Agatha Christie meets Karen M. McManus in this whip-smart and stylish whodunit, which finds a group of high school friends embroiled in a murder mystery during a 1920s themed party in an island's stately home.
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!
Publisher: Hot Key Books
ISBN: 9781471414237
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 236 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 18 mm
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
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book.
Suddenly A Murder is an absolutely fantastic book that I devoured in one sitting. It starts out with two best friends, Izzy and Kassidy, both of which...
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This book was so much fun! The setting, the ode to the 1920’s, the friendships, the drama, the investigation! Just everything about this book had me completely hooked!
If you’re after a mystery story with lots of...
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I practically read this in one sitting, it was so good!
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