In "Dead White Male" by David Belbin, a well-known academic and author is found dead in a literary conference’s hotel room, stirring up scandal and intrigue. As the investigation unfolds, layers of personal and professional rivalries within the literary world are revealed. The story delves into themes of ambition, jealousy, and the impact of reputation, as various suspects emerge among colleagues, students, and family members. With sharp wit and keen insight into academia's complexities, Belbin explores how the pursuit of legacy can lead to dire consequences, blurring the lines between admiration and animosity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Point, Point Crime .

There are 256 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1996 by Scholastic .

David Belbin gave up teaching to write full time in 1994, when his book Shoot the Teacher appeared as the first title in the Point Crime series (Scholastic). He's the author of over 30 titles and his books have been translated into many different languages. He lives in Nottingham.