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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 01/07/2026

Get ready for this satirical fantasy adventure set on a strange new world, packed with puzzles, creatures, roleplay party tropes, NPCs played by underpaid actors, a magic system inspired by music theory, silliness, sass and entitled talking cats. Out on the 7th of Aug in eBook & paperback.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 30/06/2026

It's the last day to sign up for a free ARC. Don't miss out on this satirical fantasy adventure: dungeons, puzzles, NPCs played by underpaid actors, sass, silliness, magic system inspired by music, LGBTQ rep, weird wonderful animal hybrids & entitled talking cats. aneurysmcupcake.com/arcsignupm1.htm

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 07/06/2026

'This may be my favourite fantasy read of the decade.' @elliejaywrites.bsky.social 'A very enjoyable story; lots of puzzles to keep the reader entertained.’ @rebeccafung.bsky.social 'Only three weeks left to sign up for a free copy!' @lebendon.com www.aneurysmcupcake.com/arcsignupm1....

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 06/06/2026

To the scammer behind the name Laura Herman, good luck in your record attempt for the most AI tells in the fewest characters. (N.b. I'm counting glaring factual errors among the tells here - there are more than four reviews on Amazon and they aren't all five stars - though plenty are. 😂)

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 03/06/2026

For those of you signed up to review an ARC of The Dungeon Campaign for Animal Rites, the file has been formatted and is on my kindle. I'll make sure my editor's hard work made it through Calibre unscathed and then send it out. You can still sign up right until the end of June.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 15/05/2026

L. E. Bendon has entered the fantasy arena, and I am here to Make Fantasy Funny Again. Find out exactly how I intend to do this and how YOU can experience it for FREE and before anyone else. The Dungeon Campaign for Animal Rites is open to all! www.aneurysmcupcake.com/arcsignupm1....

'This may be my favourite fantasy read of the decade.'
~ Ellie Jay, author of sarcastic sci-fi and mafia novels.

Melisma Gat had put any ideas of a career in magic and adventure behind her long ago. Now all she wants is to run her inn, entertain locals and tourists, and provide that one final decent night’s sleep for adventurers (whether seasoned pros or hopeful trainees) before they head off into the forest for whatever ridiculously dangerous quest some rich idiot from the nearby city of Twunhorm has decided to fund.

But Melisma’s modest and reasonable ambitions suddenly become a lot less realistic when her nightly performance is interrupted by two large creatures bursting into her inn. The city has declared emergency lockdown and it falls upon her to lead a party of trainees off the script of their final examination quest and halfway up an imposing mountain, so that she can get back to her simple life, and if it’s not too much to ask, save most of the city’s population from being devoured, torn to
shreds, or whatever the unleashed magical hybrid creatures have in mind.

Why half way up a mountain? They’ll just have to ask the villain when they get there. Maybe she doesn’t believe you can have high fantasy at sea level. To find out, Melisma is first going to have to lead her inexperienced team to overcome obstacles, defeat henchmen, solve riddles and avoid being eaten. All she has at her disposal are distant memories of her incomplete training, knowledge of a
few simple spells, a couple of books she barely remembers buying and the unreliable translation skills of her pampered pet cat.

Discworld meets Knightmare on a planet with purple plants, a magic system inspired by music theory, and adventure questing as a serious field of academia. The Dungeon Campaign for Animal Rites has all of the quirky humour you’ve come to expect from the author of The Weapon and the Fruit series, but with added satire and no murders.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 10/05/2026

I'm not really officially announcing this yet, as there's another book to come first, but if you sneaky people happen to discover it, there is a live sign-up now for free copies of Lance Pomegranate's next outing. My website might be a good place to look.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 13/04/2026

If you see this post: DON'T rush out and buy these books without checking the reviews, even though there are some ridiculous discounts in certain places. Unless of course you love murder mysteries, British wit and personalities that defy convention. DO share, reply, spread joy.

