The Killing Joke

About this book

When Guy Fletcher scoffs at a feeble joke he overhears in his local pub he finds himself in quick succession head-butted and struck by an idea. Is it possible to trace a joke all the way back to its original source? Guys meandering trail leads him to a Hungarian dentist a hyperactive troop of Boy Scouts a group of giggling grave-diggers and a half-dozen undercover detectives. Hes also sure that hes being followed by a sinister Englishman Irishman and Scotsman. He has an unfortunate encounter with a banana peel. And theres a fly in his soup. Guy is on the verge of discovering something very unpleasant. Making jokes is no laughing matter.