How to Commit the Perfect Murder in Ten Easy Steps
A funny, murderous and twisted psychological thriller
Ashleigh Carmichael has it all: money, fame, expensive cars, a multi-million-pound London house and the adoration of millions of social media followers.
Curtis Redding does not have it all: homeless, penniless, down on his luck and he doesn't even own a phone. Plus, he's wanted to kill Bryan Matthews since he was a child.
Ashleigh (through no fault of her own) winds up getting dragged into the power-play between Curtis and Bryan, who clearly have ongoing issues with each other. Bryan has inadvertently kidnapped her, and is holding her Fendi handbag for ransom. Therefore, where her bag goes ... she goes, so she joins him on a road trip around the country.
Curtis, meanwhile, is tracking them every step of the way.
Can she help the men overcome their differences? Or will she end up fighting for her life too?
Plus ... will she ever get her handbag back? (There's personal stuff in there!)
Perfect for those readers who enjoy their thrillers dark with a hint of humour. You'll love this dramatic yet hilarious novel about female determination, money, power, and the lengths one will go to seek revenge.
Published: April 1, 2024
Pages: 352
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Brittany F.
I love Jessica Huntley and her style. This is a fantastic story and I absolutely recommend it.
Carla B.
Forget tipsheets. This is a thriller disguised as a how‑to guide. The plot is twisty, the tone is funny, and it keeps you guessing. Ashleigh is dragged into chaos and Curtis’s revenge plot reels you in. It’s dramatic and dark humor rolled into one wild ride. How to Commit the Perfect Murder in Ten Easy Steps is a thrilling dark comedy that takes you on a chaos‑filled ride you’ll never forget. Keep reading for the full review.
Synopsis:
Ashleigh Carmichael seems to have it all—wealth, fame, a flashy London life and a massive social media following. Curtis has none of that. He’s homeless and desperate and has wanted to kill Bryan Matthews since childhood. Ashleigh unwittingly gets pulled into the twisted power game between Curtis and Bryan after the latter essentially kidnaps her by holding her designer handbag for ransom. She ends up on a road trip with him while Curtis tracks their every move. Along the way she’s caught between danger, revenge and her handbag mission. The result is a darkly funny thriller about power, money, female grit and chaos.
Spillin’ the Book Tea:
This is not a how to book for the record. It’s funny. It’s twisty. It’s incredible. The author builds a story that had me laughing one moment and gasping the next. Ashleigh’s misadventures felt both absurd and oddly relatable, and Curtis’s obsession raises the stakes in unexpected ways. I raced through the pages because I had to know who would come out on top. Thank you to the author and Booksprout for a copy of this audiobook, and the opportunity to provide this candid review!
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