How To Solve Your Own Murder
An unmissable mystery with a killer hook!
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3.7 • 27 Ratings
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Publisher 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
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Perrin's twisty debut revolves around a challenge issued from the grave. In 1965, Frances Adams develops a lifelong fear of being killed after a fortune teller at an English country fair warns her that "all signs point toward your murder." Decades later, a now-wealthy Frances summons her great-niece, Annie, to discuss her will in the sleepy village of Castle Knoll, even though the 25-year-old aspiring mystery novelist has never met her eccentric aunt. Minutes after Annie arrives at the estate with Frances's lawyers, they discover her dead body slumped behind the desk in her library. Frances's will states that she expected to be murdered, and that the first person to solve the crime within a week will inherit her assets and property; if no one cracks the case, it all goes to an unpleasant real estate developer. Annie leaps into action, quickly discovering that plenty of Castle Knoll locals have long coveted her late aunt's fortune. Perrin juxtaposes timelines, detailing Frances's provincial life in the 1960s while Annie's investigation grows increasingly treacherous in the present. The pace is quick, the red herrings are plentiful, and Annie's growth from timid wannabe writer to confident sleuth is beautifully rendered. Combining elements of Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, and Midsomer Murders, this is a richly entertaining whodunit from a promising new talent.
Customer Reviews
Hard to put down
The moment you start you realise how well paced and beautifully written this book is. You are invested in the characters and immediately drawn into their world. Kristen knows exactly how to build the drama but gives nothing away too soon so you feel compelled to keep reading no matter what the time is. Highly recommend.