How to Solve Your Own Murder

by Kristen Perrin
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Good Books rating 3.67
Mystery
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  • ID: 1744
  • Added: 2025-10-09
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
  • ISBN: 9780593474020
  • Publisher: Penguin Group
  • Published: 2025-03-25
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

Frances Adams always believed she would be murdered, a prophecy that came true decades after a fortune-teller's ominous prediction. Her great-niece Annie is drawn into a tangled web of secrets and lies when she inherits Frances's estate and the task of uncovering the truth behind her murder. As Annie digs deeper, she discovers that every villager in Castle Knoll has a motive, and the closer she gets to the truth, the more she fears she might share her aunt's fate. The story weaves through time, exploring Frances's life's work of preparing for her own murder and Annie's determination to solve the crime. With a cast of eccentric characters and a village full of hidden secrets, the novel builds suspense as Annie navigates danger and uncovers the dark mystery at the heart of Castle Knoll.

Reviews
Witty and Sarcastic Book Club · 2025-02-10
Entertaining 3.00

An entertaining read with some structural issues.

The Witty and Sarcastic Book Club found 'How to Solve Your Own Murder' to be an entertaining read, but noted that the two main parts of the book didn't work together as well as hoped. Despite this, the review acknowledges the book's ability to keep readers engaged, even if the execution was somewhat lacking in cohesion.

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    The two pieces didn't work together quite as well as I'd hoped

    but it was still an entertaining read

    entertaining read

Emma's Biblio Treasures · Emma · 2024-12-28
Superb 4.50

A superb debut that radiates Christie vibes, blending fun, heartwarming, suspenseful, and original elements.

Emma from Emma's Biblio Treasures thoroughly enjoyed 'How to Solve Your Own Murder', praising its unique blend of fun, heartwarming, and suspenseful elements. She found the book to be original and reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style, making it a standout debut. The review highlights the book's ability to balance lighthearted moments with engaging mystery, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

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    Fun, heartwarming, suspenseful and original

    radiates Christie vibes

    a superb debut

Cannonball Read · Megasus · 2024-04-11
Enjoyable 3.50

An enjoyable read with a predictable yet engaging mystery.

Megasus from Cannonball Read found 'How to Solve Your Own Murder' to be an enjoyable read, though they were able to figure out the mystery before it was revealed. The review mentions that while the book was entertaining, the predictability of the plot took away some of the suspense. Overall, it was a solid read but not without its flaws.

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    I did like the book

    I was able to figure out the who and how and sort of why… but barely before it was revealed

    All in all I did like the book

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