Getting Away with Murder
A Novel
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3.7 • 406 Ratings
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
The tenth thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
“Getting Away with Murder is a deviously delicious thriller that kept me turning pages from the intense opening to the shocking conclusion.” —Freida McFadden
“Shari Lapena is far and away one of the best psychological thriller writers in the world. . . She is intensely bingeable.” —Lisa Jewell
Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes. With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary.
So when Ted’s inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle?
The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member—from whom they stand to inherit millions—could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder.
As long as they trust each other.
As long as neither makes a mistake.
As long as there are no surprises…
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This is the kind of absolutely wicked thriller you want to devour in one electrifying sitting. With their lavish lifestyle and immaculate New York brownstone, Ted and Jill seem like a thriving, uber-rich power couple. In reality, Jill’s a trophy wife from the wrong side of the tracks, while Ted is a mediocre trust fund baby who’s burned through his entire inheritance. Desperate to keep living the high life, the pair start eyeing Ted’s successful brother—and counting the millions they’d inherit if something were to...happen to him. From the moment Ted and Jill commit their supposedly perfect crime, author Shari Lapena throws one brilliantly plotted twist after another at them. The pace is relentless as each new character adds to the paranoia, from a surprisingly dogged police investigator to whoever’s threatening the couple with chilling, anonymous text messages. Clear your evening before you sit down with this gleefully devious game of cat and mouse.
Customer Reviews
Highly Entertaining
This is a fast paced morality tale that examines superficial, dislikable characters who can only truly love money. The other characters are stereotypes but keep the plot moving. The main characters are so dim witted it’s easy to despise them for that alone. The most interesting parts are the internal machinations of Jill - although neither her nor her brain dead husband have a shred of decency. The most lovable “character” is their magnificent brownstone.
It was ok
Nothing great. Disappointed in the ending. The pace was pretty slow and I was not rooting for the couple.
Don’t bother
Mediocre writing