I loved the humorous, conversational style of the narration. I also really liked the way the story combined the murder mystery plot, with writing advice and commentary on the "rules" of murder mystery novels.
A SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR Everyone in my family is a killer. Everyone in my family is a suspect. But which of them is a murderer?
'The best thing I've read in ages' STUART MACBRIDE 'An ingenious and hilarious meta-murder mystery' SUNDAY TIMES 'BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2022' 'I absolutely LOVED it. Engaging, entertaining and charming' MARIAN KEYES 'Clever, unexpected, and not to be missed' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Utterly original, hugely entertaining, and a must-read for every fan of the mystery genre' JANE HARPER _________
I was dreading the Cunningham family reunion even before the first murder. Before…
I loved young adult mysteries, and this was a great example. I loved that Eleanor felt like a real teenager, despite the dramatic circumstances she found herself in. The friendships and relationships she built during the story were very cute.
Eleanor Jones has just started at her ninth high school in less than five years. Since she and her mum are always moving on, Eleanor likes to stay on the outer, to stay invisible. So maybe it’s just bad luck that the very first person she talks to at Cooinda Secondary College, Angus Marshall, is stabbed and left for dead the same day. The last message on Angus’s phone is from Eleanor Jones.
After being interviewed by the police, Eleanor realises they don’t have all the facts and decides to investigate. In trying to understand what happened to Angus, Eleanor…
I loved the set up of this book. Suddenly finding yourself made coroner, because there is no one else impartial is an unlikely scenario, but the author made it feel believable. The main character isn't necessarily always likeable, but I felt for her, and I loved her sense of humour throughout the novel.
Blood is thicker than oil--until murder is involved. Fenway Stevenson doesn't want to return to the coastal town where her estranged father is practically king. But the death of her mother draws her back home--and the murder of the county coroner draws her into a deepening conspiracy. As the body count rises and all signs seem to point toward her father's oil company, will Fenway uncover the truth before family bonds become deadly?
A stranger just put Kelsey’s boyfriend in a coma. The worst part? She asked him to do it. Seventeen-year-old Kelsey is dealing with a lot–an abusive boyfriend, a gravely ill mother, an absent father, and a confusing new love interest.
After her boyfriend attacks her in public, a stranger on the end of the phone line offers to help. Kelsey pays little attention to his words, but the caller is deadly serious. Suddenly, the people Kelsey loves are in danger; only Kelsey knows it. Will Kelsey discover the identity of the stranger, or will his phone calls turn deadly?