The Weapon and the Fruit series of detective novels by L. E. Bendon, featuring a defiantly barefoot Australian Private Defective helping police solve murders in West London. Available in paperback and ebook from all of the usual online places. Published by Aneurysm Cupcake.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 19/03/2026

🧵 Which of these reasons means the most to you? What else would you like to see? Perhaps these humorous contemporary British murder mysteries offer that too.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 22/07/2025

If you like your murder mysteries to come with sharp British wit, a modern multicultural London setting and a diverse cast of quirky characters, these two are just what you're looking for. Read the reviews and the blurb for yourself and try to solve them before Lance does!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 15/07/2025

They said that they would let me keep my shirt on just this once, as long as I agreed not to wear any shoes or attempt to serve anyone. Bloody good breakfast. 😁

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 10/07/2025

No matter how old you get, or how many pupils you work with, getting a card like this will never lose its impact.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 07/07/2025

Quick reminder to my lovely ARC reviewers. As today is release day, Amazon should now allow you to post your reviews there. Thanks so much for your amazing support! I do hope you'll read for me again. 😊

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 07/07/2025

"It was simple, to the point, hilarious, and clever." "Charmingly odd characters that continue to interest and amuse throughout." "I love a good murder mystery, and this one delivered, with an extra twist of humour throughout that made it a really unique read." Got your copy yet?

The Weapon and the Fruit series of detective novels, available now in ebook and paperback from online booksellers worldwide.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 07/07/2025

Paperbacks of both Lance Pomegranate books are now available direct from the printer (UK and US only). For eBooks and other countries, search your preferred online bookseller. aneurysmcupcake.com/paperbackpurchase.htm (Paperbacks) mybook.to/WeaponFruit (eBook)

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 03/07/2025

The order page for both books from Aneurysm Cupcake will be deactivated tonight. A new page will be in place on Monday (release day for Any Body Can Murder), but there will be no more author signatures or free shipping. Other sites unaffected of course. Today's your last chance!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 02/07/2025

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order a signed paperback of either book from The Weapon and the Fruit series (witty British whodunnits). Free UK shipping also ends after tomorrow. Any Body Can Murder is out this coming Monday. From then, direct orders come straight from the printer.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 30/06/2025

You know what they say about not making your dogs do anything you wouldn't do yourself on a hot day? Well trust me, it's fine. Dogs don't weigh as much as us and their skin is even better equipped for hot pavement than ours. Don't leave them in the car though!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 25/06/2025

Only one week left to order signed copies, and the copies I have available are down to single figures. Offer ends on the 3rd of July. FREE UK Shipping still available until then. ⏳✍🏻📚📬 Only lovers of murder mysteries and British humour need apply. Being a bit unusual helps.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 21/06/2025

It's a beautiful day to go to a craft fair and pick up some new books.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 18/06/2025

Have you received any dodgy looking emails lately? What if one was a bit more interesting than a typical advance fee scam and in fact was a prelude to a murder plot? And what if you got to read the entire plot from the comfort of your own home or a beach? Pre-order and you can!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 16/06/2025

This Saturday I will be signing and selling paperbacks in Ware, where you can get your hands on all sorts of handmade bits and pieces, including cakes and jewellery, and decorations for your front garden.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 15/06/2025

Three weeks until launch. That's enough time to read the first book if you haven't yet (though the two stand alone and do not spoil each other). Two amusing British mysteries, ideal for the beach. Personalised signed copies of each can be ordered until the 3rd of July.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 07/06/2025

The Weapon and the Fruit: Any Body Can Murder, a witty British mystery, follows a serial killer posing as an email scammer fond of Agatha Christie, baiting a barefoot Aussie P.I. with an ABC-inspired scheme. Pre-order from aneurysmcupcake.com or your preferred online seller.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 04/06/2025

Time to see what all the fuss is about. Based on a recommendation from the same person who recommended one of my favourite books ever. So no pressure! 😁

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 03/06/2025

Reviews for The Weapon and the Fruit: Any Body Can Murder are already coming in. You can pre-order your copy up until the 3rd of July online in the usual places, or directly from Aneurysm Cupcake with a personalised signature, a couple of bookmarks and free UK shipping.

It took me a little while to get into this one, but once I was in—I had to keep going to find out what was happening. I love a good murder mystery, and this one delivered, with an extra twist of humour throughout that made it a really unique read.

Lance Pomegranate is such a standout character—very quirky, and let’s just say the whole “feet” thing makes him unforgettable. (No spoilers, but you’ll know what I mean when you read it!)

