How To Solve Your Own Murder
An unmissable mystery with a killer hook!
Published on 26. March 2024
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-5294-3005-9 (ISBN)
Description
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*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
'VERY funny' Jennie Godfrey
'Smart, twisty, and original' Heat
'Terrific' J. M. Hall
'Superb' Glamour
'Wildly original' Elly Griffiths
'Delightfully refreshing' Daily Mail
FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE'D BE MURDERED.
SHE WAS RIGHT.
In 1965, Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day she'd be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead.
For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder.
When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions.
Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?
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*Readers are loving How to Solve Your Own Murder*
'FINALLY, the book I've been searching for . . . Without a doubt the best murder mystery book I've ever read' ?????
'A cracking dual timeline read . . . I was totally engrossed in trying to solve the crime! Loved it! ?????
'This book is SO much more than just a clever hook. It's a fantastic combination of wonderfully crafted prose, vivid characters and a plot that made me gallop through' ?????
'An amazingly well written mystery with true Christie vibes . . . a rollercoaster I didn't want to get off' ?????
'Just brilliant . . . A proper who done it with a very modern twist' ?????
*Praise for How to Solve Your Own Murder*
'A wonderful idea and, pun intended, brilliantly executed' Ian Moore
'Plenty of twists and red herrings . . . entertaining' Guardian
'Addictive . . . a devilishly clever plot' Sunday Post
'I so enjoyed this smart, original murder mystery' Beth O' Leary
'A deliciously inventive new take on the classic murder mystery' Bobby Palmer
'Ridiculously fun . . . unputdownable . . . One to savour for fans of Only Murders in The Building' My Weekly
'Sharply observed . . . vivid characterisation and theatrical plotting' Sunday Independent
'Intriguing . . . skilful storytelling . . . a compelling read' Daily Mirror
A New York Times bestseller April, 2025
*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
'VERY funny' Jennie Godfrey
'Smart, twisty, and original' Heat
'Terrific' J. M. Hall
'Superb' Glamour
'Wildly original' Elly Griffiths
'Delightfully refreshing' Daily Mail
FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE'D BE MURDERED.
SHE WAS RIGHT.
In 1965, Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day she'd be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead.
For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder.
When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions.
Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?
******************************
*Readers are loving How to Solve Your Own Murder*
'FINALLY, the book I've been searching for . . . Without a doubt the best murder mystery book I've ever read' ?????
'A cracking dual timeline read . . . I was totally engrossed in trying to solve the crime! Loved it! ?????
'This book is SO much more than just a clever hook. It's a fantastic combination of wonderfully crafted prose, vivid characters and a plot that made me gallop through' ?????
'An amazingly well written mystery with true Christie vibes . . . a rollercoaster I didn't want to get off' ?????
'Just brilliant . . . A proper who done it with a very modern twist' ?????
*Praise for How to Solve Your Own Murder*
'A wonderful idea and, pun intended, brilliantly executed' Ian Moore
'Plenty of twists and red herrings . . . entertaining' Guardian
'Addictive . . . a devilishly clever plot' Sunday Post
'I so enjoyed this smart, original murder mystery' Beth O' Leary
'A deliciously inventive new take on the classic murder mystery' Bobby Palmer
'Ridiculously fun . . . unputdownable . . . One to savour for fans of Only Murders in The Building' My Weekly
'Sharply observed . . . vivid characterisation and theatrical plotting' Sunday Independent
'Intriguing . . . skilful storytelling . . . a compelling read' Daily Mirror
A New York Times bestseller April, 2025
Reviews / Votes
I loved it: warm, clever and wildly original * Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of THE DR RUTH GALLOWAY MYSTERIES * This brilliant mystery delivers chapter after chapter. A wonderful idea and, pun intended, brilliantly executed * Ian Moore, author of DEATH AND CROISSANTS * A puzzling whodunnit, with plenty of action and some VERY funny one liners! * Jennie Godfrey, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS * Stuffed with clues, secrets and surprises . . . A terrific read! * J. M. Hall, author of A SPOONFUL OF MURDER * I so enjoyed this smart, original murder mystery . . . fans of Richard Osman will love this one * Beth O'Leary, author of THE FLATSHARE * A masterclass in the art of mystery . . . One of the best and most satisfying mysteries I've ever read * Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT * A brilliant and masterful whodunnit. For all murder mystery fans - this one's for you! Don't miss it * Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of THE LAST MRS PARRISH * Fresh, unconventional . . . charming and multilayered . . . a perfect shelf companion alongside reader favourites like Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Nita Prose * Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of THE LOST APOTHECARY * With Agatha Christie-like vibes and perfect for fans of The Maid, this is an utterly charming whodunnit - I loved it! * Karma Brown, internationally bestselling author of RECIPE FOR A PERFECT WIFE * A deliciously inventive new take on the classic murder mystery. I couldn't put it down * Bobby Palmer, author of ISAAC AND THE EGG * Kristen Perrin has such a bright, fresh and natural voice * Jessica Bull, author of MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATES * A clever, captivating debut with an abundance of style' * Kate Wells, author of A MURDER AT MALVERN FARM * If you loved Hot Fuzz, or binged Only Murders in the Building, this one is for you! * Samuel Burr, author of THE FELLOWSHIP OF PUZZLEMAKERS * Smart, twisty, and original * Heat * Ridiculously fun . . . her characters are fascinating, and this twisting plot makes How To Solve Your Own Murder unputdownable. One to savour for fans of Only Murders in The Building * My Weekly * This humorous mystery is ideal for fans of The Thursday Murder Club * Candis * An intriguing premise . . . engaging and suspenseful . . . Perrin's skilful storytelling and atmospheric setting make for a compelling read, ultimately delivering a mystery with a twist * Daily Mirror * Superb . . . A small-town mystery that will totally grab your attention and capture your imagination * Glamour * Plenty of twists and red herrings . . . entertaining * Guardian * Sharply observed . . .vivid characterisation and theatrical plotting, this is a fun pleasurable read for fans of cosy crime * Sunday Independent * Perrin's addictive debut has a devilishly clever plot * Sunday Post *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 37 mm
Weight
615 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5294-3005-9 (9781529430059)
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03/2024
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Kristen Perrin is originally from Seattle, Washington, where she spent several years working as a bookseller before moving to the UK to do a master's and a PhD. She lives with her family in Surrey, where she can be found poking around vintage bookstores, stomping in the mud with her two kids, and collecting too many plants. How To Solve Your Own Murder is her debut adult novel.