BBC Death In Paradise announces new project with fan favourites

Death In Paradise has announced an exciting new venture set to launch next month.

The brains behind the beloved BBC detective drama have joined forces with BBC Books for a fresh endeavour, Death In Paradise: The Puzzle Book. This puzzle book boasts no fewer than 150 unique puzzles, whisking you away to the sunny shores of Saint Marie.

On the picturesque island of Saint Marie, enthusiasts will be challenged to crack some of the most notorious murders - just like their favourite characters from the show. A host of fan favourites will also feature in this new book.

Will you be capable of assisting Ralf Little's DI Neville Parker in solving a crime, or could you handle the summer heat like DI Richard Poole (Ben Miller)?

DI Jack Mooney - portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon - will require your help in resolving a problem, while DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) will undoubtedly need an extra officer to get involved!

Other characters make an appearance, including DS Naomi Thomas, Camille Bordey and Florence Cassell, not forgetting the Commissioner of Saint Marie, Selwyn Patterson.

The book is set to hit the shelves on November 7th 2024, priced at £14.99. Expect familiar faces, cunning clues and fantastic brain-teasers to get you in the mood for Saint Marie before the BBC drama makes its return in the New Year.

Following Ralf Little's departure from the hit series, Don Gilet steps into the spotlight as DI Mervin Wilson. Delighted with his new role, Gilet expressed his excitement: "Being offered the new lead role in Death in Paradise feels like a deeply loved and incredibly precious jewel has been placed in my hands. This is a big show, with a big heart and the love continually grows for it."

He pledged his commitment to the series, despite its challenges: "It is my intention to never lose sight of that and to remain grateful, humbled and dedicated. Even during those testing times when every sinew is screaming at me to run off the set and dive into the sea, swimming pool or an ice-cold beer whichever happens to be closer at the time!"

The enthusiasm was echoed by Tim Key, Executive Producer for Red Planet Pictures, who noted at the time: "Don is an amazing actor and we're delighted that he's joining us as the show enters another exciting new era. We've got huge plans for the new series and beyond, and I can't wait for the audience to meet Mervin and to see what we've got in store."

*Death In Paradise: The Puzzle Book is available on November 7