The Murderer's Ape

A silent gorilla must clear her friend's name in a dangerous world of secrets.

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612 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sally Jones, a remarkable gorilla, faces a daunting challenge when her friend, the Chief, is wrongly accused of murder. As they navigate a world of deceit, Sally must unravel a web of secrets to prove his innocence. With powerful adversaries determined to keep the truth hidden, Sally's journey is fraught with danger and intrigue. Can she outsmart those who wish to silence her and save her friend? This gripping adventure tests the limits of loyalty and courage in a world where appearances can be deceiving.

From the publisher

A captivating mystery adventure story, with gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout ‘I don’t know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure. It’s ingenious, it’s moving, it’s charming, it’s beautiful, it’s exciting, and most importantly the characters are people I feel I know like old friends. I thank Jakob Wegelius wholeheartedly for giving me several hours of joy.” - Philip Pullman Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she’s an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja’s turban, this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder. For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to clear the Chief’s name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their secrets.

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