Soon to be a major motion picture, this funny, surprising, and internationally bestselling mystery features a new
breed of detectives you’ve got to read to baaaaa-lieve.
The deluxe edition paperback will feature bonus content and hits shelves 20 years after its original release.
Something is not right with George the shepherd. His sheep have gathered around him on a hill outside the
cozy Irish village of Glennkill to assess the situation. George has cared for the sheep, reading them books
every night, and now he lies pinned to the ground with a spade. His flock, far savvier about the workings of the
human mind than your average sheep, set out to find George’s killer, led by Miss Maple, the smartest sheep in
Glennkill (and possibly the world).
Her team of investigators includes Othello, the “bad-boy” of the group; Mopple the Whale, a merino who eats
a lot and remembers everything; and Zora, a thoughtful, if gloomy, ewe—just to name a few. Together, the
sheep engage in nightlong discussions about the crime and their speculations vary wildly. Determined to get to
the bottom of the mystery, they embark on furtive missions into the village, where they encounter some likely
suspects. There’s Ham, the terrifying butcher; Rebecca, the secretive village newcomer; Gabriel, the shady
shepherd of a strange flock; and Father Will, a sinister priest.
With wit and heart, this clever international bestseller is a mystery to chew on.