Death In Paradise fan favourites 'return' in BBC special as new project announced

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

The brains behind the beloved detective drama have joined forces with BBC Books for a fresh endeavour, Death In Paradise: The Puzzle Book. This puzzle book boasts a whopping 150 different puzzles, whisking you away to the sunny shores of Saint Marie.

On the picturesque island of Saint Marie, fans 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 pop up in the new book.

Will you be able to assist 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 solving a mystery, while DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) will surely need a helping hand!, reports .

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

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

is stepping into Ralf Little's shoes on the popular TV show Death in Paradise, after he was announced to be DI Mervin Wilson. Excited about his new role, Gilet shared: "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.

"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!"

While Tim Key of Red Planet Pictures added: "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