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Kristen Perrin

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Kristen Perrin is originally from Seattle, Washington, where she spent several years working as a bookseller before immigrating to the UK to do a Masters and PhD. Her debut murder mystery How to Solve Your Own Murder is the first book in the Castle Knoll Files series, and has been translated into more than twenty languages. The book was also a Good Morning America Buzzpick, was featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and has been a New York Times, Indiebound, USA Today, and Der Spiegel bestseller. She lives with her family in Surrey, England, where she is hard at work on more books in the series.

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This book had me in a chokehold and didn’t let go - you will sink instantly into the messy world of drama rivalries, obsessions, secrets, and the youthful struggle for authenticity in a world that’s looking for the next big thing. The writing is so r ...more
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Haunting, visceral, and eerily compelling, Karma Brown has expertly blended genres with Mother is Watching. Horror, dystopian, and feminist literature all fit together perfectly - it’s like Margaret Atwood meets psychological thriller, in the best wa ...more
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The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott
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Such a unique set-up that absolutely delivers on what it promises - I was hooked from the start, growing even more invested as I got to know the three unique women at the story’s core. If you like strong female characters, perfectly timed twists and ...more
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A fun, wild, hilarious ride - Peter Key is not your grandma’s amateur sleuth, in the best way. This is a fresh take on some classic themes, and it tackles them with a bite. An out of the blue inheritance that’s more than it seems, a fancy neighbourho ...more
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Heartfelt and clever, this book expertly weaves together ideas of family and loss alongside homage to classic detective fiction from across eras and countries. It’s a set of perfectly balanced mystery vignettes that all build up to a satisfying concl ...more
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I adore Alice Bell’s biting wit, fabulous characters, and the creative set-up of her murder mysteries. The Grapples of Wrath is another cracking addition to the series, with the added flair of some unforgettable pro-wrestling characters and a wonderf ...more
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“if TV has taught us anything, it’s that the murder rate in small villages is disproportionately high.”
Kristen Perrin, How to Solve Your Own Murder

“Your future contains dry bones. Your slow demise begins right when you hold the queen in the palm of one hand. Beware the bird, for it will betray you. And from that, there’s no coming back. But daughters are the key to justice, find the right one and keep her close. All signs point toward your murder.”
Kristen Perrin, How to Solve Your Own Murder

“I want to lean out the window to breathe in the green of the leafy tunnels above our heads. I resist, however, because I’m not a golden retriever.”
Kristen Perrin, How to Solve Your Own Murder

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