Suddenly A Murder

It's all pretend ... Until one of them turns up dead

Lauren Muñoz author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hot Key Books

Published:5th Sep '23

£8.99

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Suddenly A Murder cover

Secrets are spilled and scandals unfold as seven friends throw a glamorous 1920s-themed party, where it's all pretend - until one of them is murdered. One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out in this killer murder mystery!

There, Izzy and her friends party in vintage dresses and expensive diamonds - until Kassidy's boyfriend turns up dead.

And when a raging storm traps them on the island with two detectives, the sparkling young socialites become the prime suspects in his murder. And then, there's Izzy - the girl who brought the knife .

NOMINATED FOR A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD 2023

Everyone has a secret. Everyone has a motive. But only one of them brought a knife to the party . . .

To celebrate the end of high school, Izzy Morales joins her best friend Kassidy and five friends on a luxury 1920s-themed getaway at the glamorous Ashwood Manor. There, Izzy and her friends party in vintage dresses and expensive diamonds - until Kassidy's boyfriend turns up dead.

And when a raging storm traps them on the island with two detectives, the sparkling young socialites become the prime suspects in his murder. There's the girlfriend, and the other girl. The old friend, and the new friend. The brooding enigma. And then, there's Izzy - the girl who brought the knife . . .

A glamorous and scandalous modern murder mystery, that'll have you reading through the night to find out whodunnit! Perfect for fans of ONE OF US IS LYING,THE INHERITANCE GAMES and KNIVES OUT.

A delicious, twisty, and clever locked-room mystery with loads of glamour and danger that will keep readers rapt until the very end. A can't miss for mystery fans. -- Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The Agathas
Contains all the best elements of the classic cosy locked-room murder mysteries, with its own glamorous twist - bittersweet and captivating right through to the final page. * Ravena Guron, author of THIS BOOK KILLS *
Agatha Christie meets Karen M. McManus in this suspenseful mystery. . . Izzy narrates in a propulsive present-tense voice. . . Muñoz captures the spirit of the classic mystery, deftly weaving the threads without missing a plot point. A strong debut from a promising new voice. * Booklist *
a gripping young adult novel that skilfully weaves together elements of wealthy privilege, immigration issues, and teen drama. It does all this within the setting of an intriguing murder mystery, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating story. [...] It's a book that will leave a lasting impact on its readers, making it a truly unique addition to the young adult literary landscape. * Armadillo Magazine *
A stylish and thrilling murder-mystery. * WRDXrta Magazine *

ISBN: 9781471414237

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 18mm

Weight: 236g

320 pages