before the 15/10/2026.

The Promoter is WhipperSnapper Republic, 6 Tunnel Cottages, High street, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JZ.

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Rhode Island Coffee

Have you ever been to Rhode Island? If not, you’re missing a treat. Think of the famous Newport Folk Festival, a coastline dotted with lighthouses and fisherman’s piers, endless forests and beautiful wild scenery. It’s the antithesis of the big city. Friendly, welcoming people, hearty natural food, a place of enjoyment and relaxation – just what Rhode Island Coffee is all about. When you visit one of our stores, however long or short your visit, we want you to feel welcome, to relax, and enjoy yourself.

Order a cup of our unique blend, lovingly crafted coffee, team it with a good helping of our savoury and sweet treats, find a seat, kick off your shoes and make yourself at home. You can bring a good book (or find one on our bookshelf), read a newspaper, or just sit back and relax – think of the early morning mists swirling around the sands of Narragansett Bay, at the heart of Rhode Island.

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Thomas Clipper

Founded in London in 2014, Thomas Clipper is an independent business dedicated to making modern colognes and grooming products for men.

Thomas Clipper was founded on three core values. Discovery, craftsmanship and sustainability. Our range of men’s colognes and bathroom essentials has been featured worldwide.

We believe constant exploration is the key to a life well lived. Our colognes have a rich story in the history of fragrance that we share on our blog, and you’re encouraged to blend them together, discovering your own new scents. 

When we collaborate we work with artists who have something interesting to say, like tapping the London street artist Supermundane, or harnessing the incredible creativity of This Northern Boy we partner with artisans and crafts people who are unique and best in class.

Nothing we create is ordinary: we specialise in the unique and the considered.

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