How To Solve Your Own Murder
Crime & Thrillers, Fiction, Fiction & Poetry, Crime General
Paperback Published on: 01/10/2024
£9.99
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Solve The Murder and Win A Fortune!
Kristen Perrin has created a warm, witty, beautiful and wonderfully clever new take on the cosy crime format and one I adored with relish and loved every s... READ MORE
An unputdownable mystery
A truly unputdownable mystery. I ate this up in one sitting, completely hooked on the investigation and all the characters tied up in it. I'm so glad I cho... READ MORE
A cosy mystery that keeps you guessing
This book has such a cool premise and is unlike any murder mystery I've come across. Essentially, Frances is told in the 1960s via a fortune telling that s... READ MORE
Enjoyable and entertaining cosy crime
As a teenager, a fortune teller gives Frances Adams the prophecy that will shape the rest of her life: that she will be murdered. Decades later, her great ... READ MORE
A murder mystery that spans a generation!
I don't think there are enough words to describe how exciting, tense and emotional this book was. I went into this expecting a super easy-reading cosy murd... READ MORE
could NOT put it down!
Wow! I’m not normally a big crime reader, but I absolutely LOVED this! It was the perfect amount of twists and turns, and as much as I’d like to say I gues... READ MORE
A brilliant mystery
I really enjoyed this, the author weaves together two mysteries, the disappearance of a 17 year old girl in 1965 and murder of her friend 60 years later, a... READ MORE
Death, inheritance and the prediction that lasted a lifetime.
When Annie helps her mum clear out the basement in their home she comes to the attention of her great aunt who has long believed she will be murdered. Anni... READ MORE
An intriguing whodunit
Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that she would be killed, 60 years later she was. She had compiled files on most people in her little village, w... READ MORE
A perfect book for this autumn!
As much as typical "whodunnit" books go, I really enjoyed this one! It's got a little bit of Agatha Christie, a little bit of Knives Out in it.
The plot i... READ MORE
Agatha Christie meets Knives Out
I was obsessed with this book the week it took me to read it, I couldn't put it down! I loved how it jumped between Great Aunt Frances' diary entries from ... READ MORE
A fantastic premise but a slightly bland result
I love a nice cosy crime novel, and this one has one of the best premises I've seen in a while. Unfortunately, I'm not sure it fully lives up to it.
The... READ MORE
Fun, twisty and moreish
A delightfully cosy, easy crime read - I finished it easily within a day as it was so moreish! A nice twist on your classic ‘whodunnit’ murder mystery, tol... READ MORE
A perfect modern-twist whodunnit
From first to last page, Kristen Perrin's How to Solve Your Own Murde has reader enthralled.
Following two different timelines, from a 16-year-old being r... READ MORE
Synopsis
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?
- Publisher: Quercus Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529430073
- Number of pages: 400
- Weight: 277g
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 36 mm
Customer Reviews
View allA twisty mystery with vivid characters and a good balance of lighter and darker moments.
#audiobook #review
This cosy crime story makes an entertaining audiobook. The narration engages and brings the characters and events to life, making liste... READ MORE
Secrets and fortune telling, loved it!
Loved this!
I’m such a fan of Agatha Christie-style books and this one really hit the spot for me. Fortune telling, buried secrets and a dash of thrill... READ MORE
A new twist on the 'who-dunnit'
Thank you to the Readingagency who provided this review copy.
Annie gets an unexpected invitation to Castle Knoll to discuss an inheritance with her great... READ MORE
A lovely, light hearted mystery
How To Solve Your Own Murder is a quirky, sweet read, that has the vibe of a Miss Marple mystery. A small chocolate box village, Castle Knoll, where everyo... READ MORE
Cosy murder mystery
When Annie Adams receives an invitation from her estranged Great Aunt Frances about a change to her will, she is looking forward to a family reunion. Franc... READ MORE
Whoever solves the murder will enjoy the inheritance.
A fortune teller told Frances she would be murdered and she spends her life trying to determine who wants to kill her. Following her death these clues must... READ MORE
Quirky and clever
All Annie has ever known about her Great-Aunt Frances is that she is reclusive and very rich, now she has been summoned to meet her. However, before the m... READ MORE
A Unique Twist on the Mystery Genre
How to Solve Your Own Murder offers a fresh and intriguing spin on the traditional mystery narrative. Kristen Perrin crafts a compelling story where the ma... READ MORE
A Thrilling and Clever Whodunit
Kristen Perrin's How to Solve Your Own Murder is a gripping and inventive take on the classic murder mystery. The story centers around the protagonist who,... READ MORE
An adequate debut.
