A Lesson in Malice
A gripping, atmospheric murder mystery that will keep you turning the pages
Will be published approx. on 29. June 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-5293-8143-6 (ISBN)
Description
'A gripping page-turner ... will make you gasp' Catherine Ryan Howard
'I couldn't put it down' Andrea Mara
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRUEL DEEDS
She said yes to a dinner invitation. Now she's a murder suspect ...
Returning to her alma mater and memories of her youth is the last thing Finn Fitzpatrick wants to do right now. But when a former classmate invites her to speak at a university conference, Finn feels she can't say no. Even though she has no idea why she's been included among such high-profile guests, or invited to the exclusive dinner in the College president's private dining room afterwards.
Then, three days later, a body is discovered in the College grounds, and everyone who was at the president's dinner falls under suspicion.
Soon, Finn is deeply embroiled in the murder investigation. But as she looks more closely into her fellow dinner guests, behind their success she unearths a slew of damaging secrets, bitter rivalries and hidden agendas. Will Finn let sleeping dogs lie, or risk it all to uncover the truth?
'Agatha Christie meets John Grisham in the ancient halls of academia - will grip you to the very last page' Sam Blake
'Agatha Christie vibes ... a great read' Patricia Gibney
'I couldn't put it down' Andrea Mara
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRUEL DEEDS
She said yes to a dinner invitation. Now she's a murder suspect ...
Returning to her alma mater and memories of her youth is the last thing Finn Fitzpatrick wants to do right now. But when a former classmate invites her to speak at a university conference, Finn feels she can't say no. Even though she has no idea why she's been included among such high-profile guests, or invited to the exclusive dinner in the College president's private dining room afterwards.
Then, three days later, a body is discovered in the College grounds, and everyone who was at the president's dinner falls under suspicion.
Soon, Finn is deeply embroiled in the murder investigation. But as she looks more closely into her fellow dinner guests, behind their success she unearths a slew of damaging secrets, bitter rivalries and hidden agendas. Will Finn let sleeping dogs lie, or risk it all to uncover the truth?
'Agatha Christie meets John Grisham in the ancient halls of academia - will grip you to the very last page' Sam Blake
'Agatha Christie vibes ... a great read' Patricia Gibney
Reviews / Votes
Agatha Christie vibes with the added atmosphere and intrigue of the murder occurring in a university. A great read * Patricia Gibney * Dark academia meets locked-room mystery ... a gripping page-turner ... will make you gasp * Catherine Ryan Howard * Clever, sharp and addictive, I couldn't put it down * Andrea Mara * Agatha Christie meets John Grisham in the ancient halls of academia - dark, atmospheric and intricately plotted, A Lesson in Malice is a lesson in suspense that will grip you to the very last page * Sam Blake * A perfect Agatha Christie 'locked room whodunnit' murder mystery that will keep you guessing * Sunday Independent * A very entertaining read * Irish Times * Fans of the pacey whodunnit will also enjoy this book * Irish Examiner *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Castleknock
Ireland
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5293-8143-6 (9781529381436)
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Person
Catherine Kirwan grew up in the parish of Fews, County Waterford. She studied law at University College Cork and lives in Cork City where she works as a solicitor. She is the author of three previous legal thrillers featuring Cork solicitor Finn Fitzpatrick. The Seventh Body is her fourth book.