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How to Solve Your Own Murder

By: Kristen Perrin
Narrated by: Alexandra Dowling, Jaye Jacobs
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Summary

The biggest debut of 2024 and a hilarious mystery with a killer hook. Perfect for fans of Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building.

FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE'D BE MURDERED...

SHE WAS RIGHT.

In 1965, when Frances Adams was seventeen, a fortune teller told her that one day she'd be murdered. Thus began a lifetime of trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise.

No one took Frances seriously for sixty years - until, of course, she was murdered. But 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 inherits her millions, and she's challenged a group that includes Annie to prove to the world that Frances was right all along about her future.

Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?

©2024 Kristen Perrin (P)2024 Quercus Editions Limited

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This is a great listen which takes you confidently switching between times past and the present day. Lots of intrigue and plot twists encompassed in evocative descriptions of both people and places.

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Great twist

enjoyed listening to this, you can listen and go back to it very easily ...story well thought out and great twist.....you get to know the characters.....could imagine the castle and village...

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A bit silly but entertaining enough

I found the story rather ridiculous but on the other hand the whodunnit element kept you guessing. I liked the double narrative across two timelines and the performers did pretty well, though there were some rather daft character voices they’d been asked to put on. Overall, not bad, but not brilliant.

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Easy and entertaining listen.

Very nice easy listen. Interesting storyline and good development of characters. Very nice and clear narration. Overall a great book if you’re looking for something for your holidays or just to follow on your walks or daily activities. I scored an overall 4 just because it’s not a masterpiece that provokes deep reflection but rather a Midsummer Murders type story.

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very clever and brought me into the story , I needed to know what happened next .Well done ✔️ 👍

the story was compelling and very clever. I hope there are more books like this one.

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A twisty murder mystery with characters you will love or hate!

This story was incredibly interesting and thrilling with twists and turns and clues galore. Incredibly well narrated and an absolute joy to listen to.

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Different 😊

I loved the story line but the reader was very good and lovely to listen to.

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What a read!!!

Great book, couldn’t wait to pick it back up! What on earth am I going to read after this??!!

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Well written and excellent narration

Really enjoined the split between present and past. Excellent performance and interesting characters. Will definitely follow this author.

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Really liked the story.

There were a couple of inconsistencies in timings and police procedural BUT none took away my enjoyment of the book It was original and quirky with lots of twists. And the ending was very satisfying. Great characters that definitely have legs! So I’m hoping more books follow creating a series.

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