The Murder Maze
A Gripping and Addictive High-Concept Thriller with Multiple Shocking Twists
FROM JESSICA HUNTLEY, THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF JINX AND THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF HORRIBLE HUSBANDS, COMES THE MURDER MAZE - YOUR NEXT BINGE-READ FULL OF TWISTS.
Five years ago, Jane Patterson survived a horrifying encounter with a serial killer. Now, all she cares about is supporting her young son and getting her life back on track.
When she receives an invitation to win a life-changing sum of money, she can't afford to say no, but the invitation comes with a threat. Whoever sent it knows what happened five years ago ...
Jane arrives at the mysterious island off the coast of Wales, but three other people are there waiting for her. Their goals are the same.
But there's a catch. Only one can escape the maze and win.
The longer the strangers spend with each other, the more Jane realises all four of them are not there by chance. They are there for a reason and have more in common than they think.
Can Jane work out the connection before anyone else and escape? Or will the mastermind behind the maze claim all four of them as victims?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The most twisted book I've read this year. The best thriller of 2025 so far!" - Jamie Lee Fry - Author of The Dark Magic Series
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dark and entertaining! You'll enjoy this if you like thrillers, mysteries, the idea of escape rooms/solving games/murders." - BethanyR
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Jessica has created a novel that is intellectually stimulating and entertaining. It's a thrilling ride that you won't want to end!" - @travel_thru_books
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, this was definitely a thriller! I thought the author's imagination and originality was great. The story's pace was exciting all the way to the end." - SandyT
Published: March 1, 2025
Pages: 354
ISBN: 9781916827134
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Reader Reviews
3 ratings
Matt D.
However, they soon realize it's not quite the event they had assumed.
Through twists, turns, and surprise revelations, all the secrets will come out. Why are they there? What is actually happening? Only a visit to The Murder Maze will clear this up.
Carina P.
This book skillfully combines mystery, suspense, and psychological thrills that will leave you breathless. Imagine an escape room on a deserted island. Sounds intriguing, right? This unique and captivating setting creates an exciting journey where every twist and turn will keep you on the edge of your seat.
What sets this book apart is the multiple POVs narration. The story unfolds through the eyes of five different characters, each with their own voice and viewpoint. This not only enriches the plot but also provides a more immersive experience, in my opinion.
Packed with unexpected twists, this story is impossible to put down. Just when you think you have it all figured out, Jessica introduces another curveball that completely shifts the game. This constant suspense is what truly distinguishes this book.
The characters are well-rounded and relatable, each with their own unique quirks and flaws. As you journey through the maze with them, you can't help but become emotionally invested in their fates.
Jessica has created a novel that is intellectually stimulating and entertaining. It's a thrilling ride that you won't want to end!
Carla B.
Jane Patterson barely survived her run-in with a serial killer five years ago. Now she’s trying to hold her life together for her son. When an invitation arrives offering a life-changing sum of money, Jane can’t afford to turn it down even though the sender clearly knows about her past.
On a remote island off the coast of Wales, she finds three strangers with the same offer. There’s a catch though. Only one of them gets out. As time ticks on, Jane realizes these people aren’t strangers after all, and this isn’t about money. It’s about survival. Murder Maze is an intense psychological thriller packed with secrets, connections, and one mind-blowing ending.
Spillin’ the Book Tea:
This is not your average murder mystery. It’s a murder mystery on steroids. Calling it just that almost feels disrespectful to how brilliantly twisted this book is. The tension never lets up. It’s intense, creepy, and absolutely impossible to put down once you start.
And the twists? OMG. If you see this ending coming, please tell me what kind of dark magic you’re working with, because I didn’t stand a chance. I thought I had it figured out more than once spoiler, I did not.
The concept is so clever. A maze where survival isn’t guaranteed, people who aren’t what they seem, and one final reveal that blew my mind. This book had me hooked, second-guessing, and occasionally yelling at my audiobook. It’s the kind of thriller that keeps you thinking long after you finish it.
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