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Dead Men Make Great Friends: An addictive thriller with a vicious twist
What happens when a serial killer marries a black widow?
Marta Winebottom makes her living in an unconventional way: She kills her husbands. After her latest marriage ends in a showy funeral, she goes back to her mother’s house to lie low. But then her best friend goes missing. All clues point to Jack Blanchard, notorious playboy, as the murderer.
But Jack has escaped the police’s clutches due to his immense wealth. The only thing Marta can do is marry him, kill him, and then give his riches to her friend’s grieving family. After all, that’s her specialty.
Only, Jack has connections to a cult that wants another female sacrifice. Marta is in over her head. Will she be his next victim, or will he be hers?
This thriller doesn't have a happy ending. In this story, marriage means murder.
It's perfect for fans of The Boyfriend by Frieda McFadden and The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose.
Marta Winebottom makes her living in an unconventional way: She kills her husbands. After her latest marriage ends in a showy funeral, she goes back to her mother’s house to lie low. But then her best friend goes missing. All clues point to Jack Blanchard, notorious playboy, as the murderer.
But Jack has escaped the police’s clutches due to his immense wealth. The only thing Marta can do is marry him, kill him, and then give his riches to her friend’s grieving family. After all, that’s her specialty.
Only, Jack has connections to a cult that wants another female sacrifice. Marta is in over her head. Will she be his next victim, or will he be hers?
This thriller doesn't have a happy ending. In this story, marriage means murder.
It's perfect for fans of The Boyfriend by Frieda McFadden and The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose.
Published: January 23, 2025
Pages: 308
ISBN: 9798302425652
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4.0
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Matt D.
Feb 8, 2026
Marta is not your average woman. She's had a few husbands who have met untimely ends. When her best friend goes missing, all signs point to Jack.
Marta embarks on a quest to figure out what happened to her best friend and in the process, untangle the seedy world of the rich and powerful.
Marta embarks on a quest to figure out what happened to her best friend and in the process, untangle the seedy world of the rich and powerful.