'Smart, twisty, and original' Heat 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? Praise for How To Solve Your Own Murder 'Warm, clever and wildly original' Elly Griffiths 'A wonderful idea and, pun intended, brilliantly executed' Ian Moore 'Stuffed with secrets and surprises . . . a terrific read' J. M. Hall 'A puzzling whodunnit, with plenty of action and some VERY funny one liners' Jennie Godfrey '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 'Fresh, unconventional . . . charming and multilayered' Sarah Penner 'A masterclass in the art of mystery' Elle Cosimano 'I loved it . . . an utterly charming whodunnit' Karma Brown 'A brilliant and masterful whodunnit' Liv Constantine 'This humorous mystery is ideal for fans of The Thursday Murder Club ' Candis 'If you loved Hot Fuzz , or binged Only Murders in the Building , this one is for you!' Samuel Burr 'A bright, fresh and natural voice' Jessica BullReviewPraise for How to Solve Your Own Murder" How to Solve Your Own Murder is a masterclass in the art of mystery. Kristen Perrin crafts a beguiling puzzle from sharp prose, compelling characters, and an irresistibly intricate setup. 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 “Debut novelist Kristen Perrin has done the impossible in delivering readers a quintessential English murder mystery with a fresh, unconventional approach. Idyllic country village? Check. Amateur sleuth? Check. But a fortune teller's grim prediction coming true sixty years later? Now that makes for an enthralling tale. There's no shortage of entertaining, well-rounded characters in this charming and multilayered whodunit, a perfect shelf companion alongside reader favorites like Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, and Nita Prose.” —Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary “I so enjoyed this smart, original murder mystery. It's filled with curious characters and takes place in the most gorgeous setting – the mysterious Castle Knoll – and sucked me in from the very first pages. I think fans of Richard Osman will love this one.”— Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare “Grab a blanket and mug of English breakfast tea and prepare to get lost in Kristen Perrin’s delightful How to Solve Your Own Murder. Perrin flawlessly links amateur sleuth, Annie, to a cast of eccentric characters, a fortune teller’s dreaded prediction, a decades-old mystery, and a puzzling murder. With Agatha Christie-like vibes and perfect for fans of The Maid , this is an utterly charming whodunnit—I loved it!” —Karma Brown, #1 internationally bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife "A quaint village in southwest England, an amateur female sleuth with the deductive skills of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, and an eccentric murdered aunt come together in 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 “I loved it: warm, clever and wildly original.”— Elly Griffiths, Edgar award-winning author of The Stranger Diaries “Select a positive superlative and be confident readers will use it in describing this tale. Fans of Alice Bell, Janice Hallett, and Agatha Christie will hope to see more from Perrin, who set aside YA fiction to make her adult debut.”—Booklist (starred review) "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."—Publishers Weekly "Aspellbinding cozy mystery layered with so many twists and turns that readers, right up to the last page, will keep changing their minds about whodunnit and why.”— Shelf Awareness “Perfectly structured and filled with suspense, Kristen Perrin, making her adult fiction debut, delivers a fascinating and twisting whodunit packed with wit and heart that’s perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.” —The Real Book Spy “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 - I was utterly absorbed by this classic murder mystery, with a uniquely spooky twist, and whizzed through the entire story in one sitting.”— Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates “A clever, captivating debut with an abundance of style.”— Kate Wells, author of Murder on Malvern Farm --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.About the AuthorKristen 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 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. Her middle-grade series, Attie and the World Breakers , was published in German, Dutch, and Polish. How to Solve Your Own Murder is her adult debut. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

MacLehose Press

Arcadia Books

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

2025-04-04