How To Solve Your Own Murder is the first adult novel by British author, Kristen Perrin. The audio version is narrated by Alexandra Dowling and Jaye Jacobs... READ MORE
One of my favourite books of the year so far
Ever since a fortune-teller predicted Frances’ death, she has lived as if somebody wanted to kill her, suspecting everyone, and inadvertently giving most o... READ MORE
An Exciting Read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book .In 1965 when Frances Adams was a teenager she was told by a Fortune Teller that she would be murdered so she lived her whol... READ MORE
Very promising debut whodunnit
An enjoyable mystery whodunnit debut which was a quick and light read. It featured a dual timeline which was easy to follow despite being quite intricate i... READ MORE
Could you solve your own murder
This is a fabulous concept, follow the clues left by the victim who essentially does solve her own murder, thanks to Annie’s intuition and determination. A... READ MORE
How to Solve your Own Murder
When she was a teenager, Frances Adams visited a fortune teller at a fair she was attending with her two best friends. She was told that she would be murde... READ MORE
Fun, cozy mystery
It is 1965 and Francis Adams is a teenager. She is at Castle Knoll Country Fair along with her best friends Emily and Rose. They convince Francis to have h... READ MORE
Intriguing, Fun and Just Wonderful
This was an intriguing dual timeline mystery (1965 and present day), apparently the first in a new series, that revolves around a wealthy woman, Frances Ad... READ MORE
Entertaining mystery
This is a clever mystery in which a character knows they are going to be murdered after having their fortune told in the 1960s so when they eventually are ... READ MORE
An engaging read
3.5 rounded up
At the Castle Knoll Fair in Dorset in 1965, a prediction from a fortune teller dictates Frances Adam’s life. She is told her “future con... READ MORE
A great cosy murder mystery read
A great murder mystery read that I finished within a day! It’s a dual timeline read: present day follows Annie who was summoned to Aunt Frances Estate in C... READ MORE
3 1/2 stars
I have mixed feelings about this title - I almost felt it should be directed to a teenage fiction reading group.
For a young woman to spend her whole life... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
An enjoyable read with an alternating storyline between Annie, Frances's granddaughter and Frances herself in 1966. I preferred Frances's storyline which ... READ MORE
Slow burn mystery
This was an intriguing premise for a murder mystery with Frances being obsessed throughout her life by a prophecy that she would be murdered and being susp... READ MORE
interesting premise
I liked the premise of this book and the writing style which felt quite Agatha Christie lite with the big house and a village full of secrets. However, I ... READ MORE
A slow burn
This book was ok. The premise of the story was good but morally it just didn’t sit right and meant I didn’t really connect with the characters as much as I... READ MORE
One of my favorite books of the year!
I can’t express how much I loved and enjoyed this novel. It’s a gripping and smart debut that kept me completely captivated and that deserves five stars an... READ MORE
Twisty and fun
"How To Solve Your Own Murder" is an entertaining murder mystery, told via a dual timeline; 1966 when young Frances learns that she is likely to be murdere... READ MORE
Clever and cosy
A lovely, cosy mystery, set in a quaint Dorset village. The writing was great, the narration equally so and I look forward to more in this series.
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4 Stars!
I read this book in one sitting. It had me gripped from page one and I found myself needing to keep reading so I could find out what happened.
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How to Solve your Own Murder
I guess this book would fit into the cosy crime category, an easy comfortable read which pulls you in.
A very intriguing title and concept for the plot ... READ MORE
A bonkers story that's pure escapism
If fiction is make-believe, then it could be said that Cosy Crime novels are fairy stories – not to be taken seriously, although that doesn’t mean they sho... READ MORE
A cosy murder mystery
This is a cosy murder mystery story, a little Agatha Christie-ish. It has relatable characters and a story line that piqued my interest. The first few pa... READ MORE
Okay-ish
This was an okay murder mystery, told in dual timelines, which follows a group of people investigating the murder of a woman who had spent her entire life ... READ MORE
Ingenious and insightful
How to Solve Your Own Murder is an excellent inter-generational murder mystery that will root itself in your brain and plant itself firmly there. It is suc... READ MORE
Cosy crimetastic
I loved this book. It was like a warm mystery hug in a book. The story is fast paced and intriguing and kept me guessing until the end. If you enjoy Ric... READ MORE
Intriguing
How to solve your own murder is the first book in Castel Knoll Files one series. A cosy / Agatha Christie type mystery.
Sixteen-year-old Frances Adams att... READ MORE
An interesting story
As a teenager Frances is told by a fortune teller she will be murdered so she spends her life trying to figure out who and why. When she eventually is murd... READ MORE
Entertaining
In 1965, Frances Adams has her fortune read at a country fair, which tells her she is going to be murdered. She spends her life trying to solve her murder ... READ MORE
Oh, this is good
How to Solve Your Own Murder is a deliciously clever mystery that brings together sharp wit, eerie twists, and the charm of an English village. Kristen Per... READ MORE
Cosy Mystery
How To Solve Your Own Murder is Kristen Perrin's debut novel in adult fiction, and it's a jolly, entertaining read.
There are two timelines in the story;... READ MORE
How to solve your own murder
"How to Solve Your Own Murder" by Kristien Perrin is a gripping and inventive thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The unique premise im... READ MORE
Refreshing twist on murder mystery
Written in two timelines I read this book over three days. I found both timelines intriguing and all the clues were there for the reader to solve the myste... READ MORE
Made me get back into reading
Bought this on the 18th of October, finished it at 3:20AM on the 20th! I haven't finished a book in years, i literally could not put this one down and ever... READ MORE
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