I definitely want to read more by this author, and I’ll be going back to grab the first book in the series when I can. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys a clever murder mystery, has a good sense of humour… and isn’t weird about feet.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 31/05/2025

I am absolutely over the moon with this review 😁. ARC signup is now closed but you can pre-order your own copy from the Aneurysm Cupcake website, or an online bookseller of your choice. Offer of author signature, free bookmarks and free UK shipping ends on the 3rd of July!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 25/05/2025

If you're someone who hates wearing shoes, perhaps you sometimes think about choosing not to, or wish you could. Maybe you think it's not realistic; that society wouldn't always let you go barefoot. But what if it just takes a bit of determination? You'd enjoy these books.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 25/05/2025

Ready for Folk and Bespoke in Dunmow today. We open in half an hour...

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 24/05/2025

Another very positive review over on Instagram today. For all its flaws, (though which platform doesn't have flaws in abundance?) Insta is definitely the most conducive to finding friendly happy readers and reviewers. If you'd like a FREE ARC, signups close in one week!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 23/05/2025

Achievement Unlocked: Use an almost exclusively Shakespearan word in Scrabble.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 22/05/2025

My debut novel has just met its baby brother. Strictly these aren't available until the 7th July, but there might be workarounds for anyone especially keen to get in early.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 18/05/2025

I'll be signing and selling here. If you're in Essex come and say hi on Sunday 25th May, at Foakes Hall, Dunmow. Visit the Folk and Bespoke site for more info. It's an independent craft fair. A whole array of indie businesses, much more than just authors and their books!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 16/05/2025

Early reviews have been extremely positive! It's not too late to add your own opinion and get a FREE copy. Sign-up remains open until the 31st May. If you love murder mystery / crime thriller and British humour you will get a lot of joy from this one. (See 📌 for more details)

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 15/05/2025

Another thoughtful and satisfying review for the Weapon and the Fruit: Any Body Can Murder, and another lightning-quick turnaround! If you would like to review a free copy, see my 📌!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 13/05/2025

First review is in for The Weapon and the Fruit: Any Body Can Murder (you can see the rest on the reviewer's insta, or the book's Goodreads page).

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 11/05/2025

I love to see all of your posts of this ARC on your devices. Please do tag me if you make one. If you haven't got your ARC yet, see my links for how to sign up. And if you have, I hope you enjoy the book! Happy reading! 😊

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 07/05/2025

The Scrabble chat scambaiting continues. Note to scammers: if you want to scam Scrabble players, it helps if you play Scrabble well.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 07/05/2025

The eBook file for the Any Body Can Murder ARC is ready, and is already being sent out. If you have already signed up to review it, it may well be in your kindle device/app now. If you haven't, you still have until the 31st of May. It's FREE and a lot of fun! See pin for details.

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 01/05/2025

New bookmarks. Come and take one for free!

Bookmarks featuring the colours, cover designs and blurb texts of novels in The Weapon and the Fruit detective series by L. E. Bendon, more information available from www.aneurysmcupcake.com

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 22/04/2025

I am delighted to confirm that I will be at the Indie Author Book Festival in Huntingdon on Saturday the 3rd of May. Yes that's right, I'm missing the end of the football season to meet you, so do come and say hello! 🤗

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 15/04/2025

mybook.to/FCQ7 - a whodunnit set in contemporary west London (and see my pinned post if you would like to read its sequel for FREE)!

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L. E. Bendon @lebendon.com · 14/04/2025

I promise you'll love this. It's got suspense, banter, colourful memorable and diverse characters, multiple creative and gruesome deaths, and just a pinch of something you may consider to be spice. And you can read it FREE and first. See my pinned post to find out how.

Taking inspiration from Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders,
unhinged emailer Malcolm Dombattu has meticulously constructed a pattern of
deaths designed to confuse and mislead. The victims don’t realise they’re
playing, but Lance, barefoot as always and unwilling to abide by anyone’s rules
but his own, wades towards the deep end.

As the bodies mount, the case turns personal, and when the
killer strikes at Lance’s deepest vulnerabilities, the detective is forced to
question not just the nature of the game, but whether solving the case will
cost him more than he can afford to lose.

Beloved characters make a welcome return to assist Lance -
some more willingly than others - in this sharp, suspenseful sequel to Four and
Twenty Blackboards. Any Body Can Murder is a gripping crime novel where fiction
meets reality, secrets refuse to stay buried, and every step closer to the
truth comes at a price.

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