How to Solve Your Own Murder
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin is a mystery novel published by Quercus in October 2024. This edition spans 388 pages and is written in English. The story revolves around Frances Adams, who, after being told by a fortune teller that she would be murdered, dedicates her life to preventing this fate. Despite her efforts, she ultimately meets her demise, leaving behind a complex web of clues and a will that promises her fortune to whoever can solve her murder.
Readers will follow Frances’ great-niece, Annie, as she navigates the aftermath of Frances’ death and attempts to uncover the truth behind the murder. The narrative features elements of cozy mystery and amateur sleuthing, inviting readers into a world filled with intrigue and crime. With a backdrop of Frances’ eccentric library of detective work, Annie must piece together the clues left behind to bring justice for her great-aunt. This engaging tale promises to immerse readers in a blend of mystery and familial ties.
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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
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